WorkshopIn personGBP 27.8

Microsoft Cowork, Autonomous Agents and the Future of Recruitment

SEP17
13:00 · Europe / London
  • This workshop explores Microsoft's AI innovations like Cowork, autonomous agents, and Copilot Studio, focusing on their impact on the recruitment industry.
  • It is designed for recruitment leaders and professionals interested in how AI can transform their operations and strategy.
  • Attendees will gain practical knowledge about upcoming AI developments and their implications for recruitment businesses.

About this event

This exclusive workshop held at Microsoft HQ London explores the technologies, developments and ideas shaping Microsoft's AI roadmap and what they could mean for recruitment businesses over the next few years.
We'll examine the significance of Microsoft Cowork, explore how autonomous agents are changing what's possible inside the Microsoft ecosystem, take a deeper look at advanced Copilot Studio scenarios, and provide an update on the latest Microsoft Copilot announcements, roadmap developments and emerging opportunities.
Through live demonstrations, practical examples and open discussion, you'll gain a clear understanding of where Microsoft AI is heading, how organisations are beginning to adopt agentic AI, and what recruitment leaders should be considering today.
Whether you're responsible for operations, technology, innovation or business leadership, this workshop will help you prepare for the next era of AI-powered recruitment.
What You'll Learn
Microsoft Cowork: Understanding Microsoft's New AI Direction
Microsoft's introduction of Cowork signals a significant evolution in the way people interact with AI.
We'll explore:
What Microsoft Cowork is and why it matters
How Cowork fits into Microsoft's wider AI ecosystem
The relationship between Cowork, Copilot and agents
Practical implications for recruitment businesses
What recruitment leaders should be considering today
For many organisations, Cowork could prove to be one of the most significant developments since the launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot itself.
The Rise of Autonomous Agents
The next generation of AI isn't simply responding to prompts.
Increasingly, agents can retrieve information, coordinate activities, complete multi-step processes and execute work with minimal human intervention.
We'll explore:
What agentic AI actually means
The difference between assistants, agents and autonomous systems
Emerging recruitment use cases
Governance, oversight and risk considerations
How recruitment businesses can prepa

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