9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION About this event: Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group is celebrating its 1st anniversary and the announcement of merging Toronto Power BI User Group under Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group. In this special event we will be celebrating our milestones of reaching 300+ members and 1K+ followers on LinkedIn. We are delighted to have Neha Sharma, Data & AI Specialist at Microsoft Canada to talk to us about “Unlocking the Potential of Fabric: ROI, Architecture, and Best Practices”. Neha will share her insights on Fabric license, TCO, ROI using standard architecture and end to end process as well as Fabric project best practices and learned lessons from early adopters. We are also excited to have our first demo from our community member Fahad Nawaz. Fahad is a senior data analytics expert with diverse industry experience ranging from FMCG to lifestyle brands. He holds an MBA and a Master's in Business Data Analytics and specializes in transforming data into strategic insights. Fahad will be showcasing an exciting end-to-end demo about the OneLake integration for Semantic Models using Microsoft Fabric. Agenda: 5:00 - Doors Open 5:15 - Welcome and Intro | Ashraf Ghonaim 5:30 - Unlocking the Potential of Fabric: ROI, Architecture, and Best Practices | Neha Sharma 6:30 - Break 6:45 - Community Demo: OneLake Integration for Semantic Models End to End Demo | Fahad Nawaz 7:15 - Job Opportunities Exchange | Ashraf Ghonaim 7:30 - Networking Dinner 8:00 - Closing Looking forward to seeing you all there. TFPUG Team Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group - Microsoft Fabric Community Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Meetup Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | LinkedIn Who is it aimed at? All the Fabric & Power BI User Group community in Toronto

10:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY AND IS NOT CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION This event is a collaboration between the Microsoft Reactor Toronto and Toronto Modern Data Stack Toronto Modern Data Stack Meetup returns after a short hiatus! We're back with more great presentations from data leaders in the community and lots of networking opportunities. In this event, we will deep dive into Phi Models. our keynote speaker will go over some use cases, demo and more for the Phi-3 and Phi3.5 Models. Phi-3 CookBook: https://aka.ms/Sept17Phi-3CookBook Who is it aimed at? Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Data Scientists, etc. Learn more about Toronto Modern Data Stack HERE

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION **This event is hosted in collaboration with the Toronto Azure Community Presentation 1: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Security Speaker: Maxime Coquerel - Microsoft MVP During my presentation, I will delve into the diverse security vectors that a malicious actor could leverage to target an Azure Kubernetes Cluster (AKS). I will emphasize several pivotal topics crucial for comprehending and averting security breaches, encompassing: Addressing common misconfigurations in AKS clusters Leveraging Azure Resource Graph for discovery purposes Assessing the risks linked to malicious admission controllers Evaluating potential attacks at both the cluster and node levels. Presentation 2: Build your end to end streaming ingestion using cloud native approach on azure Speaker: Ehsan Eskandari- Microsoft MVP In this presentation, we will unravel the process of building a comprehensive, end-to-end real-time data streaming ingestion system using a cloud-native approach on Microsoft Azure. This talk is founded on a practical project experience, involving the ingestion of real-time financial transactions along with IoT data transactions on Azure. We will delve into how to store this data on the backend, thereby making it accessible for downstream systems. Our exploration will cover various data sharing patterns, including file sharing and the pub/sub model, ensuring that the data is made available in the most suitable and efficient manner. Throughout the session, we will be harnessing the power of several Azure services. We will be utilizing Azure Front Door for secure, scalable content delivery. Azure API Management will be used to publish APIs to external, partner, and internal developers. Azure Functions will be employed to execute code triggered by events. We will leverage Azure Data Explorer for fast and highly interactive analytics, and Azure Event Hub and Event Grid for real-time data ingestion and event routing respectively. Towards the end, we will conduct a load test using Azure Load Testing to evaluate the performance of our solution under simulated load. The results will be monitored and analyzed using Application Insights for Azure Functions, providing a comprehensive view of the solution's performance. Join us in this insightful journey of building an end-to-end real-time data streaming ingestion system on Azure, gaining practical insights and the potential to transform your real-time data ingestion capabilities.

