Build your code-first app with Azure AI Agent Service

Welcome to the 3rd week of learning with Generative AI Level up Tuesdays series.

Last week we introduced you to the world of agentic AI and we announced the release of a free AI Agents for beginners course on GitHub. Did you miss last session? Catch it up here.

What's next? Next Tuesday 25th February at 9AM PST (6PM CET) we are going to host the 4th episode of the series, where we are going to further deep dive into agents, by showcasing an e-2-e sample for a real-world scenario, built with Azure AI Agents service.

Also, you'll have the unique opportunity to interact with the speakers after the session in a community roundtable call on Discord. Join the community at https://discord.gg/uwUyWw9xdn and tune in on 27th February at 8AM PST (5PM CET) to get all your questions answered.

About this session:

Artificial intelligence agents are everywhere—from chatbots and virtual assistants to autonomous systems making decisions on behalf of users. But what exactly is an "AI agent," and how does it differ from other AI models and systems? In this talk, we’ll demystify the concept of AI agents, exploring the core components that define them, their unique capabilities, and how they interact with users and environments in real-time. We’ll break down popular AI agent frameworks, illustrate how agents can autonomously complete complex tasks by integrating with APIs and tools, and share insights into the latest advancements in agent intelligence. Join us to get a foundational understanding of AI agents, how they work under the hood, and the future they’re shaping across industries.

Learn more: Build your code-first app with Azure AI Agent Service | Microsoft Reactor

Explore session content: aka.ms/Feb25AzureOpenAIAssistantsRepo1

Speakers:

Amanda Foster is a Technical Program Manager at Microsoft on the Azure AI Agent Service team. She focuses on developing comprehensive enterprise capabilities that integrate models, data, tools, and services to automate complex business processes. Amanda leads numerous agent extensibility initiatives, incorporating first-party and third-party knowledge and action tools into the platform, with an emphasis on robust enterprise features and security. She is passionate about building accessible and ethical AI products that empower everyone to achieve more.

Carlotta Castelluccio is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, focused on AI technologies and based in Italy. Her mission as a Cloud Advocate is to help every developer succeed with AI, by building innovative solutions responsibly. To achieve this goal, she develops technical content, and she hosts skilling sessions, enabling her audience to take the most out of AI technologies. She also engages with Microsoft communities and ensures they have an impact on Microsoft products’ evolutions and refinements.

Useful resources:

Keep learning with the free resources below.

1. AI Agents for Beginners course on GitHub: https://aka.ms/ai-agents-beginners
2.  Microsoft Learn Challenge: aka.ms/GenerativeAILevelUp-LearnChallenge