AI Workshop with Neo4j and Microsoft - Chicago

Join Neo4j and Microsoft for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build AI agents powered by knowledge graphs. Limited to 50 qualified builders.In this session, we will build a functional GraphRAG pipeline within a live Azure environment. Moving beyond high-level theory, you will deploy Neo4j Aura and integrate it with Microsoft Foundry to implement a complete, end-to-end architecture for reasoning over connected data.What You Will Learn:We’ll use SEC EDGAR filings—specifically the quarterly holdings of asset managers with $100M+ in assets under management (AUM)—as our primary dataset. This data is ideal for demonstrating how to map complex ownership structures and many-to-many relationships.✅ Build AI agents that leverage knowledge graphs✅ Automate Ingestion: Use AI to parse and load data from Azure Blob Storage into Neo4j.✅ Model Relationships: Use Cypher and the Neo4j Browser to map connections between thousands of portfolios and their institutional holdings.✅ Orchestrate Agents: Layer a Microsoft Foundry AI agent over the graph to enable natural language reasoning across the connected financial data.Who should attend:Developers, Builders, Data engineers, Data scientists, and Tech leaders.Speakers:Ben Lackey, Neo4jNikki Conley, MicrosoftChris Mitchell, MicrosoftAgenda1:30PMCheck-InWe encourage you to join us early to collect your name badge, and network over light snacks2:00PMAI Hands-On WorkshopIntroduction to Neo4j • Lab 0 - Sign In • Lab 1 - Deploy Neo4j • Lab 2 - Connect to Neo4j 3:00PM Break3:30PMLabs: Moving Data • Lab 3 - Moving Data • Lab 4 - Exploration 4:30PMLabs: Neo4j and AI• Lab 5 - Knowledge Graph Builder• Lab 6 - Neo4j Agents• Lab 7 - Foundry Agents 5:00PMNetworking & RefreshmentsFinish the day with networking over refreshments and light appetizers with your peers and graph community.Requirements:You'll need a laptop with a web browser. Venue:Microsoft, 200 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601Sponsors:Neo4j and MicrosoftLocal and Global AI Community on DiscordJoin us on Discord for local and global AI tech community: - Events chat: chat and connect with speakers and global and local attendees;- Learning AI: events, learning materials, study groups;- Startups: innovation, projects collaborations, founders/co-founders;- Jobs and Careers: job openings, post resumes, hiring managers;