9:30 下午 - 11:30 下午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION This event is hosted in collaboration with the Elastic Toronto User Group Session #1 Title: Establishing Trust and Limiting Risk: Lessons Learned from Building and Scaling an XDR Product Abstract: Building and deploying a security product to millions of users around the world is a monumental task. Maintaining that product and iterating it over time while rapidly resolving detection coverage gaps and mitigating performance issues and false positives can be even more complicated and difficult to manage. Not only does it require a significant amount of resources to establish and maintain a resilient testing & deployment framework, all relevant teams, from software developers to operations to researchers & detection engineers, need to have a common understanding of the development process and artifact lifecycle to ensure common understanding. This talk covers a brief snapshot of our experience navigating through this journey with Elastic’s Security Intelligence team. We will cover the most important lessons learned along the way as well as highlight areas for improvement that could benefit all organizations building products in the security industry. These lessons will be an intersection of the technical capabilities needed to build & scale an endpoint product, but more importantly how to come together as a team across diverse backgrounds and skill sets to effectively keep users protected. Session #2 Title: Developing a GenAI Assistant for Financial Services using Confluent Cloud, Elasticsearch Vector Database, and Amazon Bedrock Abstract: Join us to learn how to build a GenAI-powered assistant for financial services using Confluent and Elasticsearch vector database to boost employee productivity and customer satisfaction. In this session, you will learn about: Developing Kafka-driven RAG pipelines using Apache Flink® offering and the Elasticsearch Sink Connector Elasticsearch Open Inference API

9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration This event is hosted by Microsoft Reactor Toronto & Eastern-Europeans in Tech! Join us for an engaging panel discussion on "AI and Cybersecurity: Defending Against the Next Generation of Threats," where industry leaders from the AI and cybersecurity fields will explore the evolving landscape of digital threats. Learn about cutting-edge technologies, strategies, and best practices that are shaping the future of cybersecurity as we face more sophisticated AI-driven risks. Whether you are a tech professional, founder, or investor, this event offers valuable insights on how to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of cyber defense.

10:30 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration Presentation 1: Roundtable session about Azure IoT in the era of AI Sander van de Velde: Updates on the EventGrid MQTT broker with Microsoft Fabric Jose Simoes: Next-Gen IoT on Azure: Updates from .NET nanoFramework Peter Gallagher: Azure IoT Operations Clifford Agius: Wilderness labs meadow F7 Presentation 2: Harnessing Real-Time Insights: Building a Medallion Architecture for Formula 1 Telemetry with Azure Data Explorer Join us for an in-depth technical presentation on constructing a real-time medallion architecture tailored for Formula 1 telemetry data. This session will showcase how to leverage Azure Data Explorer and Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence to ingest, process, and visualize high-velocity data streams. Callon will demonstrate how to derive real-time insights, visualize feedback, compare performance metrics, and ensure system reliability. Through a live demo, attendees will gain practical knowledge on implementing robust data architectures that enhance decision-making and performance analysis in dynamic environments.

10:30 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION Join ICON Talent Partners (ICON) and Microsoft Reactor as we seek to provide a safe space for members of the Black, Latinx, Indigenous and broader BIPOC community to learn and get exposure to Generative AI and its various practical use cases. A key takeaway is to highlight how individuals who are both technical or non-technical can leverage Generative AI for either their personal or professional lives. During this event leaders from Microsoft's industry leading GEN AI teams and the ecosystem of ICON corporate partners (L'Oréal, Georgian, Fasken, KPMG, Critical Mass and more) will be joining forces to facilitate an engaging keynote and panel discussion. This is definitely an event that you will not want to miss! Agenda: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Registration 6:00 pm to 6:10 pm Welcome 6:10 pm to 6:20 pm Microsoft Keynote 6:20 pm to 7:00 pm Panel Discussion 7:10 pm to 7:20 pm Final Remarks 7:20 pm to 8:00 pm Networking

