🤖 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/eve… 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/eve… 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/eve… 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/rZ27iPqAD… 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

Pune User Group (PUG) ties up with Vikram Sathaye’s “Trial Ball” mission 🏏 We are excited to share a meaningful initiative that goes beyond technology and speaks directly to nurturing talent and excellence. Renowned cricket thought leader and stand-up comedian Vikram Sathaye @vikramsathaye has launched a special cricket stand-up show titled “TRIAL BALL”. This unique initiative not only entertains but also empowers young sportspersons who are making India proud. Proceeds from the show go towards supporting and encouraging young achievers at a stage where they need maximum motivation and backing. Trial Ball celebrates young achievers in sports, arts, and science, recognizing them before they reach the podium, because that is the moment when encouragement matters the most. This philosophy of early support and recognition strongly resonates with us at Pune User Group (PUG). While we usually spend our time discussing code, architecture, and the latest from Microsoft, today we are proud to stand for something equally important, nurturing young talent and future heroes of India. We are thrilled to announce that PUG is proudly associating with the “TRIAL BALL” mission, which celebrates the real heroes of India. The “Trial Ball” Mission Through the Trial Ball Cricket Stand-up Special, Sathaye Classes provides: - Scholarships to help fuel young dreams - Official citations recognizing hard work - On-stage honoring of young achievers Recently, at the Mumbai launch, scholarships were awarded to two inspiring tennis players Samaira Thakur (10) and Swaraj Dhamdhere (17) Why PUG is involved The spirit behind Trial Ball mirrors the growth mindset we champion every day in our community. These young athletes and artists demonstrate the same discipline, perseverance, and drive for excellence that we value in our professional journeys. By associating with Vikram’s mission, we hope to play a small but meaningful role in encouraging future stars who will make India proud. “Hope more people join Sathaye Classes in supporting young athletes who make India proud.” - Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) We are proud to stand behind this cause and celebrate excellence beyond the screen. Here is a link to the LinkedIn announcement by Team Vikram (with show details): lnkd.in/dGPZcAve We will continue to keep the community updated as we support this and other impactful initiatives. Special thanks to Girish Chandra (@GirishProtean) for his invaluable support in making this meaningful association possible. #Pune #PuneUserGroup #PUGCommunity #TrialBall #CommunitySupport #GrowthMindset #SupportingTalent #BeyondTech #ProudMoment #IndiaRising #SportsInspiration @maheshmitkari @mayur_tendulkar @VikramPendse @manishlad008

🎅 🎄 Wishing Our PUG Community a Joyful Festive Season 🎅 🎄 This festive season, we extend our heartfelt Christmas and holiday wishes to our PUG team, members, followers, speakers, sponsors, partners, and every well-wishers who continues to support and strengthen the Pune User Group community. Your time, trust, and passion are what make PUG more than a technology community. You make it a family. Each interaction, session, collaboration, and shared learning experience adds meaning to our journey together. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas, a peaceful holiday season, and a new year filled with health, happiness, and continued growth. 🎄✨ #SeasonGreetings #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #PuneUserGroup #PUGCommunity #CommunityFirst #Gratitude #TogetherWeGrow #Pune #PuneDevCon

What an incredible journey Pune DevCon 2025 has been. A big thank you to everyone who came together to make this event such a grand success. With 320 plus participants, 30 insightful speakers, and 20 plus passionate volunteers, the event truly reflected the strength and spirit of our community. A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, speakers, volunteers, vendors, and all our well-wishers and unknown supporters. Your encouragement, effort, and belief in the community helped us turn DevCon into a truly memorable experience. We would also like to express our sincere apologies to those who could not be accommodated due to the event being houseful and venue capacity limitations. We genuinely value your enthusiasm and effort to attend, and we are sorry we could not welcome everyone this time. We truly hope to see you at our upcoming events. Our gratitude to everyone who stood with us and contributed in any way to Pune DevCon 2025. To stay connected and be part of our future events, join us at 👉 meetup.com/puneusergroup Looking forward to meeting you again soon. 🙏

From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you and congratulations to all the amazing volunteers who made Pune DevCon 2025 a phenomenal success. What we created together was not just an event, but an experience, and it was possible only because of your dedication, ownership, and selfless support. A very special thanks to our new volunteers. Your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to step in wherever needed truly made a difference. We are proud to have you as part of the PUG family. A heartfelt special mention to Shubham, who travelled all the way from Mumbai just to volunteer for DevCon. This kind of commitment and love for the community is truly inspiring. Huge thanks to the UI and UX team. Kalidas Deshpande, your continuous support over the last 3 to 4 months for graphics, banners, logos, posters, and designs was outstanding. All credit to you for making sure the event looked beautiful and professional in every possible way. Madhukar Kumbhar, thank you for the beautiful website, the primary face of DevCon, and for your 24x7 support in keeping it updated throughout. Special thanks to Aditya Deshpande for the incredible effort on the registration desk app and printing, and to Sumeet Kale for managing registration confirmations so smoothly. This behind the scenes work played a crucial role in delivering a seamless experience to attendees. If you liked your gift, then a big thanks to Chaitali S., who thoughtfully selected and managed the wonderful speaker and volunteer gifts. Your effort added a very warm and personal touch. No words are enough to thank Siddhesh Prabhugaonkar, Pramod Farate, Anoop Dongre, and Rupali Lokhande for the phenomenal support on both days, 19th and 20th. You all truly rocked. It would have been impossible to run the event so smoothly without your hard work on the ground and constant support at the venue. One of the biggest contributions in setting up and running the event came from you. And what can be said about Manish Lad, the core and central pillar of our events. Kudos to your dedication, ownership, and endless energy. A big thank you as well to Manish, Aditya, Mayur Tendulkar, and Vikram Pendse ヴィクラム ペンセ for always standing strong and supporting every aspect of DevCon. Once again, thank you to everyone who contributed. Manish Lad, Mayur Tendulkar, Aditya Deshpande, Vikram Pendse ヴィクラム ペンセ, Anoop Dongre, Chaitali S., Kalidas Deshpande, Madhukar Kumbhar, Pramod Dixit, Rupali Lokhande, Rutuja Umardand, Sumeet Kale, Vishal Gurav, Siddhesh Prabhugaonkar, Deepak Agarwal, Vastal, Dattatray Giramkar, and many more. My sincere apologies if I missed mentioning anyone by name. Truly grateful and incredibly proud of this team. 🙏 - Regards @maheshmitkari #PuneDevCon #Pune #Community #PuneDevCon2025 #AI #Microsoft #Developer

