Getting started with AI capabilities in databases doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. What if you could explore AI capabilities using the SQL technologies you already know, without paying for the database?

In this session, we'll explore how to setup Azure SQL Managed Instance free tier to get an accessible environment to explore AI scenarios without committing to paid tier. Then, we'll dive into AI capabilities (read: vector search, embeddings) demonstrating how to use them. Last, we'll show how Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI agents to interact with Azure SQL - you'll see how an AI agent can connect to your database and work with structured data using natural language. All these AI capabilities are brought to SQL Server 2025.

Join us on this session to learn more and meet the local product team behind the Azure SQL.