Microsoft Reactor London

We’re thrilled to be part of the Global Azure worldwide series, bringing the energy to London on Wednesday, May 8th! In partnership with the Microsoft Azure Community User Group, join us for a day of in-person tech talks, learning, and networking with some of the brightest minds in the Azure ecosystem.

Agenda & Sessions
10:00 - 10:10 – Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:10 - 10:40 – Jonah Andersson
Senior Azure Consultant | Microsoft MVP | MCT
Topic: Think about the practical uses, benefits and enhanced flexibility you and your development team can achieve by creating event-driven and cloud-native applications, with the added advantage of hosting them on containers in the Azure cloud platform.

Build .NET applications on Azure Functions with a twist. Learn how to combine and integrate serverless development with the cloud native technologies today for microservices and event-driven cloud native apps.

Expect insights from a seasoned DevSecOps expert and community leader with a deep focus on secure cloud development.

10:40 - 11:10 – Matteo, Director of Software Engineering, Avanade UK & Ireland | MVP
Session: Are we still talking about security in your development lifecycle in 2025?
An exploration of modern software security—from secret scanning and static code analysis to supply chain management and secure development practices that are still overlooked in many projects today.

11:10 - 11:40 – Clifford, Freelance Developer & Airbus A320 Pilot | MVP
Session: Using AI and Image Recognition to Build an Aircraft
Discover how Azure Cognitive Services and .NET MAUI are used to develop a mobile app for identifying and tracking aircraft components during assembly. A technical session with an aviation twist.

11:40 - 12:10 – Lunch Break

12:10 - 12:40 – Jake Walsh & Steve Brown
Azure Solution Architect & Azure Technical Consultant
Session: How to Ace Those Azure Exams
Get practical guidance, tips, and recommended resources for Azure certification prep across topics like infrastructure, virtual desktops, AI, and more—plus insights on effective learning strategies from two experienced pros.

12:40 - 13:10 – Hejer Krichene, Cloud Solution Expert | MVP
Session: Control Azure Costs Using AI
Learn how to manage and optimize Azure spending using AI-driven tools and predictive analytics. This session covers monitoring, automation, cost forecasting, and identifying optimization opportunities.

13:10 - 13:40 – Marcel Lupo, DevOps & Azure MVP
Session: Transforming DevOps with AI – Insights from Azure AI Studio
See how large language models and Azure AI Studio can enhance DevOps workflows. This session features a case study using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and customized governance to automate and streamline cloud development.