A big thank you to all the amazing speakers who joined us at Pune DevCon 2025 and shared their expertise, insights, and passion with our community. Your participation made the event truly rich, informative, and inspiring for every attendee. A very special thanks to those speakers who travelled from different cities at their own expense to be with us. We truly appreciate your love for PUG and your commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering developers. Thank you to our keynote speakers @monishdarda and Salim Tamboli for opening the event with such powerful insights And thank you to all our session speakers: Aalok Karnik, Ajinkya Sabale, Bhushan Gawale, @ChitraChaudhuri, Deepak Agarwal, Gaurav Hirani, Gautam Vishwakarma, @kunalchandratre, Madhu Ranjan, @maheshdotnet, Manasi Shahane, Mourtaza Fazlehoussen, Nanddeep Nachan, Niteen Badgujar, Raj Chaudhuri, Renji Panicker, Rohit Srivastwa, Sameer Mhaisekar, Sheetal Thakare, @shiv_koirala, Siddharth Vaghasia, Smita Nachan, Swapnil Kulkarni, Vicky Israni, Vishal Gurav, and Yogesh Haribhau Kulkarni your sessions covered a wide spectrum of technologies and added immense value to the entire DevCon experience. We are grateful for your time, expertise, and effort in preparing and delivering such high-quality sessions. You helped make DevCon 2025 a memorable and impactful event for everyone who attended. Thank you once again to all our speakers. Your contribution drives learning, innovation, and community growth. 🙏 @Tietoevry @icertis @rapidcircle @Synergetics @questpond @cognitionts @SYSTOOLS @EmbarkingOnVoyage @nomadcoderai @puneaicommunity @IamcpIndia #PuneDevCon #Pune #TechCommunity #DeveloperConference

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors who made Pune DevCon possible and truly special. Your trust, support, and belief in the community are the foundation on which DevCon stands. Our sincere thanks to @Tietoevry, @icertis , @rapidcircle, @synergetics1, @questpond , @SYSTOOLS , @cognitionts, and @EOVDigital for your incredible support. Because of you, DevCon continues to grow and inspire year after year. A special welcome and thank you to our new sponsors Tietoevry, Cognition TechSystems, EmbarkingOnVoyage, and SysTools. We are delighted to have you join the PUG family, and we truly look forward to building a long and meaningful association together. Special thanks to Tietoevry for being our Platinum Sponsor and for actively participating throughout the event. We genuinely appreciate the enthusiasm, energy, and collaboration we experienced over the past couple of months. It was a pleasure working closely with your team. Our gratitude to Icertis, RapidCircle, and Synergetics for being lifelong supporters of PUG. Your continued backing motivates us to keep hosting and growing community driven events year after year. Much of what PUG stands for today is possible because of your consistent encouragement. We would also like to extend our thanks to our community partners Pune AI Community, NomadCoder, and IAMCP India for standing with us and strengthening the DevCon ecosystem. A small note of apology as well. Due to the houseful event and overwhelming response, and because of venue capacity limitations, we could not accommodate some of your team members. We truly feel sad that a few sponsor team members had to go back, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. Once again, thank you to every sponsor and partner for believing in the PUG community and Pune DevCon. Your support is what makes this journey possible. 🙏 #PuneDevCon #Pune #AI #Microsoft #PuneUserGroup #PuneDevCon2025

Live from Track 5: Bridging C# and AI/ML! in Shivprasad Koirala’s session, the energy in the room is electric. For any C# developer who felt like AI/ML was "different world," Shiv is proving today that our .NET skills we need to lead this wave @PuneUserGroup #PugDevCon #AI #ML

Keynotes were excellent, Exited for the Sessions now... #PuneDevCon @PuneUserGroup

Excited to be at #PuneDevCon today! 🚀 ​Currently diving into "Re-inventing Bug Triage with Generative AI" with Bhushan Gawale and Vishal Gurav. Really interesting to see how Auto Triage AI is streamlining the dev workflow. 🛠️🤖 #PuneDevCon ​@PuneUserGroup #GenAI