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Hi there, We are opening the new year with a new set of AI Builders sessions designed to take your technical skills further. Each episode focuses on practical engineering patterns, real examples, and forward-looking insights you can apply immediately. These sessions are built to keep you ahead of where AI and software development are heading. Below is the upcoming lineup. You can join any session or attend the full series.
 
 
 
AI Builders Episode 4: Multimodal AI: Beyond Text to Vision, Speech and More
 
January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
 
This session shows how multimodal AI is reshaping application design. We cover how text, images, and audio can be interpreted together, where multimodality adds value, and how developers can use these patterns to build intuitive and powerful workflows. Highlights • How models blend text, images, and audio • Ways to use multimodality in real projects • Examples that inspire next generation user experiences
 
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AI Builders Episode 5: Customizing Models with Your Data
 
February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
 
A practical session on adapting models to your domain. You will get clear guidance on customization paths, the latest tooling, and how to balance performance, cost, and control. Highlights • When to use fine tuning, RAG, or lightweight customization • How Azure AI Studio and the Copilot ecosystem support customization • How to select the right approach for your data and goals
 
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AI Builders Episode 6: The Future of Software Development with AI
 
February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
 
A forward view on how engineering teams will work as AI becomes core to every part of the development lifecycle. Highlights • AI pair programming and new collaboration patterns • Agent driven development and automated workflows • How the developer role will evolve
 
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AI Builders Episode 7: Engineering Autonomous AI Agents at Scale
 
March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
 
A grounded walkthrough of how to design, evaluate, and operate autonomous and semi-autonomous agents in real enterprise environments. Highlights • Agent orchestration and workflow design • Safety, guardrails, and responsible execution • How to evaluate, monitor, and scale agentic systems
 
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AI Builders Episode 8: Production-Ready LLM Systems: Performance, Reliability, and Cost
 
March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM GMT
 
A deep dive into the realities of running LLM systems in production, with a focus on reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainable scaling. Highlights • Latency optimization and caching strategies • Production evals and quality monitoring • Cost governance and scaling considerations
 
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