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⚙️ PUG Tech Talk | Session Spotlight — From Prompt to Process! At our upcoming PUG Tech Talk on Saturday, 18th July 2026, we're excited to welcome Viresh Mathapati, Microsoft Azure Architect, for a session on enterprise-grade AI automation. Session: From Prompt to Process: Building Enterprise AI Workflow Automation with Azure AI Foundry & Logic Apps Getting a great prompt to work is one thing — turning it into a reliable, production-ready enterprise workflow is another. Viresh will show us how Azure AI Foundry and Logic Apps come together to build AI-powered automation that's actually ready for enterprise use. A must-attend for architects, developers, and anyone building AI-driven automation in the Microsoft ecosystem. 📍 Rapid Circle, 5th floor, The Kode Building, Baner-Pashan Link Rd, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021 🗓️ Saturday, 18 July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 🎟️ Free to attend Register now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Also, join our official WhatsApp Community to stay updated on events, meetups, workshops, and more: bit.ly/pugwc Thank you to @RapidCircle_IN for hosting us! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #AzureAIFoundry #LogicApps #AIAutomation #Azure #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #RapidCircle

📊 PUG Tech Talk | Session Spotlight — Weaving Data Through Time! At our upcoming PUG Tech Talk on Saturday, 18th July 2026, we're excited to have Aditya Kulkarni, Senior Consultant at Rapid Circle, take us through the evolution of data platforms. Session: Weaving Data Through Time: From Data Warehouses to Microsoft Fabric Data platforms have come a long way — from traditional data warehouses to the unified, all-in-one world of Microsoft Fabric. Aditya will walk us through this journey, helping us understand how the landscape has evolved and what it means for how organisations manage and use their data today. A great session for data engineers, architects, and anyone curious about where the data platform space is headed. 📍 Rapid Circle, 5th floor, The Kode Building, Baner-Pashan Link Rd, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021 🗓️ Saturday, 18 July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 🎟️ Free to attend Register now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Also, join our official WhatsApp Community to stay updated on events, meetups, workshops, and more: bit.ly/pugwc Thank you to @RapidCircle_IN for hosting us! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #DataWarehouse #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #RapidCircle

🚀 PUG Tech Talk is back on Saturday, 18th July 2026! Pune User Group in association with Rapid Circle presents our next Tech Talk — and we're kicking things off with Microsoft MVP Mahesh Sabnis @maheshdotnet ! Session: New AI Capabilities in ASP.NET Core 10 ASP.NET Core 10 ships with powerful new AI features — from streaming AI responses to working with independent models. Mahesh will walk us through what's new and how you can start leveraging these capabilities in your own .NET applications. 📍 Rapid Circle, 5th floor, The Kode Building, Baner-Pashan Link Rd, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021 🗓️ Saturday, 18 July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 🎟️ Free to attend Register now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Also, join our official WhatsApp Community to stay updated on events, meetups, workshops, and more: bit.ly/pugwc A big thank you to Rapid Circle for hosting us this time around! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #ASPNETCore10 #DotNet #AI #MicrosoftMVP #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #RapidCircle

📅 Save the Date! PUG Tech Talk is back on Saturday, 18th July 2026. This time, we're excited to have @RapidCircle_IN host us at their office in Baner-Pashan! We're finalizing an exciting lineup of sessions and speakers — stay tuned, details dropping soon. If you're part of the Pune tech community and love learning, networking, and geeking out over the latest in tech, this is one to block your calendar for. 📍 Rapid Circle, 5th floor, The Kode Building, Baner-Pashan Link Rd, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021 🗓️ Saturday, 18 July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM onwards 🎟️ Free to attend Register here👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… More details coming your way soon. See you there! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #PuneTech #SaveTheDate #DeveloperCommunity #RapidCircle

