Modern SQL Server Features That Make Life Better
🚀 Excited to share an upcoming session you won’t want to miss! 📌 Modern SQL Server Features That Make Life Better As data platforms evolve, staying ahead of the curve is essential for every database developer and administrator. This session dives into the latest advancements in SQL Server, including powerful capabilities introduced in SQL Server 2022 that transform the way we manage, optimise, and troubleshoot data workloads. 🔍 What you’ll learn: • How Intelligent Query Processing and Query Store simplify performance tuning and troubleshooting • The impact of Memory Grant Feedback and DOP Feedback on real-world workload performance • New T-SQL enhancements that help developers write cleaner, more efficient code • How temporal tables enable trending over time, point-in-time recovery, and fixing accidental data changes • Key modern features that make database operations more scalable, predictable, and efficient Whether you're a DBA or a developer, this session will equip you with practical insights to make your day-to-day work easier — and your SQL Server environments smarter. 💡Join us and elevate your SQL Server expertise! 🗓️ Date: 22 November 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CET) 🎙️ Speaker: Lee Markum 📌 Topic: Modern SQL Server Features That Make Life BetterOld to Gold: How to Modernize Your Legacy ASP.NET Apps Gradually
🚀 Old to Gold: How to Modernize Your Legacy ASP.NET Apps Gradually Still running legacy ASP.NET applications? You’re not alone and you don’t need to rebuild everything overnight! Join us for an insightful session where we’ll uncover how to incrementally modernize your apps using: 💡 YARP (Yet Another Reverse Proxy) – seamlessly route traffic between old and new components ⚙️ .NET Upgrade Assistant – simplify the migration process 🌿 The “Strangler Fig” pattern – evolve your legacy systems into modern ASP.NET Core solutions with minimal disruption You’ll walk away with practical guidance, real-world strategies, and the confidence to start your modernization journey, one step at a time. If your future involves .NET upgrades or cloud-ready architectures, this is a session you don’t want to miss! 🗓️ Date: 15 November 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CET) 🎙️ Speaker: Jonathan "J." Tower 📌 Topic: Old to Gold: How to Modernize Your Legacy ASP.NET Apps GraduallyBuild and Extend AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio
🚀 Ready to take your AI skills to the next level? Join us a session with the topic of “Build and Extend AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio.” In this session, you’ll explore how to create and enhance custom AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and learn how it fits within the broader Microsoft Copilot ecosystem. 💡 What you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Understand agents and where Copilot Studio fits in the ecosystem 2️⃣ Build agents using templates and conversational design 3️⃣ Integrate knowledge sources to make your agents smarter 4️⃣ Add actions and custom logic to extend Copilot capabilities 5️⃣ Customize the chat interface and publish your agents If you’re looking to build intelligent assistants, extend Microsoft Copilot, or empower your organization with AI-driven workflows, this session is for you! 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into the future of AI agents. 🗓️ Date: 17 November 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:00 (AEDT) - 09:00 (CET) 🎙️ Speaker: Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam 📌 Topic: Build and Extend AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot StudioAzure Functions and Network Security.. Can It Be Done?
🚀 Azure Functions and Network Security.. Can It Be Done? Do you work with Azure Functions but want to keep them secure within your own environment? 🌐🔒 If you’re operating in a closed and secure Azure environment, you don’t always want your Azure Functions exposed to the world; only accessible from within your trusted network. In this hands-on session, we’ll show you exactly how to: ✅ Deploy Azure Functions securely using Azure DevOps ✅ Set up Private Endpoints to protect incoming traffic ✅ Route outbound traffic through Azure Firewall for added security ✅ Leverage Azure VPN to demonstrate secure connectivity For developers, all the code will be in Bicep and available after the session, so you can implement what you learn right away. Join us to explore how to make your Azure Functions enterprise-ready and network-secure! 💪 🗓️ Date: 11 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Rex de Koning 📌 Topic: Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done?The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defense
The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defense🔒 Much like Mad Libs, creating effective Security Copilot prompts isn’t just about filling in words, it’s about crafting a structured storyline. 🧩 In this upcoming session, Mona Ghadiri explores how sentence syntax plays a critical role in shaping Copilot’s reasoning and outcomes. Together, we’ll look at how the right structure helps transform raw data into actionable defense insights. If you’re curious about how to get started with Copilot for Security prompting, this is your chance to dive into the art and science of structured storytelling for cyber defense. 📅 Don’t miss it, join and discover how syntax shapes smarter security! 🗓️ Date: 25 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Mona Ghadiri 📌 Topic: The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective DefenceFSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP
