Call for Speakers - Azure AI Connect 2026
Call for Speakers: Shape the Conscience of AI at AI Connect 2026 Greetings Innovators, Builders, and Thinkers, Last year at AI Connect, we celebrated the dawn of a new age. Today, we stand in the bright, intense light of that new day. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future promise; it is a present reality, reshaping our world with astonishing speed. With this incredible power comes a profound responsibility. The most important work is no longer just about building more capable AI, but about building more conscionable AI. AI Connect is a 5-day event dedicated to this mission. We are calling for the boldest minds in the field to guide the conversation. We will move beyond the "how" of technology to confront the "why" and "what if." We will ask the hard questions: As we develop powerful new tools, are we architecting a better future? How do we embed our values into the silicon and code that will define the next generation of intelligence? We seek speakers who can illuminate the path forward. If you are working on, researching, or have a powerful perspective on the following, we want to hear from you: Key Themes for Discussion: The follwing are some ideas. This is an orientation list, we will look into ALL submissions even if they are not aligned with the main theme! Architecting Trust: Sessions on Explainability (XAI), fairness audits, bias mitigation, and creating transparent AI systems that earn human trust. The Agent & The Collective: Exploring the potential and pitfalls of autonomous agents, A2A communication, and multi-agent systems. Are they a force for unprecedented progress or unmanageable complexity? From Model to Mandate: Practical sessions on implementing responsible AI governance, navigating the regulatory landscape, and creating ethical frameworks that stick. Securing the Future: Deep dives into AI safety, alignment research, data privacy, and robust defenses against adversarial attacks. Generative AI in the Wild: Real-world case studies on deploying LLMs and generative tools responsibly, focusing on reducing harm, grounding in truth, and delivering real value. AI for Humanity: Inspiring stories and technical breakdowns of how AI is being used to tackle global challenges in climate, healthcare, education, and social equity. Why Lend Your Voice to AI Connect? Drive the Agenda: Help set the direction for the responsible development of AI. Elevate Your Impact: Share your work with an engaged audience of professionals and leaders. Build Your Network: Connect with peers who share your passion for ethical technology. Inspire the Next Generation: Your insights can empower hundreds of others to build with purpose. Feel free to partner with a colleague for a joint session to offer a richer, more diverse viewpoint. Session Format: Sessions are 60 minutes in length, designed to be interactive and leave a lasting impression.Building Scalable Enterprise-Ready Data Solutions with Microsoft Fabric
📢 Upcoming Microsoft Fabric Session! Join us on September 6th, 2025 at 8 AM PT for: 🎙️ Building Scalable Enterprise-Ready Data Solutions with Microsoft Fabric with Dharmendra Ahuja As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven insights, Microsoft Fabric is revolutionizing how teams build and manage analytics solutions—unifying data engineering, data science, and business intelligence into one platform. This session will cover: 🔹 Scalable data pipelines with Data Factory 🔹 Optimizing performance using OneLake 🔹 Seamless Power BI integration 🔹 Best practices for governance, security, and version control 🔹 Deployment strategies with Fabric pipelines and automated testing If you’re a data engineer, analyst, or architect, this session will give you practical strategies to deliver faster, high-quality data solutions at enterprise scale. #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #DataAnalytics #DataCommunity #PowerBI #DataGovernance #DataPlatform 👨💻 Hosted by: Mehrdad AbdollahiReal-Time Intelligence at Scale with Microsoft Fabric
🚀 Next #FabricCoffee Session – Real-Time Intelligence at Scale with Microsoft Fabric 🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 2nd 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM PT 🎙️ Speaker: Varshini Choudary Nuvvula Imagine building analytics platforms that respond as fast as your users move — just like how Uber processes millions of location updates in real time. In this powerful session, Varshini will demonstrate how to design real-time, location-based analytics using Microsoft Fabric’s Real-Time Intelligence. What you’ll learn: ⚡ How to reduce processing time from seconds to milliseconds 📊 Using KQL databases, Event Streams, and Data Activator for instant insights 🌍 Real-world applications like dynamic dashboards and predictive analytics 🏗️ Transitioning from batch to true real-time streaming architecture 📈 Scaling analytics to process terabytes of data and billions of records per hour Whether you're working on logistics, IoT, supply chain, or location intelligence — this session is a must-attend! #MicrosoftFabric #FabricCafe #FabricCoffee #RealTimeAnalytics #StreamingData #KQL #EventStreams #DataActivator #PowerBI #DataEngineering #MicrosoftLearn #LocationAnalytics #IoT #PredictiveAnalyticsDAX Demystified: 5 Key Lessons Every Beginner Needs to Learn Early
🔍 Upcoming https://www.linkedin.com/company/102768826/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true# Session – Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 AM PT 🎙️ Speaker: Markus Ehrenmueller-Jensen 📌 Topic: DAX Demystified: 5 Key Lessons Every Beginner Needs to Learn Early If you've ever written a DAX measure and thought, “Why doesn’t this work?” — you’re not alone. In this session, Markus will walk you through five key lessons that make the difference between confusion and confidence when working with DAX. Learn the practical insights he wishes he knew when he started—like understanding calculated columns vs. measures, and how row and filter context really work. 📈 Whether you're just beginning with DAX or looking to solidify your fundamentals, this session is packed with real-world examples and “aha!” moments that will help DAX finally make sense. 👥 Ideal for: Power BI users, data analysts, and Excel pros getting started with DAX. 🔗 Register here: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-fabric-cafe/events/308524621/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #DAX #FabricCafe #MicrosoftLearn #DataAnalyticsOrchestrate Data Ingestion using Apache Airflow in Microsoft Fabric
🚀 Upcoming #FabricCoffee session at https://www.linkedin.com/company/102768826/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true# 🚀 📅 Date: Friday, June 13th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM PT | Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 AM AEST 🎙️ Speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/company/102768826/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true# 📌 Topic: Orchestrate Data Ingestion using Apache Airflow Supercharge your data pipelines by combining the power of #Apache #Airflow with #MicrosoftFabric! In this dynamic session, discover how to seamlessly orchestrate data ingestion from multiple sources into Lakehouses and Warehouses with full automation and scalability. 🔹 Trigger Fabric Dataflows, Pipelines, and Notebooks with Airflow 🔹 Automate and monitor data ingestion in real time 🔹 Optimize dependencies and error handling for seamless workflows Whether you're modernizing your ETL processes or implementing a Medallion Architecture, this session equips you with practical strategies to streamline and scale your data operations effortlessly. Register here: https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-fabric-cafe/events/308348139/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your data engineering game with Apache Airflow + Microsoft Fabric! #MicrosoftFabric #FabricCafe #MicrosoftLearn #ApacheAirflow #DataEngineering
