Jim Harrer details the learning opportunities at VS Live! Orlando 2025, an event brimming with sessions on Visual Studio, AI, GitHub Copilot, DevOps, and modern software engineering for Microsoft platform professionals.

VS Live! Orlando 2025: Deep Dive into Visual Studio, AI, DevOps, and Beyond

Visual Studio Live! at Live 360 Tech Con (Nov 16–21, 2025, Universal Orlando’s Royal Pacific Resort) offers a comprehensive, in-person learning adventure for developers of all specializations.

Event Highlights

  • 41 Dynamic Tracks: Topics include Visual Studio, .NET, C#, DevOps, AI, Machine Learning, Cloud, Security, Data Platforms, and more.
  • Hands-On Sessions & Workshops: Taught by Microsoft product managers, principal engineers, and community leaders.
  • Networking Nights: Evening opportunities to connect with peers, experts, and Microsoft insiders.

Visual Studio and IDE Advances

  • The Road to Visual Studio 2026: Explore engineering breakthroughs, performance improvements, and new AI-assisted features in the latest IDE release.

AI and GitHub Copilot

  • Next-Level Debugging with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio: See how Copilot’s agent mode elevates debugging with AI-guided assistance, improving breakpoint management and variable inspection.
  • Agentic DevOps in Real Life: Discover how AI-driven workflows using Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot automate infrastructure, strengthen security, and maintain developer oversight.

Coding and Architecture

  • Get Started with .NET Aspire & ASP.NET Core: Build distributed applications, integrate advanced telemetry, and orchestrate microservices using new .NET Aspire capabilities.
  • The Forgotten Features of Visual Studio: Boost productivity with hidden IDE tools, shortcuts, and extensions.

Data, Cloud, ML, and Security

  • Data Platform Live!: Sessions on best practices for databases, analytics, and big data implementations.
  • Artificial Intelligence Live!: Practical AI and machine learning workflows, including Microsoft Cognitive Services.
  • Cloud & Containers Live!: Modern architectures utilizing Kubernetes and serverless computing.
  • Cybersecurity & Ransomware Live!: Focused on threat defense, compliance, and incident response in Microsoft environments.

How to Participate

  • For Subscribers: Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscribers can unlock “Priority Code” for up to $900 in savings.
  • Team Packages: Early bird and group rates, plus specialized lab bundles and hotel offers.
  • Find Out More: Event details, tracks, and registration

Why Attend?

  • Learn directly from Microsoft experts and community voices.
  • Mix-and-match sessions—build a learning path that fits your professional goals.
  • Enjoy both skill development and on-site networking in the unique setting of Universal Orlando Resort.

Conclusion

VS Live! Orlando 2025 is more than a tech conference—it’s a tailored, immersive educational journey for Microsoft developers, engineers, and IT professionals focused on the next wave of software innovation.

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