On-demand webinar
Bringing Copilot to Life:
Why Surface Accelerates AI
By Insight Editor / 19 Mar 2026 / Topics: Devices , Device lifecycle , Microsoft 365 Copilot , Generative AI
Microsoft Copilot is changing how organizations work — accelerating content creation, supporting decision-making, and streamlining daily productivity. This session explores how AI‑ready devices influence Copilot performance, security, and return on investment.
Watch the conversation with Insight and Microsoft Surface leaders to learn how hybrid AI blends cloud and on‑device processing, how hardware shapes user experience, and which device strategy considerations matter most for IT teams scaling Copilot across their environment.
This session covers:
- What drives successful Copilot adoption at scale
- How device performance impacts Copilot responsiveness
- How Microsoft Surface engineering supports AI‑native workloads
- How to assess your device roadmap through an AI lens
Presented by:
Parker Johnston
Agentic Field CTO, Insight
Parker is an agentic field CTO within Insight's Microsoft solutions business line and an AI strategist who helps organizations design, implement, and scale enterprise technology solutions. During his 15-year career, he has led initiatives focused on enterprise modernizations, cloud uplifts, AI-driven transformations, and reimagination of critical systems. In his current role, Parker drives go-to-market strategies for technology solutions with an emphasis on AI, helping clients modernize legacy systems, automate software delivery, and realize measurable value. He works to ensure organizations are empowered to pursue transformation and growth without being limited by technology, providing a solid plan, trusted guidance, and an evolving roadmap that balances business priorities with technological advances.
Robert Henry
Global AI Lead, Microsoft Surface
Robert Henry is the Global AI Lead for Surface Engineering at Microsoft, leading efforts to enable on‑device and hybrid AI across Surface, Windows, and the Microsoft Cloud. With more than a decade in the Surface business, he is a recognized industry speaker with deep expertise in delivering AI experiences from local inferencing to enterprise deployments.
