In this keynote, dotnet (Scott Hunter and Paul Yuknewicz) showcase how Azure empowers .NET developers to build, deploy, and scale intelligent cloud-native applications, highlighting the latest innovations in platform services and development tools.

Azure Keynote: Cloud Innovation with .NET

Presented by Scott Hunter and Paul Yuknewicz, this session demonstrates how Azure is shaping the future of cloud-native development for .NET professionals.

Latest Innovations for .NET Developers on Azure

  • Azure Container Apps: Streamline deployment and management of container-based .NET applications.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Orchestrate and scale .NET solutions using Kubernetes on Azure, with built-in observability and security features.
  • Azure Functions: Accelerate event-driven and serverless architecture adoption with seamless .NET integration.
  • Azure AI Services: Power intelligent applications through Azure’s robust AI platform capabilities.

Advances in the .NET Ecosystem

  • .NET 10: Unification and intelligence for modern developer workflows.
  • .NET Aspire 13: Simplify orchestration for cloud-native apps (see announcement).
  • ASP.NET Core 10: Modern, secure full-stack web dev (see docs).
  • .NET MAUI 10: Build cross-platform apps with enhanced UI performance (info).
  • C# 14 and F# 10: Language improvements for greater productivity and safety (C# 14, F# 10).
  • Visual Studio 2026: Enhanced developer experience (see announcement).

Building, Deploying, and Scaling Cloud-Native Apps

  • Use Azure platform capabilities for built-in scalability, security, and observability.
  • Deploy production-ready .NET applications quickly using integrated Azure tooling.
  • Leverage AI to add intelligence to apps and services.

Resources and Community

Key Takeaways

  • Azure is positioned as the optimal cloud platform for .NET development, offering modern service integration, security, and scalability.
  • .NET 10, Aspire 13, MAUI 10, and language improvements unlock new possibilities for building intelligent cloud-native apps.
  • The keynote includes live demonstrations and practical advice from Microsoft product leads.