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MCAPS Tech Connect 2025 is a premier event that brings together industry leaders, Microsoft experts, and top technology innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions in AI, data modernization, and enterprise transformation.
Duration - 1 HourDive into the powerful search capabilities of Azure Cosmos DB that can power the next generation of multi-agent AI applications! This session will explore Vector Search, Full Text Search, and Hybrid Search, demonstrating how these features can be leveraged to enhance the performance and accuracy of AI-driven solutions. Attendees will learn to implement and optimize these search techniques, utilizing Azure Cosmos DB’s unique strengths to build scalable, cost-effective, and responsive AI apps.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourDiscover how Microsoft Fabric's Mirroring unifies your data estate by seamlessly replicating data from sources like Azure Cosmos DB, Snowflake and Azure SQL DB into OneLake for advanced analytics. This session features a live demo of Fabric’s integrated services and AI capabilities, showcasing real-time insights and enhanced data analysis for enterprise environments.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will share the latest innovations of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform on Azure, the enhancement of Lakehouse experience by seamlessly integrating data and AI solutions for faster value. Catalog data, schema, and tables in Unity Catalog are readily available, supporting data engineering, data science, real-time intelligence, and optimized performance, delivering blazing fast insights with Power BI.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourThis session will cover key aspects of data warehousing, including data integration, storage, and management. We will demonstrate how Microsoft Fabric's powerful tools and features can streamline these processes, enabling you to efficiently handle large volumes of data and derive meaningful insights.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourLive demonstration of several metadata-driven reusable assets that are integral to the Lakehouse implementation on Microsoft Fabric. Key components: Metadata Driven Ingestion Framework, Data Validation Framework, & Data Profiling. We'll share best practices and utilities tailored for analytics use cases, such as transitioning from Analytics to AI, P to F SKU migration, and leveraging AI through BI. We will discuss valuable lessons learned from our customer engagements for analytics use cases.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourCome to this session to learn how customers have leveraged Azure SQL Database Hyperscale to innovate and deliver AI capabilities, modernize and scale applications from incubation to highly demanding scenarios. You will also learn about the latest enhancements to Hyperscale, and a sneak peek into the future of this leading relational cloud database!
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourSecurity is a top priority for Microsoft Fabric – an all-in-one analytics solution for enterprises. In this session, we will look at how Fabric secures your data and different types of security, from network to compliance and governance. The goal of this session is to help you have a security discussion with your Fabric customers and assist them in safeguarding assets from threats.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn the session, you'll learn about the latest features of App Service, and how to use App Service to host your applications and connect it to your desired AI models
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn the session, you'll meet our VP Scott Hunter who will bring you our latest innovation in the Azure platform services space, including the migration and modernization tooling for applications, the Azure PaaS services portfolio with features and capabilities that we've announced, and new areas of investments that we'll be making. Join us to learn what you should share with your customers and what to expect next
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourFollow a golden path MVP through the countless ways to choose and configure tooling for Kubernetes cloud native platform engineering including Internal developer platforms (IDPs), self-service, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps. See how it is possible to keep your developers productive and delighted while empowering platform engineers to keep everything secure and efficiently managed.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourThis session will be a deep dive on AKS Networking focusing on key areas like control plane, node, application, and ingress/egress networking. We’ll explore the options and tools available to optimize performance and enhance security. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of AKS networking and learn how to effectively help our field design the proper networking configuration for customers to allow for deeper observability and easily align with complex security and compliance requirements.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourAI Applications are a top priority for all of our customers and many of these customers turn to cloud native and open-source technologies to design their architecture. This session will dig into the importance of open source for AI solutions and show how AKS is a key component of the overall design. We will also show how to incorporate commonly used tools such as KAITO, Ray.io, and Kubeflow to enable LLMOps and AI/ML workloads in Azure.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourJoin us for an in-depth session on AKS, the cloud native platform designed for massive scale. Discover how to push the limits of your key business applications while managing the complexity, cost, and need for resiliency. We'll explore best practices and architecture for running large workloads on AKS across regions, clusters, and availability zones. Learn how to leverage Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager, AKS Automatic, and the latest advancements to optimize performance and reliability.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourImproving resiliency is essential to increasing application reliability. However, resiliency improvements are of limited value without validating that they have been implemented correctly. Using Chaos Studio, you can create experiments that help with this. Join the Chaos Engineering PG and the global CSU team in a deep dive on Reliability Engineering, Health Modeling, Chaos Studio, and tips & tricks.
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Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourThis session provides a comprehensive exploration of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using Semantic Kernel, highlighting its modular architecture, Auto Functions, and custom plugins like Azure AI Search, Text2SQL, and Bing Search. Through live demos of RAG and Agentic RAG, attendees will gain deep insights into their integration, real-time chat capabilities, and practical applications. The session also includes customer use cases, key lessons learned from plugin development, and resources.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourExplore the latest advancements in compute technology, including new VM sizes for General Purpose and Azure Compute Fleet. This session will highlight innovative features and products designed to enhance the performance, scalability, and efficiency of Azure Compute Workloads.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourJoin us for an insightful session on extending and innovating SAP solutions within the Azure ecosystem. We will explore how to leverage the Power Platform, Azure OpenAI, and Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance SAP applications and streamline workflows. Discover strategies for integrating data insights and automation to drive business value, improve user experience, & foster innovation. Learn how these tools empower organizations to maximize their SAP investments and adapt to evolving market demand.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn today's digital landscape, securing your network infrastructure is more critical than ever. This session, "Designing with Network Security," will delve into the essential network security services—Web Application Firewall (WAF), Firewall, and DDoS Protection, NSP and Bastion. Participants will learn how to integrate these services into their network design to safeguard against emerging threats and ensure robust protection for their applications and data.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourHighlight new storage features across Blob, Files Portfolio, Disk and ESAN, and Container Native Storage (GA, Public Preview, Private Preview)
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourInnovate with Purpose: Azure provides a purpose-built AI infrastructure that supports AI innovation by offering scalable and secure cloud resources. This infrastructure is designed to handle the demands of AI workloads, making it easier to develop and deploy AI Solutions.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourNetwork architecture considerations for building robust network connectivity using ExpressRoute and fine-tuning features to improve the high availability of your ExpressRoute circuit.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will guide you through the essential components for a successful journey in Azure. Focusing on Azure Landing Zones, Subscription Vending, and Azure Verified Modules.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourJoin Azure Capacity experts in this session to learn how we plan, allocate, and manage global capacity. Discover the tools, techniques, and contacts you can use to help your customers succeed as they grow on Azure.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will delve into the new Multi-Modal Intelligence service in Azure, a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the capabilities of AI applications by integrating multiple data modalities such as text, images, and speech. This service leverages the power of Azure AI models, including OpenAI, Speech, Vision, and Document Intelligence, to provide a comprehensive and seamless AI experience.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will explore the expansive capabilities of Azure's AI Platform beyond OpenAI. We will delve into the integration of AI Services, Model as a Service (MaaS), Model as a Platform (MaaP), Small Language Models (SLMs), and AI Infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into how these components work together to create a robust and scalable AI ecosystem.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will cover essential practices for securing custom co-pilot/ Knowledge Mining deployments which uses Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning. We'll discuss building a robust security baseline with compliance controls. Additionally, we'll share valuable insights and tips from multiple co-pilot/Knowledge Mining projects. This session aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance the security and responsibility of your AI implementations.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourAzure AI Foundry helps developers innovate with AI safely. Build generative AI applications using advanced tools and machine learning models. This session highlights real-world applications, best practices, and success stories, showcasing the platform’s industry impact. Gain insights into the full life-cycle of application development. Whether you’re an AI professional or a beginner, this session offers valuable knowledge to accelerate your projects.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn this session, we will explore the transformative potential of Power Gen AI applications by leveraging a suite of AI services including AI Search, Speech, and Vision. Attendees will gain insights into how these AI services can be integrated to create intelligent applications that enhance user experiences and drive business value. We will delve into real-world use cases, technical architectures, and best practices for implementing these solutions.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourThis session will present best practices for securing AI Landing Zones, including the Infrastructure, Data and Models to be used for GenAI applications. The focus will be both on the products and PaaS Services involved (e.g., OpenAI, APIM, ML, etc.) and the practices required to integrate them into a comprehensive working architecture that secures the AI environment. This session will include lessons learned from the field as well as insights from Microsoft's own internal best practices.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourLearn the core patterns and concepts underpinning AI agents. We will begin by defining an 'Agent' in AI, emphasizing its autonomy abilities. The discussion will then expand to 'Agentic Systems,' environments where multiple agents interact to achieve goals. Coordination patterns like group chat, handoffs, reflections, state graph will be explored using agent frameworks like autogen, semantic kernel, langgraph.