10:30 下午 - 12:30 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and insightful discussions as we wrap up the year with Women in AI Toronto! This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with AI professionals, enthusiasts, and allies, celebrate achievements from 2024, and look forward to 2025. ✨ What to Expect: Roundtable Sessions: Participate in dynamic discussions led by Women in AI leaders on the top AI trends and challenges for 2024 and beyond. Mariem Akrout - Roundtable Topic: AI in the Workplace: Empowering Teams, Enhancing Skills, and Elevating Business Operations. Prakriti Ailavadi - Roundtable Topic: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: Validation, Evaluation, and Privacy in the Use of Generative AI Tools. Gbemisola Banjoko Roundtable topic: The Importance of Networking and Mentoring in the AI Community Cathy Ong Ly Roundtable Topic: AI Bias and Its Implications on Healthcare Karandeep Singh Roundtable Topic: Director, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning CGI Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded individuals passionate about advancing responsible and inclusive AI. Celebration: Reflect on the year’s milestones and toast to the exciting future of AI! Whether you're new to AI or an industry expert, this event is a unique chance to learn, connect, and strengthen our community. Come celebrate with us—register today! About Women in AI: A global network of female experts and professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits a global society, with +12,000 members across +140 countries with local communities led by prominent and influential women in Artificial Intelligence. Our mission is to close the gender gap in the field by educating the next generation of female leaders in AI and to increase female representation and participation in AI. LinkedIn - Website

10:00 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION On the eve of the Microsoft AI Tour Toronto, we are kicking off the event a day before at the Reactor for a community evening of AI+NET insights, demos, and networking. We will be welcoming special guest speakers and community leaders who will be attending the AI Tour on the following day so don't miss the chance to engage with the Toronto Microsoft Community - Join us! Agenda: 5:00 PM: Doors Open 5:25 PM: Opening remarks 5:30 PM: Learn more about the MVP Program at Microsoft 5:45 PM: Panel Discussion (Highlights of Ignite) 6:30 PM: Presentation #1: Title: Getting started with AI agents Description Picture an AI system that not only comes up with creative and clear responses but also makes decisions and takes action. Large Language Models (LLMs) are great at giving well-thought-out answers and interacting in various ways. Now, let's push the envelope a bit more. Come and learn how to build your own AI agent, using these amazing features to create a fully autonomous system. Step into the future of artificial intelligence and see how you can tap into the full power of LLMs! 7:00 PM: Presentation #2 Title:The State of Fine-tuning in Azure AI Foundry Description: We'll dive into fine-tuning, explore its use cases, and discuss the latest features released in Azure AI Foundry, including exciting announcements from Ignite! 7:30 PM: Open Networking 8:00 PM: Closing

10:30 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

This event has now reached its capacity and is now closed for registration This event is presented by Leading Ladies Connect in partnership with Microsoft Reactor Join us for an exciting and insightful event, Future-Ready with AI: Embrace the Trends of 2025, presented by Leading Ladies Connect in partnership with Microsoft Reactor. As we move into a new era of technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape industries, empower women leaders, and redefine the business landscape. This event will explore the key AI trends and innovations to watch for in 2025, offering valuable insights on how you can harness AI to drive growth, efficiency, and success in your business or career. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring leader, or tech enthusiast, this is your opportunity to learn from industry experts, discover the latest tools and solutions, and gain practical strategies for leveraging AI to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals, engage with AI thought leaders, and gain the knowledge you need to future-proof your business. Let’s embrace the power of AI together and get ready to lead in 2025 and beyond! Key Highlights: AI trends and innovations for 2025 Insights from Microsoft experts and leading AI pioneers Practical strategies to implement AI in business Networking opportunities with industry professionals Empowering women leaders to embrace AI and technology

10:30 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION About this event: The rise of AI agents is poised to revolutionize industries and redefine the future of work. "The Age of AI Agent" initiative is not just another tech event; it's a critical gathering where talent and companies converge to navigate this transformative shift. This is a series of initiatives by a group of ecosystem leaders. We will kick off this initiative at the Microsoft Reactor Toronto then start a campus tour to help more talents, startups, and communities to be ready for the Age of AI Agent. What are AI Agents? AI agents are autonomous or semi-autonomous computer programs that can perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with their environment on behalf of humans. They leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to learn, adapt, and evolve, enabling them to solve complex problems and automate intricate processes. Why should I attend? Understand the AI Agent Landscape: Gain insights into the latest advancements in AI agent technology, their applications across diverse sectors, and their potential to reshape the workforce. Talent Development: Discover how students and professionals can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world. Company Strategies: Explore how businesses can leverage AI agents to enhance productivity, foster innovation, and gain a competitive edge. Networking: Connect with leading technology companies, incubators, accelerators, and potential employers seeking talent in the AI field. About "The Age of Agents" Series This event series aims to: Equip the next generation of talent with the skills and knowledge to lead in the Age of AI. Empower startups to leverage AI agents for groundbreaking innovation. Drive responsible adoption of AI across industries for a more efficient and equitable future.

