Brian Benz
Microsoft
Ready to get started with AI and the latest technologies? Microsoft Reactor provides events, training, and community resources to help developers, entrepreneurs and startups build on AI technology and more. Join us!
Ready to get started with AI and the latest technologies? Microsoft Reactor provides events, training, and community resources to help developers, entrepreneurs and startups build on AI technology and more. Join us!
Topic: Using AI Products, Core AI
Language: English
๐ AI Agents Hackathon 2025 โ Build the Future of AI! ๐
๐ ๏ธ Build, innovate, and #Hacktogether! ๐ ๏ธ
2025 is the year of AI agents! But what exactly is an agent, and how can you build one? Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this FREE three-week virtual hackathon is your chance to dive deep into AI agent development.
๐ฅ Learn from 20+ expert-led sessions streamed live on YouTube, covering top frameworks like Semantic Kernel, Autogen, the new Azure AI Agents SDK and the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK.
๐ก Get hands-on experience, unleash your creativity, and build powerful AI agentsโthen submit your hack for a chance to win amazing prizes! ๐ธ
Don't miss outโjoin us and start building the future of AI! ๐ฅ
๐ Key Dates:
๐ Expert sessions: April 8 โ April 30
๐ Hack submission deadline: April 30, 11:59 PM PST
Check out other content tracks and local language series here:
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Learn more about the Hackathon and read the official rules at https://microsoft.github.io/AI_Agents_Hackathon/
Speakers
All times in - Coordinated Universal Time
Apr
09
Wednesday
2025
AI Agents for Java using Azure AI Foundry and GitHub Copilot
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC)
In this session we’ll show you how to embed advanced AI Agent capabilities into your Java applications using Azure AI Foundry, including setting project goals and experimenting with models and securely deploying production-ready solutions at scale. Along the way, you’ll learn how GitHub Copilot (in IntelliJ, VS Code, and Eclipse) can streamline coding and prompt creation, while best practices in model selection, fine-tuning, and agentic workflows ensure responsible and efficient development. Whether you’re new to AI Agents or looking for advanced agent-building techniques, this session will equip you to deliver next-level experiences with the tooling you already know.
Topic: Using AI Products
Language: English
Apr
17
Thursday
2025
Building Java AI Agents using LangChain4j and Dynamic Sessions
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC)
Unlock the potential of AI Agents in your Java applications by combining LangChain4j with Azure Container Apps (ACA) dynamic sessions connected to Azure AI services. This session showcases a practical example of building an agent capable of interacting with a remote environment, including file management. Learn how to define custom tools, integrate them into agent workflows, and leverage Azure's scalable infrastructure to deploy intelligent, dynamic solutions.
Topic: Using AI Products
Language: English
Apr
29
Tuesday
2025
Irresponsible AI Agents
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)
Join us as we explore the potential risks of AI agents and tackle the challenge of embedding trustworthy AI practices into conversational AI platforms! This session dives deep into examples of irresponsible AI agents—showcasing jaw-dropping examples of model failures, adversarial jailbreaks, and other risks that erode trust and compliance. We'll explore Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools for trustworthy AI, including content filters, red teaming strategies, and evaluations—featuring live demos of AI agents behaving both responsibly and irresponsibly in ways you won’t believe. 🔥 What you’ll walk away with: ✅ How to spot and mitigate AI risks before they can be exploited ✅ How to deploy Azure AI Content Safety to detect and mitigate risky behavior ✅ The secret sauce to making AI agents trustworthy Get ready for a session packed with hype, high-stakes AI drama, and must-know strategies to keep your AI on the right side of history. Don’t just build AI—build AI that matters! https://aka.ms/ManageGenAILifecycles
Topic: Core AI
Language: English
All times in - Coordinated Universal Time
Apr
09
Wednesday
2025
AI Agents for Java using Azure AI Foundry and GitHub Copilot
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC)
In this session we’ll show you how to embed advanced AI Agent capabilities into your Java applications using Azure AI Foundry, including setting project goals and experimenting with models and securely deploying production-ready solutions at scale. Along the way, you’ll learn how GitHub Copilot (in IntelliJ, VS Code, and Eclipse) can streamline coding and prompt creation, while best practices in model selection, fine-tuning, and agentic workflows ensure responsible and efficient development. Whether you’re new to AI Agents or looking for advanced agent-building techniques, this session will equip you to deliver next-level experiences with the tooling you already know.
Topic: Using AI Products
Language: English
Apr
17
Thursday
2025
Building Java AI Agents using LangChain4j and Dynamic Sessions
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC)
Unlock the potential of AI Agents in your Java applications by combining LangChain4j with Azure Container Apps (ACA) dynamic sessions connected to Azure AI services. This session showcases a practical example of building an agent capable of interacting with a remote environment, including file management. Learn how to define custom tools, integrate them into agent workflows, and leverage Azure's scalable infrastructure to deploy intelligent, dynamic solutions.
Topic: Using AI Products
Language: English
Apr
29
Tuesday
2025
Irresponsible AI Agents
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)
Join us as we explore the potential risks of AI agents and tackle the challenge of embedding trustworthy AI practices into conversational AI platforms! This session dives deep into examples of irresponsible AI agents—showcasing jaw-dropping examples of model failures, adversarial jailbreaks, and other risks that erode trust and compliance. We'll explore Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools for trustworthy AI, including content filters, red teaming strategies, and evaluations—featuring live demos of AI agents behaving both responsibly and irresponsibly in ways you won’t believe. 🔥 What you’ll walk away with: ✅ How to spot and mitigate AI risks before they can be exploited ✅ How to deploy Azure AI Content Safety to detect and mitigate risky behavior ✅ The secret sauce to making AI agents trustworthy Get ready for a session packed with hype, high-stakes AI drama, and must-know strategies to keep your AI on the right side of history. Don’t just build AI—build AI that matters! https://aka.ms/ManageGenAILifecycles
Topic: Core AI
Language: English
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