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🎉 PUG Tech Talk is HERE — and this one is packed! Pune User Group in association with Altzor Digital Solutions & CoReCo Technologies Private Limited is thrilled to announce our next PUG Tech Talk on Saturday, 20th June 2026 starting at 10:00 AM! We have an incredible lineup of three sessions, all centred around Cloud & AI — from enterprise Azure migrations to AI agents to agent architecture. Something for every developer, architect, and tech leader in Pune! ──────────────────────── 🔷 Session 1 Azure at Scale: What Aspiring Architects Must Know Before Leading Migrations 🎤 Vikram Pendse @VikramPendse - ex-Microsoft MVP, Lead Consultant for Cloud and AI, Amdocs A no-demo, real-talk session for engineers and aspiring architects — covering migration vs. modernization, designing for scale and resilience, and the critical thinking frameworks experienced Azure architects use. ──────────────────────── 🔷 Session 2 Microsoft Foundry Hosted Agents: Intro to Tech & Business Value 🎤 Bhushan Gawale @bhushangawale - Microsoft MVP, Chief AI Officer, Rapid Circle AI agents are changing how businesses operate. Bhushan bridges the gap between technical concepts and business outcomes — making this session equally valuable for developers and decision-makers alike. ──────────────────────── 🔷 Session 3 Extending AI Agents: MCP Tools vs Agent Skills — When to Use What 🎤 Manish Lad @manishlad008 - AI Product Manager, Avalara Most agent failures aren't about the LLM — they're about missing the right extension at the right layer. Manish breaks down MCP Tools vs Agent Skills through live demos and shares a practical decision framework for your own agent builds. ──────────────────────── 📍 Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Near Audi Showroom, Baner, Pune – 411045 🗓️ Saturday, 20 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM onwards 🎟️ FREE to attend! Register now and save your spot 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… A huge thank you to our partners Altzor & CoReCo Technologies for hosting and supporting this event! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #Azure #MicrosoftFoundry #AIAgents #MCP #CloudComputing #AI #PuneTech #MicrosoftMVP #DeveloperCommunity #GenAI

📢 Speaker Update for PUG Tech Talk — Saturday, 20th June 2026. Due to an unforeseen emergency, Mahesh Sabnis will not be able to join us for this Saturday's PUG Tech Talk. We completely understand and hope to have him with us at a future session! In his place, we're delighted to welcome Vikram Pendse @VikramPendse, ex-Microsoft MVP, Lead Consultant for Cloud and AI at Amdocs, who will be speaking on: 🔷 Azure at Scale: What Aspiring Architects Must Know Before Leading Migrations Certifications get you in the door. Real-world, large-scale migrations are a different game entirely. This is a no-demo, real-talk session built for engineers and aspiring architects who want to bridge that exact gap. You'll walk away with: ✅ Key considerations before starting large-scale Azure migrations ✅ The real difference between migration and true modernization ✅ Designing for scale, resilience, and cost optimization ✅ Real-world challenges in legacy system transformation ✅ Critical thinking frameworks used by experienced Azure Architects The rest of the lineup remains unchanged: 🔷 Microsoft Foundry Hosted Agents: Intro to Tech & Business Value - Bhushan Gawale @bhushangawale (Microsoft MVP, Chief AI Officer, Rapid Circle) 🔷 Extending AI Agents: MCP Tools vs Agent Skills — When to Use What - Manish Lad @manishlad008 (AI Product Manager, Avalara) 📍 Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies Private Limited 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Near Audi Showroom, Baner, Pune – 411045 🗓️ Saturday, 20 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM onwards 🎟️ FREE to attend! Register now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Thank you for your understanding and see you Saturday! 🙌 #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #Azure #CloudArchitecture #AzureMigration #AIAgents #PuneTech #MicrosoftMVP #DeveloperCommunity

🧠 PUG Tech Talk | Session Spotlight - Extending AI Agents the Right Way! Here's a hard truth: most AI agent failures aren't about the LLM. They happen because teams pick the wrong extension at the wrong layer. At our upcoming PUG Tech Talk on Saturday, 20th June 2026, Manish Lad @manishlad008, AI Product Manager at Avalara, will help you get this right. His session: Extending AI Agents: MCP Tools vs Agent Skills - When to Use What In this practical, demo-driven talk, Manish will break down the two critical ways to extend agent capability: 🔧 MCP Tools - letting agents act on external systems 🧩 Agent Skills - shaping how agents think and behave You'll see real agent failures play out live when each piece is missing, and exactly how to fix them. Most importantly, you'll leave with a clear decision framework you can apply to your own agent builds right away. If you're building AI agents or planning to, this session is unmissable. 📍 Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Near Audi Showroom, Baner, Pune – 411045 🗓️ Saturday, 20 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM onwards Attendance is FREE — register now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Thank you to our partners Altzor Digital Solutions & CoReCo Technologies Private Limited for their continued support! #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #AIAgents #MCP #AgentSkills #LLM #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #AI #GenAI

