AI Community Conference - DC

AICO

Join us at the AI Community Conference in DC for 2 Days of networking, learning, and discussing all things artificial intelligence!

Microsoft Corporation

AICO 2025

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Join Us for a Cutting-Edge AI Community Event in DC! 🤖Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Look no further! We're thrilled to invite you to a dynamic and engaging community event focused on AI, set to take place right in the heart of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.📅 Pre-Day Workshops: July 10th, 2025Title: Half-Day Workshop: Building Agents with Copilot Studio🕒 Time: 9 AM to 12.30 PM EDTLevel: Beginners/Intermediate🏢 Venue: Microsoft Garage, Reston, VAWith ChatGPT and other large language models, generative AI has captured the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and C-suite executives. AI has a significant role in the enterprise space and is evolving rapidly. Without understanding the concepts behind these advanced technologies, developers and administrators might find it challenging to assess the true impact of emerging tools and solutions. An AI agent is a powerful companion capable of managing a variety of interactions and tasks, from handling complex conversations to autonomously deciding the best actions based on instructions and context. Agents coordinate language models along with instructions, context, knowledge sources, topics, actions, inputs, and triggers to achieve your desired outcomes. Copilot Studio is a graphical, low-code tool designed for creating agents, including building automations with Power Automate and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with your own enterprise data and scenarios. One standout feature of Copilot Studio is its ability to connect to other data sources through either prebuilt or custom plugins, as well as integration with Azure AI Foundry. This flexibility allows users to easily build sophisticated logic, ensuring that agent experiences are both powerful and intuitive.In this half-day hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:<ol><li>What are multimodal GenAI applications?</li><li>What are AI agents?</li><li>What are autonomous agents?</li><li>What are custom Copilots?</li><li>Introduction to Copilot Studio: Learn to create agents, build automations with Power Automate, and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using enterprise data. Discover how to use prebuilt and custom plugins alongside Azure AI Foundry for powerful, intuitive agent experiences.</li><li>Prompt engineering: An in-depth look at creating effective prompts, understanding their importance, and the factors influencing their performance.</li><li>Use cases and common architectures: Hands-on labs demonstrating real-world implementations.</li><li>How to evaluate use cases and determine ROI.</li><li>Conversational AI: Design, train, and refine AI capable of human-like interactions.</li><li>Model Context Protocol ( MCP )</li><li>Responsible AI: Ethics and responsible practices in AI use.</li><li>Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI agents: Learn to develop scalable, multimodal applications using Copilot Studio, emphasizing industry requirements and best practices.</li></ol>By the end of the workshop, you'll have practical experience building next-generation multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Copilot Studio.Workshop Resources:Access to Copilot Studio, Azure, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Copilot Studio and Azure subscriptions if available.Attendee Workstation Requirements:You must bring your own computer (Windows or Mac) with:<ul><li>Camera, speakers, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Tablets will not work for this workshop.</li><li>A modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.azure.com/" title="https://www.azure.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.azure.com</a> and <a href="https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/" title="https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com</a>.</li><li>Nice to have is the ability to run C# 10 or Python code, using Visual Studio 2022, VSCode 1.66+, Visual Studio for Mac, Rider, or similar IDE.</li></ul> Title: Half-Day Workshop: Building Agents with Azure AI Foundry🕒 Time: 1.30 PM to 5.00 PM EDTLevel: Beginners/Intermediate🏢 Venue: Microsoft Garage, Reston, VADescription:With ChatGPT and other large language models, generative AI has captured the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and C-suite executives. AI has a significant role in the enterprise space and is evolving rapidly. Without understanding the concepts behind these advanced technologies, developers and administrators might find it challenging to assess the true impact of emerging tools and solutions.An AI agent is a powerful companion capable of managing a variety of interactions and tasks, from handling complex conversations to autonomously deciding the best actions based on instructions and context. Agents coordinate language models along with instructions, context, knowledge sources, topics, actions, inputs, and triggers to achieve your desired outcomes.Azure AI Foundry is a unified AI platform that includes the Azure AI Foundry portal (formerly Azure AI Studio) and the Azure AI Foundry SDK—a unified SDK featuring pre-built app templates. This SDK gives developers easy access to popular models through a single interface, simplifies the integration of Azure AI into applications, and helps evaluate, debug, and improve application quality and safety throughout development, testing, and production.In this half-day hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:<ol><li>What are multimodal GenAI applications?