10:30 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration Presentation #1: Git tips and tricks from the field Git can be challenging, and mistakes are almost inevitable. When something goes wrong, fixing it often feels like an uphill battle—especially when Git’s documentation assumes you already know the exact terminology for your issue. In this practical session, Max will demystify Git by sharing tried-and-true tips and tricks from real-world experience. You’ll learn how to reset local work, recover from committing to the wrong branch, rename files or branches, manage commits across branches, clean up unwanted changes, simplify merges, recover orphaned commits, effectively use stashing, and streamline your workflow with aliases. Packed with actionable solutions, this session will equip you with the tools to take control of Git and avoid frustration in the future. Presentation #2: Azure AI Foundry - choosing the right AI tools Since OpenAI pushed itself into our daily conversation with Chat GPT, the GPT family of models became the default way to use AI tools, even when it's not the best way to go. And let's face it: Microsoft wasn't the best in marketing the available models and tools. They went all the way from creating a dedicated portal just for OpenAI, to launching an additional Azure AI Studio portal, and now introducing yet another platform - Azure AI Foundry. Let's make some order out of this mess! Join me in this session to better understand how Azure AI Foundry is trying to fix everything. We will explore the Azure AI Foundry Portal, which provides a centralized place to manage AI projects and gives quick access to all available AI tools that Microsoft supports. And then, we can move into the fun part - coding! We will check the SDK capabilities, which allow you to authenticate once and use the available AI tools in your project. By the end of this session, we will have a real AI project in Azure AI Foundry and we will (with the help of demo gods) live code against that project, using Azure AI Foundry SDK to build something practical and exciting with it. Presentation #3: GenAI Gateway in Azure API Management Discover how Azure API Management enhances the management of generative AI APIs with advanced policies, metrics, and features and learn how these GenAI gateway capabilities improve the security and performance of your intelligent apps.

10:00 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION Join Ripple Ventures, the Cansbridge Fellowship, Vault and the Microsoft Reactor for an evening of connection, inspiration, and innovation! ✨ Built in Toronto is the ultimate Meetup for young tech innovators looking to connect, learn, and spark meaningful ideas. This special event brings together the core teams from Ripple Ventures and Cansbridge Fellowship alongside fellows and alumni from both programs for a two-part evening: 🌟 Part 1: Fireside Chat The panel will explore the theme: “The Experience of Being a Young Builder/Entrepreneur in Canada.” Through engaging discussions, founders will share insights from their journeys: Past: What sparked their entrepreneurial spirit? How did their early experiences shape their paths? Present: What unique challenges and opportunities do they face as young founders today? Future: What’s their vision for empowering the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs? Key topics include: Cultivating the mindset, skills, and resilience needed to succeed Navigating challenges and accessing mentorship and community support Identifying gaps in the Canadian startup ecosystem and opportunities for growth 💬 Hear personal stories, lessons learned, and bold visions for the future, all aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of innovators. 🌟 Part 2: Social Unwind and connect with fellow young builders, alumni, and key ecosystem partners in a lively social setting. 📅 RSVP Deadline: Secure your spot by February 7, 2024, 4:00 PM ET! Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and ignite your entrepreneurial journey. We can’t wait to see you there! About Ripple Ventures Ripple Ventures is the go-to partner for founders building transformative software that modernizes legacy industries and workflows. As one of the earliest and most impactful investors, we focus on leading rounds in Canada’s top pre-seed startups, while strategically reserving a portion of our fund to co-invest with leading US firms that share our vision. The RippleX Fellowship empowers early-stage founders to navigate the critical “-1 to 0” phase of building a company. With a thriving network of over 500 alumni and $200M+ raised collectively, the program has democratized access to startup capital and resources, becoming a launchpad for many first-time and student founders. Website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ If you’re interested in chatting with the team, please reach out to Katie Ko (katie@rippleventures.com) directly! About The Cansbridge Fellowship The Cansbridge Fellowship is empowering the next generation of Canadian leaders with a global and entrepreneurial mindset, by enabling self-organized internships in Asia. Cansbridge selects a small cohort of university students with exceptional character each year to join the Fellowship community, which now includes nearly 250 alumni leading across the innovation ecosystem. Around one quarter of alumni are entrepreneurs who have joined YC, been recognized by Forbes 30U30, and joined the Globe's list of Top Growing Companies. Website: https://cansbridgefellowship.com/ If you’re interested in chatting with the team, please reach out to Gabrielle Foss (gabi@cansbridgefellowship.org) directly! About Vault Vault's financial platform allows Canadian companies to manage their global banking. It combines bank accounts in CAD/USD to receive investment and pay vendors, multi-currency credit cards with high limits, and powerful financial management tools. The platform streamlines operations through integrated bill pay, spend control, and accounting automations. With its user-friendly interface and robust security measures, it provides an innovative banking experience tailored to modern business needs, helping companies manage their finances more effectively and focus on scaling their operations. Please reach out to Leo Katz (leo@tryvault.com) if you’re interested in trying the product!

