New Breakpoint

3:00 fm - 4:00 fm (UTC)

What happens when GenAI meets robotics? In this episode, Daniel Fang walks us through how large language models can be transformed into intelligent agents that understand user intent, generate Python code, and control LEGO Spike Prime robots in real time. 🔍 Key takeaways for enterprise tech leaders: Architecting agentic AI systems that plan, reason, and act Integrating GPT with physical devices for real-world feedback loops Building scalable, student-friendly AI apps on Azure - Inspiring the next generation of developers through hands-on learning 💡 Whether you're exploring AI in education, edge computing, or human-machine interaction, this episode offers practical insights into building intelligent, responsive systems that bridge the digital and physical worlds.

2:00 fm - 3:00 fm (UTC)

Join host Michelle Sandford as she welcomes Randy Bias and Bharath Nallapeta from Mirantis for a deep dive into the future of platform engineering. In this episode, we explore how Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for application delivery—and how open-source tools like Cordant are redefining multi-cloud orchestration. From deploying GPU-enabled clusters on Azure to managing AI workloads with service templates, Bharath walks us through a live demo that showcases scalable, repeatable infrastructure for modern development teams. We also discuss: • The evolution from DevOps to platform engineering • Balancing community-driven innovation with enterprise-grade reliability • The role of AI in observability, automation, and developer experience Whether you're building internal developer platforms, scaling across clouds, or integrating AI into your ops strategy, this episode offers practical insights and bold ideas for the next generation of engineering leaders. 📅 Broadcast Date: Thursday 11th September, 12pm GMT+8 🎥 Live Q&A: Join us in chat to ask your questions 🔗 Resources & Demo Code: Available via GitHub after the show at https://aka.ms/new-breakpoint/log

12:00 fm - 1:00 fm (UTC)

Join host Michelle Sandford in this episode of New Breakpoint, where we welcome Rakesh Lakshminarayana, Principal Architect at Agile Insights, to unpack the building blocks of intelligent applications. From model selection and prompt engineering to context management and multiagent orchestration, Rakesh walks us through the latest advancements in AI development. Discover how tools like MCP enhance model capabilities, explore best practices for testing and evaluation, and dive into a hands-on demo using Azure AI Foundry to build a custom AI assistant. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this session is packed with insights, resources, and practical guidance to help you build smarter, more effective AI solutions.

1:00 fm - 2:00 fm (UTC)

GitHub Copilot has revolutionized how we code by bringing agent powered assistance directly into our editors. Now, that same magic is coming to your terminal unlocking a new level of speed, precision, and automation for command-line workflows. In this session Scott Holden - Microsoft Developer Solutions Engineer will join Host Michelle Sandford to take a deep dive into GitHub Copilot CLI, how to get the best use out of it from your terminal, how to unlock the power of MCPs from the CLI in a secure manner, and a peek at automating GitHub Copilot CLI via programmatic mode.