Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Explore how custom integrations power advanced AI apps. Leverage Azure Functions to create agents / real-time RAG / and tools for your AI apps. We'll address the challenges of building secure, scalable agentic apps that give control over your workflow while optimizing costs. In the demo walkthroughs, discover how durable functions, Logic Apps, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, Azure Cosmos DB for vector storage, and Azure AI Agent Service help you architect robust AI solutions.
Introduction to the Session: The session began with an introduction to the topic of building secure AI agents using Azure Functions. The speaker emphasized the importance of integrating AI agents into organizational functions and how Azure plays a crucial role in this integration.
Focus on Azure Functions: Azure Functions were highlighted as a key component in building AI agents. The speaker outlined the benefits of using Azure Functions, including scalability, security, and the ability to execute code in response to events, making them ideal for developing AI-driven applications.
Demonstration and Examples: The session included a live demonstration where the speaker showcased how to set up and deploy an AI agent using Azure Functions. Examples were provided to illustrate how these agents can be used in real-world scenarios to automate tasks and processes within an organization.
Discussion on Security: Security considerations were discussed in detail, particularly how to secure AI agents and the data they handle. The speaker provided best practices for implementing security measures in Azure Functions and how to ensure that the AI agents are secure from external threats.
Interactive Q&A: The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment where attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss specific challenges they face in their projects. The speaker provided insights and solutions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Encouragement for Adoption: Lastly, the speaker encouraged the participants to adopt Azure Functions for building AI agents, highlighting the support and resources available from Microsoft to help organizations innovate and improve their operations using intelligent automation.
Speaker:
Eamon O'Reilly
Lead product manager on Azure Functions
Microsoft
#azurecosmosdb #azurefunctions #msbuild
Explore how custom integrations power advanced AI apps. Leverage Azure Functions to create agents / real-time RAG / and tools for your AI apps. We'll address the challenges of building secure, scalable agentic apps that give control over your workflow while optimizing costs. In the demo walkthroughs, discover how durable functions, Logic Apps, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, Azure Cosmos DB for vector storage, and Azure AI Agent Service help you architect robust AI solutions.
Introduction to the Session: The session began with an introduction to the topic of building secure AI agents using Azure Functions. The speaker emphasized the importance of integrating AI agents into organizational functions and how Azure plays a crucial role in this integration.
Focus on Azure Functions: Azure Functions were highlighted as a key component in building AI agents. The speaker outlined the benefits of using Azure Functions, including scalability, security, and the ability to execute code in response to events, making them ideal for developing AI-driven applications.
Demonstration and Examples: The session included a live demonstration where the speaker showcased how to set up and deploy an AI agent using Azure Functions. Examples were provided to illustrate how these agents can be used in real-world scenarios to automate tasks and processes within an organization.
Discussion on Security: Security considerations were discussed in detail, particularly how to secure AI agents and the data they handle. The speaker provided best practices for implementing security measures in Azure Functions and how to ensure that the AI agents are secure from external threats.
Interactive Q&A: The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment where attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss specific challenges they face in their projects. The speaker provided insights and solutions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Encouragement for Adoption: Lastly, the speaker encouraged the participants to adopt Azure Functions for building AI agents, highlighting the support and resources available from Microsoft to help organizations innovate and improve their operations using intelligent automation.
Speaker:
Eamon O'Reilly
Lead product manager on Azure Functions
Microsoft
#azurecosmosdb #azurefunctions #msbuild
