🚀 Exciting Announcement: Join Us for a Cutting-Edge AI Community Event in DC! 🤖
Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Look no further! We're thrilled to invite you to a dynamic and engaging community event focused on AI, set to take place right in the heart of DC.
📅 Date: August 2nd, 2024
🕒 Time: 9 a.m. EST
🏢 Venue: Microsoft Garage, 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
At this exclusive gathering, you'll have the opportunity to explore the latest trends, breakthroughs, and applications in AI technology alongside fellow enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in AI, there's something for everyone at this event.
Here's a sneak peek of what's in store:
🎤 Inspiring Keynote + Speaker Presentations: Gain insights from renowned AI experts as they share their vision for the future of AI and its impact across various industries.
🌐 Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into AI concepts, tools, and techniques through hands-on workshops led by industry practitioners. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and sharpen your AI skills!
💡 Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on AI ethics, diversity, and the societal implications of AI adoption. Your perspective matters, so join the conversation!
🚀 Sponsor Showcases: Discover groundbreaking AI startups and their innovative solutions shaping the future of technology. Who knows? You might witness the next big breakthrough right here!
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, forge valuable connections, and expand your professional network within the vibrant AI community of DC.
🎉 Fun and Entertainment: Enjoy live demonstrations, AI-powered activities, and interactive exhibits that promise to entertain and inspire attendees of all ages.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI and connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable AI journey with us!
Stay tuned for more updates and surprises. We can't wait to welcome you to the AI event of the year in DC! 🌟

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AI Community Conference - DC 2024

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An update on some of the latest happenings in generative AI and its applicability to federal audiences.

AI Next

Artificial intelligence is not just another technological tool as many technology experts want us to believe – it will fundamentally change humanity. As members of the technology community, we have an opportunity to be on the right side of history
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Responsible AI with Microsoft AI MVP Marie Wiese as she presents a framework for thinking about AI in your organization using her four pillars of Responsible AI:

1. Intellectual property
2. Data security
3. Brand ethics of AI
4. Data and algorithm bias

Whether you are business leader, developer, or sales and marketing tactician, you will want to join this conversation to learn how we can do better as we move forward responsibly with AI.


We Can Do Better: Moving Forward Responsibly with AI

The session will highlight the current state of Microsoft AI and recap some of the major benefits for choosing Microsoft as a preferred AI platform. Once we've covered 'why' Microsoft AI is a great choice, we'll dive into the 'how'.

During the session we'll go through 3 options for incorporating Microsoft's AI into everyday operations:
1) Azure Open AI chat bot
2) Microsoft Copilot Studio
3) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

I will provide examples and go over the pros and cons associated with each option.
At the end of the session the audience will have a good understanding of what Microsoft AI has to offer, as well as how to start putting AI to work around their environment in a practical way and with minimal effort.

Practical options to start with Microsoft AI

The rapid expansion of generative AI, led by ChatGPT and other comprehensive language models, has garnered significant interest from global consumers, business entities, and the executive suite. OpenAI's GPT-3, GPT-3.5, and GPT-4, among others, operate based on prompts. While these models boast immense potential, their outputs are highly sensitive to the input prompts, rendering prompt formulation a crucial competency to hone.

In this demonstration-led session, Microsoft Business Applications and AI MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will delve deeply into several pivotal topics:
• What is Prompt Engineering?
• What are Prompt Components?
• What are the Instructions?
• What is Primary Content?
• What is Cue?
• What is Supporting Content?
• What is Space efficiency?
• Best Practices

Crafting Prompts 101: A Comprehensive Introduction for Newcomers in Artificial Intelligence

We'll discuss practical applications of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and ChatGPT, highlighting their roles in driving efficiency and innovation and pitfalls to avoid with implementation. Attendees will understanding how AI is not just a technological advancement but a catalyst for organizational change.

This session is designed for professionals at all levels, whether you're just starting out in AI or looking to deepen your expertise. 

AI Revolution: Transforming Work in Tech

Copilot here, Copilot there, every where's a Copilot! In this session we delve deep into the many Copilots that Microsoft provides. M365 Copilots (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), Power Platform Copilots, Bing Copilots and more! We'll demo the differences between them and show how they look on mobile devices versus laptops and using different licenses. 

Crazy for Copilots

In this session, we'll make use of different Azure AI services such as Document Intelligence, Custom Vision, Azure OpenAI GPT, and more, all within the low code, Microsoft Power Platform. We'll demonstrate how to build a Canvas Power App and Power Automate Cloud Flows which can easily make use of the highly capable Azure AI services available for use within government Azure tenants today. 

Using Azure AI in the Microsoft Power Platform

Coming from a background in academia, Generative AI was demonized from the moment it launched. One of my colleagues calls it a "brainless plagiarism machine." But what is missing from the conversation is how AI is making technology more accessible and inclusive.

As with any technology, AI can be used for good or evil, and it can be used well or poorly.

In this session we will explore AI features that promote accessibility and inclusivity -- from meeting captions and summaries to generative AI to Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Check and Rehearse with Coach -- and discuss how they can be leveraged to ensure your employees and clients have the ability to access the information they need to be successful.

Copilot Is My Copilot: Using AI to Navigate Accessibility and Inclusivity in This Whole New World

In this session we will see how Sharepoint premium leverages AI to power your content management experience and get your organizational data ready for co pilot.

