Microsoft Announces Free Agentic Azure Logic Apps Workshops for Enterprise Integration

Microsoft has announced two free workshops for Azure Logic Apps that focus on agentic business processes and MCP server integration. These sessions, scheduled for mid-January 2026, represent a strategic push toward more autonomous, AI-driven integration workflows.

Workshop Series Overview

The workshops target enterprise developers and integration architects working with Azure Integration Services. Both sessions emphasize practical implementation of agentic patterns—where business processes can autonomously adapt and respond to changing conditions rather than following rigid, predefined workflows.

Session 1: Connecting the Enterprise with MCP Servers

When: Tuesday, January 13th at 2PM CET / 6AM Mountain Time

This workshop focuses on Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and their integration with Copilot Studio. MCP is an emerging standard that allows AI models to securely access and interact with enterprise systems and data sources.

Key learning objectives:

• Understanding MCP server architecture and security model
• Configuring Copilot Studio to consume enterprise MCP endpoints
• Establishing secure bidirectional communication between Logic Apps and MCP servers
• Real-world patterns for connecting legacy systems through agentic interfaces

The session will demonstrate how MCP servers act as intermediaries that translate natural language requests into structured API calls, enabling business users to trigger complex integration workflows through conversational interfaces.

Session 2: Building Agentic Business Processes in a Day

When: Friday, January 16th at 2PM CET / 6AM Mountain Time

This full-day intensive covers Azure Logic Apps Agent Loop functionality—a runtime feature that enables workflows to self-modify based on execution context and learned patterns.

Topics include:

• Agent Loop architecture and state management
• Designing self-healing workflows that adapt to failures
• Implementing feedback loops for continuous process optimization
• Integration with Azure AI services for decision-making
• Monitoring and governance for autonomous processes

Strategic Context

These workshops address a fundamental shift in enterprise integration. Traditional Logic Apps workflows follow deterministic paths: trigger → action → response. Agentic workflows introduce probabilistic elements where the system can:

1. Evaluate multiple execution paths based on current context
2. Learn from historical patterns to optimize future runs
3. Request human input when confidence thresholds aren't met
4. Modify their own configuration within guardrails

For example, an agentic invoice processing workflow might:

• Automatically route invoices under $10,000 for straight-through processing
• Flag invoices with unusual line items for human review
• Learn from reviewer corrections to adjust its confidence thresholds
• Modify its own approval limits based on seasonal spending patterns

Business Impact

For Integration Teams:

• Reduced maintenance overhead as workflows self-optimize
• Faster response to business rule changes
• Lower false-positive alert rates through adaptive thresholds

For Business Stakeholders:

• Faster onboarding of new business processes
• Natural language interfaces reduce technical barriers
• Improved process visibility through conversational analytics

For IT Governance:

• Centralized audit trails for autonomous decisions
• Configurable guardrails prevent unauthorized modifications
• Integration with Azure Policy for compliance enforcement

Technical Prerequisites

Attendees should have:

• Basic Azure Logic Apps experience (Standard or Consumption)
• Familiarity with Azure API Management
• Understanding of REST APIs and JSON
• Access to an Azure subscription with Logic Apps contributor permissions

Registration and Preparation

Both workshops are free but require registration. Microsoft recommends attending both sessions for a complete understanding of agentic integration patterns, though each stands alone.

Registration links:

• Session 1: MCP Servers with Copilot Studio
• Session 2: Agentic Business Processes

Long-term Implications

These workshops signal Microsoft's commitment to agentic architectures as a core component of Azure Integration Services. Organizations currently using Logic Apps for traditional ETL and API orchestration should evaluate how agentic patterns could:

• Reduce integration development time by 30-40% for dynamic business rules
• Improve exception handling through adaptive retry logic
• Enable citizen integrators through natural language interfaces

The shift toward agentic processes represents a move from "integration as code" to "integration as conversation"—where business intent drives workflow creation and evolution.

For teams considering migration from traditional integration platforms, these sessions provide a practical roadmap for adopting agentic patterns without wholesale platform replacement.

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Source: Microsoft Community Hub - Azure Logic Apps | Published January 9, 2026 | Version 1.0