Your Guide to Azure AI Foundry @ Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft Ignite is where innovation meets execution—and this year, Azure AI Foundry is at the heart of it all. From smarter model choices to orchestrating AI agents at scale, these sessions will help you unlock new possibilities and deliver real impact. Whether you're joining us in-person in San Francisco or virtually online, see the full schedule & add sessions now: aka.ms/FoundryatIgnite

Innovation Session: Build & Manage AI Apps with Your AI Apps and Agent Factory

BRK1706 | Nov 18, 1:00 PM PST 

Kick off Ignite with a visionary look at building AI apps and agents at scale. Learn how to transform ideas into production-ready solutions. This is the foundation for everything that follows—make it your first stop!

Must-see breakout sessions 

These are the core technical sessions designed for the latest information on Azure AI Foundry. This is where we'll dive into strategies, tools, and best practices for building, deploying, and managing AI solutions with Azure AI Foundry. 

• Making Smarter Model Choices in Azure AI Foundry (BRK195): Learn how to select and optimize models for performance and efficiency. 
• AI Agents in Azure AI Foundry: Ship Fast, Scale Fearlessly (BRK189): Accelerate development and deployment of AI agents using Foundry’s robust toolset.
• AI Operations in Azure AI Foundry: Own the Fleet, Master the Mission (BRK205): Discover how Azure AI Foundry's Observability and Control Plane give you real-time visibility, ironclad governance, and the power to optimize every agent.  

Customer showcase sessions

These sessions highlight real-world applications of Azure AI Foundry by leading brands and Microsoft experts. Great for understanding how enterprises are driving innovation and impact. 

• Agentic AI for Creatives with Azure AI Foundry and Data (BRK200): See how top companies leverage agentic AI for creative workflows and data-driven solutions.
• Trustworthy AI at Microsoft: From Commitments to Capabilities (BRK212): Explore Microsoft’s approach to responsible AI and practical tools for compliance.
• From Code to Real Results: AI Impact with Azure AI Foundry Models (BRK191): Learn how to turn your code into measurable business outcomes. 

 Additional sessions to check out 

Agents, Apps, Tools

• Al Powered Automation & Multi-Agent Orchestration in Azure Al Foundry (BRK197): Build multi‑agent systems the right way with Azure AI Foundry.
• Agentic identity and other enterprise superpowers in Azure AI Foundry (BRK186): Hear how Commerzbank drives agentic AI at scale and discover how Azure AI Foundry agents meet enterprise standards for identity, connectivity, extensibility, and lifecycle management and dive into Entra Agent ID.  

 Models & Cloud to Edge 

• Al Playbook for ROI with Azure Al Foundry (BRK187): This executive-focused session provides a practical playbook for defining, measuring, and maximizing ROI from Azure AI Foundry Models.
• Building autonomous enterprise agents with reasoning (BRK203): These agents can plan, execute, and adapt across tasks like lead scoring, content generation, and customer support.  

Observability, Trust & Control 

• Monitor, optimize and scale with Al Observability in Azure Al Foundry (BRK190): Learn how Azure AI Foundry Observability gives you the dashboards, diagnostics, and optimization tools to run AI with confidence.
• Building responsible AI agents with Azure AI Foundry (BRK202): Learn how Azure AI Foundry helps developers and decision makers build responsible agents at scale, with built-in safety evaluations, observability, and governance.  

The Hub activations 

If you're joining us in-person at Microsoft Ignite this year, stop by our booths in the Microsoft Showcase. These interactive experiences let you connect directly with the experts, test your skills, and explore real-world innovation.

Plan your Ignite experience

See the full event schedule & add sessions to your calendars here. The session scheduler is now open to start building your personalized agenda.

We'll see you next week!