Presented by Matt DiLiberto, this Microsoft Ignite session explores integrating Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to empower teams in building smarter, scalable AI solutions.

Integrating Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry for Accelerated AI Development

Speaker: Matt DiLiberto Event: Microsoft Ignite 2025

This session explores how Copilot Studio, a low-code agent builder, and Azure AI Foundry, a suite for AI governance and model fine-tuning, work together to support every stage of the AI development lifecycle. Real-world integration strategies and use cases are discussed, illustrating how these Microsoft technologies enable rapid development of intelligent and scalable business solutions.

Key Topics Covered

• Copilot Studio Overview

  • Introduction to building low-code AI agents.
  • Empowerment of teams with easy agent orchestration and collaboration features.

• Agent-to-Agent Orchestration

  • Evolution of agent collaboration using Microsoft tools.
  • Coordination strategies for scalable multi-agent solutions.

• Live Demo Highlights

  • Activity Explorer usage for reviewing completed Statements of Work (SOW) steps.
  • Real demo showcasing transition from concept to implementation.

• Azure AI Foundry Features

  • Testing, fine-tuning, and governance within the Azure AI ecosystem.
  • Utilization of fine-tuned models with custom prompt tools.
  • Structuring AI responses with topics for deterministic results.

• Integration Strategies

  • How combining low-code agent development with robust governance frameworks enables more reliable and scalable solutions.
  • Best practices for integrating Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry in real-world projects.

Resources

• BDO AI Solution Overview
• Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry PDF
• Microsoft Ignite On-Demand Sessions

Chapters Reference

• 0:00 – Introducing Copilot Studio as a Low-Code Agent Builder
• 4:15 – Agent-to-Agent Orchestration and Collaboration
• 5:43 – Demo: Showcasing Concepts
• 7:37 – Activity Explorer Reviews
• 9:35 – Testing, Fine-Tuning, Governance in Azure AI Foundry
• 10:56 – Using Fine-Tuned Models with Prompts
• 11:36 – Topics for Deterministic AI Responses

Summary

By combining Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry, developers can take advantage of streamlined agent building and comprehensive governance for AI applications, leading to higher quality, scalable solutions for diverse business requirements.