Content AI - An Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint premium

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In the latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI, 65 percent of respondents report that their organizations are regularly using gen AI, nearly double the percentage from our previous survey just ten months ago. 

1.	Use Cases: Uncover the top five areas where OpenAI and Copilot can be leveraged.
2.	Case Study: Dive into a Fortune 500 healthcare provider’s success story, using Microsoft Cloud and Azure Open AI to tackle complex patient scheduling challenges.
3.	Getting started: Learn practical steps and frameworks for implementing AI solutions.


Empowering AI: Strategies for Open AI and Collaboration

In this session, we dive into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Information Technology roles. As AI technology evolves, its applications permeate our daily tasks, offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities. We will explore how tools like ChatGPT-4 are revolutionizing traditional IT roles, from automating routine tasks to enhancing complex problem-solving. Attend this session to gain insights into AI’s practical uses from programming assistance and data analysis to personal assistance and content generation. The session will highlight AI's role in creative processes within tasks, such as algorithmic design, user experience enhancements, and innovative solution development. Through real-world examples (like assisting in this session description) and interactive demonstrations, this presentation aims to showcase its potential to optimize, innovate, and streamline everyday operations. Whether you're an IT professional, a developer, or simply looking for help with everyday tasks, this session will equip you with an understanding of how to integrate AI into your daily practice, paving the way for smarter, more efficient work environments.

Practical AI: Everyday applications for IT life

This session is a deep dive into techniques for evaluating LLM apps. As LLM apps creators, you make choices about which models, prompts, and external tools (e.g. RAG) to incorporate. Your LLM apps then vary in their cost, output quality, and latency.

In this session, you will learn how set up evaluations and make data driven decisions about how to construct your LLM app.  The session uses demonstrations with LangSmith, a framework for building LLM apps, and OpenAI. It concludes with discussions about scaling LLM app development and deployment with proper evaluations in place to ensure safe and secure LLM apps.

Introduction to Evaluating LLM Applications

Microsoft Syntex uses the power of AI to increase efficiency and reduce manual work through the use of models, automated content-based processing, labeling, and classification of content. Syntex can also extract data and enhance search in SharePoint. In this fun, but educational session we will go into live demos showing its capabilities and use cases in addition to going behind the scenes to understand how it functions.

The Power of Microsoft Syntex (part of SharePoint Premium)

The usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in the entire software development lifecycle has become an imperative that is hard to walk away from. However, there are no patterns, standards, or frameworks to help developers navigate the associated ethical complexities. This talk aims to close that gap a little, by diving deeper into the cornerstones, challenges, and best practices of responsible and ethical AI within your context.

With real-world examples, we will explore ethical considerations such as plagiarism, algorithmic bias, data privacy, transparency, and fairness. We will also look at their consequences on users, communities, and society at large. The attendees will walk away with the following key takeaways:
1. Overview of ethical cornerstones of AI: bias, fairness, transparency, and privacy.
2. Risk identification and management of  ethical risks in AI development
3. Integrating responsible and ethical AI in software design and development lifecycle

Responsibility and ethics for AI powered software development

how to use Azure AI Document Intelligence and Azure OpenAI Service to increase the efficiency of document analysis

Increase the efficiency of document analysis using Azure AI Document Intelligence, and Azure OpenAI

Join me for an exciting session where we delve into the world of Copilot Studio, a revolutionary platform that empowers developers to build their own custom coding assistants inspired by the capabilities of Copilot. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to streamline your workflow or a curious enthusiast eager to explore the possibilities of AI-driven development tools, this session is for you.

Throughout this interactive session, participants will:

- Introduction to Copilot Studio: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot Studio and how it empowers developers to create personalized coding assistants. Learn about the underlying AI technologies and the philosophy behind Copilot Studio's design.

- Designing Your Assistant: Explore the intuitive interface of Copilot Studio as we guide you through the process of designing your own coding assistant. From defining coding preferences to customizing language models, discover how to tailor your assistant to suit your unique coding style and requirements.

- Training Your Assistant: Dive into the training process as we demonstrate how to teach your assistant to understand context, identify patterns, and generate relevant code suggestions. Learn best practices for optimizing training data and fine-tuning your assistant's performance.

- Integrating with Your IDE: Explore seamless integration options that allow you to leverage your custom coding assistant directly within your preferred integrated development environment (IDE), whether it's Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, or others. Discover how to enhance your coding experience and boost productivity with intelligent assistance at your fingertips.

- Advanced Features and Use Cases: Delve deeper into advanced features and use cases of Copilot Studio, such as collaboration tools, version control integration, and plugin development. Gain insights into how developers around the world are leveraging custom coding assistants to accelerate their workflows and unlock new possibilities.

By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to embark on their journey of building and customizing their own Copilot-inspired coding assistants with Copilot Studio. Whether you're looking to streamline your development process, explore AI-driven coding assistance, or push the boundaries of innovation, Copilot Studio offers limitless opportunities to unleash your creativity and elevate your coding experience.

Build Your Own Copilot (Jarvis) with Copilot Studio 🤖

We will learn how to use Agentic and multi-agent AI with CrewAI and Microsoft AutoGen.

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