AI agents are everywhere, but much of what is being sold as an “agent” is actually just agent-washing: chatbots, prompt workflows, or traditional automation with an AI label.

In this session, Gregor Biswanger, generative AI expert and Microsoft MVP for Azure AI, explains what truly defines a real AI agent, how agents differ from assistants, structured prompting, and other architectural patterns, and when using an agent-based architecture actually makes sense.

The focus is on practical implementation with the Microsoft Agent Framework: clearly explained, placed in architectural context, and demonstrated directly in code. If you are tired of agent-washing, this session gives you clarity and a practical entry point into building real AI agents.

AI agents are everywhere - but much of it is just agent-washing: chatbots, prompt workflows, or automation with an AI label.

Gregor Biswanger, generative AI expert and Microsoft MVP for Azure AI, explains what makes a real AI agent, how agents differ from other architectural patterns, and when they actually make sense. The session focuses on practical implementation with the Microsoft Agent Framework - clearly explained and demonstrated directly in code.