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Keynote session featuring Amy Kate Boyd, AI Advocacy Lead, Developer Relations at Microsoft.

Keynote by Microsoft – Amy Kate Boyd, AI Advocacy Lead, Developer Relations, Microsoft

Keynote presented by Amy Kate Boyd, AI Advocacy Lead, Developer Relations, Microsoft.

Keynote talk by Amy Kate Boyd, AI Advocacy Lead, Developer Relations, Microsoft.

Global AI Bootcamp taking place in London. If you are an AI enthusiast and love learning more about Azure AI, then this event is perfect for you.

09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming (15 mins)

09:45 - 10:20 Speaker 1 - Opening Keynote - Amy Boyd - Senior Cloud Developer Advocate in AI/ML at Microsoft

Session: To be Confirmed

10:20 - 10:45 Speaker 2 - Nathaniel Okenwa (He/Him) Developer Evangelist @twilio / Wannabe Dev-Rel Superstar / Loves: Coding

Session: Preventing Skynet: Managing Trust with AI Agents

In this talk, we’ll explore the practical dangers of AI agent infrastructure, discuss strategies to safeguard your systems, and provide a comprehensive safety checklist to help you build responsibly. Together, we can prevent the singularity. Remember: The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves.

10:45 - 11:10 Speaker 3 - Rahul Basu - Senior Software Engineer at Warner Bros. Discovery

Session: AI, Hollywood, and the Metaverse – A Synergistic Future

Artificial intelligence is set to become the backbone of the metaverse, merging physical and digital realities into immersive experiences. This session explores how AI is transforming storytelling, character creation, and interactive content, revolutionizing the entertainment industry. From generative AI-powered narratives to real-time digital actors, we’ll examine how Hollywood and gaming companies are leveraging AI to redefine engagement. Drawing from his experience architecting Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s global streaming platform, Rahul Basu will share insights into how AI is being used by top media companies to power next-gen content creation. Attendees will learn about AI-driven MLOps frameworks, synthetic media production, and the tools shaping the future of the entertainment industry. Whether you’re a developer, AI enthusiast, creative, or media executive, this session will provide practical knowledge and real-world use cases on how AI is reshaping the future of entertainment.

11:10 - 11:30 Break (15 mins)

11:30 - 12:15 Speaker 4 - Guy Gregory - Partner Solution Architect@Microsoft specialising in Azure AI.

Session: Introducing Azure AI Agent Service

In this session, we’ll introduce the Azure AI Agent Service, a set of feature-rich, managed capabilities that brings together all the models, data, tools, and services that partners and customers need to automate business processes of any complexity. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Introducing the Azure AI Agent Service
• How to use the Azure AI Agent Service via SDK and Azure AI Foundry
• How does the Azure AI Agent Service compare to Chat Completions and Assistants API?
• ‘What’s in the box?’ Models, Tools, Actions, and Security
• Creating your Agent Project, and deploying your model
• Creating a basic agent
• Creating an agent with tools
• Advanced agents / Multi-agent examples
• Further reading and training

12:15 - 13:00 Speaker 5 - Manuel Sanchez Rodriguez Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA \| Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform and Sergio Sisternes Senior Director - Head of Cloud Native Solutions at NTT DATA

Session: The Age of Agents: Modernising Your Applications

Join us for an exciting session, "The Age of Agents: Modernising Your Applications" with Azure and Azure OpenAI, where you'll discover how to transform and modernise your applications using the powerful capabilities of Azure and Azure OpenAI. Learn how intelligent agents can enhance performance and user experience, explore practical demonstrations of seamless integration, and get a comprehensive guide on overcoming common challenges. Whether you're a developer, IT professional, or tech enthusiast, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your applications' full potential with Azure and Azure OpenAI.

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break (

14:00 - 14:45 Speaker 6 - Clifford Agius - Freelance Developer that just so happens to fly an Airbus A320 around the Europe.

Session: Could a Co-Pilot be an Aircraft Co-Pilot

Welcome aboard, fellow travelers! In this talk, we’re strapping on our metaphorical aviator goggles and diving into the cockpit to explore the fascinating world of AI Co-Pilots and could they and more importantly should they be used in a real world flight deck? Buckle up, because this flight is about to get bumpy—in a purely intellectual turbulence kind of way. Using aircraft incidents and accidents we will see if an AI Co-Pilot would have saved the day... If you have a fear of flying maybe skip this one but I will say before you run out that none of the accidents are fatal so nothing to be scared of.... You don't need to be an AI specialist or even know anything about it, as we are just exploring the decisions pilots have to make in very limited timescales with limited information and throwing in some human factors to spice it up a bit. These are all good skills you can use in any decision making at work. The aim of this session is to hopefully show you that AI can help but should we use it? You will walk away knowing a bit about AI and have some fun geeking out on aviation.

