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Get AI-Ready: Database School & Fabric + Foundry Hands-On Workshop
Date
June 3, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location
Microsoft Philippines Office
About This Session
AI initiatives are only as strong as the data foundation that supports them. As organizations look to accelerate analytics, automation, and AI adoption, many are rethinking how their databases, data platforms, and analytics environments can better support future business needs.
This full-day workshop brought together Microsoft specialists, technology leaders, and practitioners to explore practical approaches to database modernization, AI readiness, and next-generation analytics. Participants gained strategic guidance on Azure Database services and experienced hands-on learning through Microsoft Fabric and Foundry, helping bridge the gap between data strategy and execution.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation
Why modern data platforms are critical for AI adoption.
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Choosing the Right Azure Database Strategy
Comparing Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, and PostgreSQL options.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
AI-Assisted Database Modernization
Reducing migration complexity and accelerating modernization efforts.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Customer Success Stories & Next Steps
Lessons learned from real-world data modernization initiatives.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Microsoft Fabric Fundamentals
Understanding the unified analytics platform and its capabilities.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Fabric Integration & Business Scenarios
Practical applications for analytics and data-driven decision-making.
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Fabric + Foundry Hands-On Lab
Guided exercises covering pipelines, analytics, and application development.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Interactive Q&A
Open discussion with facilitators and participants.
What We've Discussed
- A structured approach to identifying and prioritizing AI use cases for your organization
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft AI Discovery Cards and the AI Envisioning Framework
- A clearer view of where AI makes real business sense — not just where it's trending
- Insight into how M365 Copilot, Azure AI, and Microsoft Security can accelerate outcomes
- The first step toward a practical AI roadmap for becoming a Frontier Firm
From Database School
Attendees explored the foundational elements required to build an AI-ready organization, including:
- What it means to become AI-ready
- How to determine the right Azure Database strategy, including SQL Managed Instance, SQL Database, and PostgreSQL
- Practical approaches to AI-assisted database migration
- Lessons learned from real-world customer modernization initiatives
- Clear next steps for modernizing data platforms and accelerating AI adoption
From the Fabric + Foundry Workshop
Participants gained practical experience with modern analytics and application development capabilities, including:
- Microsoft Fabric fundamentals and unified analytics
- Fabric integration and real-world implementation scenarios
- Building modern data pipelines and analytics workflows
- Foundry application development concepts and use cases
- Hands-on experience in a guided lab environment
Who Were Our Speakers
TSTherese Sario
Solutions Engineer for Data Platform, Microsoft
MPMutiara Prahastuti
Solutions Engineer for AI/ML, Microsoft
USUmidu Silva
Solutions Architect, Tech One Philippines
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