Most AI tools focus on software, but the world’s largest companies run physical operations—manufacturing, logistics, energy—where Physical AI is critical. GRID, integrated with GitHub Copilot and Azure, helps enterprises accelerate robotic AI development, deploy intelligent robots at scale, and connect frontline workers with robots—from drones to humanoids—driving productivity and faster ROI.

FinOps has evolved from visibility to optimization and now to action. As AI workloads introduce new cost complexities, organizations can no longer afford analysis paralysis or endless dashboards. Enter FinOps 3.0: a shift where cost intelligence is embedded directly into engineering workflows, insights are contextual and role specific, and automation becomes a trusted ally rather than a leap of faith. Learn how to innovate faster, smarter, and more sustainably in the cloud in this session.

Guide customers from first AI pilot into becoming a Frontier Firm with a CSP ready playbook across the 3 frontiers: no code, low code, and pro code. Make your practice flow seamlessly from quick wins to scaled solutions across the Microsoft AI stack. Map triggers to packaged offers and monetization paths, lead as customer zero, and maximize Microsoft investments and GTM resources. Leave with best practices, case studies, and 16 research backed playcards for SMB and Corporate.

A new era has begun in which AI agents create real value in the workplace. In this session, innovative agents, with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Azure as the core, will be showcased through live demos: Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation and Supply Chain Agent. All these demonstrations will illustrate how Fujitsu, in partnership with Microsoft, provide tangible value for their customers with a novel approach in the realms of supply chain and communication.

Agentic AI is swiftly transforming opportunities and risks in financial services. As banks use AI for secure experiences, criminals exploit these same technologies to create sophisticated scams and expand mule networks. OpenAI’s research underscores the urgency of these challenges. In this keynote, BioCatch will show how behavioral biometrics and fraud analytics, powered by Microsoft Cloud, help banks disrupt scams, dismantle mule networks, and rebuild digital trust worldwide.

Explore how Snapdragon® platforms are powering a new generation of intelligent devices designed to meet enterprise needs. Through insights from Snapdragon X Series and Nexthink’s employee experience analytics, this session will unpack how silicon-driven performance, security, and AI efficiency are transforming IT operations and redefining digital employee experience. You’ll walk away with clear strategies for integrating AI at scale.

Microsoft Copilot Studio is rapidly emerging as the native agent-building platform for Microsoft 365 Copilot, empowering organizations to create AI-powered agents tailored to specific business needs. Central to its success is a vibrant, multi-faceted community that supports users at every stage of their learning journey. The Copilot Studio community is designed to be inclusive, scalable, and deeply integrated with other Microsoft ecosystems such as Power Platform, SharePoint, and Access, encouraging cross-community participation and growth

From sales contracts to HR offer letters, procurement terms to compliance forms, agreements are at the core of every business process. In this session, explore how Docusign and Microsoft are transforming agreement workflows with AI, automation, and Copilot Studio. Learn how to unlock efficiency, reduce risk, and create connected experiences across your Microsoft ecosystem with Intelligent Agreement Management.

Explore the power of agentic frameworks to streamline healthcare operations. With healthcare agent orchestrator, you can customize intelligent agents, integrate them with private datasets and public sources, and deploy them seamlessly into Microsoft 365 tools like Teams and Word. Experience the synergy of healthcare-specific agents enhanced by general reasoning models and multimodal healthcare foundation models—enabling them to tackle sophisticated clinical tasks with precision and efficiency.

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Explore how multi-agent ecosystems drive real-time decisioning. Learn how SymphonyAI’s ‘Always On Compliance’ and Sensa Risk Intelligence is transforming compliance management from reactive defense to proactive intelligence. By orchestrating workflows and enabling risk-based decisioning, this innovative approach drives productivity, boosts ROI, and redefines what’s possible for the frontier firm.

Learn how to build an advanced AI agent using Azure Database for PostgreSQL and the new Microsoft Agent Framework. This hands-on lab walks you through integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic re-ranking, Semantic Operators, and GraphRAG (using Apache AGE) to enable intelligent legal question-answering using real case data. Gain practical AI implementation skills with your own PostgreSQL-backed applications.

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In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to build domain-specific AI agents with Foundry Agent Service. Starting from a simple agent, you’ll add system prompts, custom instructions, and knowledge with RAG. You’ll extend it with tool calling (like a pizza calculator) and connect external services via MCP for live menu and order handling. By the end, you’ll have a working Contoso PizzaBot that can answer questions, recommend pizzas, and manage orders.

