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# 🌟 Season of AI – Episode 02 \| Hosted by Nepal Cloud Professionals 📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM NPT (UTC+5:45) 📍 Venue: Microsoft Teams **([Click here to join the meeting](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQyNjM0ZjYtZjcwZS00Y2RiLWJjMjktODRhM2E0MGJjNjUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22942f34d1-b21c-46c1-a4e8-c79db96ed93d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f1522c8b-70ee-46af-bcab-e645a23d62df%22%7d))** (If you wish to receive occasitional community updates, do sign up at [https://forms.microsoft.com/r/q2NZr5YUhF](https://forms.microsoft.com/r/q2NZr5YUhF) Welcome to the Season of AI Series, a community-driven initiative by Nepal Cloud Professionals in collaboration with Microsoft and supporting partners. This series is dedicated to exploring the latest innovations in Microsoft AI, including Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and other cutting-edge technologies. Join us for Episode 02 as we kick off this exciting journey with expert-led sessions, hands-on demos, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a developer, IT professional, student, or AI enthusiast, this event is designed to help you learn, connect, and grow. ## 🎤 Agenda Highlights ### Session 1 – From Prototype to Production: The AI App Lifecycle in Azure AI Foundry **By Rijwan Ansari (Solutions Architect, Microsoft MVP)** 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn – [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rijwanansari/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rijwanansari/) In this session, Rijwan will walk through the complete lifecycle of building AI-powered applications using **Azure AI Foundry**—from prototyping with prebuilt models to deploying scalable solutions in production. He will demonstrate how Azure’s integrated tools streamline development, testing, and monitoring, enabling faster innovation and enterprise-grade reliability. *** ### Session 2 – Model Context Protocol (MCP): The Key To Agentic AI **By Pasang Tamang (Solutions Architect, C# Corner MVP)** 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn – [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptamang/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptamang/) In this session, Pasang will introduce the concept of **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** and its role in enabling **Agentic AI** systems. He will explain how MCP structures context for autonomous agents, allowing them to reason, adapt, and collaborate more effectively. This session is ideal for developers and researchers exploring the next frontier of intelligent systems. ## 🎙️ Want to Speak at a Future Meetup? We’re always looking for passionate speakers to share their insights and experiences. If you're interested in presenting at an upcoming session, please fill out the speaker form here: 👉 [https://forms.microsoft.com/r/cywefzeBAV](https://forms.microsoft.com/r/cywefzeBAV) Note: Speaking slots are limited and typically fill up at least 2 weeks before the event. For questions, reach out to us at 📧 [mailto:info@nepalcloudpro.org](http://mailto:info@nepalcloudpro.org/). ## 🤝 Hosting Partner • Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), NCP Volunteers' Leadership Board ## 🤝 Digital Partner • Makura Creations ## 🤝 Supporting Partner • Microsoft ## 🔗 Connect with Us 🌐 Website: [https://nepalcloudpro.org](https://nepalcloudpro.org/) 👍 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/NepalCloudPro](https://www.facebook.com/NepalCloudPro) 💼 LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/NepalCloudPro](https://www.linkedin.com/company/NepalCloudPro) 🐦 X: [x.com/NepalCloudP](http://x.com/NepalCloudP) 📧 Email: [mailto:info@nepalcloudpro.org](http://mailto:info@nepalcloudpro.org/) ## 📣 Social Hashtags #NepalCloudPro #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MicrosoftAI #AzureAI ## 👥 About Nepal Cloud Professionals Nepal Cloud Professionals is a vibrant community of IT professionals, developers, solution architects, and tech enthusiasts passionate about cloud computing and emerging technologies. We host regular meetups, discussions, and mentorship opportunities to foster learning and collaboration. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned expert, we welcome you to be part of our growing community.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Communication is everything in life! Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator. 📍 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

SATURDAY: This event is 2:30 - 4 pm SATURDAY. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings. Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)