11:00 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration About this event: Coexisting with AI is quickly changing how you market yourself for a job or run your business or do your work. In this new era, whether you are a student, entrepreneur or leader of a business and nation, you will need new strategies to become, and remain, successful. If you want to understand what the new era looks like, where it might be headed and how to remain victorious, come to this event. It is presented by Aseem Prakash, a futurist and strategist, that has been decoding coexistence since 2015.

10:00 下午 - 1:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration This event is hosted in partnership with Women in AI - Canada About this event: Building an AI startup comes with unique challenges—and incredible opportunities. This panel will bring together women entrepreneurs leading AI startups to share their success stories, lessons learned, and key insights on navigating the startup journey. Who is it aimed at? Entrepreneurs working on their startup ideas or looking to scale their businesses. Whether you're just starting out or already in the trenches, this discussion will offer valuable takeaways. Attend to: Gain insights from real startup journeys Learn strategies to overcome challenges Connect with like-minded women in AI About Women in AI: A global network of female experts and professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits a global society, with +12,000 members across +140 countries with local communities led by prominent and influential women in Artificial Intelligence. Our mission is to close the gender gap in the field by educating the next generation of female leaders in AI and to increase female representation and participation in AI. LinkedIn - Website

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION About this event: ICON Talent Partners in conjunction with the ICON Leadership Institute, the University of Toronto Black Alumni Association (UTBAA) and Microsoft Reactor are coming together in order to teach members of the broader community how to create their own AI Agents. Workshop: Getting Started with AI Agents 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. Food: There will be light refreshments and beverages provided for attendees and this is a FREE event for the broader community. Agenda 5:30 pm - Registration 6:00 pm - Welcome 6:15 pm - Getting Started with AI Agents in Azure 7:15 pm - Q&A 7:45 pm - Closing 8:00 pm - Event Ends ICON Talent Partners: ICON Talent Partners is non-profit talent development organization dedicated to educating, training, mentoring and exposing top diverse talent to high impact sectors, where they are often underrepresented. Namely, we train and help place talent in areas such as investment banking, asset management, corporate law, venture capital as well as tech start-ups. Our target demographic are high school and university students who identify as visible minorities with an emphasis on Black, Latinx and Indigenous talent. ICON Leadership Institute: ICON Leadership Institute (ILI) is a premier leadership development organization dedicated to empowering diverse talent and driving business impact through innovative training, mentorship, and executive development solutions. With a focus on corporate training, open enrollment courses, leadership events, and executive search, ICON equips professionals and organizations with the skills, networks, and strategies needed to thrive in today’s evolving business landscape. University of Toronto Black Alumni Association: The University of Toronto Black Alumni Association (UTBAA) is a community of Black alumni and current undergraduate / graduate students committed to supporting and uplifting each other towards greater success - academically, socially, and professionally. Our vision is to create a strong and supportive network that fosters meaningful connections and opportunities for growth, both within our community and beyond.

