Build next-gen conversational apps with Microsoft Bot Framework

What is this session about?

According to Gartner, conversational AI agents are named as top 3rd digital trend for 2020. Another research shows that bots are going to take over 25% of the retail operations across the world. Do you want to build the similar experience for this new user interface paradigm? If yes, then you’re at the right place! In this session, you will learn about the Microsoft Bot Framework and its latest offerings such as drag and drop, low-code developer tool aka Bot Framework Composer and how can you utilize this visual authoring canvas to build next gen bots. As we build a Flight Tracker demo on the fly, you will also get a chance to learn about essential design principles, handling interruptions in your conversations and integrating it with the Azure Functions / API (all without writing a single line of code) Lastly, you will also see how easy it is to deployed the same Flight Bot to Microsoft Teams. All in all, it’s going to be fun for those developers who are interested in developing bots and publishing it to the world.

Who is it aimed at?

This session is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level developers who want to learn about Conversational AI applications and build fantastic bots for their customers.

Why should people attend?

By attending this session, you will learn Microsoft Bot Framework Composer Design Principles and Guidelines Latest natural language capabilities such as LUIS, LG and Adaptive Expressions Publish the bot to the world and much more..

Speaker: Arafat Tehsin

Arafat is a Software Consultant and Microsoft MVP (AI). He's been working with Global ISVs of Microsoft and developing some next-gen solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. He's an active contributor for the community especially on the Bot Framework vertical. He's also one of the founding members of Bot Builder Community Project and have been writing / speaking about Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive Services.