Join the Azure AI Foundry Community Discord on June 11, 2025, for a deep dive into Foundry Local—Microsoft’s powerful toolkit for building and evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) on your device. Learn how to accelerate local AI development and seamlessly transition to the cloud with expert demos and Q&A. Unique :

Unlock the Power of Foundry Local: LLMs on Your Device
Mark your calendars for June 11th, 2025! Microsoft is hosting a deep dive and Q&A session about Foundry Local, an exciting new toolset for AI developers. Whether you’re a researcher, hobbyist, or AI enthusiast, this event promises to accelerate your local development of Large Language Model (LLM) applications.
What’s New with Foundry Local?
Foundry Local is a fresh set of development tools that lets you build and test LLM apps directly on your own machine. It bundles production-quality tools, including prompt engineering and evaluation features. Best of all, it’s fully compatible with Azure AI, making cloud integration smooth and hassle-free.
“Foundry Local provides a seamless transition from your local environment to the cloud.” – Microsoft Developer Community
This means you can prototype quickly on your device, then scale effortlessly to cloud production. It’s a game-changer for speeding up AI workflows without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
Major Updates and Event Highlights
The event will cover:
- An in-depth overview of the Foundry Local CLI and SDK
- Interactive demos with step-by-step examples
- Best practices for local AI inference and model management
- How to transition your projects smoothly between local and cloud environments
Joining means gaining expert insights and practical tips from the product manager, Maanav Dalal, who’s passionate about AI’s everyday impact. Plus, you’ll get to network with fellow AI pros and developers.
Why This Matters to You
Local LLM development is becoming crucial for faster iteration and enhanced privacy. Foundry Local empowers you to experiment without cloud latency or costs. It’s perfect for developers who want to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI space.
“Whether you’re a seasoned AI developer or just getting started, this session is your chance to get hands-on insights.” – Maanav Dalal, Product Manager
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your AI projects. Join the Azure AI Foundry Discord community on June 11th at 8:45 AM PT and unlock new potential in local LLM development.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of the future of AI tooling!
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