AI Agents Bootcamp Washington DC 2026

Learn to build enterprise AI agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry in a full-day hands-on workshop.
About this Event

🚀 Build Enterprise AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio & Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry)

A Full-Day Instructor-Led Hands-On Bootcamp

Learn how to design, build, and deploy enterprise AI agents using Microsoft's latest AI technologies through guided hands-on labs and real-world enterprise scenarios.

📅 Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

📍 Location: 11955 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA

🎯 Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate

🍳 Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Refreshments

⭐ Why Attend?

Artificial Intelligence has evolved far beyond chatbots.

Modern AI agents can:

✅ Reason through complex tasks

✅ Automate business workflows

✅ Interact with enterprise systems

✅ Retrieve organizational knowledge

✅ Coordinate multiple tools and services

✅ Make intelligent decisions with minimal human intervention

Organizations across every industry are investing in AI agents to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and create entirely new digital experiences.

This immersive, instructor-led bootcamp is designed to help developers, architects, consultants, and IT professionals gain practical experience building enterprise-ready AI agents using Microsoft's modern AI platform.

Rather than spending the day watching presentations, you'll design, build, test, and deploy real AI agents while learning the architectural patterns and best practices used in enterprise environments.

👨‍💻 What You'll Build

Throughout this bootcamp, you'll gain hands-on experience building enterprise AI agents using Microsoft's complete AI ecosystem:

• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry)
• Microsoft Foundry Agent Service (Azure AI Agent Service)
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Microsoft Foundry IQ (Azure AI Search)
• Microsoft Agent Framework
• Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Enterprise AI integrations and orchestration

You'll leave with practical experience that can immediately be applied to enterprise AI projects.

🗓 Workshop Agenda
☀️ Morning Workshop (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)Building Enterprise AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

Learn how to rapidly create intelligent enterprise agents using Microsoft's low-code AI platform.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Generative AI and AI Agents
• Agentic AI and Autonomous Agents
• Copilot Studio Architecture
• Building Conversational Agents
• Prompt Engineering Best Practices
• Enterprise Knowledge Integration
• Power Automate and Workflow Automation
• Agent Actions and Tools
• Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Responsible AI Principles
• Enterprise Agent Architecture Patterns
• Identifying High-Value AI Use Cases
• Evaluating Business Value and ROI

Hands-On Labs

Build intelligent enterprise agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio.

🍽 Lunch Break

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Network with fellow AI professionals while enjoying lunch.

🌇 Afternoon Workshop (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)Building Enterprise AI Agents with Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry)

Move beyond low-code development and build production-ready AI agents using Microsoft's developer-first AI platform.

Topics Covered

• Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) Overview
• Microsoft Foundry Agent Service (Azure AI Agent Service)
• Azure OpenAI Service
• GPT, Reasoning, and Open-Source Models
• Microsoft Foundry IQ and Azure AI Search
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Knowledge Grounding and Embeddings
• Microsoft Agent Framework
• MCP Integration
• Tool Calling
• Enterprise Orchestration
• Agent Evaluation and Observability
• Responsible AI and Governance

Hands-On Labs

Build production-ready AI agents using Microsoft Foundry.

🎯 What You'll Learn

By the end of this bootcamp, you'll be able to:

✅ Understand modern AI agent architectures and enterprise design patterns

✅ Build conversational and autonomous AI agents

✅ Create enterprise copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio

✅ Develop AI agents using Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry)

✅ Connect agents to enterprise knowledge and business systems

✅ Implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

✅ Apply prompt engineering techniques that improve agent performance

✅ Integrate models, workflows, tools, and enterprise data

✅ Evaluate AI solutions and measure business value

✅ Apply Responsible AI principles throughout the AI development lifecycle

🎁 What You'll Take Home

Your learning doesn't end when the workshop concludes.

Every attendee will leave with practical assets that can immediately be applied to enterprise AI projects.

Included with Your Registration

✅ Hands-on lab guides

✅ Complete sample AI agent solutions

✅ Prompt engineering templates and reusable patterns

✅ Enterprise AI architecture reference materials

✅ Sample implementations for Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry

✅ Best practices for governance, security, and Responsible AI

✅ Practical knowledge to accelerate AI adoption within your organization

🏅 Certificate of Participation

💰 Access to cloud resources valued at approximately USD $500 for a week post-bootcamp

You'll continue learning long after the workshop with reusable code, reference architectures, and implementation guidance.

☁️ Hands-On Lab Resources

Every attendee will receive access to cloud resources for the hands-on labs, including:

• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry)
• Microsoft Foundry Agent Service (Azure AI Agent Service)
• Azure OpenAI Service
• Microsoft Foundry IQ (Azure AI Search)

Cloud resources valued at approximately USD $500 are included with your registration.

Participants are also welcome to use their own Azure and Copilot Studio subscriptions if preferred.

👥 Who Should Attend?

This bootcamp is ideal for:

• Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Software Developers
• AI Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• Technical Consultants
• IT Professionals
• Technology Leaders
• Anyone interested in building enterprise AI agents using Microsoft's AI platform

💻 Attendee Requirements

Please bring your own Windows or Mac laptop.

Recommended setup:

• Modern web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
• Camera, microphone, and speakers
• Reliable internet connectivity
• Access to Azure and Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio 2022, Rider, or another IDE capable of running Python or C#

⚠️ Tablets are not suitable for the hands-on labs.

👨‍🏫 Meet Your Instructor

Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI & Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Currently, he works as an AI architect in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Applied Information Sciences (www.ais.com). Prashant is a leading AI Architect and trusted advisor specializing in Microsoft Foundry ( Azure AI Foundry ), Azure OpenAI, Conversational AI, Applied AI, AI Agents, Intelligent Business Process Automation, Azure AI, Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft 365. He co-authored "PowerShell for Office 365" and was the technical reviewer for "Pro SharePoint 2013 Administration." Prashant is on the leadership committee for AI Fest, AI & ML User Group, Northern Virginia Data Platform User Group, and DC Metro Microsoft 365 User Group. As a renowned international speaker, he frequently presents at technical conferences. Additionally, Prashant was awarded the "Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America" for his outstanding service in Antarctica.
Microsoft MVP Profile Link : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5002595?fullName=Prashant%20G%20Bhoyar

LinkedIn Profile Link : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgbhoyar

This workshop combines practical implementation, enterprise architecture guidance, and real-world experience—not just product demonstrations.

Throughout the day, you'll benefit from:

• Live demonstrations
• Guided instructor-led hands-on labs
• Enterprise architecture best practices
• Real-world implementation guidance
• Individual assistance during lab exercises
• Interactive Q&A sessions

The bootcamp is intentionally limited in size to ensure every participant receives personalized guidance throughout the day.

🎟 Reserve Your Seat Today

This is a fully hands-on, instructor-led bootcamp designed to maximize learning through practical experience.

To ensure every attendee receives personalized assistance during the labs, registration is intentionally limited.

Join us for a full day of designing, building, and deploying enterprise AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry).

Don't just learn about AI agents, build them.