Microsoft AI Genius | Season 3

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Tired of repetitive coding tasks slowing you down? Join our exclusive hands-on event Microsoft AI Genius Series 2.0 Episode 1 to explore how GitHub Copilot Agent Mode helps you and teams streamline workflow, reduce context switching, and stay focused on what really matters: building great software. GitHub Copilot agent mode acts as an autonomous peer programmer, it understands your codebase, surface relevant files, follows your instructions in natural language, and helps automate everything from code edits to running terminal commands and tests—so you can spend less time on busywork and more time building high-quality software and driving innovation. In this session, you'll learn how to: • Build and test applications using GitHub Codespaces and VS Code • Guide Github Copilot Agent Mode with natural language prompts • Leverage documentation to guide GitHub Copilot agent mode • Explore advanced agent features to boost team productivity Don’t miss the live demonstration and Q&A—and see what modern AI-powered development looks like.

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Building reliable, scalable AI agents that actually solve business problems is no small task. Azure AI Foundry Agent Service is here to simplify that process. Designed for developers, it offers a streamlined way to build, deploy, and manage AI agents that integrate seamlessly with Azure and external APIs. With built-in support for function calling, code interpretation,  flexible model selection and MCP , you can focus on solving problems—not infrastructure. What You’ll Learn in This Session: • How to build your own code-first AI agent using Azure AI Foundry Agent Service • Hands-on experience with a sample project using the Azure AI Foundry Python & .NET SDK and MCP • A clear overview of Azure AI’s capabilities for building agentic solutions Whether you're creating internal tools, customer-facing assistants, or task-specific agents, Azure AI Foundry Agent Service gives you the tools to build with confidence. Register Microsoft AI Genius Series 2.0 Episode 2 and start building smarter.

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Need to build intelligent agents—fast, without overloading your engineering team wrestling with complex orchestration logic? Copilot Studio gives developers and dev managers the tools to design, deploy, and scale custom agents using low-code workflows, plugins, and generative AI. It’s a practical way for teams across HR, finance, support, and more to create domain-specific agents—without the dev backlog. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Build agents that connect to org's data and knowledge • Add actions, logic, and custom chat flows • Extend Microsoft Copilot with purpose-built agents • Explore real use cases across teams Start building smarter agents, with less overhead. Join Microsoft AI Genius Series 2.0 Episode 3 Now.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC)

The Microsoft AI Genius Series 2.0 has finished, and now’s your chance to put what you’ve learned into practice. What is the AI Genius Challenge? • It’s a virtual hackathon that gives you an intriguing scenario to solve – a global zero-day cyberattack. • You’ll face a scenario that asks you to put the AI, retrieval augmented generation and Copilot deployments you learned about in the AI Genius Series to the test in a hands-on, competitive environment. • Receive AI-powered insights, allowing you to refine, iterate and innovate with confidence. Who should attend? • Data, AI, security and machine learning devs who want to upskill in cutting-edge AI and lead innovation in your organization. What to expect • Learn your way - Bridge the gap between theory and practice, so you can build expertise in cutting-edge tech. • Test your skills - Compete with your peers in this exercise that demands critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure. Allow 2 hours maximum for this challenge. • Expand your ideas - Receive AI-powered insights, allowing you to refine, iterate and innovate with confidence. • Prove your ability - Nail the challenge and snag a Microsoft AI Genius badge to endorse your new AI skillset.

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Be the AI Genius. Get Ready for the MCP! Build your own smart campus assistant using conversational AI. In this session, you’ll learn how to deploy intelligent agents that connect to real-time services, navigate resources, and analyze usage data. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • Deploy agents with Azure AI Foundry Agent Service and gain observability • Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect agents to external tools and data • Secure data with PostgreSQL for role-based access control 💡 Why Attend: • Real tools, real skills: walk away with knowledge you can use today, not just theory. • Hands-on learning: demos are live, allowing you to see an actual working solution rather than just slides. • Ask questions live and connect with fellow developers. 🚀 Technologies Featured: Azure AI Foundry, PostgreSQL, MCP

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Be the AI Genius. Get Ready for the Data and AI Workflows! Turn your data chaos into clarity. This session dives deep into building scalable, AI-powered data solutions using Microsoft’s latest tools. 🔍 What You’ll Discover: • Unify your data estate with Microsoft Fabric • Ingest and transform data in real time using Azure Databricks • Build pipelines with Delta Live Tables • Create insights with Data Agents and Azure AI Foundry 💡 You’ll Walk Away With: • Confidence in using Fabric, Databricks, and AI Foundry • Readiness to build agentic AI solutions that drive business impact 🚀 Technologies Featured: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure AI Foundry

4:00 AM - 5:30 AM (UTC)

Be the AI Genius. Get Ready for DevOps with Copilot! Reimagine your DevOps workflows with AI driven solutions. This session shows you how to build resilient infrastructure and streamline operations using GitHub Copilot and Azure tools. 🔍 What You’ll Gain: • How Copilot in Azure helps streamline operational tasks and delivers actionable insights from logs • Boosting infrastructure resilience with AI-driven recommendations • Using GitHub Copilot to enhance CI/CD workflows and reduce manual configuration • Building effective prompts to accelerate troubleshooting and infrastructure setup 💡 Why You Should Join: • Learn how to set up your environment and avoid common blockers • Discover how AI can improve operational efficiency and security • Ask questions live and connect with experts 🚀 Technologies Featured: Copilot in Azure, GitHub Copilot, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Developer CLI