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SME Leaders Workshop: Copilot, AI Efficiency & Cyber Resilience in Practice

Kirsty Harrison
  • 26 May 2026

Introduction

A half‑day leaders workshop hosted at CBS Arena, Coventry by Novem alongside partners Huntress and Pax8.

This workshop is designed to give business leaders insight into two of the topics we’re asked about most: cybersecurity and how AI can support the day-to-day running of your business. Plus, how the two intertwine.

Date: Wednesday 15th July

Time: 09:30 to 14:00

Location: The Coventry Lounge, Coventry Building Society Arena, Judd’s Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE

*Places are limited with only 45 available to ensure valuable engagement.

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About the Event

Designed for leaders at SMEs, this workshop will give a sharp update on today’s cyber threat landscape along with a straightforward approach to strengthening your organisation’s security without bloating budgets or slowing business. Then we switch gears to AI that truly pays: how to deploy Microsoft Copilot, write prompts that work, map simple “agent” patterns to real workflows, and measure outcomes.

Expect expert-led sessions and tangible takeaways: a cybersecurity action plan, a Copilot prompt pack for common business tasks, and a simple framework to evaluate AI use‑cases safely. Refreshments and lunch provided. Walk out confidently knowing what to prioritise next and how to do it without creating new risks.

What You’ll Learn

Cybersecurity

  • How attacker behaviour is shifting, and what that means for SMEs.
  • What to prioritise, what to defer, and how to measure progress.

AI & Copilot

  • Where Copilot delivers immediate value across roles.
  • How to structure prompts and how to iterate for better output.
  • Real-world automation examples and agent building.
  • What you need to think about before implementing AI into your business.

Agenda (Subject to Changes):

09:30 – 10:00: Arrival, Registration & Coffee

10:00 – 10:15: Welcome & Objectives

10:15 – 10:45: Industry Trends & Themes (Novem)

10:45 – 11:30: SME Best Practices & Cybersecurity Plan (Huntress)

11:30 – 11:45 Break & Networking

11:45 – 12:45 AI & Automations: Real World Use Cases & Agents (Pax8)

12:45 – 13:00 Summary & Next Steps

13:00 onwards: Lunch & Networking

About the Speakers

Novem: An MSP with decades of experience supporting SMEs across the UK with their IT, cybersecurity and technology roadmaps.

Huntress: A globally recognised cybersecurity platform focused on threat detection and response, working with SMEs to identify and neutralise threats before they escalate.

Pax8: A leading global cloud marketplace known for its deep expertise in AI, Copilot, security and modern workplace technologies.

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