Unlocking the Power of Your Data with Large Language Models

In an age where data is abundant and Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are transforming the way we interact with information, how can you leverage your own organizational data to unlock new insights and capabilities? This session explores the combination of unique technologies including Azure OpenAI, Azure ML Prompt Flow, and Azure Cognitive Search to overcome three key challenges:
1. Navigating the knowledge cutoff of LLMs
2. Integrating LLMs with your internal data
3. Understanding the sources LLMs draw upon

Designed for introductory and intermediate learners, this session will guide you through the fascinating process of discovering the value of your data in conjunction with LLMs. You will learn how to craft effective prompts to guide LLMs, the vital role vector databases play, and the practical techniques needed to integrate LLMs with your unique data environment.

You will learn:
- How to synergize your data with Large Language Models for deeper insights
- Techniques for crafting prompts that lead LLMs through your data
- The application of vector databases in managing and exploring information
- How to start asking insightful questions about your data in just 5 minutes!

What sets this session apart:
Through engaging demonstrations, you'll gain the tools to dive into this innovative field right away. Whether you're exploring new ways to utilize your internal data or looking to augment the capabilities of LLMs, this session offers a fast-track route to understanding and implementing these powerful technologies.

Lightning Talk: Azure ML Prompt Flow - A Beginners' Guide to Effective Prompt Engineerin

Are you a beginner in the field of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) and looking to grasp the essentials of effective prompt engineering? Microsoft's Azure ML Prompt Flow is a cutting-edge product that enables seamless prompt engineering and evaluations, and this Fast Focus session is your chance to dive right in!

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly crash course where we will explore:
- Effective Prompt Engineering with Azure ML Prompt Flow: Learn the core techniques and principles for crafting and fine-tuning prompts.
- Utilizing Variants of Prompts: Understand how to use different variations of prompts to achieve specific outcomes and enrich your AI models.
- Evaluating LLM Results in Prompt Flow: Discover the evaluation metrics and tools available in Prompt Flow to assess the performance of LLMs.
- Live Demonstrations: Witness real-time demonstrations showcasing exactly how Azure ML Prompt Flow operates, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.

Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your understanding of one of the most sought-after skills in the AI domain today. Whether you are starting your journey into AI and LLMs or looking to refine your existing skills, this Fast Focus session will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to leverage Azure ML Prompt Flow effectively.

Create Unique Content With Azure AI

Explore the limitless possibilities of content creation with Azure OpenAI's large language models and Azure AI Speech. In this session tailored for business professionals, we'll delve into how these innovative AI technologies can be leveraged for various applications, from crafting self-guided meditations to generating dynamic business content.

What You Will Learn:
- Prompt Engineering with Azure Prompt Flow: Master prompt engineering techniques applicable across diverse content creation needs.
- Leveraging Large Language Models: Discover how to create unique content suitable for various business scenarios.
- Azure AI Speech for Impactful Results: Learn to synthesize speech for engaging presentations, podcasts, and more.
- Common Pitfalls in Using LLMs: Gain insights into typical mistakes and how to avoid them to succeed in your projects.

Session Highlights:
- Live Demonstrations: Engage with live demos that translate into immediate applicability in various business contexts.
- Tailored for Beginners: Perfect for content creators, developers, and enthusiasts interested in leveraging Azure AI for creative applications.

Embark on this journey to harness the power of AI in your content creation process. See you at the session!

Hacking your world to Dataverse with IoT

Unlock the power of data-driven insights by connecting the physical world to Dataverse. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use micro controllers and sensors to measure the world around you and send data to IoT Central using Azure. Discover how this data can be used to create business interactions, schedule field service appointments, and even share updates on social media. Don't miss this opportunity to take your skills to the next level. And no, you don't need to be an embedded engineer to tag along ;-)

Copy The World With Azure Digital Twins

A digital twin is a connected digital representation of a physical environment, powered by combining data from various sources. Internet of Things devices play a significant role in creating real-time digital twins, but other data sources can play a crucial role. By adding more levels of detail, we can create a digital twin of anything we want. Why stop at making a twin of your office building, why not copy the world?

In this session, you will learn what a digital twin is and how to combine any data source you have into a living digital system using Azure Digital Twins. Join this presentation to learn what benefits digital twins have over traditional data structures.

