Microsoft Reactor New York

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, many organisations aim to enhance device intelligence and responsiveness. This presentation highlights the crucial role of Small Language Models (SLM) in solving business problems and improving device capabilities. By fine-tuning SLM, you can achieve optimal performance and adaptability.

We will compare SLM with Large Language Models (LLM), showing why SLM is better suited for organisation’s needs. The importance of customization in fine-tuning these models will be emphasized. A key focus will be on deploying these models on edge devices for real-time processing and decision-making, boosting device intelligence and positioning your organisation as an innovation leader.

The presentation will provide a roadmap for implementation, from cloud development to deployment across platforms. Using Azure, organisations can ensure seamless integration and IP ownership, gaining a competitive edge.

Discover how your organisation can leverage SLM to revolutionize its devices and lead in intelligent technology.

To close, we’ll discuss how Microsoft's Student Ambassador Program empowers students to bridge academia and industry by fostering innovation and skill-building within the tech community. Through this program, we aim to inspire the next generation of tech leaders to advance intelligent technology solutions in real-world applications.

Join us for an interactive session tailored for computer science professionals and developers working with .NET and C#. This hands-on event will guide you through the key features of Azure OpenAI, including an introduction to Azure AI Studio and using built-in models such as GPT-4o or GPT-4o mini model. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your integration skills, this session will empower you with the tools and techniques to build AI-driven solutions in your .NET/C# applications.

**What We'll Cover:

Introduction to Azure OpenAI for .NET Developers**

Begin with an overview of Azure OpenAI and how it integrates within .NET applications. We'll discuss various AI-powered use cases---such as chatbots, content generation, and intelligent automation---showcasing how Azure OpenAI can enhance your software projects.

Getting Started with Azure AI Studio

Get hands-on with Azure AI Studio to access and deploy built-in models, focusing on practical use cases for default models like GPT-4 or the mini model. We'll cover configuration, setup, and deployment within the Azure portal, with examples that are specific to .NET/C# environments.

Prompt Engineering Basics

Discover prompt engineering and learn how to craft effective prompts to enhance AI interactions. We'll discuss how to guide model responses with system and user prompts and provide insights on structuring prompts for different scenarios within .NET applications, complete with C# coding examples.

Integrating Azure OpenAI with .NET SDK

Learn how to retrieve data and integrate it seamlessly into your .NET solutions. We'll demonstrate both streaming and non-streaming data retrieval methods using Azure OpenAI's SDK, with practical examples and C# code snippets illustrating best practices. You'll leave with clear, ready-to-use patterns for embedding AI-driven functionality directly into your projects.

Real-World Use Cases and Best Practices

From intelligent document processing to real-time data extraction and summarization, we'll explore how Azure OpenAI can address real-world challenges in .NET applications. We'll also discuss cost optimization, scaling, and ensuring compliance and security in an enterprise setting.

Who Should Attend:

This session is ideal for .NET/C# developers, architects, and computer science professionals interested in integrating AI capabilities into their applications. Whether you're building new products or enhancing existing ones, this event will provide practical skills and knowledge to advance your AI solutions.

What You'll Gain:

• Insights into deploying and using default OpenAI models in Azure with .NET/C#
• Techniques for crafting effective prompts and understanding prompt engineering in a .NET context
• Code examples and SDK usage tips for both streaming and non-streaming data retrieval
• A clear understanding of how to leverage Azure OpenAI for various use cases in .NET applications
• Guidance on best practices for managing and scaling Azure OpenAI deployments

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and build AI-driven applications with Azure OpenAI in .NET/C#. We look forward to helping you unlock the full potential of Azure's powerful AI tools!

About this session:
We will review all the announcements related to Microsoft Fabric , SQL Server and Azure SQL

Who is it aimed at?
Community members who would like to learn more about the announcements during Ignite 2024

Why should I attend?
If you want to be up to date with the latest and greatest announcements this is a must attend session

Learn more about all the announcements made during Microsoft Ignite here:
https://aka.ms/BookOfNews2024-3