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Hands-On : MCP (Model Context Protocol) Bootcamp Date: 27th September 2025, 9 AM to 12.30 PM Eastern Time Level: Beginners/Intermediate Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-mcp-model-context-protocol-bootcamp-tickets-1583073859529?aff=oddtdtcreator Who Should Attend? This hands-on workshop is for developers, senior software engineers, IT pros, architects, IT managers, citizen developers, product managers, IT leaders, enterprise architects, chief analytics officers, CIOs, CTOs, and other decision-makers who want to learn how to seamlessly integrate AI applications and agents into Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Copilot Studio using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Experience with C#, Python, or JavaScript is helpful but not required—no prior AI knowledge needed. And while this isn’t a data & analytics-focused session, data scientists, data stewards, and tech-savvy data protection officers will also find it super valuable. Description: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C gives you a universal way to connect devices to different peripherals and accessories, MCP gives AI models a standardized way to connect to data sources and tools. Why MCP?MCP makes it easier to build agents and complex workflows on top of LLMs. Since LLMs often need to integrate with data and tools, MCP provides:

• A growing list of pre-built integrations your LLM can plug into directly
• The flexibility to switch between LLM providers and vendors
• Best practices for keeping your data secure within your infrastructure

In this half-day, hands-on virtual workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will show you how to use MCP with Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio to build powerful AI Agents. Here’s what we’ll cover in detail:

• What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
• How to build an MCP server?
• How to integrate AI applications and agents into Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Copilot Studio using MCP?
• How does MCP connect directly to existing knowledge servers and APIs, so actions and knowledge can be automatically added and updated within your agents?
• How MCP integration simplifies agent building, reduces maintenance, and leverages enterprise-grade security and governance (like Virtual Network integration, Data Loss Prevention policies, and multiple authentication methods)?
• Best practices for real-world use cases

By the end of this bootcamp, you'll be ready to use MCP to create enterprise-grade agents. The labs will feature a mix of Python, C#, and low-code/no-code UI tools—so even if you don't want to write code, you're covered. Workshop Resources: You’ll get access to Microsoft Copilot, Azure, and Azure OpenAI services (a $500 value) for the hands-on labs. If you already have your own Microsoft Copilot or Azure subscription, you can use that instead. Attendee Workstation Requirements Bring your own computer (Windows or Mac) with:

• Camera, speakers, microphone, and a reliable internet connection (tablets won’t work for this workshop)
• A modern browser: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
• Access to www.azure.com and https://copilot.microsoft.com
• Nice to have: the ability to run C# 10 or Python code using Visual Studio 2022, VS Code 1.66+, Visual Studio for Mac, Rider, or a similar IDE.

Hands-On: Prompt Engineering Online Bootcamp Date: 06 September 2025, 9 AM to 12.30 PM Eastern Time Level: Beginners/Intermediate Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-prompt-engineering-bootcamp-tickets-1443819937299?aff=oddtdtcreator Who Should Attend? This hands-on workshop is for developers, senior software engineers, IT pros, architects, IT managers, citizen developers, technology product managers, IT leaders, enterprise architects, chief analytics officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, and decision-makers who want to learn how prompt engineering can help bring AI into next-gen apps and agents. Experience with C#, Python, or JavaScript is helpful but not required. No prior knowledge of AI is necessary. While this isn’t a data & analytics-focused session, data scientists, data stewards, and tech-savvy data protection officers will also find it super valuable. Description: The rise of generative AI, led by ChatGPT and other large language models, has sparked serious interest across industries and leadership teams. Models like OpenAI’s GPT-3.5, GPT-4o, and GPT-4.5 rely heavily on the quality of the prompts they're given. The better the prompt, the better the output. That makes prompt engineering a must-have skill. In this half-day virtual hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:

• What is Prompt Engineering? Learn how prompts work, why they matter, and what affects their performance.
• Advanced Prompting Techniques:
• Few-shot prompting (use examples to get better answers)
• Chain-of-thought prompting (step-by-step reasoning)
• Instruction fine-tuning (force the model to follow your rules)
• Persona-based prompting (get responses in specific roles)
• Multi-step prompting (refine results through iteration)
• Debugging & Refining AI Responses
• How to fine-tune prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and other tools
• Automating prompts with APIs and workflows
• Working with reasoning models like o3
• Best practices for real-world use

