Azure Cosmos DB at Ignite 2023: Chatbots, autoscale, MongoDB vCore and more!

Jay Gordon

Everyone is talking about AI and how it transforms the way we live and work. If you want to keep up with the latest trends, breakthroughs, and solutions in AI, then Microsoft Ignite 2023 is where you need to be! Taking place in Seattle from November 14-17, 2023, and accessible online from November 15-16, this premier tech event will cover the latest in AI innovation through live keynotes and breakout sessions, direct discussions with product experts, and hands-on labs to accelerate skilling. For those particularly interested in Azure Cosmos DB advancements – you’re in for a treat. 

Azure Cosmos DB: The database for the era of AI 

Azure Cosmos DB is purpose-built for the needs of modern app developers and the AI applications they build. From powering ChatGPT, the fastest-growing consumer app in history, to delivering connected and personalized experiences for the NBA and Mercedes-Benz, Azure Cosmos DB improves agility, real-time data accessibility, flexibility, performance, and availability required by today’s advanced AI apps. Learn about how Azure Cosmos DB can power your intelligent, cloud-native apps and about our newest capabilities and improvements in these upcoming Ignite sessions :our newest capabilities in improvements in the upcoming sessions below.

Wednesday, Nov 15: 

• BRK226H: Data for the Era of AI: Build Intelligent Apps with Azure Cosmos DB 
  Time: 4:00-4:45 PM PST 
  Discover how industry leaders are leveraging Azure Cosmos DB to create powerful AI apps at any scale. Hear from KPMG Sr. Product Manager Robert Finlayson how his team built a generative AI-based assistant with Azure Cosmos DB, and from Bond Brand Loyalty’s EVP of Technology Solutions, Maria Pallante, on how Bond uses Azure Cosmos DB’s scaling capabilities to meet global customer demand. This demo-packed session will include announcements on the latest Azure Cosmos DB capabilities.
• LAB723: Build a Chat Bot using Azure OpenAI, Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, and ASP .NET Blazor 
  Time: 11:45-12:45 PM PST 
  Experience the power of ChatGPT and learn how to harness Azure’s top tools, including Azure Cosmos DB, to build an intelligent chatbot that remembers, summarizes, and tests prompts effectively. 
• BRK404LL: Learn Live: Build an AI-enabled chat w/ Azure OpenAI & Azure Cosmos DB
  Time: 11:45-12:45 PM PST 
  Join an online session of our hands-on lab (LAB723) to learn how to connect an existing ASP.NET Core Blazor web application to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL and Azure OpenAI using their .NET SDKs. 

Thursday, Nov 16: 

• • DEM129: Optimizing workloads with Azure Cosmos DB’s newest Autoscale feature Time: 11:45-12:30 PM PST 
    Cutting costs without compromising on performance? Yes, please! Dive into the latest Autoscale features and understand how they can enhance your Azure Cosmos DB experience.
  • DIS626H: Creating your own ChatGPT experience with enterprise data: Q&A Time: 11:45-12:30 PM PST 
    Get exclusive insights into how KPMG Australia built KymChat, a PC and mobile digital assistant for employees, using Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cosmos DB’s integrated vector database.
  • DEM131: Build AI-powered apps with Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB Integrated Vector Database
    Time: 1:15-1:30 PM PST 
    This demo will show some of the exciting new features of Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore, and how you can leverage the integrated vector database in your AI apps. Developers can execute similarity searches over huge amounts of data. 
  • LAB723: Build a Chat Bot using Azure OpenAI, Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, and ASP .NET Blazor

    Time: 11:45-12:45 PM PST 
    FOMO? If you miss the lab on Wednesday, here’s another chance to attend and understand the magic behind building a state-of-the-art chatbot.

Ready to take the plunge? 

All these sessions and more are waiting for you at this year’s Microsoft Ignite. Don’t get left behind. Register for Microsoft Ignite 2023 and explore the full session catalog to craft your perfect experience. 

About Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL and relational database service for modern app development with SLA-backed speed and availability, automatic and instant scalability, and support for open-source PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Apache Cassandra. Try Azure Cosmos DB for free here. To stay in the loop on Azure Cosmos DB updates, follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 

Jay Gordon Senior Program Manager, Azure Cosmos DB

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