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Global Azure 2024 is here! Communities around the world are organizing localized hybrid events and live streams for everyone around the world to join and learn about Azure from the best-in-class community leaders.

Agenda for London

10:15 AM – Azure AI and Terraform - Exploring our Options by Jake Walsh & Nicholas Chang A look into the options for using Azure Terraform to work with Azure AI Services and Models. Covering an overview of Azure Terraform, Deployment Options, and the types of Azure AI Resources we can manage.

10:45 AM – Unlocking the Potential of Azure Blob Storage: A Guide to the lesser-known Features by John Kilmister In this talk, we will delve into the world of Azure Blob Storage and discover some of its lesser-known features and capabilities. We will explore the ways in which these features can enhance your use of Azure storage solutions. Whether you are a seasoned Azure user or new to the platform, this talk will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for optimizing your use of Azure Blob Storage.

11:30 AM – Azure Verified Modules by Marcel Lupo In this session we take a closer look at (AVM) Azure Verified Modules. With AVM the aim is to provide a trusted platform for organisations to find and deploy solutions that can be easily integrate with their Azure-based services and infrastructure. They can span a wide range of solutions, using popular infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Bicep and Terraform.

12:00 PM – Unlocking the Power of Azure OpenAI: A Comprehensive Exploration and Demonstration by Alpa Buddhabhatti During this concise yet comprehensive session, we'll immerse ourselves in the realm of Azure OpenAI. We will delve into the fundamental principles, capabilities, and practical use cases of this cutting-edge AI technology. Whether you're new to Azure OpenAI or seeking a quick refresher, this session will serve as your gateway to unlock its full potential. In this demonstration, we will focus on the following technologies: 1. Azure OpenAI 2. Azure Data Factory 3. Microsoft Fabric 4. Azure SQL/ LakeHouse 5. Visual studio Code You'll gain valuable insights to effectively grasp and employ Azure OpenAI, paving the way for further exploration and integration into your projects.

12:30 PM – Microsoft Azure Service Bus (MaaS) Integration Simplified by Dias Manjaly The purpose of this foundation session is to demonstrate the usage of Azure Service Bus (MaaS). This session walkthrough the story of a bad customer experience and how it was resolved using Azure Service Bus. It has a short demo based on the story as well. It also covers cool features in Azure Service Bus, High Level Solution Design diagrams, How messages are sent and received using Azure Service Bus and an Azure Function, How to use Azure Service Bus Explorer, Service Bus Quotas and Dynamics 365 CRM Integration with Azure Service Bus, Comparison with other Azure messaging services. No prior knowledge is required to attend this foundation session. Audience will get a clear understanding of Azure Service Bus and it is a very useful skill to have as it a common use case.

1:15 PM – Code, Serverless Containers, and Cloud: Azure Container Apps for Developers by Jonah Andersson Do you want to build and develop serverless containers on a cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure? In this session, you will learn about the important technical concepts you need to know about building and developing Azure containers. The session explores serverlesss containers such Azure Container Apps and its key useful features for cloud development of microservices. Regardless of whether you are new, you will learn how to get started developing with and building your code with ACA and leverage the power of Azure with it.

1:45 PM – .NET on tiny IOT Meadow Boards by Clifford Agius Description It's a fact that DotNET has been around for 20 years and was once just the preserve of Windows, but has in recent years moved to Mobile using Mono and Xamarin, but still big powerful systems and processors. However, thanks to the work of WildernessLabs there is now the Meadow F7 board, a small form factor IOT board based around the Adafruit Feather. This means you can now write your Dot NET C#/F# code and truly run anywhere. The idea of this talk is to show that your existing DotNET skills can be used on IOT platforms without the scary Arduino version of C, you really do now have the skills to write code that will run anywhere. I am just a DotNET dev like you, I don’t work for WildernessLabs and this is not going to be a sales talk about the Meadow system, I backed the Kickstarter and I just enjoy playing with IOT. I want to show you that it’s scary and you too have the skills to diving in and get that LED blinking after that you can automate the home. We'll discuss: - The process of setting up the Meadow board and getting that first Hello World Blinky light going. - Brief explanation of the board and tooling - Demo a more complex system where the board is battery powered measuring sensor values and reporting this to an Azure function for processing.

2:15 PM – Would YOU Survive the Titanic?", with ML and .NET by Simon Painter Have you ever wondered whether YOU would survive the sinking of RMS Titanic or not? In this talk, we'll be using Visual Studio, C# and ML.NET to find out. Machine Learning is a hot topic these days. Business around the world are keen to utilise it; but doesn't it mean learning python?? In fact - no! These days it's not only possible to do ML in Visual Studio, but it's actually easy to produce high quality results with very little effort. Be warned though, there are ice bergs ahead...

