Starting the first session of Day 2 at INTEGRATE, Steef Jan Wiggers explores the intricate world of integration in the session titled "Why is integration so hard". He offers insight into the challenges of connecting diverse systems and technologies, moving from the era dominated by SAP and mainframes to our imminent cloud-forward future. Highlighting pressing topics like the challenges of building in the cloud, the transformative potential of Dapr, and the broad scope of OpenTelemetry (OTel), Steef offers detailed insights.

In this session titled " Logic Apps standard: The developer experience" by Wagner Silveira, Senior program manager at Microsoft, offers an insightful dive into Logic Apps Standard from a developer's lens. He delves into the existing Logic App model, differentiating between Built-in and Azure connections, and highlighting the distinction between portal and local Logic App workflow development. Uncover the latest developer tools, including the enhanced designer 2.0, data mapper for visual component mapping, custom code support, and the convenient export tool.

Stephen W. Thomas takes center stage in this session, reflecting on past Integrate experiences and talking about the Azure Integration Services. Labeling himself a "drag-and-drop developer," Stephen emphasizes the timeliness of adopting Azure Integration, vital for seamless business operations in today's virtual landscapes. From Logic Apps to AI Tools like ChatGPT, get a pulse on current market trends, the rising demand for Azure resources, and insights on strategizing BizTalk migration.

In this session, Slava Koltovich, Principal Group Product Manager for Azure Integration Services at Microsoft delves into the rise of digital-first strategies post-COVID-19 and forecasts a software development revolution with 750 million new apps by 2025. Explore Azure Integration Services' vast capabilities, its partnership success story with Royal Mail, and a glimpse into Microsoft’s upcoming tech innovations.

INTEGRATE 2023 marks a significant milestone in the world of Microsoft Integration events, celebrating its 11th year. In this video, Saravana Kumar, CEO of Kovai.co and a Microsoft Azure MVP, shares a comprehensive look into the origins and evolution of the event.