Model Mondays Season 2 launches June 16, offering developers a weekly livestream and AMA to master choosing and using AI models with Azure AI. Dive into advanced reasoning, model protocols, and fine-tuning techniques to build smarter AI apps confidently. Join the community and level up your AI skills! Unique :

Model Mondays Season 2: Master AI Model Selection with Azure AI
AI development is moving at breakneck speed. With over 11,000 models in the Azure AI Foundry catalog, picking the right one can be overwhelming. Luckily, Microsoft’s Model Mondays is back for Season 2, designed to sharpen your AI model skills and keep you ahead in the game.
What’s New in Season 2?
Launching June 16, 2025, Season 2 brings fresh, focused episodes that dive deep into advanced AI topics. The first three episodes cover:
- Advanced Reasoning Models – Explore cutting-edge reasoning capabilities.
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) – Learn about new standards for model interaction.
- SLMs and Reasoning (Phi-4 Ecosystem) – Understand the latest in structured language models.
Each 30-minute livestream features quick news highlights, a deep dive spotlight, and live Q&A sessions. Plus, you can join the Friday AMA on Discord for even more interaction.
Why Model Mondays Matters
Choosing the right AI model is crucial for building effective applications. Model Mondays helps you:
- Stay Ahead: Keep up with the latest AI models and tools.
- Get Hands-On: See real-world demos and use cases.
- Build Smarter: Learn how to evaluate, fine-tune, and deploy models efficiently.
- Connect: Join a vibrant developer community on Discord.
“Model Mondays is designed to help developers build their Model IQ one spotlight at a time.” – Lee Stott, Microsoft
Bonus: Microsoft Build 2025 Highlights
If you missed Microsoft Build 2025, now’s your chance to catch up. Azure AI Foundry is expanding with tools like Model Router, AI Evaluations SDK, and the Foundry Portal. These make building, testing, and deploying AI apps easier than ever.
Check out the top 10 must-knows from Build here: aka.ms/learnatbuild.
Ready to Level Up?
Whether you’re experimenting with edge models, open-source AI, or fine-tuning GPTs, Model Mondays is your go-to resource. As Lee Stott puts it:
“Let’s build our model IQ together. See you on June 16!”
Don’t miss out—register now and start mastering AI model selection with Azure AI!
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