By the end of this bootcamp, you'll be ready to create clear, powerful prompts that unlock the full potential of generative AI in your projects. The labs will feature a mix of Python, C#, and low-code/no-code UI tools, so even if you don't want to write code, you're covered. Workshop Resources: You’ll get access to Microsoft Copilot, Azure, and Azure OpenAI services (worth $500) for hands-on labs. If you already have your own Microsoft Copilot or Azure subscription, you’re welcome to use that too. Attendee Workstation Requirements: You must have your own computer (Windows or Mac) with:

• Camera, speakers, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Tablets will not work for this workshop.
• A modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
• Access to www.azure.com and https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com.
• Nice to have is the ability to run C# 10 or Python code, using Visual Studio 2022, VSCode 1.66+, Visual Studio for Mac, Rider, or a similar IDE.

2 Days Hands-On Online Workshop: Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio Bootcamp Date: 29-30 May 2025, 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time Level: Beginners/Intermediate Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-azure-ai-foundry-and-copilot-studio-bootcamp-tickets-1267311596099?aff=oddtdtcreator Who Should Attend? This hands-on workshop is open to developers, senior software engineers, IT pros, architects, IT managers, citizen developers, technology product managers, IT leaders, enterprise architects, chief analytics officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, and decision-makers interested in learning how AI Agents and Generative AI can help infuse artificial intelligence into next-generation apps and agents. Experience with C#, Python, or JavaScript is helpful but not required. You don't need prior knowledge of AI either. Although this isn't a data & analytics-focused workshop, data scientists, data stewards, and technically-minded data protection officers will also find it very valuable Description: With ChatGPT and other large language models, generative AI has captured the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and C-suite executives. AI has a significant role in the enterprise space and is evolving rapidly. Without understanding the concepts behind these advanced technologies, developers and administrators might find it challenging to assess the true impact of emerging tools and solutions. An AI agent is a powerful companion capable of managing a variety of interactions and tasks—from handling complex conversations to autonomously deciding the best actions based on instructions and context. Agents coordinate language models along with instructions, context, knowledge sources, topics, actions, inputs, and triggers to achieve your desired outcomes. Copilot Studio is a graphical, low-code tool designed for creating agents, including building automations with Power Automate and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with your own enterprise data and scenarios. One standout feature of Copilot Studio is its ability to connect to other data sources through either prebuilt or custom plugins, as well as integration with Azure AI Foundry. This flexibility allows users to easily build sophisticated logic, ensuring that agent experiences are both powerful and intuitive. Azure AI Foundry is a unified AI platform that includes the Azure AI Foundry portal (formerly Azure AI Studio) and the Azure AI Foundry SDK—a unified SDK featuring pre-built app templates. This SDK gives developers easy access to popular models through a single interface, simplifies the integration of Azure AI into applications, and helps evaluate, debug, and improve application quality and safety throughout development, testing, and production. In this two-day virtual hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:

