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

• .NET Conf 2025: Global celebration of .NET innovation (recap).
• Community: Blog, Twitter, TikTok, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Facebook.
• Documentation, Forums, Q&A, Microsoft Learn.

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.