14:45 - 15:10 Speaker 7 - Ayca Bas - Senior Cloud Developer Advocate@Microsoft

Session: RAG and Knowledge Retrieval Fundamentals

In this session, we are going to talk about what is Retrieval Augmented Generation and why It’s a Game Changer. We'll also learn the fundamentals of search indexing and talk about Vector Search 101: Revolutionizing Retrieval with AI.

15:10 - 15:55 Speaker 8 Dieter Gobeyn - Enterprise Integration Architect & Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Session: Azure OpenAI Unplugged: Real-World Lessons from My Latest GenAI Project

Thinking of using Azure OpenAI in production? In this session, I’ll share detailed hard-earned lessons from my latest GenAI project, where I combined Azure OpenAI GPT-4 with data integration workflows. As both a solution architect and hands-on developer, I’ll walk you through what worked, what flopped, and what I wish I knew earlier. We’ll dive into managing costs, securing data, reducing hallucinations, fine-tuning prompts, and keeping token usage in check. Whether you’re exploring AI or scaling it, this session is packed with tips to help you avoid pitfalls and build smarter, more efficient AI solutions.

16:00pm - Closing Keynote Lee Stott - Principal Cloud Advocate Manager@Microsoft

Session: Device Intelligence with SLM: A Path to Edge Deployment and Cloud Integration

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, many organisations aim to enhance device intelligence and responsiveness. This presentation highlights the crucial role of Small Language Models (SLM) in solving business problems and improving device capabilities. By fine-tuning SLM, you can achieve optimal performance and adaptability. We will compare SLM with Large Language Models (LLM), showing why SLM is better suited for organisation’s needs. The importance of customization in fine-tuning these models will be emphasized. A key focus will be on deploying these models on edge devices for real-time processing and decision-making, boosting device intelligence and positioning your organisation as an innovation leader. The presentation will provide a roadmap for implementation, from cloud development to deployment across platforms. Using Azure, organisations can ensure seamless integration and IP ownership, gaining a competitive edge.

Discover how your organisation can leverage SLM to revolutionize its devices and lead in intelligent technology.

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Our Birmingham AI meetup has arrived! We are delighted to be partnered with our hosts, Version 1, with an exciting duo of speakers lined up.

Format of the meetup event will be as follows:

6pm – 6:30pm - Networking on arrival coupled with food and drinks provided by ReVybe IT and Version 1.

6:30pm - 7:45pm - 2X 25 minute speakers lined up with 10-15 minute break in-between.

7:45pm onwards - Networking (carries on afterwards for anybody who wants to have a few drinks or just socialise at Flight Club)

Speaker #1 - Amy Kate Boyd - AI Developer Advocacy Lead @Microsoft

Amy Boyd, with a background in Computer Science and a focus on Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. Her passion for AI and Machine Learning has led her to work on global cloud projects, engage with developer communities, speak internationally, and devise strategies for AI Developer community engagement. In her role, Amy not only creates and delivers content, but also shapes the Azure AI product experience for developers, drawing on her experience in the field.

Talk Title: From User to Creator: A Journey through Generative AI Technologies

Session Abstract: Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, images, music, or code, based on existing data. In this talk, you will learn how you can use and build generative AI technologies for various purposes, depending on your needs and skills. · Begin by using generative AI tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, to aid with search, writing, data analysis, and collaboration. · Next, see how generative AI benefits developers through GitHub Copilot, assisting with code, comments, and best practices. · Lastly, learn to build your own custom generative AI solutions using the many models available in Microsoft Azure and understand the advantages of doing so and how multi models will play a big part in agent architectures in the future

Speaker #2 - Akash Joshi - Senior Full-stack Engineer @Rocket Connect

A Senior Software Engineer at RConnect, Akash is a self-taught programmer who started his journey from playing video-games to developing them. Spending the last couple of years developing software solutions at trading firms as well as Meta. Akash spends a lot of time experimenting with AI tools, using them in his day-to-day. He's constantly tinkering with text and voice based tools to build fun side projects like computer automation tools and better job searching websites.

Talk Title: "Crafting AI-Powered Command Line Tools in 2024"

In this talk, Akash will dive into the nitty-gritty of building a modern CLI tool using Node.js with AI capabilities. He will share his journey of creating "Howitzer," a GPT-powered command line assistant that interprets natural language queries and executes system commands. Key insights include: - How to leverage type-safety in JavaScript without build steps (no Typescript required!) - Overcoming cross-OS compatibility challenges while building CLIs. - Resolving edge-cases while building CLI tools in JS - Integrating OpenAI's GPT API for natural language processing

P.S. Please provide full name and email address for access to the Version 1 building.