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourA specialized technical course focusing on successful VMware HCX migrations and optimal storage architecture in AVS environments. Participants will learn to navigate common migration challenges, understand various storage options, and design high-performance storage solutions. Through real-world scenarios and best practices, this course provides practical knowledge for planning and executing successful migrations while implementing efficient storage strategies.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourHow quickly can an application be migrated to Azure? In this race against the clock, demo intensive session, you will get a chance to see how by leveraging available tools like GitHub Codespaces, GitHub Copilot, Azure Verified Modules, Azure Developer CLI, Landing Zone accelerators, Application Code-level Assessment Tool (AppCat) and learn how you can accelerate, streamline and simplify application migrations.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn-depth technical session on SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc and its capabilities to migrate data workloads to Azure SQL with ease. Understand how SQL Server instances enabled by Azure Arc are prime candidates for migration, using the built-in migration assessment and enablement features. This session is designed for a technical audience, aiming to equip participants with the knowledge to effectively leverage hybrid cloud and migration features.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourExplore the latest advancements in Microsoft Sentinel designed to streamline and reduce the costs of managing your customers’ SOCs. Key features include enhanced migration support, utilization of our newest cost-effective data tier (aux logs), and product-generated recommendations to bolster your security posture (SOC optimization). Additionally, gain expanded understanding of Microsoft’s USOP which brings together Defender+Sentinel insights.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourMigrating to Azure at an enterprise scale presents unique opportunities and complex challenges. In this session, we’ll explore the end-to-end process of migrating infra, apps, data & security to Azure. From planning and assessing a current environment to optimizing resources post-migration, you'll learn practical techniques and best practices for a smooth migration. We will explore tools and services that can be leveraged to ensure that the migration is efficient, cost-effective, and secure.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourAs you help customers explore migrating to the cloud, you should ask a critical question, is their IT estate ready to land and scale securely at optimal cost? Learn how you can migrate to Azure with the new intuitive UI and application centric approach of Azure Migrate. You can assess your IT estate with cost estimates at the application level and benefit from a secure platform with faster time-to-value.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourThe session will explore the architecture and design principles behind implementing Dynamics 365 Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Dynamics 365 integrates with existing enterprise systems to deliver seamless customer experiences.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourEmbark on the journey to Autonomous ERP with Dynamics 365! In this session, you'll gain insights into our progress and explore the exciting new investment areas across our AI-powered ERP portfolio. We’ll cover key updates in Finance, Supply Chain, Commerce, Project Operations, Field Service, and HR, offering a comprehensive overview of what's coming in the next wave. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead and prepare for the future of ERP!
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourIn this L300 session, we'll cover how you can help your customers benefit from latest AI-based advances in Power Automate, deliver enterprise-grade solutions and management to scale adoption with confidence.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourWondering how Copilot and generative AI can make a difference to the makers and end users of Power Platform applications? Join us in this session where we will introduce a real-world business problem and then, using the new intelligent authoring capabilities in Power Apps, build an intelligent solution that will include an extensible Copilot and an intelligent application. If you want to learn about the future app building and consumption in Power Platform, this session is for you!
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourHear about autonomous CX in Dynamics. You will see how we are revolutionizing the sales and service functions and get insights into the roadmap.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourOrganizations rely on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to accelerate revenue and drive growth through innovated solutions. Any potential downtime or unforeseen issue can severely disrupt operations. Join experts from engineering and customer success roles as we discuss what resiliency looks like for Business Applications and how Microsoft and customers share this responsibility.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourUnlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot by seamlessly driving adoption and measuring business impact. In this session, we’ll explore a practical, data-driven approach to achieving transformative outcomes with Copilot through actionable insights and tailored strategies.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourOPEN TO ALL; Join us and learn how we built a standardized operational Sensitivity Label framework for the Department of Defense, spanning over 15 tenants, thousands of organizations, and ~4.7M users, serving as the catalyst to enable Microsoft's Zero Trust services to prepare for the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourThis session will focus on Real world customer success stories with M365 copilot, copilot agents. It will cover use cases across multiple options available. Idea is to help field show the use cases aligned with customer KPI to replicate them for their own customers. Session will have technical content+demos
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourConfused about copilot agents/extensibility? You're not alone. Join us for a deep dive into the concept of Copilot Extensibility, learn the differences between extensibility paths of Graph Connectors, Low-code & Pro-code options.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourSetting up Microsoft Graph Connectors for Salesforce, ServiceNow, Confluence, and Jira using production-ready best practices from the field. Covers the entire process, from Microsoft Admin Setup to Connector Configuration. Includes both 1-Click Setup (quick configuration for standard use cases) and Custom Setup (advanced configurations for specific needs).