3:00 PM – Umbraco Cloud's Journey with Kubernetes, Terraform & Azure DevOps by Dan Lister Dive into the inner workings of Umbraco Cloud's Platform transformation in this talk. See our hands-on approach to deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform. See how we use of rapid release cycles with Azure DevOps, minimising deployment times while maintaining quality and security. Explore our journey leveraging Azure Kubernetes Services for global scalability and high availability. Witness the integration of Azure API Management in streamlining interactions between our services, enforcing policies, and ensuring a secure, unified API gateway. Gain firsthand insights into how Umbraco Cloud's Platform Team innovatively wields these tools, offering practical knowledge for your own cloud environments.

3:30 PM – Azure Storage Has Never Been So Cool! by Anthony Mashford This session is about the Azure NetApp Files service. The Azure NetApp Files service delivers high-performance, low-latency file storage on-demand. We will cover the features of the service, such as snapshots, backups, replication and the new addition of the cool-access tiering feature. This new tiering feature is a great option to help drive down costs for Azure file storage whilst maintaining the great functional capabilities of Azure NetApp Files. The session will also include a live demonstration of the service and its features and Infrastructure-as-Code deployments.

This is an Online event, the Teams link is on the right of this page for those who have registered. To register to attend in person, please use Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric \| Azure OpenAI Unveiled (In Person)

18:15- 18:30 - Networking and Refreshments 18:30: Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric: It's all just SQL...Or is it? – Andy Cutler 19:30: Break 19:45: Azure OpenAI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide - Alpa Buddhabhatti 20:45: Prize draw

Session details: 1. Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric: It's all just SQL...Or is it? Fabric is Microsoft's new platform on the block, covering the world of lakehouses, warehouses, real-time streaming, data engineering, and Power BI data modelling and reporting. In this session we'll be looking at the Microsoft Fabric Warehouse service and how it differs from the SQL services we all know and love from Microsoft. We'll look at how and why it's different, and dive into the differences we need to be aware of when developing data solutions. It's all just SQL...or is it?

2. Azure OpenAI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide In this session, we'll discuss the basics of Azure OpenAI, what it can do, and how you can apply it in real-life situations. Whether you're new to Azure OpenAI or just need a quick reminder, this session is your starting point to get the most out of it. During our time together, we'll focus on three key technologies: Azure OpenAI Azure Data Factory Azure SQL By the end of the session, you'll have a solid understanding of Azure OpenAI and how to integrate it into your own projects.

Bio: Andy Cutler Independent Consultant at Datahai BI Solutions, https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycutler/ I am an Azure Data Platform professional working predominantly with Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL Pools), Data Factory, SQL Server and Power BI. I hold an MSc in Business Intelligence and Data Mining. I am a current Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Alpa Buddhabhatti Alpa is a highly experienced Azure data engineer and Microsoft MVP based in London, UK. With certifications in Azure data engineering and data science, Alpa has a strong understanding of Azure's capabilities. Alpa is passionate about leveraging Azure services like Logic Apps, Functions, Data Factory, and OpenAI to build innovative data solutions and enjoys sharing her Azure expertise as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Her session at this event will provide a solid foundation for utilizing Azure OpenAI and integrating it into real-world projects. With her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Azure data technologies, Alpa is sure to deliver an insightful and engaging presentation.

This is the link to register to attend in person. To register to attend online, please use Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric \| Azure OpenAI Unveiled (OnLine)

18:15- 18:30 - Networking and Refreshments 18:30: Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric: It's all just SQL...Or is it? – Andy Cutler 19:30: Break 19:45: Azure OpenAI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide - Alpa Buddhabhatti 20:45: Prize draw

Session details: 1. Synapse Data Warehousing in Fabric: It's all just SQL...Or is it? Fabric is Microsoft's new platform on the block, covering the world of lakehouses, warehouses, real-time streaming, data engineering, and Power BI data modelling and reporting. In this session we'll be looking at the Microsoft Fabric Warehouse service and how it differs from the SQL services we all know and love from Microsoft. We'll look at how and why it's different, and dive into the differences we need to be aware of when developing data solutions. It's all just SQL...or is it?

2. Azure OpenAI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide In this session, we'll discuss the basics of Azure OpenAI, what it can do, and how you can apply it in real-life situations. Whether you're new to Azure OpenAI or just need a quick reminder, this session is your starting point to get the most out of it. During our time together, we'll focus on three key technologies: Azure OpenAI Azure Data Factory Azure SQL By the end of the session, you'll have a solid understanding of Azure OpenAI and how to integrate it into your own projects.

Bio: Andy Cutler Independent Consultant at Datahai BI Solutions, https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycutler/ I am an Azure Data Platform professional working predominantly with Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL Pools), Data Factory, SQL Server and Power BI. I hold an MSc in Business Intelligence and Data Mining. I am a current Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Alpa Buddhabhatti Alpa is a highly experienced Azure data engineer and Microsoft MVP based in London, UK. With certifications in Azure data engineering and data science, Alpa has a strong understanding of Azure's capabilities. Alpa is passionate about leveraging Azure services like Logic Apps, Functions, Data Factory, and OpenAI to build innovative data solutions and enjoys sharing her Azure expertise as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Her session at this event will provide a solid foundation for utilizing Azure OpenAI and integrating it into real-world projects. With her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Azure data technologies, Alpa is sure to deliver an insightful and engaging presentation.