Microsoft Build //localhost Encore: Chennai

Join us for //LOCALHOST PILOT, an in-person community event bringing together developers, cloud engineers, AI enthusiasts, and technology professionals to explore the latest in AI, Azure, cloud engineering, and modern developer workflows.
This is a practical, community-driven event designed for developers who want to learn by doing, explore real-world AI solutions, and connect with fellow technology enthusiasts.
Expect technical sessions, live demos, practical discussions, and hands-on experiences focused on building and deploying modern AI-powered applications.
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What to Expect
🔥 Key takeaways and announcements from Microsoft Build 2026
🤖 Explore Azure AI & Generative AI with real-world use cases
🛠️ Live demos with Microsoft Foundry & GitHub Copilot
💻 Hands-on labs and practical developer workflows
☁️ Learn best practices for building and deploying AI-powered applications
🧑‍💻 Developer-focused technical sessions and discussions
🤝 Network with developers, cloud engineers, AI enthusiasts, and the local tech community
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Free for Attendees
Your RSVP includes:
🎟️ Free Entry
🎒 Exclusive Swags
🍱 Lunch
☕ Refreshments
💡 Technical learning and community networking
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Join 500+ Tech Enthusiasts
We are planning for 500+ attendees.

If you're planning to attend, please RSVP only if you are genuinely able to join the event. Your RSVP helps us plan the venue capacity, food, swags, and overall event experience.
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Agenda:
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Registration
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - From rows to reasoning: Designing databases for AI apps and agents - Harun Raseed Basheer
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM - Refreshments
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM - GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio: Agents That Debug, Profile, and Test - Sathish Nadarajan
12:15 PM – 01:15 PM - From prototype to production: build and run agents at scale - Raja Kennedy
01:15 PM – 02:15 PM - Lunch
02:15 PM – 03:00 PM - Workshop – Get Started with Models in Microsoft Foundry to Build AI Apps
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM - Refreshments
03:15 PM – 04:00 PM - Continue - Workshop - Get Started with Models in Microsoft Foundry to Build AI Apps - Anbu Mani, Logesh Palani, Haridhass Mani, Harikrishnan N, Gunasekaran Palani
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Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:

• Software Developers
• Cloud Engineers
• AI/ML Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Solution Architects
• Students & Early-Career Developers
• Tech Enthusiasts
• Anyone interested in AI, Azure, and modern application development

Come learn, build, connect, and be part of the //LOCALHOST developer community.

Seats are limited — RSVP early!