Build confidence in managing AKS at scale with next‑gen ops tools. In this hands‑on lab, you’ll simulate a production service hit by traffic spikes, discover how AI‑driven alerts surface hidden bottlenecks, and deploy agents that self‑heal nodes. Using open‑source tools and the aks‑mcp server, you can automate cluster scaling, patch management, and real‑time troubleshooting—letting the AI orchestrate Kubernetes and Azure resources with natural‑language commands and pre‑built MCP integrations.

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This lab guides participants through configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies using Microsoft Purview. Learn how to identify sensitive data, apply policy templates, and enforce protection across Microsoft 365 services. By the end, you will be able to review policy matches, refine rules, and ensure compliance with organizational data protection standards.

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As security data grows, it is critical for organizations to balance business outcomes and budgets. In this session, discover how Microsoft Sentinel data lake simplifies data management, accelerates AI adoption and optimizes costs. Serving as the foundation of the Microsoft Sentinel platform, it unifies all security data for greater visibility, deeper analysis, and contextual awareness. We’ll share real-world examples, tools, and best practices to help you maximize Microsoft Sentinel value.

Looking to add on-device AI to your apps? Not sure how to get started? Join our lab to learn how to integrate local AI capabilities into your Windows apps using Windows AI APIs. Discover how to implement Semantic Search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to power intelligent information retrieval, and use Phi Silica for on-device text processing. This lab will walk you through key APIs, and best practices to build on-device AI solutions for Copilot+ PCs. Developers of all levels welcome.

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See AI in action as we transform raw data into intelligent insights using Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI. This demo-driven session focuses on real-world scenarios that show the value of embedding intelligence directly into your data workflows. We’ll walk through how to: * Process and classify invoices automatically at scale. * Enable semantic search across OneLake for instant access to finance records. * Build a app that answers invoice queries in natural language and surfaces payment insights

Explore Windows 365 AI in this hands-on lab! Configure and experience features like Advanced Search and Click to Do on Cloud PCs. Learn prerequisites, enable AI-driven workflows, and boost productivity for IT admins and end users. Automate tasks with natural language and take smart, context-aware actions directly from your screen.

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The future of finance hinges on more than just speed and scale—it demands intelligence. As money flows through increasingly complex ecosystems, artificial intelligence is redefining how it’s stored, moved, and invested. From predictive insights to autonomous operations, AI is harmonizing the money lifecycle in ways that were once unimaginable. This session explores how intelligent orchestration across financial platforms and developer ecosystems can unlock new levels of resilience, personalization, and trust—reshaping the financial experience for institutions and individuals alike.

Join us to learn about the Azure AI Insiders community and get an exclusive look at upcoming AI tech. Insiders connect with product teams, test new tools, share feedback, and help shape the future of Microsoft Foundry. Love being on the cutting edge? Learn how to get involved today!

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.

Join us for an interactive roundtable exploring the present and future of SharePoint development in the era of AI. Three seasoned Microsoft 365 Developer Advocates — Ayca Bas, Rabia Williams, and Paolo Pialorsi — will share their insights and real-world experience on extending SharePoint Online with the SharePoint Framework. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the next generation of SharePoint solutions.

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In this informal conversation, Roelant Dieben, AI MVP, engages Microsoft AI leaders on the future of AI and the role of community in shaping it. Discover how MVPs influence product direction through feedback loops, drive innovation with agentic AI, and help Microsoft build tools that reflect real-world needs. This session offers a candid look at how collaboration fuels the evolution of Microsoft Foundry.

Microsoft 365 Copilot now includes Finance-specific capabilities out-of-the-box, enabling finance teams to adopt AI to redesign business processes without having to completely rip and replace back-office systems. Join us for an end-to-end demo of the different use cases for Finance in Copilot that can help your team drive efficiency and insights today!

Deep Intelligent Pharma (DIP) unveils a multi-agent Generative AI system for the entire clinical trial lifecycle. Building on AI protocol design, it designs optimized protocols and performs end-to-end "dry runs" using synthetic data, generating all trial documentation and identifying risks proactively. In live trials, AI agents automate data collection, analysis, and reporting, accelerating processes and ensuring extraordinay efficiency and data integrity from start to finish.