🤖 PUG Tech Talk | Session Spotlight - Microsoft Foundry Hosted Agents! We are thrilled to have Microsoft MVP & Chief AI Officer at Rapid Circle, Bhushan Gawale @bhushangawale, speak at our upcoming PUG Tech Talk on Saturday, 20th June 2026 His session, Microsoft Foundry Hosted Agents: Intro to Tech & Business Value, is designed for everyone. Whether you're a developer, an architect, or a business leader, this talk will help you understand how hosted agents in Microsoft Foundry work and how they can drive real efficiency in your organization. Here's what you can expect: ✅ An introductory overview of hosted agents in Microsoft Foundry ✅ Bridging technical concepts with business outcomes ✅ Insights relevant to both technical and non-technical audiences If you've been wondering how AI agents translate into actual business value, this is the session for you! 📍 Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Near Audi Showroom, Baner, Pune – 411045 🗓️ Saturday, 20 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM onwards Attendance is FREE — register now 👇 🔗meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Thank you to our partners Altzor & CoReCo Technologies for making this possible! #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #MicrosoftFoundry #AIAgents #MicrosoftMVP #AI #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #BusinessAI #RapidCircle

We're back with another PUG Tech Talk! Join us on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at 10:00 AM as Microsoft MVP Mahesh Sabnis @maheshdotnet walks us through the brand-new AI capabilities in ASP.NET Core 10. In this session, you'll explore: ✅ How to stream AI responses in ASP.NET Core 10 ✅ Working with independent AI models ✅ What's new and powerful in the latest release This is a must-attend for .NET developers, architects, and tech enthusiasts who want to stay ahead of the curve. 📍 Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Near Audi Showroom, Baner, Pune – 411045 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM Registration is FREE! Grab your spot now 👇 🔗 meetup.com/puneusergroup/… A big thank you to our event partners Altzor Digital Solutions & CoReCo Technologies for their continued support! #PuneUserGroup #PUG #TechTalk #ASPNETCore10 #DotNet #AI #Microsoft #PuneTech #DeveloperCommunity #MicrosoftMVP

We’re excited to invite you to the PUG Tech Talk happening on 20th June 2026 in Pune! 📅 Date: 20th June 2026 📍 Venue: Altzor Digital Solutions | CoReCo Technologies, 701, Platinum 9, Pashan-Sus Road, Baner, Pune ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 💡 Why attend? ✅ Learn from experts on the latest in tech ✅ Network with developers, IT pros, and AI enthusiasts ✅ Be part of Pune’s thriving tech community Whether you’re a developer, architect, student, or just passionate about technology, this meetup is for you! 👉 Find more details & Register here: meetup.com/puneusergroup/… Let’s innovate, collaborate, and grow together. See you there! 👩‍💻👨‍💻 #PUG #PuneUserGroup #TechTalk #CommunityMeetup #Developers #AI #Cloud #Networking #TechCommunity

Session Spotlight - Pune Global Azure 2026! Join @VikramPendse for a must-attend session: “Azure at Scale: What Aspiring Architects Must Know Before Leading Migrations” Planning or leading cloud migrations? This session will walk you through the critical considerations, architectural decisions, and best practices required to successfully scale on Azure. Vikram will share practical insights to help aspiring and experienced architects avoid common pitfalls and design robust, scalable cloud solutions. If you're involved in cloud architecture, enterprise migrations, or large-scale Azure deployments, this session will equip you with the knowledge to lead with confidence. 📅 Date: 18th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: MCCIA Trade Towers, Pune 🔗 Register now: pugevents.org/ga2026 Be part of Global Azure 2026 and take your cloud architecture skills to the next level. #GlobalAzure2026 #PuneUserGroup #VikramPendse #AzureAtScale #CloudArchitecture #AzureMigration #MicrosoftAzure #EnterpriseCloud #TechCommunity #PuneTech

Session Spotlight - Pune Global Azure 2026! Join @maheshdotnet for a deep dive into modern cloud integrations: “Creating and Deploying MCP Servers on Azure to Access Azure Resources” In this session, Mahesh will walk you through how to build and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers on Azure, enabling seamless and secure access to Azure resources for next-generation AI applications. If you're exploring agentic AI, system integrations, or advanced Azure architectures, this session will give you practical insights into connecting AI systems with real-world cloud services. 📅 Date: 18th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: MCCIA Trade Towers, Pune 🔗 Register now: pugevents.org/ga2026 Be part of Global Azure 2026 and learn how to build intelligent, connected systems on Azure. #GlobalAzure2026 #PuneUserGroup #MaheshSabnis #AzureAI #MCP #ModelContextProtocol #AgenticAI #CloudIntegration #MicrosoftAzure #AIEngineering #TechCommunity #PuneTech