9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration Topic 1: Move from Traditional Retail to a Modern Agile Unified Commerce Retail World Speaker: Richard Halter The Wizard of POS™ Who am I? Shows the history of monolithic retail technology Follows the path from there to SOA services to a Microservice World What are the components of an Agile Architecture. How do you leverage the communication models created by ARTS now at OMG.org/retail What is in the OMG/ARTS Retail Data Model Topic 2: Navigating API Hurdles: The Azure API Center Advantage Let's dive into how Azure API Center tackles common API integration challenges head-on. We'll explore how this tool simplifies the process of discovering, integrating, and managing APIs, offering clear, actionable examples along the way. Whether you’re a developer or an architect, you'll walk away with concrete strategies to turn API hurdles into stepping stones towards a more efficient digital ecosystem. Speaker: Callon Campbell, Microsoft Azure MVP Topic 3: From complexity to clarity: demystifying agent development In this transformative session, we’ll peel back the layers of complex agent architectures and demystify every intricate detail. Conversational assistants, agentic systems, agents, and RAGs, by the end of our time together, none of these terms will hold any secrets for you. Step into a world where clarity meets innovation, and leave empowered with the insights and confidence to create your very own agent. Speaker: Cihan Cinar, Software & AI Architect | Technical Lead I am a Software Architect passionate about designing innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I have extensive experience working with multiple cloud providers and pioneering new ways to develop and deploy applications. My recent focus has been on Generative AI, integrating intelligent solutions into projects to solve real-world challenges. I enjoy sharing knowledge through university courses, technical training sessions, and participating in web conferences. Staying connected with the latest trends in architecture and AI inspires me to push boundaries and embrace global perspectives.

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration About this event: Join us for an engaging session that explores how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing are revolutionizing the financial services industry. Luka and Microsoft Reactor will bring together industry leaders, fintech innovators, and technology experts to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of finance. What will you learn: AI in Fintech: How artificial intelligence is transforming customer experience, fraud detection, and risk management. Use cases of AI in wealth management, credit scoring, and compliance. Cloud Computing in Finance: Leveraging cloud technology for scalability, cost-efficiency, and innovation in fintech. Microsoft Azure’s role in empowering fintech startups and established players. Agenda 5:30 PM: Registration 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks 6:15PM: Panel Discussion 7:00 PM: Q&A 7:15PM: Open Networking 8:00PM: Closing Interested in building or developping your next idea? Learn more about Microsoft for Startup Founders Hub & Azure with this curated collections of ressources and events https://aka.ms/MS4StartupsFoundersHub-CA

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration An Exclusive Pre-Conference Experience of Innovation, Impact, and Influence Power & Presence sets the tone for the Leading Ladies Connect Conference by bringing together trailblazing women and community allies for an intimate, high-impact evening. Hosted in collaboration with Microsoft Reactor, this pre-conference event bridges the worlds of technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and storytelling. This event will feature bold conversations, innovative showcases, networking moments, and immersive experiences that celebrate the power of women who are driving impact in their industries. 📍 Venue: Microsoft Reactor Toronto 🎤 Format: Fireside chat, Lightning Talks, Interactive Panel & Networking Agenda 5:30 PM - Registration & Networking 6:00 PM - Opening Remarks 6:15 PM - Fireside Chat – “Her Power, Her Platform” A candid and unfiltered discussion with a dynamic female leader in tech or entrepreneurship who has turned her voice into a movement. Moderated by Abimbola Akinnuoye 6:30 PM - Lightning Talks – “Presence in Action” Three 5-minute spotlight stories from women in tech, business, or creative industries, sharing a defining moment that shaped their leadership journey. 6:45 PM - Interactive Panel Featuring mentors and Leading Ladies Connect alumnae on how women are leveraging technology and community to scale businesses and careers 7:30 PM - Open Networking 8:00 PM - Event closing Who is it aimed at? Women entrepreneurs, professionals in tech, innovators, community builders, and partners

