Mission Agent Possible: Developer AI Agent Competition at Microsoft Ignite 2025
Williamsrabia invites developers worldwide to compete in the Mission Agent Possible contest at Microsoft Ignite 2025, showcasing AI agent building skills for global recognition and rewards.
Mission Agent Possible: Your Developer Challenge at Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite 2025 brings a unique opportunity for developers to blend creativity, AI innovation, and problem-solving in a hands-on contest: Mission Agent Possible.
What Is Mission Agent Possible?
- An official contest for developers who enjoy building intelligent solutions.
- The challenge: Create an AI agent that solves a simulated crisis and showcases your technical skills.
- Top prizes include Xbox consoles and Microsoft Store credit (in-person attendees), plus global recognition for remote participants, such as features on the Model Mondays podcast.
Contest Details
- Contest runs from November 18 to November 20 (PST).
- Full details: https://aka.ms/ignite25/mission-agent
- Follow discussions on Discord: https://aka.ms/ignite25/agent-contest/discord
- Share your progress on social media with #MissionAgentPossible
How to Choose the Right AI Model
- Model selection is key to building an effective agent.
- Guidance is provided in the Model Selection Adventure blog, which covers:
- Identifying the right problem
- Exploring model strengths and trade-offs
- Testing outputs using GitHub Models Playground
- Resource: https://aka.ms/models-blog
Why Join?
- Get a chance to showcase technical skills to a global audience.
- Receive hands-on learning for AI agent development.
- Win prizes and gain recognition in the developer community.
How to Prepare
- Start reviewing the model selection guide and preparing your solution using Microsoft’s AI platforms and developer resources.
- Be ready to participate as either an in-person or global contestant.
- Read eligibility rules: Contest Official Rules
Additional Information
- Updated: November 06, 2025 (Version 1.0)
Stay connected:
- Microsoft Developer Community Blog
- Author: Williamsrabia
Ready to accept the mission? Prepare your AI agent and join the competition to solve real-world crisis simulations with Microsoft’s platforms!
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