Breezy Dev Conf 2025

Discover how modern AWS developer tools are changing the way we build software! In this hands-on workshop, you'll experience Amazon Q Developer – AWS's comprehensive AI assistant that revolutionizes your entire development workflow. Beyond just code completion, Q Developer helps you architect solutions, analyze your codebase, troubleshoot issues, transform existing code, and even understand complex documentation, all while adhering to AWS best practices and security guidelines.

AWS experts will guide you through practical exercises using your own AWS sandbox account. You'll experience how Q Developer assists you with everything from architectural decisions and security reviews to API implementation and infrastructure-as-code optimization. You'll also get hands-on experience with Q Developer's ability to explain complex AWS concepts, generate detailed documentation, and provide contextual recommendations throughout your development process. No previous AWS experience needed but it is recommended to have at least a basic understanding of development work related tasks. Perfect for developers, IT admins, DevOps engineers, and anyone wanting to see what's new in cloud development.

While tools like ChatGPT and Copilot have introduced many to the power of AI, the next phase of transformation reaches much deeper. This session focuses on how AI will impact the future of business-critical software – from procurement and CRM to ERP and operations platforms.

What should business leaders know as AI becomes a core component of the tools they rely on every day?
How will software procurement strategies evolve?
What role should decision makers play in shaping this shift?

Join us for an engaging interview and discussion with Pekka Abrahamsson, Professor of Software Engineering at Tampere University, whose research focuses on AI and its impact on software and software development.

Pekka will be joined by Patrik Österåker, a Vaasa-based entrepreneur with a broad international career. Together, they will unpack the real business implications of AI – beyond chatbots and office automation – and provide guidance for leaders navigating this changing landscape.

🎙️ Opening Remarks: Mathias Rönnlund, Chief Architect at Mirka and co-organizer of Breezy Dev Conf

This session is held in parallel with Breezy Dev Conf at Wasa Innovation Center and is specially designed for business leaders, executives, and decision makers across industries.

This hackathon challenges participants to design and build enterprise-ready AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry. The goal is to empower teams to create intelligent, secure, and scalable copilots that integrate seamlessly with business data and processes – delivering real value through automation, insights, and conversational experiences.

Pre-requisite is that you have capability to use free azure subscription.


Hackathon Themes:

Conversational Agents – Build a chatbot or assistant that helps employees navigate internal tools, policies, or data.

Process Automation – Use Copilot Studio to automate repetitive workflows using Power Automate and Azure Functions.

Data-Driven Insights – Create copilots that analyze structured/unstructured data and generate insights or reports.

Custom Connectors – Extend your copilot with APIs or Azure services using custom connectors and Swagger definitions.

MCP Servers – Extend existing agent world with MCP server.


Key Technologies:

Microsoft Copilot Studio (For no-coders)

AI Foundry and Agent Service [For coders]

Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)

Azure Functions, Logic Apps

Semantic Kernel (optional advanced track)


Judging Criteria:

Innovation and creativity

Real-world applicability

Technical implementation

Use of Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio features

User experience and design