In this episode, we're joined by Terry Dorsey, Senior Data Architect & Evangelist at Denodo, to unpack the conceptual differences between terms like data fabrics, vector databases, and knowledge graphs, and remind you not to forget about the importance of structured data in this new AI-native world! What You'll Learn: The difference between data fabrics, vector databases, and knowledge graphs — and the pros and cons Why organizing and managing data is still the hardest part of any AI project (and how process design plays a critical role) Why structured data and schemas are still crucial in the age of LLMs and embeddings   How knowledge graphs help model context, relationships, and "episodic memory" more completely than other approaches   If you've ever wondered about different data and AI terms, here's a great glossary to check out from Denodo: https://www.denodo.com/en/glossary 🤝 Follow Terry on LinkedIn!   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

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.

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.

Got burning questions about Microsoft Foundry's latest innovations? Come to this session and meet the technical teams behind Microsoft Foundry. Ask questions, share feedback, and learn how to get involved in shaping the platform. This is a unique chance to connect directly with Microsoft AI product experts.

Connection Pods accommodate up to 15 people. Please RSVP and arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to standby attendees.

Looking to take your Data & AI career to the next level? Join us for an insider’s guide to the Fabric Community, a powerful hub designed to help you grow, connect, and stand out. Discover how to unlock exclusive benefits, participate in challenges, attend free training, and build your network. Don’t just join the community, make it work for you.

The core of enterprise’s agentic transformation involves autonomous AI agents to handle complex tasks and a workflow logic that is dynamic/decision driven. The success of agentic transformation hinges on access to high-quality, trusted and well-governed data. Explore how Informatica, Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft Fabric power agentic workflows through MCP and dive into an architectural blueprint/demo of metadata driven data discovery, automated data quality and enriched master data.

Microsoft’s AI Agent Framework is redefining how media organizations deploy, manage, and scale intelligent workflows. In this session, we’ll dive into how autonomous agents are being used to optimize supply chains, enrich content, and unify data across platforms. Explore deployment models, governance strategies, and use cases that demonstrate how agentic AI delivers measurable impact—from faster time-to-market to smarter audience engagement.

Start building your next agent with the latest knowledge features from Azure AI Search. In this session, we will demo how to connect your agentic retrieval engine to new knowledge sources like Sharepoint, web and blob. We will also walk through new controls available to improve your RAG performance, across query planning, retrieval and answer generation. Join this code-focused breakout for samples and step-by-step guidance on connecting knowledge to your next agent.

Delivered in a silent stage breakout.

Learn how to modernize and create sustainable software where AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot help to empower software development in this new era of Agentic DevOps.

Learn how Microsoft secures agentic AI systems across the lifecycle. Discover design strategies and real-world tool examples—from Microsoft Security and Microsoft Foundry—to build safe, resilient agents aligned with Secure Future Initiative principles.

AI agents aren't just the future of nonprofit operations—they are already here. Many nonprofits are early adopters of agentic AI, building solutions to drive mission-critical outcomes across program management, fundraising, and operations. This session will explore real-time adoption lessons from nonprofit peer institutions. Attendees will gain insights into the successes and challenges faced by these pioneers, as well as practical strategies for integrating AI agents into their own work.

Unlock the next level of enterprise AI with Fabric data agents—now featuring integration with M365 Copilot, managed MCP server endpoints, and reasoning across structured and unstructured data in OneLake. Learn how these innovations empower your teams to unify data sources and deploy intelligent, interoperable AI solutions faster and more securely. With MCP support, Fabric data agents can streamline governance and connectivity across the enterprise, enabling data-driven decision-making at scale.

Unlock the full potential of your VMware workloads by extending them to Azure, no app refactoring required. In this demo-driven session, see how Azure VMware Solution lets you enhance existing applications with Azure’s powerful platform services, AI capabilities, and a wide range of integrated cloud tools. Learn how to modernize at your own pace while leveraging the scalability and intelligence of the Azure ecosystem.

Learn how Microsoft Defender for Cloud secures cloud-native and AI workloads by enabling proactive posture management through built-in guardrails and integrated GitHub Advanced Security support across the application lifecycle.

Enterprise integration is being reimagined. It’s no longer just about connecting systems, but about enabling adaptive, agentic workflows that unify apps, data, and systems. In this session, discover how to modernize integration, migrate from BizTalk, and adopt AI-driven patterns that deliver agility and intelligence. Through customer stories and live demos, see how to bring these workflows to life with Agent Loop in Azure Logic Apps.

Are you prepared to seize the growing opportunity in data security? With Microsoft Purview, organizations gain end-to-end visibility into their data landscape, from on-premises to cloud environments. See how the Data Security solution play empowers you to develop practical, scalable engagement models for organizations of any size—including guidance for securing generative AI scenarios. Leverage resources & incentives to protect customer data, build trust, and unlock new business growth.

Join us for a first look at Visual Studio 2026—blazing fast, beautifully modern, and powered by agentic AI. See how GitHub Copilot and Profiler Agent transform your dev flow with smarter code reviews, guided diagnostics, and enterprise-grade trust. Whether you're building mission-critical apps or scaling across teams, VS2026 delivers the speed, clarity, and confidence you need to ship faster.

Join this hands-on lab to design and deploy a modern, cloud-native analytics and AI solution using Azure Databricks, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Work with the Zava-Litware scenario to perform data ingestion, orchestration with Lakeflow, AI-driven insights via Genie, mirrored catalog in Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio low-code automation, and advanced reporting in Power BI. Build a scalable, cost-efficient solution showcasing AI-powered analytics for business transformation.

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

In this hands-on lab, discover how to govern AI Apps & Agents using AI Gateway in Azure API Management. Learn to apply governance best practices by onboarding AI models, monitoring and controlling token usage, enforcing safety and compliance, and boosting performance with semantic caching. You’ll also govern MCP-based agent architectures by creating secure, efficient servers from APIs or connecting to backend MCP servers, equipping you to deliver responsible, resilient AI solutions at scale.

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