Microsoft x CISS — From Data to Decisions

Microsoft x CISS — From Data to Decisions at the Speed of AI

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | Curtin University, Bentley

5:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: 108:102:LT

Artificial intelligence is changing more than how quickly we get things done — it's reshaping how organisations understand their data, make decisions and turn insight into action.

Join the Curtin Information Systems Society and Microsoft for a forward-looking session tracing the journey from traditional business intelligence and dashboards to a connected, AI-enabled decision ecosystem. Starting with Power BI, Sergio will show how Microsoft Fabric brings data, analytics and governance together, and introduce how Microsoft IQ supplies the organisational context that helps Copilots and AI agents reason more accurately and act more intelligently.

Through practical scenarios, emerging industry trends and live demonstrations, you'll see how data, analytics and AI are starting to work as one across the Microsoft ecosystem.

What you'll take away

• A working understanding of Power BI for preparing and visualising data

• How Microsoft Fabric unifies data, analytics and governance in one platform

• Where Copilots, AI agents and Microsoft IQ fit into modern decision-making

• How to apply AI thinking to real business context

Your speaker:

Sergio Zenatti Filho — Enterprise Architect, Cloud & AI Platforms, Microsoft Australia

Sergio is an Enterprise Architect at Microsoft Australia with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering solutions. He has worked internationally across Australia, Brazil and New Zealand, spanning Government, Healthcare, Telecom, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Automotive, Mining, Oil & Gas, Dairy and Facility Management. He's passionate about learning new technology and helping customers define the best solution for their business.

Who should come

Anyone curious about data, analytics and AI — no prior Power BI or Fabric experience needed. Especially relevant if you're studying Business Information Systems, Data Science, Computing or Commerce, or eyeing a career in analytics, consulting or cloud.

Keen to go deeper?

Sergio has shared free Microsoft Learn pathways and certifications for attendees who want to keep building after the session. We'll send these through with your confirmation email.

Exclusive ticket priority for CISS members. Seats are limited — register early.