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourJoin us for an insightful 1-hour deep-dive webinar on SharePoint Advanced Management, where our experts will cover essential topics such as preparing your SharePoint data for Copilot, solving challenges around content governance, and controlling over-sharing and access. We will also discuss the latest advancements in SharePoint Advanced Management, including tools to identify oversharing and broken content inheritance, and strategies to govern inactive and active SharePoint sites effectively.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourResponding to frequent customer inquiries, this workshop is designed to help you navigate the integration of Copilot Studio with Azure AI. We'll guide you through real-world architectures (such as Nexi Group, one of the PG-featured Copilot Studio worldwide references), evaluating the best approaches to maximize functionality and efficiency both from a technical as well from a business perspective.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn an era where data security is paramount, this workshop delves into the cutting-edge security features of Copilot Studio. Discover how robust authentication methods, comprehensive data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and advanced web channel security measures work together to safeguard your operations.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourThis session will cover analytics, performance, and regression test tools and planning considerations for conversation agents built with Copilot Studio.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourSpeakers will address the most common technical questions and objections that arise and how to effectively address them. Attendees will gain knowledge and insights into assessing the customer’s technology stack and how and where Microsoft Copilot can help them reach their desired outcomes.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourIn this session, you will hear about the Copilot opportunity ahead of us and the framework that governs it. You will learn about key customer scenarios and find out how to get most value out of the 41 Copilot track sessions during the week.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourCopilot Studio has rapidly grown. Join us to hear the latest about how Copilot Studio is enabling organizations to build Agents and realize value from M365 Copilot. We'll highlight major recent improvements and discuss what comes next.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourJoin executive leadership from Microsoft Security as they discuss current security industry trends and how Microsoft competes in the arena. Listen as they discuss Microsoft’s security-first promise and the strategy to deliver it.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourThe Detection and Response Team (DART) will show how they maximize our E5 security stack during incident response engagements and drive rapid deployment in live fire situations. We'll explore real-world case studies, from criminal to nation-state activity, mapping out the kill chain and demonstrating how our products help detect, contain, and recover from sophisticated threats. Gain tangible knowledge and real-world examples of using the Microsoft Security product stack to its fullest potential.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourWith the growth in data sphere fueled by rapid adoption of GenAI, organizations face frequent and costly security incidents. To protect data and maintain competitiveness, organizations need a holistic approach. Learn how Microsoft Purview integrates data and user context (across MIP, DLP and IRM) to help organizations discover hidden risks, protect and prevent data loss, and mitigate data security risks, while leveraging Security Copilot to empower teams to achieve more.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourMaithili will share her expertise on the critical topic of information security in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges, emerging trends, and future strategies to safeguard information. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field and stay ahead in the era of AI.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourGSA and Entra ID Governance Top Scenarios : What is Ideal, Feasible or a Mismatch. Unique Differentiations and Roadmap. In this session we will detail the ideal scenarios you can deploy with your customers, which scenarios are feasible to deploy and which scenarios should be avoided. Finally, we will cover some new features coming to the Microsoft Entra Suite.
Coming SoonDuration - 1 HourIn today’s digital landscape, customer executives value outcomes and the technical processes behind them. This session offers a practical approach to engaging executives in meaningful technical collaboration. Attendees will learn to align business priorities with technical execution by building a custom AI solution using Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, a Data Science Toolkit, and tailored data. Attendants will gain insights to inspire trust and enthusiasm for technical initiatives.
Watch VideoDuration - 1 HourIn his Ignite keynote, Satya highlighted how Agents transcend task assistance by automating workflows, initiating actions, and collaborating across applications. This session, led by Uli Homann and Stephen Cohen, explores the transformative potential of Agentic AI in the architects tool chain. Through live demos, they’ll showcase AI-driven architectural deliverables using Copilot, the AI Agent SDK, and the AI Foundry to help architects innovate and meet customer needs in an AI-driven world.
Coming SoonExplore cutting-edge advancements in AI, data analytics, and low-code development at MCAPS Tech Connect 2025. As a Featured & Launch Partner for Microsoft Fabric and a member of the Microsoft AI Partner Council, we bring deep expertise and industry recognition from Everest Group, HFS Research, and PEAK Matrix 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive enterprise transformation!
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