Azure AI Foundry: Evolving From Foundational Models To Agents by Dennes Torres

Описание: Level Up Your Skills with Us, as the landscape in artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving faster than most can keep up. One year ago, we were talking about foundational models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. Fast-forward to today, our conversations have shifted to intelligent agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) collaboration — signaling a paradigm shift in how we build, deploy, and scale AI systems.

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TOPICS COVERED:
. Azure AI Foundry
. Model Context Protocol (MCP)
. Agent-to-Agent (A2A) collaboration

ABSTRACT:
In this session, we’ll demystify this rapidly evolving landscape and equip you with the knowledge to navigate it confidently.

Whether you're a developer, architect, or AI enthusiast, you'll gain a clear understanding of how to transition from working with raw models to building agents. We’ll explore the architectural leap required to move from static inference to dynamic, context-aware interaction, and how MCP and A2A protocols unlock new possibilities for multi-agent.

In addition to this, we’ll dive into Azure AI Foundry — Microsoft’s Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that empowers teams to accelerate agent development, integrate enterprise data securely, and deploy scalable AI solutions with minimal friction. Through practical examples and architectural walkthroughs, you’ll learn how to harness Azure AI Foundry to go beyond experimentation and into production-ready agent ecosystems.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with:

A roadmap from models to agents
Insights into MCP and A2A protocols
Hands-on strategies for leveraging Azure AI Foundry
The confidence to build the next generation of AI-powered applications
Join us to bridge the gap between what AI was and what it’s becoming — and be part of the transformation.

BIOGRAPHY:
Dennes is a certified MCT, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, and Microsoft MVP (2020–2023) with numerous other certifications in data and software development.

He specializes in Microsoft Fabric Analytics, Azure Data Platform, SQL Server, and recently, Generative AI. With over 20 years of experience across data, cloud, and software development, Dennes started as a software developer before focusing on data.

He currently works at DTower Software and regularly speaks at SQL Saturday events across Europe. He has also led and contributed to PASS user groups, including devSQL in Rio and MMDPUG in Malta.

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EVENT DETAILS:
Title: Azure AI Foundry: Evolving From Foundational Models To Agents
By: Dennes Torres
Date: Thursday - October 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm (noon) US Eastern Time
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