What we’re about
Metro Toronto Azure Community (formerly Metro Toronto .NET Users Group - MTDNUG ) was formed in April 2004 to bring developers of all skill levels to share and grow their knowledge on the Microsoft platform.
Metro Toronto Azure Community is dedicated to the advanced Microsoft Azure developers, administrators and architects. We endeavor to bring you well known “celebrities” from the Microsoft development community to come and talk about their areas of specialty.
This group was also started to increase networking amongst developers and to encourage support amongst its members.
Metro Toronto Azure Community provides a forum for IT professionals to discuss and share expertise in understanding the technologies available through the Microsoft Stack and Azure services.
As organizations look to add new emerging technologies e.g. .NET 6+, Azure and Cloud, Machine Learning, AI to their suite of IT solutions, new technologies opportunities, new development methodologies, and challenges arise.
Started in Toronto, goal of the Metro Toronto Azure Community is to share real world experiences and provide educational opportunities as they relate to the Microsoft Stack and Azure cloud offerings.
Our membership includes IT developers, practitioners, managers, students, and anyone who is interesting in learning more about implementing or leveraging new Microsoft technologies and e services.
We are about following technologies:
.NET Framework, .NET CORE, ASP .NET, Entity Framework, DOTNET, CLOUD, AZURE, WEB,Artificial Intelligence, WPF, WCF, MOBILE DEVELOPMENT, XAMARIN, AZURE DEVOPS, VSTS, TFS, Software Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Technology, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Clean Code, Secure Code, SQL Server, C#, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Type Script, PowerShell
Code of Conduct:
At Metro Toronto Azure Community, we aim to provide an open, judgement, discrimination and harassment free community for everyone. Harassment, bullying, calling out any member in any form is not tolerated.Â
As we are a tech meetup, there would be opinionated views of technology, we encourage healthy arguments/ discussion but any personal comments / derogatory / offensive comments would be dealt with sternly.Â
Harassment and bullying includes but not limited to verbal or online comments / messages / posts / inappropriate physical contact / unwelcome sexual attention / asking for dates. Also not tolerated are any form of RACIST / RELIGIOUS / COUNTRY / CREED discriminatory comments. If someone is uncomfortable with you or your comments we suggest to step away from the situation and immediately cease harassing or bullying and comply with organizers / sponsors.Â
If you are being disturbed / troubled / harassed / see someone being harassed / bullied please bring to the notice of any organizers immediately.Â
Depending on the offending behavior / offender the organizers would take action as appropriate including warning, being banned from the group,Â
Promoting / advertising / marketing of any form without prior consent of organizers / sponsors / venue stakeholders is not permitted. Kindly comply with the venue / hosting company's policies. We do not have any control over their policies or how they implement it.Â
Please bear in mind this is run by volunteers who take time off their schedule so as to share and learn technical knowledge and have a healthy technical conversation.Â
While we aim to do our best please do let us know any feedback and we would make amends within reasonable limits and within our reach.
For any clarification or complaints please reach out to organizers.
Treat people how you like to be treated!
These are the values to which every member should aspire.Â
· Be friendly and welcomingÂ
· Listen with purpose, create space for others’ communication preferences; honor them by flexing yoursÂ
· Be patientÂ
· Remember that people have varying communication styles and that not everyone is using their native language (meaning and tone can be lost in translation)Â
· Be thoughtfulÂ
· Productive communication requires effort; think about how your words will be interpretedÂ
· Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain entirely from commentingÂ
· Be respectfulÂ
· In particular, respect differences of opinionÂ
· Be charitableÂ
· Interpret the arguments of others in good faith, do not seek to disagreeÂ
· Avoid destructive behavior, including:Â
§ Derailing: stay on topic; if you want to talk about something else, start a new conversationÂ
§ Unconstructive criticism: don't merely decry the current state of affairs; offer - or at least solicit - suggestions as to how things may be improvedÂ
§ Snarking (pithy, unproductive, sniping comments)Â
§ Discussing potentially offensive or sensitive issues; this all too often leads to unnecessary conflictÂ
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Global AI + NET Community Day - TorontoMicrosoft Canadian Headquarters (Suite 4400), Toronto, ON
**Please note that this event has a two-step registration and in order to confirm your registration and get access to the building on the event day, you must register on the Reactor Website or else you will not receive a QR code for access**
Link to registration: https://aka.ms/Dec2AINETCommunityDayToronto
On the eve of the Microsoft AI Tour Toronto, we are kicking off the event a day before at the Reactor for a community evening of AI+NET insights, demos, and networking. We will be welcoming special guest speakers and community leaders who will be attending the AI Tour on the following day so don't miss the chance to engage with the Toronto Microsoft Community - Join us!
On the eve of the Microsoft AI Tour Toronto, we are kicking off the event a day before at the Reactor for a community evening of AI+NET insights, demos, and networking. We will be welcoming special guest speakers and community leaders who will be attending the AI Tour on the following day so don't miss the chance to engage with the Toronto Microsoft Community - Join us!
Agenda:
5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:25 PM: Opening remarks
5:30 PM: Learn more about the MVP Program at Microsoft
5:45 PM: Panel Discussion (Highlights of Ignite)
6:30 PM: Presentation #1:
Title: Getting started with AI agents
Description
Picture an AI system that not only comes up with creative and clear responses but also makes decisions and takes action. Large Language Models (LLMs) are great at giving well-thought-out answers and interacting in various ways. Now, let's push the envelope a bit more. Come and learn how to build your own AI agent, using these amazing features to create a fully autonomous system. Step into the future of artificial intelligence and see how you can tap into the full power of LLMs!
7:00 PM: Presentation #2 -
7:30 PM: Open Networking
8:00 PM: Closing - Copilot Developer Camp: Toronto EditionMicrosoft Canadian Headquarters (Suite 4400), Toronto, ON
**Please note that this event has a two-step registration and in order to confirm your registration and get access to the building on the event day, you must register on the Reactor Website or else you will not receive a QR code for access**
Link to registration: https://aka.ms/CopilotDeveloperCampToronto
This is an event open to developers, ISVs, customers and partners who want to deep dive into building extensions for Copilot for Microsoft 365, one of the main topics that will be covered by the AI Tour.
Join us for a free half-day workshop and delve into:
👉 Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities and its extensibility AI models
👉 Various methods to develop Copilot agents leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot's AI and orchestration
👉 Creating a Custom engine agent using Azure AI Studio and Teams AI library
👉 Developing a Declarative agent with a Build custom action for your agent through API plugins
