Whether you’re just getting started with Azure or looking to deepen your AI expertise, these resources are curated for government IT leaders and technical teams.
Upcoming Microsoft Events
Last updated: July 8, 2026
| Event | Date | Format | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Develop generative AI apps with Azure AI Foundry | 2026-07-13 | Digital | Virtual Training Day | Use Azure AI Foundry to build a customized agent powered by language models for intelligent conversations. |
| Inside Fabric Runtime 2.0: Spark 4 and Delta 4 in Action | 2026-07-15 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | Microsoft product team deep dive into Spark 4 and Delta 4 innovations for running Spark at scale in Microsoft Fabric. |
| Designing Better Data Models with an AI Coding Agent | 2026-07-16 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | See how an AI agent helps design containers, partition keys, relationships, and access patterns for Azure Cosmos DB. |
| Let’s Learn GitHub Copilot App | 2026-07-16 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | Beginner-friendly sessions on using the GitHub Copilot app and AI agents to explore issues, build features, and review changes in parallel. |
| Microsoft Security Immersion Event: Agent Hackathon | 2026-07-20 | Digital | Hackathon | A hands-on session to create and publish a security agent that enhances security operations. |
| Pure Virtual C++ Conference 2026 | 2026-07-21 | Livestream, On demand | Conference | Free one-day virtual conference for the C++ community, featuring a curated lineup of sessions and speakers streamed worldwide. |
| Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Build AI Apps with Azure Database for PostgreSQL | 2026-07-22 | Digital | Virtual Training Day | Create and deploy AI-powered apps using Azure Database for PostgreSQL to boost productivity and user experiences. |
| Get Certified SQL+AI (DP-800): Bring AI to SQL w/Embeddings, Search, & RAG (EMEA/US) | 2026-07-23 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | How DP-800 connects modern AI patterns—embeddings, vectors, intelligent search, and RAG—to your SQL solutions. |
| Build an AI App with Azure SQL Hyperscale, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft Foundry | 2026-07-28 | In Person | Workshop | Hands-on build of an AI application using Azure SQL Hyperscale, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft Foundry. |
| Powering AI Apps and Agents at Scale with Azure App Platform | 2026-07-29 | Digital | Webinar | Build, deploy, and scale AI-powered apps and agents effectively on the Azure App Platform. |
Getting Started with AI on Azure
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) | Entry-level certification covering AI concepts, Azure AI services, and responsible AI |
| Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) | Hands-on certification for building AI solutions with Azure AI Services |
| Generative AI for Beginners | Free 21-lesson course from Microsoft on building with generative AI |
| Azure OpenAI Service Documentation | Official docs for deploying and using OpenAI models on Azure |
| Azure AI Foundry | Build, evaluate, and deploy generative AI apps with Azure AI Foundry |
| AI Learning Hub | Microsoft’s central hub for all AI learning paths and resources |
| Responsible AI Resources | Microsoft’s framework for responsible AI development and deployment |
Azure Fundamentals & Certifications
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) | The starting point — cloud concepts, Azure services, security, and pricing |
| Azure Administrator (AZ-104) | Managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and networking |
| Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) | Designing infrastructure, data, and application solutions on Azure |
| Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) | Security controls, threat protection, and identity management |
| Microsoft Learn | Free, self-paced learning paths across all Microsoft technologies |
| Microsoft Learn for Government | Training paths specifically curated for government organizations |
Cloud Adoption & Architecture
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) | Microsoft’s proven methodology for cloud adoption — strategy, planning, readiness, migration, and governance |
| Azure Well-Architected Framework | Best practices for reliability, security, cost optimization, operational excellence, and performance |
| Azure Architecture Center | Reference architectures, design patterns, and solution ideas |
| Landing Zone Accelerators | Pre-built templates to set up a well-governed Azure environment |
| Azure for Government | Documentation specific to Azure Government cloud regions |
Events & Community
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Ignite | Microsoft’s flagship annual technology conference |
| Microsoft Build | Annual developer conference with hands-on sessions and announcements |
| Azure Virtual Training Days | Free, instructor-led virtual training events |
| Microsoft Events | Browse all upcoming Microsoft events, webinars, and workshops |
| Government Customer Connection Programs | Exclusive programs for government customers to preview new features |
App Modernization & Development
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| .NET Learning Center | Tutorials and courses for .NET development |
| Azure Container Apps | Run microservices and containerized applications serverlessly |
| Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | Managed Kubernetes for deploying and scaling containerized apps |
| Java on Azure | Resources for Java developers building on Azure |
| GitHub Skills | Interactive courses to learn GitHub, Actions, Copilot, and more |
Data & Analytics
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Fabric Learning | Get started with Microsoft Fabric for unified analytics |
| DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals | Core data concepts and Azure data services certification |
| DP-203: Azure Data Engineer | Design and implement data storage, processing, and security |
| Azure SQL Documentation | Managed SQL databases in the cloud |
| Real-Time Intelligence in Fabric | Stream processing and real-time analytics with Fabric |
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