AI Genius Season 2: MVP Speakers Power Asia’s AI Tour—Build Smarter, Faster, and Hands-On
Introduction The Microsoft AI Genius Season 2 is here, bringing together the Asia Pacific’s top MVP speakers and developer leaders for a technical deep dive into the future of AI. Inspired by the success of last year’s series, the new season of videos on-demand is designed for developers and dev managers eager to master the tools behind GitHub Copilot, AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Databricks. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world impact, AI Genius Season 2 is your gateway to building smarter, faster, and with greater confidence than ever before. The program features three in-depth episodes designed to empower participants. Season 2 Highlights Episode 1: Elevate Your Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Episode 2: Unified Data & AI Workflows with Fabric, Databricks & AI Foundry Episode 3: Supercharge Your DevOps with Copilot in Azure & GitHub Copilot Registration & On-Demand Access: AI Genius English (India, ANZ, ASEAN, HK) AI Genius Season 2 (China) Japan Korea Youngwook Kim, Jaeseok Lee, Mi Jeong Jeon from Korea, Jingun Jung, Tomohiro Suzuki, Maki Nagase from Japan, Kasam Shaikh from India, Qi Li from China The sessions are more than just presentations—they’re interactive experiences. Developers get hands-on with the exact tools and architecture featured in the AI Tour workshops, learning directly from MVPs who have implemented these solutions in real-world scenarios. The impact is clear: in Q1 alone, 87,500 developers engaged with the series, with 20,000 joining through a gated experience and 55% of the Managed Account List reached. China saw a 200% increase in views, while Japan and Korea also achieved significant growth. MVP speakers, Youngwook Kim, Jaeseok Lee, Mi Jeong Jeon from Korea, Jingun Jung, Tomohiro Suzuki, Maki Nagase from Japan, Kasam Shaikh from India, Qi Li from China, shared their expertise, delivering live demos, answering questions, and inspiring the next generation of AI innovators. Their dedication and passion have helped shape a vibrant, inclusive community where learning and collaboration thrive. Season 3: What’s Next for AI Genius? Building on the momentum of Season 2, AI Genius Season 3 is set to take developer skilling to the next level. This new season will feature advanced topics and hands-on workshops designed to help you: Prototype multimodal AI agents with Microsoft Foundry and the AI Toolkit in Visual Studio Code Orchestrate advanced multi-agent systems using SWE Agents and the Microsoft Agent Framework Bring Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools into production with Azure Functions and enterprise-ready AI patterns Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or explore the latest in agentic AI, Season 3 offers practical guidance and real-world demos from MVPs and Microsoft experts. Sessions are available in English, Korean, and Japanese, ensuring accessibility for all developers across Asia. Explore and register for Season 3: https://msft.it/6045sLrND Impact and Insights The AI Genius Series has become a catalyst for developer growth and innovation across Asia. By delivering localized content in English, Korean, and Japanese, the program ensures accessibility and relevance for all participants. The MVP speakers’ real-world insights and hands-on guidance have empowered thousands to move beyond experimentation and into enterprise-grade AI development. Key outcomes include: Over 87,000 developers engaged across Asia Significant growth in on-demand participation, especially in China and Japan High demand for immersive, digital hands-on experiences—driving new solutions for future events The ripple effect of MVP leadership is evident: as more developers gain confidence and skills, they, in turn, inspire others to join the journey. The AI Genius Expert Group continues to grow, welcoming new members who are passionate about advancing AI in their communities. Ready to become an AI Genius? Join the movement—register now for the latest episodes, available in English, Korean, and Japanese. Get hands-on with the tools, connect with experts, and earn your AI Genius badge. Whether you’re a developer, manager, or community advocate, there’s a place for you in this vibrant network. Let’s build the future of AI together! 👉 https://msft.it/6045sLrND Resources Season 2 Highlights Episode 1: Elevate Your Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Episode 2: Unified Data & AI Workflows with Fabric, Databricks & AI Foundry Episode 3: Supercharge Your DevOps with Copilot in Azure & GitHub Copilot Registration & On-Demand Access: AI Genius English (India, ANZ, ASEAN, HK) AI Genius Season 2 (China) Japan KoreaThe Art and Science of Prompting: AI fluency. mayoral delegate edition
Art and science of prompting is your gateway to unlocking citywide transformation. AI skills are now foundational for every city leader. The winners will be those who ask better questions, shape better prompts, and empower their teams to experiment, learn, and scale what works. This session will show you how to move from curiosity to action, and from pilot to policy The deck below is the best prompts I've curated over 2.5 years deeply testing, implementing, teaching, and scaling AI to governments and large companies around the world. These are the basis to the prompting skills you can gain to augment and supercharge your expertise. Slide 10 is my personal favorite -- the easy button -- i use it everyday and so should you. Start with an area you're already an expert in, and go deep with context. Get to your 'Aha moment' then rinse and repeat. Have fun!
