Microsoft: Bots are the New Apps

First we had the web, we were able to connect people with information using mice and keyboards. Then we had apps, written natively to take advantage of device sensors and operating systems. Next in the information revolution is Bots, making it simpler and quicker to connect users with the information and services that they need and using more natural methods of interaction.
In this talk I will open up the Microsoft Bot Framework, show how to develop a Bot using it and show you that you have the skills to do this too. Expect code, demos and to leave knowing what someone is actually talking about when they use the phrase 'Conversations as a Platform.

Speaker Bio
Lilian is a Technical Evangelist within the Developer Experience Group (DX) at Microsoft. She is a Computer Science graduate, tech enthusiast and IoT hobbyist. Lilian has previous worked as a Software Engineer developing Mobile and Web applications. Her areas of interest include Cognitive Services, Bots, Xamarin and Mobile Development.