</li><li>What are AI agents?</li><li>What are autonomous agents?</li><li>What are custom Copilots?</li><li>Azure AI Foundry: An in-depth overview of Azure AI Foundry.</li><li>Azure OpenAI Services: Explore these services, their architecture, and their role in the broader AI ecosystem.</li><li>Using models from DeepSeek, Llama, Hugging Face, and other open-source models via Azure AI Foundry.</li><li>Use cases and common architectures: Hands-on labs demonstrating real-world implementations.</li><li>How to evaluate use cases and determine ROI.</li><li>Azure OpenAI Service embedding models.</li><li>Customizing Azure OpenAI Services: Configuration to deployment tailored to specific business needs.</li><li>Deep dive into Azure OpenAI Services: A detailed look at popular models like o1, GPT, Ada, and DALL-E, discussing their unique features and ideal use cases.</li><li>Using Azure OpenAI Service to access company data.</li><li>Azure AI Search: Creating advanced search experiences.</li><li>Azure AI Agent Service: Feature-rich managed capabilities combining models, data, tools, and services for automating complex business processes.</li><li>Semantic Kernel: An open-source SDK for combining AI services (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face) with programming languages like C# and Python to create advanced AI applications.</li><li>Model Context Protocol ( MCP )</li><li>Responsible AI: Ethics and responsible practices in AI use.</li><li>Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI agents: Learn to develop scalable, multimodal applications using Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry, emphasizing industry requirements and best practices.</li></ol>By the end of the workshop, you'll have practical experience building next-generation multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Azure AI Foundry.Workshop Resources:Access to Copilot Studio, Azure, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Copilot Studio and Azure subscriptions if available.Attendee Workstation Requirements:You must bring your own computer (Windows or Mac) with:<ul><li>Camera, speakers, microphone, and a reliable internet connection. Tablets will not work for this workshop.</li><li>A modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.azure.com/" title="https://www.azure.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.azure.com</a> and <a href="https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/" title="https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com</a>.</li><li>Nice to have is the ability to run C# 10 or Python code, using Visual Studio 2022, VSCode 1.66+, Visual Studio for Mac, Rider, or similar IDE.</li></ul> Since these are hands-on workshops, the tickets are limited.📅 Main Event: July 11th, 2025🕒 Time: 9 a.m. EDT🏢 Venue: Microsoft Garage, Reston, VAAt this exclusive gathering, you'll also have the opportunity to explore the latest trends, breakthroughs, and applications in AI technology alongside fellow enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in AI, there's something for everyone at this event.Here's a sneak peek of what's in store at the main event:🎤 Inspiring Keynote + Speaker Presentations – Gain insights from renowned AI experts as they share their vision for the future of AI and its impact across various industries.💡 Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions – Engage in discussions on AI ethics, diversity, and the societal implications of AI adoption. Your perspective matters, so join the conversation!🚀 Sponsor Showcases – Discover groundbreaking AI startups and their innovative solutions shaping the future of technology.🤝 Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded individuals, forge valuable connections, and expand your professional network within the vibrant AI community.🎉 Fun and Entertainment – Enjoy live demonstrations, AI-powered activities, and interactive exhibits that promise to entertain and inspire attendees of all ages.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI and connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Please reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable AI journey with us!Stay tuned for more updates and surprises. We can't wait to welcome you to the AI event of the year in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area! 🌟Reach out if you would like to sponsor and participate in the conference.The detailed agenda is located here. <a href="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-07-10/ai-community-conference-aico-dc" title="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-07-10/ai-community-conference-aico-dc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-07-10/ai-community-conference-aico-dc</a>

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