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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.

# 🌟 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.

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Westerville Pride Festival Sat\. June 6\, 2026 \| 5 PM \- 8 PM If you're thinking of attending, or being a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit our website at https://www.westervillequeercollective.org/pride for more information! Location and other info will be announced soon :)

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.