Topic: 3rd Quarter GenAI Updates From the Field

Speaker: Christian Stegh, CTO and VP of Strategy at eGroup, and AI author, blogger, and researcher

Presentation:

Nine months is a long time in AI.

Since our last session with Chris Stegh, generative AI models are dramatically more capable, AI agents have emerged, and the economics of AI shifted. Organizations that were experimenting in late 2025 are now making decisions about adoption, governance, and return on investment.

Chris is the CTO at eGroup Enabling Technologies and Microsoft 365 Copilot MVP and will provide an update on the current state of enterprise AI. He'll cover what's changed, what's working, where organizations are struggling, and practical ways finance teams are using AI today.

You will learn:
- The biggest Microsoft 365 Copilot advancements since late 2025, like multi-model, Cowork and Scout.
- How budgets need to plan for pay as you go and how organizations are managing spend.
- Real-world finance use cases delivering measurable value, with proven prompts that help reduce manual work and accelerate analysis.
- Lessons learned from organizations moving from pilot projects to broad adoption.

Bring your questions and join a practical discussion on how finance leaders can use AI to improve productivity, strengthen decision-making, and maximize the value of your AI investments.

Speaker's bio: 
Chris Stegh is Chief Technology Officer at eGroup Enabling Technologies, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), and author of Elevate the Enterprise Using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Chris is a frequent speaker who has delivered Microsoft 365 Copilot masterclasses for accounting, finance, and business professionals, helping organizations improve productivity and achieve measurable business outcomes. His focus is making emerging technology practical, secure, and valuable for business leaders.