1. What are multimodal GenAI applications?
2. What are AI agents?
3. What are autonomous agents?
4. What are custom Copilots?
5. Introduction to Copilot Studio: Learn to create agents, build automations with Power Automate, and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using enterprise data. Discover how to use prebuilt and custom plugins alongside Azure AI Foundry for powerful, intuitive agent experiences.
6. Azure AI Foundry: An in-depth overview of Azure AI Foundry.
7. Azure OpenAI Services: Explore these services, their architecture, and their role in the broader AI ecosystem.
8. Using models from DeepSeek, Llama, Hugging Face, and other open-source models via Azure AI Foundry.
9. Prompt engineering: An in-depth look at creating effective prompts, understanding their importance, and the factors influencing their performance.
10. Use cases and common architectures: Hands-on labs demonstrating real-world implementations.
11. How to evaluate use cases and determine ROI.
12. Azure OpenAI Service embedding models.
13. Customizing Azure OpenAI Services: Configuration to deployment tailored to specific business needs.
14. Deep dive into Azure OpenAI Services: A detailed look at popular models like o1, GPT, Ada, and DALL-E, discussing their unique features and ideal use cases.
15. Using Azure OpenAI Service to access company data.
16. Azure AI Services overview: Language, Speech, and Vision services and their real-world applications.
17. Conversational AI: Design, train, and refine AI capable of human-like interactions.
18. Azure AI Search: Creating advanced search experiences.
19. Document Intelligence Service: Extracting key-value pairs and table data from documents using machine learning.
20. Azure AI Agent Service: Feature-rich managed capabilities combining models, data, tools, and services for automating complex business processes.
21. Semantic Kernel: An open-source SDK for combining AI services (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face) with programming languages like C# and Python to create advanced AI applications.
22. Model Context Protocol ( MCP )
23. Responsible AI: Ethics and responsible practices in AI use.
24. Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI agents: Learn to develop scalable, multimodal applications using Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry, emphasizing industry requirements and best practices.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have practical experience building next-generation multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry. Workshop Resources: Access to Copilot Studio, Azure, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Copilot Studio and Azure subscriptions if available. Attendee Workstation Requirements: You must bring your own computer (Windows or Mac) with:

• Camera, speakers, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Tablets will not work for this workshop.
• A modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
• Access to www.azure.com and https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com.
• Nice to have is the ability to run C# 10 or Python code, using Visual Studio 2022, VSCode 1.66+, Visual Studio for Mac, Rider, or similar IDE.

A multimodal GenAI application seamlessly generate high-quality content across text, images, video, and audio, all at once. In this demo driven, fast-paced session, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will cover developing robust, scalable multimodal applications using Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Services, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.

Make sure to RSVP here at the Eventbrite site https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-ai-bootcamp-reston-va-2025-tickets-1321591097549?aff=oddtdtcreator —

We're excited to announce the Global AI Bootcamp Conference happening in Reston, VA on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM EDT!

This free conference will take place at the Microsoft offices at 11955 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on second floor in the rooms MPR RESTON-11955/2.2D, MPR RESTON-11955/2.2E, and MPR RESTON-11955/2.2C.

The venue is Metro accessible via the Silver Line, and there’s plenty of paid parking available in the Reston Town Center garages.

We'll have breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all attendees!

Make sure to RSVP — you’ll receive your event badge at check-in, and you’ll need it to attend.

AGENDA

• Time : 09.00 to 10.00 AM : Registration
• Time : 10.00 to 10.10 AM : Event Opening / Welcome & Agenda Overview
• Time : 10.10 to 10.40 AM : Global AI Bootcamp Keynote Speakers : Leadership at Microsoft
• Time : 11.00 to 11.50 AM : Title : GitHub Copilot, Speaker : Mayuri Lahane ( Software Engineer ), https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma...
• Time : 12.00 to 12.30 PM : Lunch (grab food and return to session area)
• Time : 12.30 to 01.20 PM : Title : Azure AI Agent Service, Speaker : Prashant G Bhoyar (Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP) https://www.linkedin.com/in/pg...
• Time : 01.30 to 02.20 PM : Title : Copilot Studio, Speaker : Dave Milton (Power Platform Global Black Belt Technical Director - Americas at Microsoft), https://www.linkedin.com/in/da...
• Time : 02.30 to 03.00 PM : Title : Customer Story, Speaker : Vishwas Lele ( Microsoft MVP, Regional Director, Co-Founder & CEO, pWin.ai (WordX)), https://www.linkedin.com/in/vl...
• Time : 03.00 to 03.10 PM : Wrap up/Giveaways

4-Day Hands-on Workshop: Building Multimodal Applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using GenAI (Azure OpenAI and ChatGPT) October 22-25, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Central)

Registration Link : https://live360events.com/events/training-seminars/2024/oct22/home.aspx

