What we’re about
👁️ BIG NEWS - Starting in 2025 we are Boston Azure AI 🤖 + ☁️
- X/Twitter: 🐦 https://x.com/bostonazureai
- Bluesky: 🟦 https://bsky.app/profile/bostonazureai.org
- YouTube: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@bostonazureai
- GitHub: 🛠️ https://github.com/bostonazureai
- Meetup: 📅 https://meetup.com/bostonazureai
We have been meeting since October 2009. 🔄 From 2009-2024 we were Boston Azure, but to acknowledge our commitment to delivering AI content we have renamed the group to Boston Azure AI starting in 2025.
🙌 Boston Azure AI is run by volunteers passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering community learning. 💡 Our goal is to help those interested learn more about AI & Azure technologies. 🧠
🤝 We expect all participants to honor our Code of Conduct to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
🎤 Interested in speaking at Boston Azure AI? Reach out to us!
👉 New to public speaking? We’ll help you succeed!
The Boston Azure AI leadership team is:
- Jason Haley - @haleyjason
- Veronika Kolesnikova - @veronika_dev1
- Bill Wilder - @codingoutloud
Sponsors
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Microsoft NERD CenterMeeting space
Development Partners Software CorpSpeakers, funding, and organizers
Daymark SolutionsDaymark Solutions, Inc., supports our technology community!
MILL5Food and Expert Speakers- Microsoft NERD CenterMeeting space
- Development Partners Software CorpSpeakers, funding, and organizers
- Daymark SolutionsDaymark Solutions, Inc., supports our technology community!
- MILL5Food and Expert Speakers
Upcoming events (3)
See all- (Virtual Lunchtime) Drop the Bass with Embedding and Vectors in Azure AI SearchLink visible for attendees
Join us for a Friday "Lunch and Learn" virtual event! It will last around an hour and start at noon. Our speaker will be joining us all the way from Sweden!
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║ 🎧 ONLINE MEETING DETAILS
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║ ✓ AGENDA
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• 12:00 - 12:05pm: Introduction, announcements, banter
• 12:05 - 1:05pm: Featured talk by Alan Smith╔════════════════════════════ ◥
║ 🗣 DESCRIPTION of FEATURED TALK
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Azure AI search provides great capabilities for keyword search and AI skillsets, and now has the capability for text embedding and vector-based searches. Vector-based searches can be used in many other scenarios besides text. If you can embed, convert data items to numbers, you can search for similar items, and this includes images, sounds, video and even music.In this demo-intensive session Alan will explore the concepts of embedding and nearest-neighbor search. The analysis and embedding of data will be explained, along with techniques to vectorize text, images and music. He will then demonstrate how vector-based indexes can be created in Azure AI Search using both the Azure portal and programmatically. Alan will show how text and image embedding can be leveraged, and then show the techniques used to create an index using the beat signatures in music. The search index can then be used to find similar sounding beat patterns in songs, allowing code to mix tracks seamlessly, creating a stunning AI-augmented audio experience.
Well, that’s the theory, can this work in practice? Join this session and learn about the power and versatility of vector-based searching.
Ya’ll ready for this?
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Virtual Boston Azure talks usually are posted here:
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║ ℅ PEOPLE & SOCIAL MEDIA BEHIND #VirtualBostonAzure
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Virtual Boston Azure primarily organizers and group handles:
• Jason Haley • @haleyjason •
• Veronika Kolesnikova • @veronika_dev1 •
• Bill Wilder • @codingoutloud •
• Boston Azure • @bostonazure •
• Website • http://bostonazure.org/ - Partner Event: AI Community Conference - Thu-Fri May 1-2 at NERD Cambridge MAMicrosoft New England Research and Development Center, Cambridge, MA
Though this is NOT a Boston Azure AI event, and you can NOT sign up here, we believe it is of great interest to the Boston Azure AI community so we are promoting it accordingly.
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# AI Community Conference - Boston
Part of the AICO 2025 collection
Join us at the AI Community Conference in Boston for 2 Days of networking, learning, and discussing all things artificial intelligence!
By AICO112 followers
Follow## Date and time
May 1 · 10am - May 2 · 5pm EDT
## Location
Microsoft New England Research and Development Center
1 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02142Show map## Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
## About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 7 hours
🚀 Exciting Announcement: Join Us for a Cutting-Edge AI Community Event in Boston! 🤖
Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Look no further! We're thrilled to invite you to a dynamic and engaging community event focused on AI, set to take place right in the heart of Boston.📅 Pre-Day Workshop: May 1st, 2025
🕒 Time: 10 a.m. EST
🏢 Venue: Microsoft New England Research and Development Center📅 Main Conference: May 2nd, 2025
🕒 Time: 9 a.m. EST
🏢 Venue: Microsoft New England Research and Development CenterPre-Day Workshop: Hands-On AI Training
Kickstart your AI experience with an exclusive pre-day workshop designed for professionals, developers, and enthusiasts looking to gain hands-on experience with AI tools and techniques. Led by industry experts, this interactive session will cover:
✅ AI Agent Development: Learn how to build lo-code / no-code and customized agents.
✅ Practical AI Applications: Explore real-world case studies and implementation strategies.
✅ Live Demos & Q&A: Engage with experts, ask questions, and get practical insights.### Here's a sneak peek of what's in store at the Main Conference:
🎤 Inspiring Keynote + Speaker Presentations – Gain insights from renowned AI experts as they share their vision for the future of AI and its impact across various industries.
💡 Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions – Engage in discussions on AI ethics, diversity, and the societal implications of AI adoption. Your perspective matters, so join the conversation!
🚀 Sponsor Showcases – Discover groundbreaking AI startups and their innovative solutions shaping the future of technology.
🤝 Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded individuals, forge valuable connections, and expand your professional network within the vibrant Boston AI Community.
🎉 Fun and Entertainment – Enjoy live demonstrations, AI-powered activities, and interactive exhibits that promise to entertain and inspire attendees.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI and connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Please reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable AI journey with us!
Stay tuned for more updates and surprises. We can't wait to welcome you to the AI event of the year in Boston! 🌟Reach out if you would like to be a Sponsor at this year's conference.