Address: 31 Temple St, Birmingham B2 5DB

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATIONS

Women in AI: Innovate & Inspire is an event dedicated to empowering women in the field of artificial intelligence. This event fosters a vibrant community by bringing together AI enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals for a day of dynamic lightning talks, insightful panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in AI, explore cutting-edge advancements, and inspire the next generation of innovators. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious newcomer, this event offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead in the transformative world of AI.

Agenda

6PM - 6:30PM - Arrivals 6:30PM - 6:40PM - Introduction by Rav Khokhar & Anna Moss 6:40PM - 6:55PM - What is an AI product manager at Microsoft & how you can develop cool AI products Aqsa Awan, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft 6:50PM - 7:05PM - Tapping into Growth Mindset to Build AI. Innovate, Iterate, Elevate by Aleksandra Osipova, AI Product Lead at Mindora 7:05PM - 7:20PM - Lightning Talk 3 by Marlene Mhangami, Senior Developer Advocate at Microsoft 7:20PM - 7:50PM - Refreshements 7:50PM - 8:30PM - Panel talk - Navigating Innovation, Impact, and Ethical Frontiers in AI with Tushara Reddy, Amy Boyd, Jodie Rodgers and Mara Pometti

Session Descriptions

What is an AI product manager at Microsoft & how you can develop cool AI products.

In this talk, Aqsa will share her journey into AI, offering practical insights to help you think and develop products like an AI Product Manager.

Topics will include: - Her path to building AI products and how you can get involved in the AI field. - The differences between a traditional Product Manager and an AI Product Manager. - Insights into AI product development at Microsoft. - Challenges faced by AI Product Managers and strategies for overcoming them. - Product management roles at Microsoft, the PM culture, and how to navigate a large organization to find the best fit for your career. - Trends in the PM job market.

Tapping into Growth Mindset to Build AI. Innovate, Iterate, Elevate

Success in AI is not only about algorithms and data—it's about the mindset driving the innovation. Aleksandra shares her story of adopting and nurturing a growth mindset that propelled her from startup ventures to leading AI product development. She introduces a comprehensive framework that guides individuals and teams through embracing challenges, learning from feedback, and persisting in the face of setbacks. The talk offers deep insights into practical applications of a growth mindset in the iterative processes of building and testing AI products, as well as strategies for fostering cohesive and high-performing teams. Discover how shifting your mindset can lead to excellence and sustainability in AI product development. Attendees will be empowered with practical tools and inspired perspectives, ready to elevate their approach and drive impactful progress.

Catch the trends in DevOps for AI app development, with Armon Dadgar (Co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp), Nabila Babar (Principal PM Manager of AML, Microsoft) and Amy Boyd (Principal Cloud Advocate, Microsoft). The development of AI apps requires frequent iterations to ensure an optimized prediction model. By using GitHub Copilot with Terraform, developers can simplify creation of code modules for faster app development, embedding Azure’s AI services to create next-gen apps. The speakers will share their best practices during this tech talk session.

Catch the trends in DevOps for AI app development, with Armon Dadgar (Co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp), Nabila Babar (Principal PM Manager of AML, Microsoft) and Amy Boyd (Principal Cloud Advocate, Microsoft). The development of AI apps requires frequent iterations to ensure an optimized prediction model. By using GitHub Copilot with Terraform, developers can simplify creation of code modules for faster app development, embedding Azure’s AI services to create next-gen apps. The speakers will share their best practices during this tech talk session.

Catch the trends in DevOps for AI app development, with Armon Dadgar (Co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp), Nabila Babar (Principal PM Manager of AML, Microsoft) and Amy Boyd (Principal Cloud Advocate, Microsoft). The development of AI apps requires frequent iterations to ensure an optimized prediction model. By using GitHub Copilot with Terraform, developers can simplify creation of code modules for faster app development, embedding Azure’s AI services to create next-gen apps. The speakers will share their best practices during this tech talk session.

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨IMPORTANT🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 To register for this event please use this link: https://developer.microsoft.com/reactor/events/20849 This session provides an opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and services available to help them succeed in their ventures. Attendees will be welcomed with an inspiring talk about tech, followed by a session on leveraging Microsoft Generative AI and Copilot Services. They will also be able to bring their own data and learn about the Founders Hub, followed by a panel session with Microsoft Founders Hub startups. The session will conclude with a networking opportunity and a chance to ask questions. This fantastic evening is in preparation for the Microsoft Build - AI event on October 19th Agenda 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Registration & Networking 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Welcome Note, Agenda & AI: The Spark of Innovation by Liam Hampton 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: Help me code with Copilot by Lee Stott 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Leveraging Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot Services for Automating Business Processes by Lee Stott 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Refreshment break & Networking 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm: Strategies for Growing Your Start-up with Microsoft Data Platform by Amy Boyd 7:15 pm - 7:30 pm: Microsoft Founders Hub overview by Anne-Claire Lo Bianco 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Microsoft Founders Hub Startup Panel Session with Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders Thelma Onyeka, Founder of Akama & Tim El-Sheikh, CEO of Nebuli moderated by Darshna Shah 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Closing & Networking The Spark of Innovation by Liam Hampton AI is on every doorstep, wherever you look it is staring you in the face. What does it mean? How did this happen? Why did this happen? In this session Liam will briefly explore the fundamentals of AI and how different businesses are using it mark their position and win you over. Help me code with Copilot by Lee Stott Building a successful startup is challenging, there’s many elements to it, knowledge of your customers, a great idea and a compelling MVP. Having the best in class tools for building an MVP enables you to build that first app and quickly do changes so you can pivot when you need to. GitHub Copilot is an AI assistant that let’s you author and change code at a fraction of the time using prompts, natural language sentences. Can you afford not to use an AI tool for your startup? Leveraging Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot Services for Automating Business Processes by Le Stott The Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services provide a powerful set of tools for automating business processes. This session will provide an overview of the features and capabilities of the Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services, and how they can be used to streamline and automate business processes. We will discuss how to create custom models and workflows using the Power Platform, and how to leverage Generative AI Copilot services to create intelligent bots that can automate complex tasks. We will also discuss best practices for using the Power Platform and Generative AI Copilot services to ensure that businesses can maximize their efficiency and get the most out of their automation efforts. Strategies for Growing Your Start-up with Microsoft Data Platform by Amy Boyd As AI workloads progress, so do data platform architectures and abilities. Amy will share 3, quick-fire, data solutions every business should consider as we build out AI solutions. More about Startup Founders Akama Fund A network of philanthropists who believe that when you invest in a student, you’re investing in our collective future. Nebuli Nano is a human-centric generative AI companion that offers friendly, conversational and engaging interactions, designed to empower people and businesses across various industries. Using Azure OPenAI

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨IMPORTANT🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 To register for this event please use this link: https://developer.microsoft.com/reactor/events/20849

REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED

London Reactor Meetups are a community of like-minded engineers, developers, professionals and students, allowing you to connect with people, skills, and technology to enhance your career or personal learning.

Hi Everyone, it is with great pleasure we announce the return of the London Reactor Meetup at our NEW location in the Microsoft Paddington office. This event will be AI focused and we have some amazing speakers lined up and ready to share their insights and expertise with you.

The new location address is: Paddington Central 2 Kingdom St London W2 6BD

IMPORTANT: Please do NOT turn up to our old location as this is now closed and you will be sorely missed.

This is a great opportunity for you to connect with community leaders, developers and Microsoft MVP’s so come along and let’s have some fun!

Please note – Entry is on first come first serve basis so please RSVP & Arrive early to join in!

6:00PM - Doors Open (we will welcome you in the building lobby) 6:30PM - 6:35PM - Welcome by Liam Hampton , Sr. Cloud Advocate & Ravneet Khokhar, Reactor PM 6:35PM - 7:15PM - Nikhil Sehgal, AI Engineer & CEO/Founder of Vastmindz - Utilising AI agents to Teach LLMs, such as Azure OpenAI's GPT-family, to Interact & Take Actions in the Real-world 7:15PM - 7:30PM - Break (food 🍕) 7:30PM - 8:00PM – Amy Boyd, Principal Cloud Advocate, Microsoft, AI without Data is like Bonny without Clyde

Session 1: Utilising AI agents to Teach LLMs, such as Azure OpenAI's GPT-family, to Interact & Take Actions in the Real-world by Nikhil Sehgal

The main goal of this session is to delve deep into the intricacies of using AI agents to train LLMs (like the GPT-family hosted on Azure OpenAI) to not just respond to queries, but to interact with real-world environments and execute tasks seamlessly. For example, AI agents can go and execute tasks autonomously for regular IT support queries or sales queries. Businesses will eventually be able to "hire" these AI agents to fulfil an entire workflow. The space of AI agents is still very early, although it is arguably going to be one of the most impactful applications of AI.

Session 2: AI without Data is like Bonny without Clyde by Amy Boyd

In this session the core message is, don't forget about your data. AI is taking another huge leap in its journey, allowing us to be more efficient and productive in everything we do - its really exciting times! But AI workloads without data considerations could leave you in a difficult position. Lets chat about:

Preparing your data platform to enable building amazing AI applications Bringing cutting edge models into the Microsoft Fabric experience How has responsible AI moved on in the age of Generative AI?

REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED