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Chicago has become a major center for quantum research. Join us Thursday, June 18, at the Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup as Brad Henderson, CEO of P33, discusses Chicago and the Quantum Age. https://ericboyd.com/events/chicago-cloud-computing-meetup-june-2026-brad-henderson-chicago-quantum-age

Chicago and the Quantum Age

Learn why Chicago is emerging as a global hub for quantum innovation, from research and hardware to the broader quantum economy.

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Here's what you should expect from Microsoft Build tomorrow. In my post, get info, tips, and the sessions I'm planning to watch. You'll also find a new tool that helps you engage with the conference. https://ericboyd.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-what-to-expect What are you excited for?

Sometimes you must make a hard decision. Next week is a really difficult decision. It's actually made, it just happens next week. Build or SecretCon or DevSum I love #CypherCon. #SecretCon is the sister conf in MN. And I'm missing it. I chose DevSum. I'll be streaming Build.

At the Pantheon yesterday, I thought about the Enterprise AI session that I'm presenting at DevSum. Next week, I'll explain 5 enterprise AI pillars required to create a strong and lasting solution that goes beyond a demo. https://www.devsum.se/agenda/enterprise-ai-with-microsoft-foundry/

I'll be in Stockholm next week for #DevSum. I'm looking forward to great sessions and conversations. I'll be presenting about enterprise #AI and securing #AspNetCore and API apps. https://ericboyd.com/events/devsum-2026 If you're attending, let's connect. If you're able to attend, you should.

DevSum 2026

I'm speaking at DevSum 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, with sessions on Enterprise AI with Microsoft Foundry and securing ASP.NET web apps and APIs.

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The anxiety a message like this gives you when you have 12 hours to go, lots of work to do, and you still have lots of premium requests remaining in your account, but #GitHub #Copilot has implemented multiple levels of quotas and throttling.

Day 2 of the 3-day Azure Infra Summit 2026 has begun. The schedule is packed full of 300-400 level #Azure sessions. If you missed yesterday, don't worry, you can watch yesterday's sessions on demand. https://www.azureinfrasummit.com/

Azure Cosmos DB Conf starts in 1 hour. I’ll be sharing how handle coordination in distributed systems with: - distributed locks - sagas - outbox - concurrency 25+ sessions from many great presenters. Event info here: https://ericboyd.com/events/azure-cosmos-db-conf-2026

Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026

I'm speaking at Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 — a free virtual developer event on April 28, 2026. My session covers distributed locks, sagas, and coordination patterns using Cosmos DB for real-world distributed workflows.

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If your system processes the same message twice, you don’t have a bug. You have a coordination problem. At Azure Cosmos DB Conf on 4/28 at 11 AM CT, I'll show how to solve it with: - sagas - distributed locks - outbox Plus 25+ other sessions. https://ericboyd.com/events/azure-cosmos-db-conf-2026

Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026

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Global Azure Chicago wasn’t just another event. It was: - real-world architectures - honest discussions about challenges - a strong, engaged community That’s where meaningful progress happens. I wrote a recap here: https://ericboyd.com/articles/global-azure-2026-recap-chicago

Chicago Global Azure 2026 Recap

A look back at Global Azure 2026 around the world and a recap of our local Chicago event, from attendance and sessions to the questions that stayed with me after the day ended.

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Distributed system failures are often coordination failures At Azure Cosmos DB Conf, I’m diving into: - distributed locks - sagas - outbox pattern - concurrency control April 28, 11 AM CT. Online and free. Also 25+ other sessions to explore. https://ericboyd.com/events/azure-cosmos-db-conf-2026

Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026

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What is a Microsoft Regional Director??? I get this question, and others like it, a lot. So, I wrote up my response to this question in an article that you can read. https://ericboyd.com/articles/what-is-a-microsoft-regional-director-rd

What is a Microsoft Regional Director?

A practical look at what the Microsoft Regional Director program is, how people become Regional Directors, and the value they bring to Microsoft, customers, partners, and the broader technology community.

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Global Azure started around the world today. You can see what's going on at globalazure.net. With help from my team at responsiveX, @davidgiard.bsky.social at Microsoft, and a great group of presenters, we're hosting the Chicago #GlobalAzure event tomorrow. ericboyd.com/events/globa...

