Marketplace Community - Upcoming AI Events

**Updated 3/7/2025**

ISV Success is now supporting a series of AI-focused events to help partners maximize the AI opportunity when building and publishing solutions to the commercial marketplace. These events are open to all partners on marketplace – participation in ISV Success is not required to attend.

Stay updated on the latest offerings by subscribing to this post, where we will be regularly updating our list of upcoming events and sharing links to recent events. Full instructions on how to subscribe are posted at the bottom of this post.

Check out our upcoming AI events below and comment with any of your questions! 

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ISV AI Envisioning Day Trainings

We are excited to announce the launch of two new ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses introducing tools and frameworks to leverage in building AI applications that drive innovation and business value. 

• Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Identify and Prioritize Use Cases for AI Solutions
  This session guides you through the process of identifying and prioritizing business use cases for AI solutions. You will learn how to structure each use case to assess its viability, differentiate its value, and explore learning opportunities. Practical advice and actionable steps will be provided to help you kickstart your AI projects and accelerate time-to-market.
• Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Get the Framework to Develop AI Solutions
  In this envisioning session, you will learn how to effectively plan, build, and deploy your AI solution.  You will be empowered with tools and frameworks to guide you through the technical and business considerations to evaluate when determining the best approach to use in building your AI application.

Whether you’re just beginning to identify and prioritize AI use cases or are ready to begin planning, building, and deploying solutions, you’ll learn the steps to make AI a reality in your organization.

Both ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses will run monthly in multiple time zones and are delivered in English.  Check back for upcoming session dates and times.   

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ISV Security Series

The ISV Security Series is designed to empower ISVs to not only defend against current threats but also anticipate and prepare for future challenges. Whether you are just starting your security journey or looking to enhance your existing strategies, this series provides the insights and resources you need to succeed. 

Join us in creating a safer digital ecosystem – one that fosters innovation without compromise. 

Register for the upcoming session at aka.ms/asiaisvsecurity

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Copilot Developer Camp

Join us for the Copilot Developer Camp—an immersive workshop designed for professional developers eager to expand their skills with Copilot for Microsoft 365 or create custom copilots. This free, one-day workshop, held right after the AI tour, aims to equip developers, ISVs, and tech enthusiasts with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enhance and extend Copilot’s capabilities for Microsoft 365.
This is an in-person workshop offered in multiple locations. It is aimed at Developers, ISV partners, product centric companies, and enterprise developers.  

You will walk away with an understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its extensibility AI models.  See the different methods to develop Copilot agents utilizing Microsoft 365 Copilot's AI and orchestration on how to create a custom engine agent using Azure AI Studio and Teams AI library. How to develop a Declarative agent that includes a Build custom action for your agent via API plugins.

Check here for upcoming dates and locations: Copilot Developer Camp Registration

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Build and extend your own agents using pro-code capabilities

Microsoft Copilot Studio and building custom agents. Agents are AI-powered productivity tools designed to enhance everyday tasks by leveraging large language models (LLMs).

Are you a developer interested in exploring advanced aspects of using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and building custom agents using professional coding techniques? Join our on-demand workshop to learn how to leverage pro-code capabilities and build intelligent agents that assist users across various domains. 

Workshop Agenda 

Day 1: 

• Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents 
• Build custom engine agents with Teams AI library and Microsoft 365 Agents SDK 

Day 2: 

• Develop your own agents in Azure AI Foundry 

Day 3: 

• Build your own agents with Semantic Kernel for a fully controlled end-to-end
  AI experience 
• Secure and govern copilots 

Call to Action 

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and build powerful agents with pro-code capabilities. Register now for this on-demand session and take the next step in your development journey! 

For more training opportunities, visit us at the Partner Skilling Hub. 

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Azure AI Foundry Council & AI Visionaries

The Azure AI Foundry Council & AI Visionaries is excited to deliver new AI webinars to enhance your learning and help you navigate the future of AI. 

Azure AI Foundry Council | Azure OpenAI fine-tuning and distillation

March 18 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM PST

What is Distillation?

Distillation is a technique used to compress a large, complex model into a smaller, more efficient one without significant loss of performance. This process helps in optimizing model deployment and reducing computational costs.

What We'll Cover

• Fine-Tuning overview
• Introduction to Distillation
• Demos
• Best Practices

Benefits of Attending

• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical knowledge through live demos.
• Expert Insights: Learn from Azure AI experts and get your questions answered.
• Networking: Connect with other partners and Azure AI Microsoft champions.

Azure AI Foundry Partner Council | AI multi-agent orchestration with Semantic Kernel

March 20 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM PST

What is Semantic Kernel?

Semantic Kernel is a framework that enables the orchestration of multiple AI agents to work together seamlessly. It leverages semantic understanding to coordinate tasks and optimize workflows, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions.

What We'll Cover

• Introduction to Semantic Kernel: Understanding the basics and benefits of using Semantic Kernel for AI multi-agents orchestration.
• Demos: Live demonstrations on how to implement and utilize Semantic Kernel in Azure AI Foundry.
• Best Practices: Tips and tricks for effective orchestration and deployment of AI multi-agents.

Benefits of Attending

• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical knowledge through live demos.
• Expert Insights: Learn from Azure AI experts and get your questions answered.
• Networking: Connect with other partners and Azure AI champions.

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Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals

Join us for Azure AI Fundamentals, a free virtual training designed to build your technical expertise in AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure. This course will dive into core AI concepts and foundational workloads, offering hands-on insights into Azure AI services that power intelligent applications. You'll explore machine learning models, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities such as sentiment analysis, language detection, and key phrase extraction. With guidance from Microsoft experts, you’ll gain the skills needed to analyze and automate workflows, develop AI-driven solutions, and ensure responsible AI use across applications.
Use the link below to see the full list of upcoming sessions available for registration. Multiple dates and time zones are available, and new sessions are added frequently.

• Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals

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