Modernising with purpose
Register nowPractical cloud and AI strategies for Not-for-Profits
12 March
Melbourne
18 March
Sydney
Melbourne
Thursday 12 March / 10am - 1pm
Sydney
Wednesday 18 March / 10am - 1pm
At the same time, cloud and AI technologies are evolving rapidly, creating both opportunity and complexity.
This in-person and online event is designed specifically for NFP leaders and technology teams looking to modernise in a practical, budget-conscious way, without replacing the systems they already depend on.
Hosted with Microsoft, Versent (Telstra) and Azured, the session focuses on how NFPs can maximise their existing Microsoft investments, adopt cloud and AI capabilities safely, and respond more quickly to organisational and community needs.
NFP Customer Spotlight
WISE Employment needed to replace ageing on-premises infrastructure due to frequent outages and platform risk.Â
Working with Azured, it migrated to a secure, cost-effective Microsoft Azure environment without disrupting operations, and with a focus on enabling WISE to manage its new cloud systems confidently.
Within weeks, system stability, performance, and security improved significantly. The business-critical Tunnel application now runs faster and more reliably with stronger access controls, while monthly infrastructure costs have fallen by up to AU$10,000 through better scaling and removal of unused services.Â
With a resilient cloud foundation in place, WISE can now pursue strategic initiatives such as further cloud optimisation and new system integrations.
To learn more about how Wise Employment modernised with purpose, download the full case study.
You will learn:
Agenda & Speakers
Welcome and setting the context
- The current reality for NFPs: demand, budget, and risk
- What practical modernisation looks like today
- Objectives for the session
Modernisation on a budget: doing more with what you already have
- Incremental modernisation versus large-scale transformation
- Maximising existing Microsoft licensing and platforms
- Identifying high-impact, low-cost improvements
Practical Azure modernisation pathways
- Moving beyond IaaS without re-architecting everything
- Cost control, security uplift, and operational efficiency
- Logical next steps for NFP environments already in Azure
Rapid response with low-code and AI
- Using Power Apps and Copilot to solve real NFP challenges
- Rapid prototyping to respond to changing needs
- Live demonstration: building an app quickly and securely
Responsible AI adoption for NFPs
- Practical use cases delivering value today
- Embedding AI into existing processes safely
- Governance, identity, and data protection considerations
Panel discussion
- Myth vs Reality on modernisation for NFP’s
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Case Study spotlight
Key insights, next steps, and Q&A
- Planning for the next 12–24 months
- Open questions with Microsoft, Versent, and Azured
Event wrap up
- Fully catered lunch at Microsoft
- Networking opportunity
Who should attend?
Whether your organisation is at an early or more advanced stage of Microsoft Cloud adoption, the session is designed to support and inform the full modernisation journey.