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration. We look forward to seeing you there! Welcome to the first Code.Digest(); event! Join us for an evening dedicated to coding and software engineering, designed for programmers and developers of all levels. 1. Building Your First AI Agents with Azure AI Foundry Join Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP) for Building Your First AI Agents with Azure AI Foundry. In this presentation, Jack will show you how to create your own intelligent, autonomous agents using Azure AI Foundry. He will walk you through setting up your environment, building and deploying your first AI agent, and integrating tools and data sources for real-world applications. 2. Deploy Your AI Right Serverless AI with Azure Functions Deploying your AI code into production often means dealing with complex infrastructure setups and scaling headaches. And while demos are great, production readiness should be taken seriously. Join Alex Pshul to see how Azure Functions makes hosting your AI solutions simple, scalable, and code-friendly. Expect hands-on demos, practical tips, and real-world best practices—no fluff, just serverless AI done right.

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event has reached its capacity and is now closed for registration. We look forward to seeing you there! This event is hosted in partnership of the Microsoft Reactor and OWASP Toronto Chapter AI is the ultimate accelerant for application development—its power unmatched—but without balance and control, it can quickly ignite new risks, turning potential into destruction. Explore the tangible impact of AI-generated code in this session by playing with fire – Using GPT-driven prompts, we’ll build a fully functional application, and in real time, we’ll uncover how common security flaws like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and weak authentication can manifest in AI-generated code. Through hands-on exploration, we’ll walk through the potential impact of these vulnerabilities and how these risks could be avoided with secure coding practices, defined policies, developer guardrails, and thorough security audits and code reviews. By the end of the session, you'll have a deep understanding of how to: Recognize and assess the risks AI introduces in your code. Implement secure coding practices and enforce security policies. Integrate security audits, code reviews, and testing into your development workflow to ensure AI-generated code is safe for production. This session is vendor agnostic and designed to empower you to reap the benefits of AI without sacrificing security. Who is it aimed at? Developers, security professionals, students

1:30 下午 - 7:30 下午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration. We look forward to seeing you there! 9.30 - 9.45 am: Opening 9.45 - 10.30 MPR A: GitHub Models: A New Generation of Azure AI Engineers by Max Yermanakhov MPR B: From Paper to AI: Building Intelligent Workflows with Azure Document Intelligence by Tamir AlBalkhi MPR C: Power Apps Plan Designer: Streamline App Development with Ease by Alex Rostan 10.45 - 11.30 MPR A: Lifecycle management and DevOps in Microsoft Fabric by Alexander Turlov MPR B: Azure Functions MCP Trigger – Build AI Tools in Minutes by Alex Pshul MPR C: Bridging the communication gap: AI agents for collaborative risk management on Azure by Facundo Bassi 11.45 - 12.30 MPR A: Build your Real-Time Stream Data Ingestion using Azure PaaS Services by Ehsan Eskandari MPR B: Modern Data Engineering in Fabric by Ashraf Ghonaim MPR C: Exploring Terraform Azure Verified Modules with Azure Kubernetes by Roy Kim 12.30 - 1 Lunch 1.00 - 1.45 MPR A: Azure MCP Server: The New Way AI Talks to the Cloud by Kaan Targut MPR B: Real-Time Racing Intelligence: Harnessing Azure Data Explorer & Event Hubs for Formula 1 Telemetry by Callon Campbell MPR C: From Chatbots to AI Agents: Designing Multi-Agent Systems That Think & Evolve by Rajaniesh Kaushikk 2.00 - 2.45 MPR A: Supercharge Developer Productivity with Microsoft Dev Box: Your Cloud-Powered Workstation by Kaan Targut MPR B: Smart & Secure: Leveraging AI and SecOps to Protect Azure Data Affordably (Cloud & Hybrid) by Hisham Qaddoumi MPR C: Model Context Protocol Unleashed: Integrating with GitHub Copilot by Dev J Shah

9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event has reached its capacity and is now closed for registration. Landing Your First Role: Designing Your Future with AI is a free, student-focused event hosted in partnership with Microsoft Reactor and UX Student Association. Centered on breaking into the tech and design industries, this beginner-friendly panel features industry professionals sharing how they launched their careers and how AI is shaping the future of work. Attendees will also take part in networking activities that foster meaningful connections and build the confidence needed to navigate their own career paths.