FSI and Gen AI: Wealth Management Advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP 🚀 The Financial Services sector is entering a new era, one powered by Generative AI and Microsoft’s Agentic Ecosystem. From transforming how banks operate to redefining customer interactions, Azure OpenAI and Azure Foundry Agents are reshaping the landscape of wealth management and personalised investment advisory. 💡 In this session, we’ll explore how we built an investment advisory platform for Relationship Managers (RMs) using Azure OpenAI and open-source LLMs, delivering intelligent insights and enhanced client engagement, all while addressing the critical challenges of data privacy, security, and compliance. We’ll also dive into how Gen AI in FSI must go beyond traditional use cases like KYC and chatbots, towards enabling complex tasks like: ✅ Risk profiling ✅ Personalized investment insights ✅ AI-driven advisory assistance 🔒 Data, ethics, and transparency remain at the heart of every innovation, and we’ll unpack how Microsoft technologies are helping financial institutions navigate these challenges responsibly. Join us to see how Generative AI and Azure Foundry Agents are unlocking the next frontier of financial advisory. 🗓️ Date: 21 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:00 (AEDT) - 10:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Priyanka Shah 📌 Topic: FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCPD365 Field Service 101
Join us for the next Microsoft Zero to Hero session: “D365 Field Service 101”! Are you ready to discover how Dynamics 365 Field Service transforms the way organisations manage their operations? In this session, we’ll explore how D365 Field Service helps streamline: 🔹 Work order management 🔹 Intelligent scheduling and resource optimisation 🔹 Field technician operations through the mobile app 🔹 Managing agreements and service delivery efficiency Whether you’re new to D365 or looking to enhance your field service capabilities, this session will give you the essential insights to get started and make the most of Microsoft’s powerful service platform. 🗓️ Don’t miss out, empower your organisation to deliver smarter, connected field services! 🗓️ Date: 19 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (AEDT) - 20:00 (NZDT) 🎙️ Speaker: Jeevarajan Kumar 📌 Topic: D365 Field Service 101Unlocking Document Insights with Azure AI 🚀
Every organisation is drowning in documents (contracts, invoices, reports), yet the real challenge lies in extracting meaningful insights from this unstructured information. Imagine turning those files into structured, actionable data with just a few clicks. That’s exactly what we’ll explore in this Microsoft Zero To Hero session: ✨ How Azure Document Intelligence can automate document processing ✨ Ways to enhance data extraction with AI ✨ Seamless integration into Azure’s data platform for end-to-end insights Join us to see how AI-powered automation can save time, reduce manual effort, and unlock the value hidden in your documents. 📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and apply Azure AI in action! 🗓️ Date: 7 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:00 (AEDT) 🎙️ Speaker: Akanksha Malik 📌 Topic: Unlocking Document Insights with Azure AIAutomating Sentinel Triage with Microsoft Security Copilot
Automating Sentinel Triage with Microsoft Security Copilot 🤖🧠🛡️ We’re diving deep into the transformative world of AI-driven automation in cybersecurity. This session will explore how Microsoft Security Copilot, integrated with Logic Apps, can supercharge the triage process in Microsoft Sentinel. 💡 What you’ll take away: ✔️ Practical applications of AI in triage and incident response ✔️ How to reduce manual effort and operational costs ✔️ Innovative strategies to elevate efficiency in your SOC Join us as we explore how cutting-edge AI reshapes security operations and empowers teams to focus on what matters most. 🗓️ Date: 29 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 17:00 (AEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Anthony Porter 📌 Topic: Automating Sentinel Triage with Microsoft Security CopilotStart Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips
🚀 Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips AI Builder makes it easier than ever to bring AI into Power Automate and Power Apps—but where should you begin? Join us in this fun and fast-paced session where you’ll learn the six essential things you need to know to get started the right way: ✅ Understanding licensing and credits ✅ Managing admin and governance settings ✅ Crafting the perfect custom prompt ✅ Using prompts in Power Automate ✅ Extending value into Power Apps ✅ Sharing, solutions, and real-world use cases We’ll also walk through the interface, review cost & performance considerations, and show you how to create scalable, AI-enhanced experiences that stick. Whether you’re a seasoned Power Platform pro or just starting your AI journey, this session will give you the confidence to automate smarter with AI Builder. Don’t miss it – save the date and join us! 🗓️ Date: 20 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Pam DeGraffenreid 📌 Topic: Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips
