Microsoft Ignite 2025 is your opportunity to explore how Azure Cosmos DB, Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric, and DocumentDB power the next generation of intelligent, planet-scale applications. Whether you’re building real-time analytics pipelines, optimizing MongoDB-compatible workloads, or implementing AI-driven architectures, these technologies are at the heart of modern innovation.

This year’s sessions feature hands-on labs, advanced breakouts, and inspiring customer stories from companies like Sam’s Club, Veeam, and Sitecore, showing how they leverage Azure Cosmos DB and DocumentDB to deliver speed, reliability, and intelligence at scale. You’ll learn how to:

• Accelerate development with GitHub Copilot + Azure Cosmos DB
• Optimize MongoDB workloads on the open-source DocumentDB for cost, performance, and hybrid/multicloud architectures
• Implement agentic memory patterns for AI-driven apps
• Power planet-scale semantic search and multi-agent architectures
• Build real-time analytics with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric

We’ve organized the sessions by date so you can easily plan your Azure Cosmos DB and DocumentDB learning journey at Ignite.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Modern data, modern apps: Innovation with Microsoft Databases

Session Number: BRK134 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PST

Details: Discover how Microsoft’s database portfolio powers intelligent apps and agents. CVP Shireesh Thota will showcase innovations across SQL, NoSQL, and open-source databases with demos that boost productivity and unlock new possibilities.

What You’ll Learn:

• Latest innovations in Microsoft databases
• How to optimize for AI-ready applications
• Practical demos for boosting developer productivity

Vibe coding: Ship it faster with GitHub Copilot and Azure Cosmos DB

Session Number: THR708 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Details: Learn how GitHub Copilot and Azure Cosmos DB accelerate development. This session dives into practical workflows for building and deploying apps faster, with real-world examples for developers.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to integrate GitHub Copilot with Azure Cosmos DB
• Techniques for rapid app deployment
• Best practices for developer productivity

Build real‑time analytics with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric

Session Number: LAB534 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM PST

Details: Hands-on lab to integrate Azure Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric for real-time analytics. Explore data ingestion, query optimization, and visualization techniques to power dynamic insights.

What You’ll Learn:

• Connecting Azure Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric
• Building real-time analytics pipelines
• Visualizing insights for decision-making

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Build real‑time analytics with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Replay)

Session Number: LAB534-R1 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM PST

Details: Replay of this lab session—perfect if you missed the first one. Learn how Azure Cosmos DB and Fabric work together for scalable analytics.

What You’ll Learn:

• Azure Cosmos DB and Fabric integration
• Real-time analytics techniques
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines

Move fast, save more with MongoDB-compatible workloads on DocumentDB

Session Number: BRK132 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM PST

Details: Discover how DocumentDB’s MongoDB compatibility helps you migrate and optimize workloads for cost efficiency and speed without sacrificing flexibility.

What You’ll Learn:

• Migrating MongoDB workloads to DocumentDB
• Cost optimization strategies
• Performance tuning tips

Multi-Agent Apps with Microsoft Agent Framework or LangGraph

Session Number: LAB518 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Details: Dive into building multi-agent applications using Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph. This lab covers orchestration patterns and real-world use cases.

What You’ll Learn:

• Multi-agent architecture fundamentals
• Using LangGraph for orchestration
• Practical implementation scenarios

Agentic AI for creatives with Azure AI Foundry and Data

Session Number: BRK200 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM PST

Details: Explore how industries are using AI to empower artists, designers, and storytellers. Learn how Azure AI Foundry and Data enable creative workflows.

What You’ll Learn:

• AI tools for creative industries
• Leveraging Azure AI Foundry
• Building data-driven creative solutions

How Sitecore built a scalable, isolated SaaS platform on Azure

Session Number: BRK133 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM PST

Details: Sitecore shares its journey to building a secure, cost-efficient SaaS platform on Azure. Gain insights into tenant isolation, fleet management, and reliability strategies.

What You’ll Learn:

• SaaS architecture best practices
• Tenant isolation techniques
• Cost management strategies

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Sam’s Club transforms retail mission-critical apps with Azure

Session Number: BRK155 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM PST

Details: Learn how Sam’s Club modernized mission-critical retail applications using Azure services for scalability and resilience.

What You’ll Learn:

• Modernizing retail apps with Azure
• Ensuring scalability and reliability
• Lessons from Sam’s Club’s transformation

Real-time analytics and AI apps with Cosmos DB in Fabric

Session Number: BRK228 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM PST

Details: See how Cosmos DB and Microsoft Fabric enable real-time analytics and AI-driven applications for enterprise-scale scenarios.

What You’ll Learn:

• Building AI apps with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric
• Real-time analytics in Fabric
• Enterprise-scale implementation tips

Build real‑time analytics with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Replay)

Session Number: LAB534-R2 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Details: Another chance to experience this hands-on lab for real-time analytics with Azure Cosmos DB and Microsoft Fabric.

What You’ll Learn:

• Azure Cosmos DB integration with Fabric
• Data pipeline optimization
• Visualization techniques

From DEV to PROD: How to build agentic memory with Azure Cosmos DB

Session Number: BRK135 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PST

Details: Learn how to implement agentic memory patterns in production using Azure Cosmos DB for AI-driven applications.

What You’ll Learn:

• Agentic memory concepts
• Cosmos DB implementation strategies
• Scaling AI-driven applications

How Veeam delivers planet-scale semantic search with Azure Cosmos DB

Session Number: BRK131 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PST

Details: Discover how Veeam leverages Azure Cosmos DB for global semantic search, enabling fast, intelligent data retrieval at scale.

What You’ll Learn:

• Semantic search fundamentals
• Scaling search with Azure Cosmos DB
• Real-world implementation insights

Multi-Agent Apps with Microsoft Agent Framework or LangGraph (Replay)

Session Number: LAB518-R1 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM PST

Details: Replay of the multi-agent lab session—ideal for those who missed the earlier opportunity.

What You’ll Learn:

• Multi-agent orchestration patterns
• Using LangGraph effectively
• Hands-on lab experience

Friday, November 21, 2025

Build real‑time analytics with Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Replay)

Session Number: LAB534-R3 | Level: Intermediate (200) | Time: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Details: Final chance to join this lab and master real-time analytics with Azure Cosmos DB and Microsoft Fabric.

What You’ll Learn:

• Azure Cosmos DB and Fabric integration
• Real-time analytics workflows
• Visualization best practices

On-Demand

On-demand: Multi-Agent Apps with Microsoft Agent Framework or LangGraph

Session Number: ODLAB518 | Level: Advanced (300) | Time: Available Anytime

Details: Access this lab anytime to learn how to build multi-agent applications using Microsoft Agent Framework and LangGraph.

What You’ll Learn:

• Multi-agent fundamentals
• LangGraph orchestration

Meet the Experts: Azure Cosmos DB & DocumentDB

The Expert Meet-up at Microsoft Ignite 2025 is your chance to have direct conversations—whether 1:1 or in small groups—with the engineers, product leaders, and technical influencers behind Azure Cosmos DB and DocumentDB. Bring your toughest questions, explore real-world scenarios, and get personalized guidance on performance tuning, real-time analytics, and AI-driven architectures. It’s an informal, interactive setting designed to help you connect with experts and peers, share insights, and build lasting relationships.

Join us at Ignite!

Microsoft Ignite 2025 is more than just a conference—it’s your gateway to mastering Azure Cosmos DB and DocumentDB for building modern, intelligent applications at scale. From deep-dive sessions and hands-on labs to personalized Expert Meet-ups, you’ll gain practical knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and discover how customers like Sam’s Club, Veeam, and Sitecore are transforming their businesses with these technologies.

Whether you’re optimizing performance, enabling real-time analytics, or exploring AI-driven architectures, Ignite gives you the tools and insights to make it happen.

Don’t miss out—start planning your schedule today and join us to unlock the full potential of Azure Cosmos DB and DocumentDB.

About Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed and serverless NoSQL and vector database for modern app development, including AI applications. With its SLA-backed speed and availability as well as instant dynamic scalability, it is ideal for real-time NoSQL and MongoDB applications that require high performance and distributed computing over massive volumes of NoSQL and vector data.

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