Microsoft AI Genius | Season 2

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