With ChatGPT, other large language models and generative AI have caught the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and C-suites. AI has a big role to play in the enterprise space and it is progressing rapidly. Without understanding the concepts behind these advanced technologies, developers and administrators will struggle to evaluate the potential impact of new tools and solutions. A multimodal GenAI application seamlessly generates high-quality content across text, images, video, and audio, all at once. Such applications would more accurately capture the multimodal nature of the world and human comprehension, seamlessly consolidate information from a wide range of sources, and enable strong immersion in human-AI interactions. This could transform the way humans interact with computers on various tasks, including assistive technology, custom learning tools, ambient computing, and content generation. Azure OpenAI Service provides REST API access to OpenAI's powerful language models including the GPT-3, GPT-4, Codex and Embeddings model series and DALL-E. These models can be easily adapted to your specific task including but not limited to content generation, summarization, semantic search, and natural language to code translation. Users can access the service through REST APIs, Python SDK, or our web-based interface in the Azure OpenAI Studio. In this 4-day virtual hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will cover the following topics in detail:

• What are Multimodal GenAI Applications?
• What are AI Agents?
• What are Custom Copilots?
• Azure OpenAI Services: We will explore what these services are, their architecture, and their place within the broader AI ecosystem.
• Azure AI Studio: An in-depth overview of the Azure AI Studio.
• Prompt Engineering: An in-depth look at this critical aspect of large language model usage. We will cover how prompts work, why they are important, and the factors that influence their effectiveness.
• Use Case and Common Architecture: Hands-on labs covering the use case and common architecture of the implementation
• Azure OpenAI Service Embedding Models
• Semantic Kernel is an open-source SDK that lets you easily combine AI services like OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and Hugging Face with conventional programming languages like C# and Python. By doing so, you can create AI apps that combine the best of both worlds.
• Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework.
• Customizing Azure OpenAI Services: From configuration to deployment, we'll show you how to tailor these services to suit a range of specific needs.
• Deep dive into Azure OpenAI Services: We'll specifically focus on several of the models like GPT, Ada, and DALL-E, discussing their unique features and optimal use cases.
• Using Azure OpenAI Service to access company data
• Azure AI Services Overview
• Azure AI Search
• Document Intelligence Service
• A thorough examination of the AutoGen Framework and its capabilities.
• Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
• How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
• Enterprise-Level Applications, Custom Copilots, AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using C#, Python and also using low code no code tools like Azure Logic Apps, and Microsoft Power Platform, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.

At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of how to build next-gen multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI services. Access to Azure and Azure OpenAI services will be provided to follow the labs and create enterprise-grade multimodal applications. The labs will be a mixture of Python and C#.

Agenda :

• 4.45 to 5.00 PM EDT: Food and Networking
• 5.00 to 6.00 PM EDT: Technical Talk

Hello Everyone! Please join us for our August 20th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.

Title: Overview of Azure OpenAI Services led by Prashant G Bhoyar ( Microsoft AI MVP ).

Speaker Bio: Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI & Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Currently, he works as an AI architect in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Applied Information Sciences (www.ais.com). Prashant is a leading AI Architect and trusted advisor specializing in Azure OpenAI, Conversational AI, Applied AI, AI Agents, Intelligent Business Process Automation, Azure AI, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft 365. He co-authored "PowerShell for Office 365" and was the technical reviewer for "Pro SharePoint 2013 Administration." Prashant is on the leadership committee for AI Fest, AI & ML User Group, Northern Virginia Data Platform User Group, and DC Metro Microsoft 365 User Group. As a renowned international speaker, he frequently presents at technical conferences. Additionally, Prashant was awarded the "Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America" for his outstanding service in Antarctica. Microsoft MVP Profile Link : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5002595?fullName=Prashant%20G%20Bhoyar

Location: The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.

Parking: The parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception.

We will meet in Room Lake Anne/Newport.

We hope to see you all there!!!!

