Move beyond simple Q&A chatbots to build AI agents that plan, execute multi-step tasks, and integrate with your existing systems — using Microsoft Foundry's Agent Service as the foundation. This session explores the architectural patterns and practical techniques for creating agents that handle complex workflows autonomously, grounded in real build experience on the platform.

What You'll Learn:
- Agent Architecture Patterns on Microsoft Foundry: Task planning, tool integration, and decision-making frameworks powering autonomous agents built on Foundry Agent Service
- From Simple to Smart: The evolution from basic chatbots → function-calling bots → multi-step agents → autonomous workflows, and where Foundry's tooling accelerates each stage
- Tool Integration Strategies: How Foundry agents interact with APIs, databases, file systems, and external services safely and effectively — including patterns for zero-trust identity and networking between agents and tools
- Real-World Examples: Customer support automation, content generation pipelines, and data analysis workflows built and deployed on Foundry
- Safety & Control Mechanisms: Implementing guardrails, approval workflows, cost governance, and observability to prevent runaway automation in production agent systems