Target audience: developers, makers and architects

Creating Self-Guided Meditations With Azure AI

What happens when you stack GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4, DALL-E, Azure AI Speech and Azure Machine Learning together? You get unlimited potential for generating unique content. In this session, I will take you through my adventures with generative AI to create self-guided meditations automatically uploaded to YouTube daily. You can use these principles to enhance your own applications with artificial intelligence.

What you will learn:
- Leveraging OpenAI's Large Language Models to generate unique content.
- Create human-like interactions with Azure AI Speech. Let's go beyond accents and languages and add some style.
- Automating prompt engineering using AI techniques for more dynamic content.

Throughout the session, you will be bombarded with live demonstrations and real-life examples that will provide you with actionable insights into building robust applications with the latest AI technologies. Whether you're interested in the meditative or the technical aspect, this session promises to be enlightening and inspiring.

Solo Devs' AI Odyssey: From Code to Calm

In an era where technology and mindfulness intersect, the power of AI is reshaping how we approach app development. This session delves into the fascinating world of utilising artificial intelligence to expedite and streamline the development process of a mobile meditation app. We'll explore how Azure AI Speech, DALL-E, Azure OpenAI, and GitHub Copilot converge to eliminate the need for visual designers, voice actors, and sound designers, thereby revolutionising the traditional development workflow.

Attendees will journey through the creation of a self-guided meditation app, learning how different AI technologies can be harnessed to rapidly prototype and even produce market-ready mobile applications. Highlighting two projects – one that generates daily meditation content for YouTube, and another transforming this concept into a mobile app akin to leading meditation platforms – this session is both an inspirational and technical deep dive into the practicalities and possibilities of AI in app development.

Join us for a session that not only enlightens but also inspires, demonstrating how a single developer can leverage AI to not just iterate faster, but to also imaginatively redefine the boundaries of what's possible in app development. Prepare to be provoked, and above all, propelled into a future where your development skills are augmented by the limitless potential of AI.

The Ethical Paradox of AI: Navigating the Dark Side of a Bright Future

In this talk, we explore the ethical side of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on biases found in large language models (LLMs). These technologies, while potent, tend to reflect societal prejudices. We will discuss who should be responsible for the outputs generated by these intelligent systems and the impact of such biases.

We will also look at the impact of intelligent automation on employment, especially in creative fields like voice acting and content creation. As AI takes on roles traditionally held by humans, we face important questions about the future of these professions. We will share examples where adopting these advanced systems has posed challenges, showing the need for a careful balance between innovation and protecting human skills.

This presentation is for everyone, whether you know a lot about technology or not. Our aim is to provoke thought about the ethical considerations of intelligent automation. We will talk about times when AI has not worked well and when its use has raised concerns. Our goal is to encourage a wise approach to AI development, ensuring it benefits everyone and respects our values.

Data Meets AI: Crafting LLM Solutions with Azure

Ever wondered how you can give LLMs access to your data, without training your own model? Explore the world of AI application development in our interactive, one-day workshop focused on creating Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications with Azure.

Throughout the day, you'll engage in practical exercises to build applications using Azure AI Search and Azure OpenAI. We'll delve into the concepts of vector databases and embeddings, which are essential for to get relevant results from your data. You'll also learn the art of prompt engineering, a key skill in AI development. A significant focus will be understanding the use of different AI models, including the distinctions and appropriate applications for GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. This knowledge is crucial in selecting the right tools for your projects.

During the workshop, there is ample opportunity for questions and interactive discussions, facilitated by two experienced professionals in the field.

Attendees should have a basic understanding of C# and Azure. Join us to enhance your skills in AI and learn how Azure can be a powerful ally in your development journey. Please bring a laptop equipped with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, along with a GitHub account. An Azure OpenAI key is required to participate in the hands-on exercises.

Bringing Animatronics to Life with Large Language Models and Azure AI

Discover how to combine Azure's AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI and AI Speech, with Arduino to create interactive animatronics. This session offers a straightforward look at using advanced AI to animate robots, making them more responsive and engaging. Perfect for AI enthusiasts and software developers, we will demonstrate a real animatronic that listens, speaks, and interacts, showing the practical use of AI in robotics. Learn how these technologies can be used together to bring animatronics to life in a clear and accessible way.