RSVP Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/azure-openai-chatgpt-fest-2024-tickets-759336785767

The Azure OpenAI & ChatGPT Fest 2024 will be an in-person 2-day technology event, 10 AM to 4 PM ET, with a hands-on workshop, and a single track, and multiple sessions. The event will be hosted in the new Microsoft offices in Reston, at 11955 Freedom Drive, 2nd Floor, Rooms C- E. There is plenty of parking in Reston Town Center. The event is also right off the Silver Line metro. Day 01: Thursday 18th January 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM EST Agenda: Hands-On Azure OpenAI & ChatGPT workshop. The following topics will be covered and access to the Azure OpenAI services will be provided. Since this is a hands-on workshop, the tickets are limited.

1. Azure OpenAI Services: We will explore what these services are, their architecture, and their place within the broader AI ecosystem.
2. Azure OpenAI Studio: An in-depth overview of the Azure OpenAI Studio.
3. Prompt Engineering: An in-depth look at this critical aspect of large language model usage. We will cover how prompts work, why they are important, and the factors that influence their effectiveness.
4. Use Case and Common Architecture: Hands-on labs covering the use case and common architecture of the implementation
5. Azure OpenAI Service Embedding Models
6. Semantic Kernel
7. Customizing Azure OpenAI Services
8. Using Azure OpenAI Service to access company data
9. Azure AI Services Overview: Discussion on key components such as Language Services, Speech services, Vision services, and their real-world applications.
10. Conversational AI: A look at the development of AI that can engage in human-like dialogues, including designing, training, and refining conversational models.
11. Azure AI Search: We will cover how we can use this service to create an advanced search experience.
12. Azure Document Intelligence Service: We will cover how this service uses machine learning technology to identify and extract key-value pairs and table data from form documents.
13. Responsible AI
14. Creating Enterprise-Level Applications: Practical guidance on developing robust, scalable applications using Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Cognitive Services, focusing on industry requirements and best practices."
15. Creating Enterprise-Level custom Copilot: Practical guidance on developing robust, scalable copilot using Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Cognitive Services, focusing on industry requirements and best practices."

Day 02: Friday 19th January 2024 from 10 am to 4 PM EST Agenda: Single-track break-out sessions on the following topics.

1. Azure OpenAI Services and ChatGPT Overview
2. How to use Azure OpenAI services to create an enterprise application
3. Prompt Engineering
4. Copilots in Microsoft Ecosystem ( Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform Copilots, Github Copilots )
5. Embedding, Vector Databases, RAG Pattern, Knowledge Repository
6. How to create a custom copilot using Copilot Studio and Semantic Kernel?
7. Azure AI Services like Azure AI Search, Semantic Search, Azure Document Intelligent Services
8. Azure OpenAI Services Architecture Patterns
9. Model testing Validation, Accuracy, Bias testing, Detecting Hallucination
10. Content filtering and Abuse Monitoring
11. Responsible AI

Confirmed speakers are

1. Vishwas Lele ( Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP, CTO, AIS )
2. Henk Boelman (Henk Boelman , Senior Cloud Advocate, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Microsoft )
3. Kiran Bakshi (Principal Cloud Solution Architect – Data and AI, Microsoft),
4. Steve Winward ( Director, Business Applications @ Microsoft Federal )
5. Craig Harris ( Sr Technical Specialist, Business Applications, Microsoft Federal )
6. Jagannath Chakravarty (Product Design Manager at Appian Corporation)
7. Frank LaVigne (Microsoft AI MVP), and
8. Prashant G Bhoyar ( Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP ).

We will be posting the final agenda in the first week of January 2023.

The Azure OpenAI & ChatGPT Fest 2024 will be an in-person 2-day technology event, 10 AM to 4 PM ET, with a hands-on workshop, and a single track, and multiple sessions. The event will be hosted in the new Microsoft offices in Reston, at 11955 Freedom Drive, 2nd Floor, Rooms C- E. There is plenty of parking in Reston Town Center. The event is also right off the Silver Line metro. Day 01: Thursday 18th January 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM EST Agenda: Hands-On Azure OpenAI & ChatGPT workshop. The following topics will be covered and access to the Azure OpenAI services will be provided. Since this is a hands-on workshop, the tickets are limited.

