From Zero to MCP Hero shows how to build secure, governed MCP integrations in Copilot Studio that unlock real-time data and safe actions at scale. Attendees will learn best‑practice patterns for security, authentication, DLP, and role‑based access, plus deployment tips to reduce maintenance and ship faster. Walk away with a blueprint to connect any API via MCP—safely, compliantly, and with enterprise reliability.

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As organizations aim to be more data-driven, integrated, scalable, and collaborative platforms are vital. Azure Databricks delivers unified data analytics for processing, AI, and real-time insights. Its full potential emerges within the integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. This session shows how Azure Databricks serves as the data and AI backbone while empowering users to leverage Microsoft solutions like Power BI, Power Apps and Microsoft Foundry for advanced, real-time decision-making.

In this hands-on lab, you’ll build a Knowledge Base using agentic RAG, the next evolution of retrieval in Azure AI Search. Connect your agentic retrieval engine to your data through smart source selection across multiple indexes and storage systems. Learn how to enhance planning using natural language guidance and generate grounded responses with citations or extractive answers tailored to your use case. By the end, you’ll have a fully functional Knowledge Base that responds over enterprise data.

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This lab provides a comprehensive overview of building, deploying, and securing AI agents. We will start by creating a single agent with Azure Functions and Foundry Agent Service in Microsoft Foundry, then enhance it with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and add data grounding with Azure Cosmos DB. You will also combine the single agents to form a multi-agent system. You will then deploy, manage and secure the application on a Flex Consumption plan.

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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 fast-paced session walks through building a simple but powerful autonomous agent in Copilot Studio all in 25 minutes. Whether you're a maker or a developer, you'll leave with practical ideas for designing agents that think and act independently.

With cyberattacks on the rise amid the growth of AI applications, having a robust, secure network environment for all your workloads is more essential than ever. Join this session to hear from network security experts on how to improve your security posture through Azure Network Security products including Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS Protection in combination with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Hear announcements of new capabilities for both and see a live demo of successful DDoS mitigation.

Learn how employees can create personalized, work-grounded agents using Copilot Studio in Microsoft 365 Copilot. With just words, they can turn ideas into fully functional agents—complete with structured logic and clear instructions. These agents can access the Microsoft work graph, connect to external systems, generate Office files, and scale to the full Copilot Studio experience. We’ll also show how IT can enable secure, governed agent creation while empowering users with intuitive tools.

Supply chains are evolving from reactive systems to intelligent, autonomous networks. The agentic supply chain—powered by AI agents—delivers real-time visibility, predictive insights, and self-orchestrating operations. In this session, discover how AI-driven agents are transforming planning, logistics, and fulfillment to unlock growth, boost profitability, and build resilience in an unpredictable world.

Discover how Security Copilot in Microsoft Defender is redefining SecOps. In this session, we’ll share Copilot’s latest innovations and show how the modern SOC is evolving into an agentic, AI-driven operation. See real-world demos across the SOC lifecycle that highlight how AI and agents deliver measurable outcomes, empower analysts, and close the gap between detection and prevention. Join us to step into the future of defense, where Microsoft enables every organization turn intelligence into action.

The role of the IT professional continues to evolve. Join our speakers for an open and honest discussion on the essential skills and mindsets that employers now expect. How do you optimize day-to-day administration and advise on strategic cloud architecture? Learn how to embrace AI tooling to accelerate your career.

Discover how partners can help their customers turn business ideas into real impact - with AI apps and agents. Learn proven strategies for helping customers build AI Centers of Excellence, scale success, and transform organizations with Azure’s full-stack capabilities. Hear what sets Azure’s tech stack apart from the rest for AI to achieve this; what works—and what wins—from Microsoft and partner leaders.

You know AKS—but environment variables, secrets, and ingress controllers still feel like dev-speak? This demo-heavy session unpacks cloud-native development from an IT/Ops lens. Learn how app design impacts operations, what Day 2 AKS management really looks like, and how to confidently architect alongside your developer peers.

As manufacturers and supply chain leaders navigate the dual pressures of operational efficiency and sustainability, geospatial intelligence (GSI) is emerging as a transformative force. This lab session explores how the integration of Earth observation data, AI, and cloud-scale analytics is enabling smarter, faster, and greener decision-making across industrial ecosystems.

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In the future of the autonomous enterprise, companies will hand over entire processes and functions to agents to run their daily business. Learn how Microsoft is leading the way with agentic ERP with new adaptive experiences and pre-built agents, and how you can take advantage of those innovations and build your own agents. We will share customer insights, partner practices, and programs and investments that can accelerate your opportunities. We will finish with a fire-side chat and Q&A.

Update description to Unlock the power of Microsoft Sentinel with this hands-on lab. Hunt threats using KQL across the data lake and leverage graph-based insights to detect anomalies, investigate alerts, and strengthen SOC workflows.

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See how Security Copilot empowers data security teams to protect sensitive data faster with less manual effort. Learn about new AI agents in Microsoft Purview that automate tasks and accelerate risk response across your security operations.

Training efficiency starts with precision. This session explores Azure supercomputing validation—from GPU kernels to LLAMA pretraining and large-scale model training. The process detects bottlenecks early, reduces cost, and boosts performance. Customers gain predictable throughput, faster training, and confidence in Azure’s readiness for multi-billion parameter models. Attendees will gain practical insights and engage directly with the engineers driving these innovations.

Learn how to protect, detect, and rapidly recover your most critical workloads—across Azure VMs, databases, file shares, and cloud native applications like AKS. Modernize backups with secure by default protection and immutable storage, use intelligent signals, and orchestrate clean, at scale restores. We’ll cover threat aware backups, container aware protection, and one click DR to help you recover with confidence while meeting your RPO/RTO goals and compliance needs.

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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Old production machines, little data – big potential. In this 25‑minute theater session, see how to retrofit non‑invasive sensing, unify signals in Microsoft Fabric, and apply Azure AI to boost yield, increase throughput, and cut warranty claims. We’ll live‑demo turning a low‑data line into actionable insights and service triggers in Dynamics 365 – then hand you a 30‑60‑90‑day blueprint, reference architecture, and checklists you can use right away.

Mentorship isn’t just a career booster—it’s a catalyst for personal and professional transformation. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for becoming an impactful mentor and finding the right mentor for your journey. Learn how to set clear expectations, foster trust, and create a two-way learning experience that benefits both parties. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to elevate your approach, you’ll leave with actionable tips, real-world examples, and a roadmap to build relationships that drive growth, confidence, and community.

A new era of work is emerging—where the browser becomes a proactive, context-aware partner that helps move work forward. As a secure enterprise browser at its core, Edge for Business brings AI-powered assistance to everyday workflows, including Copilot Mode and multi-tab reasoning. See Copilot Mode in action and explore new contractor scenarios, among other security and management capabilities designed to help IT leaders deliver secure, productive experiences on any device, anywhere.

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