9:30 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event has now reached its capacity and is now closed for registration. Topic 1: What we could automate: Architecture Designs, and why? Whether at the beginning or after construction, updating reference architecture can take time based on number of iterations/changes needed. What if we could speed that up? Speaker: Shahrad Alerasoul: Azure Infrastructure Architect With a combined 2 decades of exposure in cloud infrastructure and virtual desktop. Back in my day, Cloud still meant grey-sky only and you needed Windows to see Azure, proud to be a Azure Veteran! Topic 2: Empowering Data Conversations: Building Multi-Agent AI Assistants with Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI What if your data could talk back—contextually, intelligently, and instantly? In this session, we explore how to bring that vision to life by building an AI-powered assistant in Microsoft Fabric that understands your data and responds in natural language. You'll learn how to orchestrate powerful interactions between Microsoft Fabric Data Agents, Azure OpenAI, and the Azure AI Agent service to create a multi-agent AI system that collaborates to answer complex queries, automate workflows, and surface actionable insights—right from your Fabric workspace. Key Takeaways: Enhance data interactions using Microsoft Fabric Data Agents Use Azure OpenAI Service for contextual language understanding Leverage the Azure AI Agent service to coordinate multi-agent reasoning Deploy a conversational assistant that adapts to evolving business needs Hands-on Demo: See how a Fabric Data Agent and Azure AI Agent work together to dynamically respond to user questions using real Fabric data. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a working prototype of a multi-agent AI assistant and the blueprint to extend it across your enterprise data landscape. Unlock a new era of intelligent data interaction—powered by Fabric, guided by AI. Speaker: Rajaniesh Kaushikk Microsoft MVP Databricks MVP Databricks Champion Topic 3: Build a RAG Agent with Azure AI Search Discover how to supercharge your AI apps with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using Azure AI Search. In this session, I'll show you how to build intelligent agents that combine the power of large language models with enterprise-grade search to deliver accurate, contextual, real-time answers from your data. Speaker: Cihan Cinar, Software & AI Architect | Technical Lead I am a Software Architect passionate about designing innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I have extensive experience working with multiple cloud providers and pioneering new ways to develop and deploy applications. My recent focus has been on Generative AI, integrating intelligent solutions into projects to solve real-world challenges. I enjoy sharing knowledge through university courses, technical training sessions, and participating in web conferences. Staying connected with the latest trends in architecture and AI inspires me to push boundaries and embrace global perspectives.

9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration. The DataStax AI PaaS simplifies GenAI RAG app and agentic development, from idea through to production, whether cloud or self-managed, in a secure and scalable manner via deep integrations with the top AI cloud providers. Astra DB and Langflow integrate seamlessly with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure OpenAI models, making it easy to build and deploy GenAI applications. By the end of the workshop, you will have: Created an end-to-end GenAI RAG app with Langflow Integrated with Microsoft Azure OpenAI embedding and foundation models Spun up a vector database on DataStax Astra DB Great devs don’t build alone. Join the Azure AI Foundry Developer Community — 🔗 Join the Forum | Hop on Discord

1:00 下午 - 7:30 下午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration Presentations: Unlocking Intune Insights with Custom Power BI Reports - Garth Jones PSAppDeployToolkit v4 - What's new and what's next - Dan Cunningham Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 made easy with Nerdio - Dave Fiske Rebuilding IT Foundations: Real-World Stories of Migration, Modernization, and MDM Success - Ali Alame Inside Zero Trust: How Microsoft Defender and Sentinel Power Real-World Security - Carlos Espinoza The endpoint management challenge and the transition to Windows 11 – David Nudelman Who is it aimed at? IT Pros, IT Administrators, IT Enthusiasts

9:00 下午 - 12:00 上午 (UTC)

This event is now closed for registration This interactive workshop is designed for new comers to Canada and young individuals already residing in Canada, focusing on leadership development, business startups and digital transformation using AI tools. The event aims to equip participants with essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. Event Objectives: 1.Leadership Development: Inspire and empower youth to become future leaders in their communities. 2.Digital Literacy: Educate participants on the fundamentals of digital transformation and AI tools. 3.Networking Opportunities: Facilitate connections among participants, industry experts, and community leaders. 4.Cultural Exchange: Foster a sense of community and cultural exchange among new Canadian youth and established Canadian youth.