This will be a Microsoft Build //localhost event.
This in-person event is built for developers and cloud engineers who want to design, build, and deploy real-world AI solutions on Azure. Expect a hands-on, implementation-focused experience using Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot with live demos, guided labs, and practical developer workflows.
What to expect:
- Key takeaways and announcements from Microsoft Build 2026
- Deep dive into Azure AI and Generative AI use cases
- Live demos with Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot
- Hands-on labs to build and test AI-powered features end-to-end
- Best practices for building AI-powered applications
- Networking with the local AI developer community
Whether you're shipping your first AI feature or scaling production systems, this event is designed to give you actionable insights to accelerate your AI journey with Microsoft.
Speakers: Jeff Taylor, Andy Lech, Julian Radacz
Location Information: The event will be in the “Garage” of Interactive Resources, an open space to allow for a casual, event-like feeling. Parking is in the back of the building. Follow the signs. The back door is marked with the logo of the company offering the location.
A hot dinner will be provided.
Here is our tentative schedule:
| Time | Activity |
| ---- | -------- |
| 15:00 | Doors open & registration |
| 16:00 | Welcome & introductions |
| 16:15 | Recorded opening video (15 min) |
| 16:30 | Breakout Session - 75 min - TBD |
| 17:45 | Break + food & drinks |
| 18:15 | Lab - 75 min - TBD |
| 19:30 | Wrap-up & networking |
| 20:00 | Close |
