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philly.NET is a 501(c)3 non-profit user group focusing on modern development technologies. We hold monthly Meetups, hands-on labs, and code camps. Most events are held at the Microsoft Technology Center in Malvern, PA and include refreshments courtesy of corporate sponsors. Though we normally focus on Microsoft tools and services, many topics are of interest to general software development and not entirely Microsoft specific.
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Hands-On-Lab: Build a Pizza Ordering Agent
Microsoft, 45 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, USIf you’ve been thinking about building AI apps in .NET, this is your chance to just do it. Code alongside Chris Gomez in this hands-on-lab as we build an AI-powered pizza ordering bot from scratch using C#. We’re taking Microsoft’s Contoso PizzaBot workshop (originally in Python) and bringing it into the .NET world, using the tools and patterns you already know.
We’ll start simple then keep layering in capabilities to show how everything fits together. Using Microsoft Foundry, we’ll define our agent, shape its behavior, and connect it to real data so it can answer questions accurately. Finally, we’ll introduce more complex features like calling a pizza calculator, looking up menu items, and even placing orders through an MCP server.
💻 Bring a laptop with the .NET 10 SDK, an Azure subscription, and VS Code. You’ll leave with something real (and pretty fun) working end-to-end.
⚠️ Microsoft requires everyone to check-in before entering their facility. You must provide your first and last name when signing up for this in-person event to be on the attendees list we submit to Microsoft.
‼️We are no longer providing food at this event as our budget has run out. Please plan to eat beforehand or feel free to bring your own food with you. Really appreciate the understanding.
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Chris Gomez is a software developer, speaker, and Microsoft MVP who’s passionate about helping others grow in their craft. He’s known for breaking down complex topics into practical, approachable ideas and brings a real-world, hands-on perspective to every session. Chris is an active member of the developer community, regularly speaking at user groups and conferences, and co-hosts The Dev Talk Show, where he shares insights on technology, career growth, and the developer experience.
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