Navigating Microsoft’s Agent Surfaces: Choose, Build, Govern, and Scale

Ahmed Ashraf Sadek

Microsoft’s AI stack is evolving fast, and with it comes a growing number of agent surfaces, tools, and design choices. For many organizations, the real challenge is no longer whether to build with AI, but where, why, and how to do it effectively. This session offers a practical guide for leaders, architects, and makers who need to navigate the agent landscape with clarity, not confusion.

We will cut through the noise with a decision framework that connects real business scenarios to the right Microsoft agent surface. Along the way, we will compare key options, explore applied examples, and address the governance and licensing realities that often shape platform decisions more than technology alone. Attendees will gain a reusable approach, hands-on insight, and a clearer path to making intentional, scalable AI choices.

From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Autonomous Systems

Hasan Jamal Siddiqui

During this seminar, I will discuss the evolution of AI from prompt-based interactions to intelligent autonomous agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing tasks across multiple systems. A key discussion point will be:

“Will AI agents replace traditional applications, or will they become the new user interface that sits on top of existing applications?”

The session will cover:

• Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
• Agentic AI concepts and architecture
• AI agents vs traditional applications
• Enterprise use cases and real-world examples
• Future trends in autonomous AI systems
• Opportunities and challenges for organizations adopting Agentic AI

I look forward to sharing insights and engaging in an interactive discussion on the future of AI-driven user experiences and enterprise automation.