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This hands-on workshop teaches how to build and deploy intelligent AI agents for enterprise research using AI-Q NVIDIA Blueprint and NVIDIA Nemotron on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Learn to leverage AI reasoning, multimodal data extraction, and retrieval-augmented generation to uncover actionable insights from enterprise data. Ideal for developers aiming to accelerate AI-driven knowledge discovery and decision-making.

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Join Microsoft’s product team for a hands-on lab where you'll design and deploy an AI-powered application using SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric. This session dives into HTAP capabilities, enabling seamless transactional and analytical processing. You'll provision a SaaS-native SQL Database, use Copilot to generate schema and queries, and implement advanced patterns like RAG with vector search. Walk away with practical skills and a working solution you can apply immediately.

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Join the PG Leads for the Azure, AI & Data Award categories to demystify the Microsoft MVP program. This Q&A session will packed with insights for tech leaders & experts that are aspiring to be more, give back to the community, and become an MVP.

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In today’s AI-first economy, Skilling is no longer a support function—it’s a strategic growth lever. This session unveils insights from a new blog, Unlocking Skilling ROI for Partners, which quantifies the business impact of Holistic Skilling investments Microsoft is making for the partner ecosystem. We’ll explore how Microsoft is transforming partner Skilling through scalable, data-driven Skilling models that drive measurable ROI—from accelerated Designation attainment, Solution Play delivery readiness to pipeline growth and deal velocity.

This lab guides participants through configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies using Microsoft Purview. Learn how to identify sensitive data, apply policy templates, and enforce protection across Microsoft 365 services. By the end, you will be able to review policy matches, refine rules, and ensure compliance with organizational data protection standards.

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This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of automated AI red teaming generative AI systems for safety and security risks using Microsoft Foundry. Attendees will learn how to apply automated attack techniques to identify safety issues and security vulnerabilities across multiple risk dimensions before deployment. Participants will engage in hands-on walkthroughs and guided exercises to apply these concepts in realistic development scenarios.

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Learn how AI can help you reduce repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and accelerate daily work. From generating scripts to automating server actions, AI with MCP in Remote Desktop Manager enhances your expertise, allowing you to save time and focus on solving problems quickly.

Looking to add on-device AI to your apps? Not sure how to get started? Join our lab to learn how to integrate local AI capabilities into your Windows apps using Windows AI APIs. Discover how to implement Semantic Search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to power intelligent information retrieval, and use Phi Silica for on-device text processing. This lab will walk you through key APIs, and best practices to build on-device AI solutions for Copilot+ PCs. Developers of all levels welcome.

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Federal and DoD agencies depend on countless forms, but outdated processes slow mission-critical work, increase compliance risks, and frustrate employees. Join this session to see how Docusign eSignature, Microsoft Power Apps, and Copilot bring AI-driven automation to streamline approvals, connect systems, and strengthen compliance. Discover practical ways to reduce inefficiencies and enhance decision-making, so your teams can focus on what matters-delivering the mission.

Explore Windows 365 AI in this hands-on lab! Configure and experience features like Advanced Search and Click to Do on Cloud PCs. Learn prerequisites, enable AI-driven workflows, and boost productivity for IT admins and end users. Automate tasks with natural language and take smart, context-aware actions directly from your screen.

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Join us for a live demo of how NVIDIA Run:ai integrates with Microsoft Azure to simplify and scale AI infrastructure. See how Run:ai enables efficient GPU scheduling across Azure VMs, AKS, and hybrid environments. With deep integration into Azure Active Directory and Blob Storage, Run:ai helps teams maximize GPU utilization, streamline operations, and accelerate AI development — all within your existing Azure ecosystem.

Agentic AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an industrial accelerator. From streamlining operations to enhancing decision-making and unlocking new revenue streams, explore how agentic AI is reshaping the way work gets done. Hear directly from leading industrial organizations on how they are implementing their AI strategies and reaping the benefits of AI agents, across Energy, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Mobility and more.

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Industries are embracing AI to empower artists, designers, and storytellers. In this breakout session, we’ll explore how agentic AI—powered by Microsoft Foundry and Azure databases—is enabling creatives. Join us to hear from three visionary customers: Pantone, TomTom, and Kantar. You’ll learn proven patterns for integrating AI into creative pipelines—from semantic search and generative design to intelligent agents that collaborate with humans.