James Montemagno invites developers to AI Dev Days, a Microsoft and GitHub event showcasing hands-on workshops and technical sessions on AI, GitHub Copilot, Azure, and developer productivity.

AI Dev Days 2025: Microsoft & GitHub Virtual Event for Developers

Dates: December 10-11, 2025
Format: Live-streamed on YouTube, free to attend

Event Overview

AI Dev Days brings the latest innovations from Microsoft Ignite, GitHub Universe, and .NET Conf into one virtual conference. It’s designed for developers, technical decision makers, and DevOps professionals who want to master AI integration in their workflows and applications. Attendees will gain insights into AI agents, developer tools, cloud solutions, and hands-on experience with practical workshops.

Key Highlights

Live keynotes and technical sessions on AI development, agents, automation, and productivity tools
Hands-on workshops: Build AI agents with Azure AI Foundry & MCP; Customize GitHub Copilot for your workflow
Expert speakers: Microsoft and GitHub engineering leaders, including Jay Parikh, Amanda Silver, David Fowler, Martin Woodward, and more
Source code and demos: Access all materials on GitHub
Regional editions: Follow-up events for China, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, GCR

Sessions and Workshops

Day 1: Building AI Applications (December 10)

Orchestration with Microsoft Foundry: Build, manage, and deploy agentic AI using Foundry’s modular workflows; unify models, data, tools with security and observability
Multi-agent automation (Foundry): Use Semantic Kernel + AutoGen and the Agent Framework for fleet-level orchestration
Agentic workflows on Windows via MCP: Develop secure, scalable MCP servers, automate tasks across Windows platforms
Aspire for AI Application Development: Streamline frontends, APIs, containers, and databases using Aspire’s new features
End-to-end DevOps with AI-powered workflows: Combine GitHub Copilot and Azure to accelerate app planning, coding, quality assurance, and deployment
Technical deep dive: MCP Protocol: Secure, scalable agent-tool communication across platforms
Build & deploy AI Agents (VS Code + GitHub Copilot): Instrument, trace, and deploy agents from local prototype to Azure cloud
Integrate OpenAI and Anthropic models via Microsoft’s AI ecosystem: Enterprise-ready AI apps using Foundry Models
Workshop: Build a pizza-ordering agent with Azure AI Foundry & MCP

Day 2: Enhancing Developer Productivity (December 11)

VS Code Release 1.07: Latest features & developer enhancements
GitHub Copilot CLI: AI-powered coding in your terminal; advanced scripting and automation
Unified agent management in VS Code: Manage cloud/local agents to streamline developer tasks
Leveraging MCP in daily development: Integrate external tools/services through unified interfaces in VS Code
Multi-agent workflows for design & coding: Automate and track tasks with agents and plan tools
Tech debt management using Copilot Cloud Agent: Modernize legacy codebases with AI
Visual Studio 2026: Advanced AI-driven development, debugging, and profiling
Spec-driven development with Spec Kit & GitHub Copilot: Predictable outcomes, scenario-focused coding
Maximizing productivity with GitHub Copilot: Lessons on using Copilot across GitHub, VS Code, and Visual Studio for shipping products
Workshop: Customize GitHub Copilot for your workflow

Who Should Attend?

Developers integrating AI into applications
DevOps professionals adopting agentic workflows
Technical leaders exploring Microsoft and GitHub solutions
Anyone interested in the latest cloud and AI tooling

Getting Started

Register online (Registration link)
All sessions are recorded for on-demand access
Set up your Azure and/or GitHub Copilot accounts before workshops for full participation

Regional Events

China Edition: December 16-17, 2025 (in Simplified Chinese)
Upcoming in January 2026: LATAM, EMEA, APAC, GCR special editions

Conclusion

Cap off 2025 by deepening your skills in AI, automation, code productivity, and cloud development with Microsoft and GitHub’s latest solutions. All learning resources and materials provided for free.

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