A challenge-based hackathon where teams work together without step-by-step instructions

This hands-on developer event teaches you how to use New Relic on Azure to achieve intelligent observability for AI workloads. Attendees work in teams of 3 to 5 people to solve a series of technical challenges. Challenges describe high-level tasks and goals to be accomplished. "What The Hack" is designed to be a collaborative learning experience. Attendees learn from and share with each other. Without step-by-step instructions given for the challenges, attendees have to figure it out together as a team. 

The scenario

You've just founded WanderAI, an exciting new travel planning startup! 🌍✈️

Your mission: Build an AI-powered travel planning assistant that helps your customers discover amazing destinations and create personalized itineraries. But here's the catch—your investors want to see that your AI agents are reliable, observable, and trustworthy.

This hack is your journey from "cool prototype" to "production-ready AI service."

What you’ll learn

1. ✅ AI Agent Architecture - How to structure AI systems for real-world use
2. ✅ Microsoft Agent Framework - Building multi-agent orchestrations
3. ✅ OpenTelemetry - Comprehensive observability instrumentation
4. ✅ New Relic Integration - Sending and analyzing observability data
5. ✅ Production Monitoring - Best practices for AI systems
6. ✅ AI Quality Assurance - Evaluating and gating AI outputs
7. ✅ Security and Trust - Protecting against prompt injection and ensuring agent reliability
8. ✅ Full Stack AI - From prototype to production-ready service

Prerequisites

Your own laptop with a modern browser.

All participants must register individually and will be initially added to our waitlist. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration has been approved.

Attendees must adhere by the Microsoft Code of Conduct.

Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, learn, and participate in an interactive team environment.

Secure your spot today!

Venue
Microsoft Mountain View Campus, 1045 La Avenida St, Mountain View, CA