As large language models and intelligent services become foundational to modern applications, architects and developers are rethinking their cloud-native patterns. In this session, we’ll explore what it means to build AI-first applications using Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) on Microsoft Azure.

We’ll walk through practical architectures that embed Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and event-driven workflows directly into your apps—without having to manage infrastructure. You'll see how to combine services like Azure App Service, Functions, Cosmos DB, and API Management to deliver scalable, intelligent experiences at speed.

Through two real-world inspired examples—an AI-powered customer support bot and a real-time feedback analyzer—you’ll learn how to operationalize LLMs, choose the right Azure components, and apply best practices for security, cost optimization, and governance.

Whether you're modernizing legacy apps or building cloud-native platforms from scratch, this session will give you a solid blueprint to go from PaaS to the future with AI at the core.