Microsoft Events presents Jay Parikh and Frank Shaw exploring how AI can be woven into every stage of the modern software development lifecycle and outlining approaches for building scalable AI platforms.

The Agentic Web [Part 2]: Bringing AI to Software Development

Speakers: Jay Parikh, Frank Shaw Event: Microsoft Events – Pre-Microsoft Build 2025 Discussion

Overview

In this video, Jay Parikh and Frank Shaw engage in a deep-dive conversation about the future of building AI-first software and the evolution of the agentic web. The session centers on strategies for embedding artificial intelligence across every phase of software development—from ideation and design to engineering, deployment, and operations.

Key Discussion Points

AI Across the SDLC: The speakers detail concrete ways AI is changing software engineering, including generating code, automating testing, and optimizing delivery pipelines.
Building an AI App Factory: Insights into standardizing and scaling the creation of AI agents and applications using Microsoft tools and cloud services.
Ecosystem and Platform Approach: Discussion of Microsoft’s vision for an integrated platform supporting rapid, secure, and scalable development of AI-powered solutions.
Agentic Models and Practical Use Cases: Examples of AI agents assisting developers, running workflows, and managing tasks autonomously.
Challenges and Opportunities: An honest look at obstacles such as governance, security, and responsible AI practices in deploying large-scale AI systems.

Further Information

This session is Part 2 of a discussion series; Part 1 is available on YouTube.
The conversation precedes Microsoft Build 2025 and reflects on cutting-edge trends shaping the future of AI application development.

Presented by Microsoft Events, featuring thought leaders Jay Parikh and Frank Shaw.