Modern .NET solutions - A hands-on guide to release & AI Integrations

18:00 – 18:30 Walk-in 

18:30 – 19:30 “Modern Release Management” – by Jarno Kamminga  

19:30 – 19:45 Break  

19:45 – 20:45 “Semantic Kernel for developers - A hands-on guide to AI integration”  
–  by Jos Hendriks  

20:45 – 21:30 Get-together with key note speakers, and fellow professionals, drinks will be provided. 

This meetup is particularly interesting for Freelance & Senior .NET Developers, Software Architects, and AI-focused developers aiming to professionalise release processes or integrate AI directly into their applications. 

Session 1 – Modern Release Management  
Learn how automated versioning and release management reduce errors, improve quality, and speed up processes. Avoid the pitfalls of manual methods and gain practical examples for scalable, reliable software delivery.  

Some of the things you’ll learn:  

• The difference between traditional and automated versioning and release management  

•  How CI/CD accelerates delivery and improves collaboration  

•  The benefits of using automated Static Code Analysis to improve code quality  

•  PowerShell automation for efficient .NET deployments  

Session 2 – Semantic Kernel for developers – A hands-on guide to AI integration  
Explore AI integration with Microsoft Semantic Kernel. Learn concepts like context management, RAG, vector search, and agentic AI, supported by .NET examples and Aspire. No prior .NET knowledge required!   

Some of the things you’ll learn:  

• Why context matters in AI applications  

•  How to experiment with AI concepts and models  

•  How to ensure AI integration is safe and maintainable  

Jarno Kamminga – Senior Software Engineering Consultant .NET - EQX Media B.V. 
A .NET programmer since 2003, Jarno is proficient in various languages such as C++, C#, Java and Python, as well as scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell and JavaScript. He has been working as a Software Engineer since 2015 and is founder of EQX Media. Jarno introduced CI/CD and automated quality processes at several organisations. He’s designed scalable cloud solutions, regularly served as a (Technical) Product Owner, and mentors fellow developers. 

Jos Hendriks – Technical Lead / Software Architect 
Jos Hendriks is a technical lead and software architect with 23+ years of experience, including 14+ in .NET, Jos has worked across industries from high-tech, logistics and leisure on industrial automation, to e-commerce, web and SaaS. As an independent professional, he helps organisations grow in architecture and engineering, always aiming for simplicity and maintainability. He enjoys working with code and actively shares his knowledge.