Microsoft Copilot and agents like Facilitator are transforming the way we work. From the boardroom to your office, collaboration is hitting new heights. But there’s one thing we can’t afford to overlook: accurate audio. Join Microsoft and Shure to explore how enterprise-ready technology maximizes ROI on collaboration infrastructure in your AI-Powered Workplace, with the highest levels of quality and accuracy. Because when everything else is leveling up, “good enough” audio won’t cut it anymore.

Master Microsoft Fabric from basics to advanced architectures with expert guidance to unify, secure, and scale analytics on real-world data platforms Key Features Build a complete data analytics platform with Microsoft Fabric Apply proven architectures, governance, and security strategies Gain real-world insights from five seasoned data experts Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Microsoft Fabric is reshaping how organizations manage, analyze, and act on data by unifying ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, AI, and visualization in a single platform. The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric takes you from your very first workspace to building a secure, scalable, and future-proof analytics environment. You’ll learn how to unify data in OneLake, design data meshes, transform and model data, implement real-time analytics, and integrate AI capabilities. The book also covers advanced topics, such as governance, security, cost optimization, and team collaboration using DevOps and DataOps principles. Drawing on the real-world expertise of five seasoned professionals who have built and advised on platforms for startups, SMEs, and Europe’s largest enterprises, this book blends strategic insight with practical guidance. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, and operate a Microsoft Fabric platform that delivers sustainable business value. What you will learn Understand Microsoft Fabric architecture and concepts Unify data storage and data governance with OneLake Ingest and transform data using multiple Fabric tools Implement real-time analytics and event processing Design effective semantic models and reports Integrate AI and machine learning into data workflows Apply governance, security, and compliance controls Optimize performance and costs at scale Who this book is for This book is for data engineers, analytics engineers, architects, and data analysts moving into platform design roles. It’s also valuable for technical leaders seeking to unify analytics in their organizations. You’ll need only a basic grasp of databases, SQL, and Python.

Join us to explore how financial services organizations are accelerating their cloud transformation journeys with Microsoft’s Cloud Accelerate Factory (CAF). Learn how CAF helps streamline migrations, modernize legacy applications, and deploy scalable solutions like Azure Arc and AI-powered monitoring. Discover how this framework is driving agility, resilience, and innovation across financial organizations' estates—and what it means for the future of financial services.

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Learn how to embed AI across your Oracle estate, spanning apps and databases with Oracle Database@Azure. We’ll walk through blueprints that use Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Fabric to vectorize Oracle data, build task?specific copilots and agents, and operationalize analytics. Hear customer?proven integration patterns, cost considerations, and reliability tips, and leave with a pragmatic adoption roadmap and next?step resources.

What sets today’s most advanced organizations apart? Join Katy George, Corporate Vice President of Workforce Transformation, and Matthew Duncan, Head of the Future of Work, for an inside look at how to lead with AI. They’ll share tools and actionable insights that address executives’ most pressing questions, informed by Microsoft’s own experience. Whether you’re just beginning your transformation or looking to accelerate it, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways for becoming a Frontier Firm.

Digital transformation is baseline. The next wave belongs to evergreen enterprises: built to last, designed to leap. Join Microsoft, Vasion, and Nerdio leaders exploring how to build adaptive organizations that turn AI-accelerated disruption into a growth engine.

Deploy and manage certified, AI-powered solutions for Teams Rooms at scale, seamlessly powering features like Facilitator for an equitable meeting experience. Equip your hybrid workforce to bring Copilot to their fingertips with our enterprise-grade devices. Streamline resource booking and workspace analytics with integrated hardware for Microsoft Places. Experience how you can maximize your Microsoft investment with Logitech.

Join Cognizant as we showcase an impactful responsible AI (RAI) approach, focused on Agentic RAI governance. This session highlights our alignment with Copilot AI and collaboration with Microsoft RAI experts. Discover how our innovative strategies and partnerships are driving growth and improving customer engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in AI governance and how they can benefit your organization.