Session Spotlight - Pune Global Azure 2026! Join Smit Shah from @synergetics1 for an engaging session on: “AI in Azure: A Beginner’s Journey to Intelligent Cloud Solutions” If you are getting started with AI on Azure, this session is the perfect entry point. Smit will walk you through the fundamentals of building intelligent cloud solutions using Azure, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Whether you're a developer, student, or tech enthusiast looking to explore AI, this session will set the right foundation for your journey. 📅 Date: 18th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: MCCIA Trade Towers, Pune 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/dvxDQtR2 Be part of Global Azure 2026 and kickstart your AI journey with the community. #GlobalAzure2026 #PuneUserGroup #AzureAI #BeginnerAI #MicrosoftAzure #CloudComputing #AI #SmitShah #TechCommunity #PuneTech

Session Spotlight - Pune Global Azure 2026! Join @bhushangawale and Vishal Gurav from @rapidcircle for an insightful session on: “Beyond RAG on Azure: Reasoning Over Large Documents with DSPy RLM” Discover how to go beyond traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and explore advanced approaches using DSPy and reasoning language models (RLMs) to work with large-scale document intelligence on Azure. If you're building solutions in GenAI, enterprise search, or intelligent document processing, this session will give you practical insights and next-level techniques. 📅 Date: 18th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: MCCIA Trade Towers, Pune 🔗 Register now: pugevents.org/ga2026 Be part of Global Azure 2026 and learn from experts shaping the future of AI on Azure. #GlobalAzure2026 #PuneUserGroup #AzureAI #RAG #GenerativeAI #DSPy #AIEngineering #BhushanGawale #VishalGurav #CloudComputing #MicrosoftAzure #TechCommunity #PuneTech

Pune User Group is excited to bring back one of our flagship community events, Global Azure 2026! As part of the global #GlobalAzure initiative, this event brings together developers, cloud professionals, and tech enthusiasts from across the world to learn, share, and connect around Microsoft Azure. 📅 Date: 18th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: MCCIA Trade Towers, International Convention Center, Pune 💡 What to Expect: • Expert-led sessions on Azure, AI, Cloud, and DevOps • Real-world use cases and technical deep dives • Networking with the vibrant Pune tech community • Learning from industry leaders and practitioners 🎟️ Register Now: pugevents.org/ga2026 A big thank you to our sponsors @synergetics1 and @rapidcircle for supporting the community. Join us for a full day of learning and collaboration as we explore the future of cloud together. #PuneGlobalAzure #GlobalAzure2026 #Azure #MicrosoftAzure #CloudComputing #AI #DevOps #TechEvent #PuneUserGroup #DeveloperCommunity #PuneTech

Celebrating the spirit of sovereignty and the power of unity, Pune User Group (PUG) extends its warmest greetings to everyone on India’s 77th Republic Day. As we honor the constitutional foundation that empowers our nation, we reflect on the strength of our local community right here in Pune. Just as a republic thrives on the participation of its citizens, our collective progress is driven by the collaboration, innovation, and shared vision of every one of you. Today, we salute the heritage that shaped us and the technology that carries us forward. Let us honor the ideals of our Republic and continue to innovate, grow, and contribute to the vibrant fabric of a Digital India. Jai Hind !!! #RepublicDay2026 #PUG #PuneCommunity #IndiaAt77 #RepublicDay #TechCommunity #InnovationIndia #Pune

We are excited to share that our Pune DevCon 2025 partner IAMCP India (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) is hosting its annual flagship event "IAMCP Illuminate 2026" from February 5 to 7, 2026 in Bengaluru. This premier gathering brings together Microsoft partners, industry leaders, and technology experts for three days of learning, networking, collaboration, and growth. Join leaders from across the Microsoft ecosystem to explore new trends, hear insights from Microsoft leadership, and build meaningful partnerships. For full event details and registration visit iamcpindia.org/iac2026/ Attention Startups This year, IAMCP Illuminate 2026 is taking things to the next level with ElevateX, a powerful new initiative designed especially for startups. ElevateX invites startups building product solutions on Microsoft technologies to step into the spotlight and showcase their innovation. If you know a startup ready to pitch their solution to 100 plus Microsoft partners from India, Maldives, and Singapore, this is a golden opportunity they should not miss. It is a chance to gain visibility, build partnerships, receive valuable feedback, and open doors to real business growth within the Microsoft ecosystem. Please spread the word and share the application link with deserving startups: forms.office.com/r/rZ27iPqADE Let us come together as a community to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and the next wave of product-led growth. #IAMCP #IAMCPIlluminate2026 #MicrosoftPartners #StartupIndia #ElevateX #Pune #Microsoft #Startups #BuildOnMicrosoft