Microsoft Build 2025

Episode 7

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Nicholas Chang
April 18, 2025

It has been some time since my last newsletter. I recently attended the MVP Summit in Redmond, and it was an incredible experience! I’m already looking forward to the next one in March 2026.

News and Recommendations

I’m happy to announce that I am hosting  Global Azure London 2025 is happening on May 8th at the Microsoft Reactor office. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the Azure community. Register here https://buytickets.at/globalazurelondon2025/1666846

MCP Server

There’s been a lot of buzz lately around MCP (Model Context Protocol) in Visual Studio Code and its ability to connect with agents. If you’re curious, check out the official repository: https://github.com/Azure/azure-mcp

Season of Agents

Microsoft has invited event leaders to schedule an event focused on how to build AI Agents. Microsoft provides the content, you make it your own, and together we will learn how effective content-in-box is for scaling and enabling the community on AI.   

GitHub - microsoft/community-content: A curated collection of presentations-in-a-box created by Microsoft for speakers to use at user groups and meetups

A curated collection of presentations-in-a-box created by Microsoft for speakers to use at user groups and meetups - microsoft/community-content

github.com/microsoft/community-content

Upcoming Events

Microsoft Build 2025
Microsoft’s flagship developer conference will take place from May 19th to May 22nd in Seattle. This event is perfect for developers. I’m eagerly waiting to see if I get accepted to attend!

Microsoft Build | May 19-22, 2025

Connect, code, and grow at Microsoft Build. This is your moment to collaborate and problem solve with your peers, refactor your skills, and experiment with available code snippets—all in Seattle, May 19-22.

build.microsoft.com/en-US/home

Windows Server Summit 2025
Dive into the future of Windows Server with expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and discussions on hybrid cloud strategies. This summit is a must-attend for IT professionals and system administrators.

Agents Hackathon: Microsoft AI Agents Hack

Build innovative AI agents and compete with developers worldwide in this exciting hackathon. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced AI developer, this event offers a chance to showcase your skills and learn from others. it has already started but you can watch the recording

Microsoft AI Skills Fest

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftlearnblog/register-now-for-the-microsoft-ai-skills-fest/4292261

Join Microsoft Learn's AI Skills Fest on April 8, 2025, as they aim to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most participants completing an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson within 24 hours.

Windows Server Summit 2025

techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/windows-server-summit-2025/4361618

Community Highlights

A new user group led by Sarah Jones and Keith Atherson, focusing on Power Platform enthusiasts. https://linktr.ee/PPCommHighFive

Microsoft Azure Community User Group - I will be hosting another event next Tuesday, focusing on the .Net and Serverless theme.

https://www.meetup.com/microsoft-azure-community/events/300811993/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events.

You can also watch it remotely here: Click to watch it remotely.

Call for Speakers 

Experts Live Emirates 2025

This global conference network is dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences around Microsoft technologies. If you’re an expert, this is your chance to shine! The call for speakers is open. https://sessionize.com/ELUAE25

Call for Papers - Azure Dev Summit | Lisbon 13 - 16 Oct 2025

Azure Dev Summit is a 4-Day Event for Software Developers, 13-16 Oct in Lisbon, Portugal.

azuredevsummit.com/call-for-papers

Microsoft Community Insights Podcasts

If you're an Azure professional with a story to share, someone with a unique use case, or just embarking on your cloud journey, we want to hear from you. https://sessionize.com/microsoft-community-insights/

Episode 32: "Women of Microsoft"
Featuring Miri Rodriguez, this episode highlights the inspiring stories of women at Microsoft.

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Course

GitHub - microsoft/ai-agents-for-beginners: 10 Lessons to Get Started Building AI Agents

10 Lessons to Get Started Building AI Agents. Contribute to microsoft/ai-agents-for-beginners development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com/microsoft/ai-agents-for-beginners

Other Resources

Understanding and mitigating security risks in MCP implementations

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/understanding-and-mitigating-security-risks-in-mcp-implementations/4404667

Github Copilot for Azure- Here is a list of helpful tips on how fully use it https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHgdwrN6ooxApdfBKTJK7465

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