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Whether you want to get started with AI and the latest technology or you're building your career or the next great idea, Microsoft Reactor connects you with the developers and startups that share your goals.
Microsoft Reactors are centers for free technical learning and sharing, where developers and startup professionals can connect with the local community and build new skills to drive innovation.
Virtual events are running around the clock so join us anytime, anywhere!
Are you a Meetup organizer? Contact us to use our space: ReactorNYC@Microsoft.com
Learn more at: https://aka.ms/developer.microsoft/reactor
Many of our virtual workshops are recorded and then uploaded to our YouTube channel: Microsoft Reactor - YouTube
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Build a Pizza Ordering Agent with Microsoft Foundry and MCP
·OnlineOnlineIn this hands-on session, you will learn how to create intelligent, domain-specific AI agents using the Microsoft Foundry Agent Service.
We will walk through the process step by step — from building a basic agent to extending it with custom tools, external data, and live integrations.
By the end of the workshop, you will have built your own Contoso PizzaBot, an AI assistant capable of:
- Following customized system prompts
- Using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to answer questions based on custom documents
- Calling custom tools, such as a pizza calculator
- Integrating with an MCP server for real-time menu and order management
Pre-requisites:
- A browser and access to the Azure Portal
- An Azure subscription provided or use your own: https://aka.ms/GetAzureSubscription
- A development environment with Python 3.13+ installed
- Familiarity with Python basics (no deep AI background required!)
52 attendees
Model Mondays - Unlocking enterprise value with Cohere+ GitHub Agentic Workflows
·OnlineOnlinePartner Spotlight: Cohere joins Model Mondays to show how their cutting-edge AI models accelerate decision-making, improve efficiency, and drive enterprise value. This hands-on session will feature a live demo and real-world use cases to help you work smarter.
Tech Spotlight: Join lead maintainer Peli de Halleux as he demonstrates GitHub Agentic Workflows and shows how to automate GitHub tasks using AI agents with plain English instructions. Learn about the technology, explore key features, and see real-world examples of AI-powered GitHub automation.
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📌 This session is a part of the Model Mondays series. Learn more here!
9 attendees
Code to cloud: Fast-track delivery with GitHub Copilot and Azure
·OnlineOnlineSee how to build, test, and deploy cloud apps faster with GitHub Copilot and Azure. In this session, you’ll get real-world demos that show how Copilot’s AI agents automate planning, coding, and deployment. Azure’s built-in tools help you catch issues before they reach production.
Cut manual work, speed up releases, and improve reliability with AI-driven workflows from your first commit to live operations. Leave ready to deliver better software with less stress and more confidence.
📌 This session is a part of a series! Learn more here
3 attendees
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