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See all- Build your own copilot using Semantic KernelLink visible for attendees
The session will focus on using Semantic Kernel to build your own copilot in both .NET and Python.
What will you learn from this session:
During this session, you'll discover how to harness the power of Semantic Kernel, an open-source SDK, to craft your own Copilot interactions alongside AI Plugins. Semantic Kernel streamlines the fusion of AI services such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI with programming languages like C#. This enables the development of AI-centric applications that seamlessly integrate the strengths of both domains.Prerequisite for the session:
o Basic Python/C# knowledge
o An Azure Open AI instance - https://aka.ms/SetupAzureOpenAIServiceFurther Learnings:
Speaker Bio:
Shagun(She/Her) – App Dev Consultant at Microsoft - I specialize in providing architecture guidance and best practices for utilizing Azure services. My consulting background equips me to assist Microsoft partners in optimizing their solutions for scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness on the cloud platform. Beyond my professional role, I'm passionate about foreign languages, constantly exploring new linguistic and cultural dimensions. Additionally, in my leisure time, I find joy in the rhythm of music, exploring captivating fictional worlds through reading, and engaging in friendly competitions of table tennis.Social Handle of the speaker:
LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagun15/Akshay Rohilla (He/Him) - Software Engineer II at Microsoft - I work in the Azure Copilot Team, specializing in designing and developing resilient, scalable applications utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs). My focus spans across various Azure products, where I leverage my expertise to create innovative solutions tailored to diverse use cases. When I'm not at my workstation, you'll likely find me on the badminton court, refining my skills and enjoying some friendly competition. Alternatively, I find solace and excitement in gaming at the Xbox zone, immersing myself in virtual worlds and connecting with friends.
Social Handle of the speaker:
LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayrohilla98/Pre-requisites:
https://aka.ms/SetupAzureOpenAIService - AI Builder: Object Detection in Power Automate | #CopilotChroniclesLink visible for attendees
In an era where business efficiency and automation are at the forefront, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday applications is not just an advantage but a necessity. This session dives into how the AI Builder's object detection capabilities within Power Automate can transform how businesses approach tasks and processes. By combining intuitive AI tools with common business applications, organizations can automate complex tasks, enhance data insights, and improve operational efficiency without requiring advanced technical expertise
How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session?
This session will equip startups with the skills to implement cost-effective, scalable AI solutions that enhance efficiency and competitive edge, using accessible tools that require minimal technical expertise. It's a direct route for startups to fast-track innovation and automate key processes, setting the foundation for rapid growth and success.This session will focus on: The session will focus on demonstrating how to integrate AI Builder's object detection capabilities within Power Automate to streamline and automate business processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation across various industries.
Key Takeaway:
Practical Skills: Attendees will leave with practical knowledge on how to set up and implement object detection in Power Automate, as showcased in the live demonstration.
Real-World Application: The demo will illustrate the tangible benefits of integrating AI object detection, such as increased accuracy in tasks and enhanced operational efficiency.
Scalable Solutions: Highlight how these AI implementations can start small but scale up to meet larger business needs, emphasizing flexibility and adaptability.
Innovative Edge: Emphasize that utilizing AI technology like object detection provides businesses with a competitive advantage, offering innovative solutions to traditional problemsFurther Learning: https://aka.ms/Object-Detection-Overview
Speaker Bio: Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan
Dr. Booma, Is a GenAI Expert and Manager for Data & AI at Avanade, Malaysia, she is a seasoned technologist with over a decade of experience. She is internationally acclaimed for her contributions to GenAI solutions and has been honored with titles such as “Young Women Scientist” by HumCen and “Outstanding Researcher/Academician” by Women Icon. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a prolific writer, sharing her insights on AI, and a dedicated mentor, advocating for diversity and inclusivity in technology. Her enduring spirit and accomplishments continue to inspire the tech world.Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-booma/
Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian
Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder.Social Handles of the speaker:
https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/
https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ - Running a robotics company on Azure | #MVPConnectLink visible for attendees
We built CartePlus, a platform for high-throughput order fulfillment using robots.
I'll do a deep dive into how all this was developed with .NET on Azure using IoT Hub, Web PubSub, App Services, Functions, CosmosDB, API Management, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, Front Door, App Insights, Monitor, and more.
We'll also discuss the various perf & scalability challenges we encountered and overcame along the way.
Speaker BIO: Mithun Shanbhag
I'm Mithun, creator of cloudskew.com, quiz.konfhub.com, and other indie-SaaS apps. Currently VP of Engineering at Cartesian Kinetics. I also run Skewed Ventures, which offers consulting & development services around Azure, .NET, and Angular. Ex-Microsoft.Social Handles:
X: https://twitter.com/MithunShanbhag
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithunshanbhag/ - #AI102 - Azure AI Vision Service & Video IndexerLink visible for attendees
Discover how to read text from images using OCR, utilize Azure's AI Vision service for image analysis, and extract insights from videos using Azure Video Indexer. Whether it's reading printed or handwritten text or identifying faces and objects in videos, this module will equip you with the skills to develop powerful applications.
Read More:
https://aka.ms/Analyze-video
https://aka.ms/Azure-AI-Vision-ServiceHow do you think that a Start-up will benefit from this session?
Start-ups stand to benefit significantly from this session by gaining insights into leveraging Azure's AI Vision Service and Video Indexer. By learning how to read text from images using OCR and extract insights from videos, start-ups can enhance their product capabilities, improve user experiences, and gain a competitive edge in their respective markets. Additionally, by leveraging pre-built AI services like Azure, start-ups can achieve cost-efficiency and scalability, allowing them to focus resources on innovation and growth.The session will focus on teaching participants how to utilize Azure's AI Vision Service for optical character recognition (OCR) to extract text from images, as well as exploring the capabilities of Azure Video Indexer for extracting insights from videos, including face identification and text recognition.
What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from the session?
Attendees, including start-ups, will learn how to effectively utilize Azure's AI Vision Service to extract text from images using OCR, as well as how to leverage Azure Video Indexer to extract valuable insights from videos, empowering them to enhance product capabilities and improve user experiences.Speaker BIO- Viswanatha Swamy
He is an aspirant Software Architect and currently, he works at Applied Information Sciences. He is passionate about C#, ASP.NET, Azure, Performance testing/tuning, .NET Core, and Docker. He loves to learn about new technologies.Social Handle- https://twitter.com/vishipayyallore
Pre-requisites:
AI-900
Some experience in AI
Willing to learn AI