Build and Use AI Agents with Microsoft Foundry in 20 Minutes

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Discover how Microsoft Foundry enables you to quickly build, secure, and deploy AI agents without complex coding. This fast-paced, demo-driven session shows how to create agents using no-code/low-code and developer tools. Learn how these agents can be consumed by applications to deliver real business value.

Session Details

Discover how Microsoft Foundry enables you to quickly build, secure, and deploy AI agents without complex coding.
This fast-paced, demo-driven session shows how to create agents using no-code/low-code and developer tools.
Learn how these agents can be consumed by applications to deliver real business value.

3 things you'll get out of this session

- Understand what Microsoft Foundry is and where it fits in the AI ecosystem - Build an AI agent using no-code/low-code and developer workflows

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