Event Report (#119): Holy Tech Night in Berlin

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When:?Wednesday, 11th December 2024, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Where:?Adesso SE, Prinzenstra?e 34, Berlin, Germany

Hosting Organization:?Microsoft Technologies Meetup Potsdam

Participation Fee:?Free Entrance

Agenda:?Socializing, Host Intro, Intermission, Talk 1, 10-Minute-Break, Talk 2, Socializing

Topics covered: Microsoft Meetups in Berlin and Potsdam (Host Intro), Wham! Last Christmas Background Version (Intermission), Leveraging Java and AI for Real-World Business Applications in Azure (Talk 1), Low-Code AI Agents Transforming Software Development (Talk 2)

I've learned something today:

• Customer evidence consists of verified feedback or data from actual buyers. It showcases the value of a product or service, providing proof points that help build trust with potential customers.
• Microsoft announced on October 1st, 2024, the public preview of GPT-4o-Realtime-Preview, which includes advanced audio and speech capabilities. This update allows real-time, natural voice-based interactions for AI applications, enhancing conversational experiences.
• In the context of Copilot Studio a message is an interaction between a customer and an agent that triggers a response or action. It counts as one unit of consumption and is billed based on the specific capacity allocated to the environment.
• The rapid development of LLMs and constantly changing terminology presents a challenge for customers. This has led to an increased demand for workshops to help them navigate the evolving landscape.
• An activity map in Copilot Studio visually represents the sequence of inputs, decisions, and outputs during an agent session. It helps track and troubleshoot agent behavior by highlighting errors and the flow of the conversation within Copilot Studio.
• The Berlin Adesso office boasts an impressive book collection in its reading corner: