Pick your level & register today
Select your Agent Path: Explorer, Maker or Architect. Unlock access to your pre-learning modules, designed to get you ready for Agent-A-Thon day. Then register for the corresponding live session on December 3, 2026.
Free & Online Course
Learn how to build an AI Agent
Step 1: Sign up for this free course and build your first AI Agent.
Step 2: Register for the live Microsoft Agent-A-Thon on 3 December.
This is a separate step, so do not skip it!
Get a preview of the Agent-A-Thon experience and discover what you'll build with AI agents.
How it works
Agent-a-thon
Get pre‑learning access
Complete your chosen learning path and explore each module to build the skills you’ll need for the challenge. We strongly recommend finishing it before the live event so you can make the most of the session and ask your questions live.
Build live & submit
Join the virtual kick-off on December 3, complete the 90-minute build challenge and submit your agent for the Grand Prize by December 10. Winners will be announced on December 23.
Recognitions
Prizes & Rewards
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Awards for the Most Impactful Agents
Showcase your innovation and stand out in the Agent‑a‑Thon. A Microsoft panel will recognize the most creative, functional, and high‑impact agents. Fifteen participants will be awarded a Surface Pro Copilot + PC 12″.
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How Projects Are Evaluated
Submissions are evaluated and scored across three key criteria:
- Innovation: originality and creative use of AI
- Usability: consistency, reliability, and ease of use
- Impact Potential: ability to generate meaningful real-world impact
Judges will assign scores from low to high for each criterion to determine the overall assessment of each submission.
Awards for the Most Impactful Agents
Prizes are managed and issued by Founderz, Microsoft's authorized Training Services Partner. See Terms & Conditions for eligibility, selection, and prize details.
Win one of fifteen Surface Pro Copilot
Choose Your Level & Unlock Your Path
Three tracks designed for different roles and skills. Start small, go deeper, or scale big! Your choice.
⚠️ Don’t miss out. Register for the live event on Microsoft’s official page now: Register here.
Explorer
Build your first Agent with Agent Builder.
What you'll do: Learn AI essentials and create a simple agent in about an hour.
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Business users, beginners.
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December 3rd
Guided by:
Andrea Fogel
Senior Global Solution Architect | AI Business Solutions | AI Workforce
Maker
Build agents with Copilot Studio.
Build Copilot agents, connect knowledge sources, and add tools to take actions using Copilot Studio.
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Business leaders, functional experts, Copilot champions.
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December 3rd
Guided by:
Kris Wilson
Senior Copilot Cloud Solution Architect
Architect
Prototype fast, scale with Microsoft Foundry.
Design scalable solutions in Microsoft Foundry.
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Developers, IT pros, technical leads.
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December 3rd
Guided by:
Marta Dos Santos
Solution Architect
Your personal AI Mentor
Fellows
Imagine having a guide who understands your goals, pace, and challenges. Fellows provide AI-powered support tailored to your learning journey, ready to help you master your track and prepare for the Agent-a-thon challenge.
Narelle Stefanac
Global Skills Excellence Lead, Microsoft
Narelle leads Microsoft’s global AI skilling programs, helping organizations turn emerging AI capabilities into real-world impact. As the global lead for Microsoft’s Agent-a-thon on December 3rd, she brings a sharp focus on how agents are actually designed, built, and applied in day-to-day work. Expect practical, experience-led insights grounded in what thousands of builders are learning as they create agents that solve real business problems.
Ready to put your skills into action? Let’s go!
Heads up: choosing your track here does NOT register you for the live event. Make sure to also sign up for the Microsoft Agent-a-thon on 3 December.
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