Explore the evolution and potential of conversational interfaces in this 46-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Dive into the world of programmable and contextual communications, understanding their crucial role in present and future app development. Learn how to enhance your applications with rich communication features using Microsoft Bot Framework and Nexmo SMS and Voice APIs. Discover the advantages of voice-based interactions, including speed, simplicity, and availability. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates how to create, train, and publish bots, covering topics such as intent recognition, Bot Framework Emulator, and integration with Cortana. Gain practical insights into implementing dialogues, form flows, and local endpoints in your conversational interfaces.