Join Us For A Breakfast or Lunch Data & AI Workshop at Microsoft Ignite
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Rise and Shine or Lunch and Learn with Dr. Michael Green and Alex Rigaud at Ignite 2025
In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions we are joined by Dr. Michael Green, Director of Product Management at Hitachi Solutions. Michael oversees the Hitachi Solutions Empower Data Platform and holds a doctorate in artificial intelligence from NYU.
With Microsoft Ignite 2025 just around the corner, Michael shares his excitement for the event and dives into the future of AI and automation in business operations. He emphasizes that while generative AI continues to be the buzzword, the real transformation is happening in how people and processes adapt—not just the tools themselves.
We’re also previewing his workshops with Alex Rigaud, VP of Incubation Solutions at Hitachi Solutions, that will be held at Ignite, alongside Alex Rigaud, Vice President of Incubation Solutions. You can learn more about the upcoming free breakfast or lunch workshops by clicking here.
Michael explains:
- Workforce Automation Culture: Every role, from finance to HR, is starting to integrate intelligent assistants into daily workflows. The shift isn’t just about automating tasks, but about redesigning processes and upskilling employees to collaborate with AI.
- Trust and Adoption: Building trust and skills is essential for successful AI adoption. Companies must invest in training so employees can validate and work confidently with automated tools.
- Practical Use Cases: The coming year will be about discovering domain-specific wins—automating repeatable, high-effort tasks like proposal generation, meeting summaries, marketing content, and routine analysis.
- ROI Realities: While full end-to-end AI integration is still a work in progress, organizations are experimenting to find where generative AI delivers measurable ROI. The key is identifying use cases that stick and building operational playbooks around them.
Join Our Exclusive AI & Data Workshops at Ignite 2025
Breakfast 8 a.m. before Ignite or Lunch at Noon | November 18–20 | Moscone Center, San Francisco
Discover your path to AI and data maturity with Hitachi Solutions at Microsoft Ignite 2025. Our in-house experts, Dr. Michael Green and Alex Rigaud, are hosting interactive workshops each morning before Ignite and in the afternoon, designed to help you unlock new possibilities for your organization.
What to Expect:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Nov. 18–20)
- Breakfast Session: 8:00 AM
- OR
- Lunch Session: Noon
Workshop Topics:
- The AI/Data Maturity Journey: Walk through the four-stage journey from data chaos to AI-powered autonomy. Learn how to assess your current state and accelerate progress with real-world examples.
- Data Platform Solutions: Explore scalable, secure, and future-ready data platforms. See how our Data Strategy, Accelerate, and Empower offerings guide you from vision to execution.
- AI Solutions Portfolio: Discover business value across industries with our IP, including intelligent automation and generative AI use cases.
Reserve Your Seat: Secure your spot for any session—just steps from the Moscone Center. Seats are limited, so reserve your seat today.