Global Azure Chicago 2026

A free, full-day community conference at the Microsoft Chicago office, bringing together local Azure experts, MVPs, and practitioners for a deep dive into modern app development on Azure.

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Monday, April 13, is AgentCamp Milwaukee. If you are interested in the latest in AI technologies, want to learn from AI experts, and network with others, don't miss #AgentCamp. And I'll be presenting on grounding, memory, and retrieval. For more details, check out my post.

AgentCamp Milwaukee 2026

I’m speaking at AgentCamp Milwaukee on grounding, memory, and retrieval patterns that help enterprise AI agents stay reliable in production.

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I'm excited to hear George Roberts from McDonald's share his insights with the Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup group tonight. The topic is IAM in the new era of autonomous AI agents. If you're in the area, join us tonight. You can find more details in my post.

Protecting Cloud Access in the Era of Autonomous AI

Learn how cloud identity must evolve in the era of autonomous AI agents, from verifiable delegation to identity-bound agent actions and risk-adaptive controls.

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Join me in Square at 3 PM to learn how to gain control of, and defend against others gaining control of, Entra ID tenants. https://cyphercon.com/speaker/i-stole-your-azure-tenant-with-a-login-link/ #CypherCon

Jaxon and I had fun presenting at #CypherCon. It was his first time and a great learning experience for him. With the 90's theme, we created a retro clicker game that we'll keep running throughout the event. https://webcoins.click Find vulnerabilities and share what you find.

Here we come #CypherCon. We're excited to introduce w3bc0in$ '95 to everyone in our session tomorrow. https://ericboyd.com/events/cyphercon-2026

I don't make endorsements lightly, but #CypherCon is truly my favorite conference. If you are in Milwaukee or Chicago, you should register and join me next week. You'll get collaborate with others, solve fun problems, build cool things, exercise your brain, and learn from expert practitioners.

CypherCon 2026

I'm speaking at CypherCon 2026 in Milwaukee—two sessions covering cloud identity attacks on Azure and, together with my son Jaxon, the lessons we have learned from exploiting video games.

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It's an honor to find your name on the MVP/RD wall at MVP Summit for two reasons. 1) 1 You were given a very prestigious award for helping others be successful in the industry and in their careers. 2) Your name is alongside the names of some very incredible people. #mvpsummit #mvpbuzz

I'm presenting about AI agents at #VSLive Las Vegas next week. One session is on building agents with Copilot Studio. Another session on designing and architecting AI agents and agentic AI solutions. What questions do you think I should I be prepared to answer on these topics?

Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas 2026

Join me at Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas 2026 for a two-day hands-on Python + AI workshop, plus two sessions on building and designing enterprise-ready AI agents.

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The call for speakers is open for Chicago Global Azure 2026. It is on Friday, April 17 at the Microsoft Chicago office. https://sessionize.com/chicago-global-azure-2026/ If you're considering submitting and want to sanity-check an idea, reply here or reach out. #GlobalAzure #Azure #CFS

Chicago Global Azure 2026: Call for Speakers

Chicago Global Azure 2026Global Azure is an annual event organized by the worldwide Microsoft Azure community. Chicago Global Azure 2026 is a local ev...

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Next month, I'm speaking at #CypherCon 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is one of my favorite conferences around the world. It's an incredible community, lots of great knowledge sharing, and it's really interactive and fun. If you're going, I'd love to connect.

CypherCon 2026

I'm speaking at CypherCon 2026 in Milwaukee—two sessions covering cloud identity attacks on Azure and, together with my son Jaxon, the lessons we have learned from exploiting video games.

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I just wrapped up the final Microsoft Azure Live Q&A session after nine years, and it's bittersweet. If you're curious about how this webinar got started, how it evolved over the years, why we did it, and who we did it for since launching in 2017, you can read more in this article.

Azure Live Q&A Farewell Tour - The Final 3 Months

After nine years, I’m wrapping up the Azure Live Q&A series. Join the final three-months of sessions live, ask questions, and help spread the word.

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One part of #VSLive Las Vegas I'm especially excited about is the two-day Python + AI hands-on lab. We'll go from Python fundamentals on day one, and into AI and ML concepts on day two. If you joined, what would you most want to learn or understand better?

Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas 2026

Join me at Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas 2026 for a two-day hands-on Python + AI workshop, plus two sessions on building and designing enterprise-ready AI agents.

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