1. Azure OpenAI Services: We will explore what these services are, their architecture, and their place within the broader AI ecosystem.
2. Azure OpenAI Studio: An in-depth overview of the Azure OpenAI Studio.
3. Prompt Engineering: An in-depth look at this critical aspect of large language model usage. We will cover how prompts work, why they are important, and the factors that influence their effectiveness.
4. Use Case and Common Architecture: Hands-on labs covering the use case and common architecture of the implementation
5. Azure OpenAI Service Embedding Models
6. Semantic Kernel
7. Customizing Azure OpenAI Services
8. Using Azure OpenAI Service to access company data
9. Azure AI Services Overview: Discussion on key components such as Language Services, Speech services, Vision services, and their real-world applications.
10. Conversational AI: A look at the development of AI that can engage in human-like dialogues, including designing, training, and refining conversational models.
11. Azure AI Search: We will cover how we can use this service to create an advanced search experience.
12. Azure Document Intelligence Service: We will cover how this service uses machine learning technology to identify and extract key-value pairs and table data from form documents.
13. Responsible AI
14. Creating Enterprise-Level Applications: Practical guidance on developing robust, scalable applications using Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Cognitive Services, focusing on industry requirements and best practices."
15. Creating Enterprise-Level custom Copilot: Practical guidance on developing robust, scalable copilot using Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Cognitive Services, focusing on industry requirements and best practices."

Day 02: Friday 19th January 2024 from 10 am to 4 PM EST Agenda: Single-track break-out sessions on the following topics.

1. Azure OpenAI Services and ChatGPT Overview
2. How to use Azure OpenAI services to create an enterprise application
3. Prompt Engineering
4. Copilots in Microsoft Ecosystem ( Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform Copilots, Github Copilots )
5. Embedding, Vector Databases, RAG Pattern, Knowledge Repository
6. How to create a custom copilot using Copilot Studio and Semantic Kernel?
7. Azure AI Services like Azure AI Search, Semantic Search, Azure Document Intelligent Services
8. Azure OpenAI Services Architecture Patterns
9. Model testing Validation, Accuracy, Bias testing, Detecting Hallucination
10. Content filtering and Abuse Monitoring
11. Responsible AI

Confirmed speakers are

1. Vishwas Lele ( Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP, CTO, AIS )
2. Kiran Bakshi (Principal Cloud Solution Architect – Data and AI, Microsoft),
3. Steve Winward ( Director, Business Applications @ Microsoft Federal )
4. Craig Harris ( Sr Technical Specialist, Business Applications, Microsoft Federal )
5. Jagannath Chakravarty, Product Design Manager at Appian Corporation
6. Frank LaVigne (Microsoft AI MVP), and
7. Prashant G Bhoyar ( Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP ).

We will be posting the final agenda in the first week of January 2023.

Hello Everyone!

We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the "Azure OpenAI & ChatGPT Bootcamp", an in-person technology event, 10 AM to 4 PM ET, with a single track, and multiple sessions. The event will be hosted in the new Microsoft offices in Reston, at 11955 Freedom Drive. There is plenty of parking in Reston Town Center. The event is also right off the Silver Line metro.

Confirmed speakers are

1. Kevin Tupper ( Fed CIV AI Leader, Microsoft ),
2. Phil Topness ( Principal Program Manager at Microsoft Power Platform Customer Advisory Team (Power CAT), Microsoft ),
3. Andreas Arben ( Microsoft RD and MVP),
4. Kiran Bakshi (Principal Cloud Solution Architect – Data and AI, Microsoft),
5. Ken Housman ( Azure Specialist – Data, AI, IoT , Microsoft ),
6. Frank LaVigne (Microsoft AI MVP), and
7. Prashant G Bhoyar ( Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP ).

We will be publishing the agenda in the last week of July 2023. There will be more event information in the next few weeks. So watch this space and stay tuned.

RSVP Here (not on MeetUp): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/azure-openai-chatgpt-bootcamp-tickets-635019920677

Please help spread the word via Twitter ( @azuredatafest ), LinkedIn, etc. Thank you for registering and we look forward to seeing you all at the bootcamp! If you have a question about the event email us at [email protected].