diff --git a/.github/workflows/docker-container-sampleagent-python.yml b/.github/workflows/docker-container-sampleagent-python.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..541a08f5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/docker-container-sampleagent-python.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,277 @@
+name: Deploy Python Agent Framework to Azure Container Apps
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - users/tirthdoshi/local-playground
+    paths:
+      - 'python/agent-framework/sample-agent/**'
+      - '.github/workflows/docker-container-sampleagent-python.yml'
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - main
+    paths:
+      - 'python/agent-framework/sample-agent/**'
+      - '.github/workflows/docker-container-sampleagent-python.yml'
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+  id-token: write  # Required for OIDC authentication
+  contents: read
+  pull-requests: write  # Required to comment on PRs
+
+env:
+  AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP: agent365-samples-rg
+  ACR_NAME: agent365samplesacr
+  CONTAINER_APP_NAME: agent-framework-python
+  CONTAINER_APP_ENV: agent365-env
+  IMAGE_NAME: agent-framework-python
+
+jobs:
+  build-and-deploy:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Azure Login with Service Principal
+        uses: azure/login@v2
+        with:
+          creds: ${{ secrets.AZURE_CREDENTIALS }}
+
+      - name: Create Resource Group if needed
+        run: |
+          if ! az group exists --name ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} --output tsv | grep -q true; then
+            echo "Creating Resource Group..."
+            az group create --name ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} --location eastus
+          fi
+
+      - name: Create ACR if needed
+        run: |
+          if ! az acr show --name ${{ env.ACR_NAME }} &> /dev/null; then
+            echo "Creating ACR..."
+            az acr create \
+              --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+              --name ${{ env.ACR_NAME }} \
+              --sku Basic \
+              --admin-enabled true
+          fi
+
+      - name: Login to Azure Container Registry
+        run: |
+          az acr login --name ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}
+
+      - name: Build Docker Image
+        run: |
+          docker build \
+            -t ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:${{ github.sha }} \
+            -t ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:latest \
+            -f python/agent-framework/sample-agent/Dockerfile \
+            python/agent-framework/sample-agent
+
+      - name: Push Docker Image to ACR
+        run: |
+          docker push ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:${{ github.sha }}
+          docker push ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:latest
+
+      - name: Create Container App Environment if needed
+        run: |
+          if ! az containerapp env show --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_ENV }} --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} &> /dev/null; then
+            echo "Creating Container App Environment..."
+            az containerapp env create \
+              --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_ENV }} \
+              --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+              --location eastus
+          fi
+
+      - name: Deploy to Azure Container App
+        run: |
+          if az containerapp show --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }} --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} &> /dev/null; then
+            echo "Updating existing Container App..."
+            az containerapp update \
+              --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }} \
+              --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+              --image ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:${{ github.sha }} \
+              --set-env-vars \
+                PORT=3978 \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY }} \
+                USE_AGENTIC_AUTH=true \
+                ENABLE_OBSERVABILITY=true \
+                ENABLE_OTEL=true \
+                ENABLE_SENSITIVE_DATA=true \
+                PYTHON_ENVIRONMENT=production \
+                ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS=${{ secrets.ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS || 'false' }} \
+                APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING=${{ secrets.APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING || '' }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__CLIENTID=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_CLIENT_ID }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__CLIENTSECRET=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_CLIENT_SECRET }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__TENANTID=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_TENANT_ID }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__SCOPES=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_SCOPES || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__TYPE=AgenticUserAuthorization \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__SCOPES=${{ secrets.AGENTIC_SCOPES || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__ALTERNATEBLUEPRINTCONNECTIONNAME=${{ secrets.AGENTIC_CONNECTION_NAME || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                CONNECTIONSMAP_0_SERVICEURL='*' \
+                CONNECTIONSMAP_0_CONNECTION=SERVICE_CONNECTION
+          else
+            echo "Creating new Container App..."
+            az containerapp create \
+              --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }} \
+              --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+              --environment ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_ENV }} \
+              --image ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}:${{ github.sha }} \
+              --registry-server ${{ env.ACR_NAME }}.azurecr.io \
+              --target-port 3978 \
+              --ingress external \
+              --min-replicas 1 \
+              --max-replicas 3 \
+              --cpu 0.5 \
+              --memory 1.0Gi \
+              --env-vars \
+                PORT=3978 \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION }} \
+                AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY=${{ secrets.AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY }} \
+                USE_AGENTIC_AUTH=true \
+                ENABLE_OBSERVABILITY=true \
+                ENABLE_OTEL=true \
+                ENABLE_SENSITIVE_DATA=true \
+                PYTHON_ENVIRONMENT=production \
+                ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS=${{ secrets.ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS || 'false' }} \
+                APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING=${{ secrets.APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING || '' }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__CLIENTID=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_CLIENT_ID }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__CLIENTSECRET=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_CLIENT_SECRET }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__TENANTID=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_TENANT_ID }} \
+                CONNECTIONS__SERVICE_CONNECTION__SETTINGS__SCOPES=${{ secrets.SERVICE_CONNECTION_SCOPES || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__TYPE=AgenticUserAuthorization \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__SCOPES=${{ secrets.AGENTIC_SCOPES || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                AGENTAPPLICATION__USERAUTHORIZATION__HANDLERS__AGENTIC__SETTINGS__ALTERNATEBLUEPRINTCONNECTIONNAME=${{ secrets.AGENTIC_CONNECTION_NAME || 'https://graph.microsoft.com/.default' }} \
+                CONNECTIONSMAP_0_SERVICEURL='*' \
+                CONNECTIONSMAP_0_CONNECTION=SERVICE_CONNECTION
+          fi
+
+      - name: Get Container App URL
+        id: get-url
+        run: |
+          FQDN=$(az containerapp show \
+            --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }} \
+            --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+            --query properties.configuration.ingress.fqdn \
+            --output tsv)
+          echo "🚀 Container App deployed successfully!"
+          echo "🌐 URL: https://$FQDN"
+          echo "📍 Health: https://$FQDN/api/health"
+          echo "📨 Messages: https://$FQDN/api/messages"
+          echo "app_url=https://$FQDN" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "health_url=https://$FQDN/api/health" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "messages_url=https://$FQDN/api/messages" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: View Container App Logs
+        run: |
+          echo "📋 Fetching recent logs..."
+          az containerapp logs show \
+            --name ${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }} \
+            --resource-group ${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }} \
+            --tail 50 \
+            --follow false
+
+      - name: Comment on PR with Deployment URL
+        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const appUrl = '${{ steps.get-url.outputs.app_url }}';
+            const healthUrl = '${{ steps.get-url.outputs.health_url }}';
+            const messagesUrl = '${{ steps.get-url.outputs.messages_url }}';
+            const sha = '${{ github.sha }}';
+            
+            const body = `## 🚀 Deployment Successful!
+            
+            Your Python Agent Framework has been deployed to Azure Container Apps.
+            
+            ### 🔗 Deployment Links
+            - **App URL**: ${appUrl}
+            - **Health Endpoint**: ${healthUrl}
+            - **Messages Endpoint**: ${messagesUrl}
+            
+            ### 📦 Deployment Details
+            - **Container App**: \`${{ env.CONTAINER_APP_NAME }}\`
+            - **Resource Group**: \`${{ env.AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP }}\`
+            - **Image Tag**: \`${sha.substring(0, 7)}\`
+            - **Commit**: ${sha}
+            
+            ### 🧪 Testing with Agents Playground
+            
+            #### Option 1: Direct Testing (Simple)
+            \`\`\`bash
+            # Check health
+            curl ${healthUrl}
+            
+            # Send a test message (requires authentication)
+            curl -X POST ${messagesUrl} \\
+              -H "Content-Type: application/json" \\
+              -d '{"type":"message","text":"Hello Agent!"}'
+            \`\`\`
+            
+            #### Option 2: Test with Agents Playground (Interactive)
+            
+            1. **Install and authenticate ngrok:**
+               \`\`\`bash
+               # Download ngrok from https://ngrok.com/download
+               # Authenticate with your token
+               ngrok authtoken YOUR_NGROK_TOKEN
+               \`\`\`
+            
+            2. **Start ngrok tunnel:**
+               \`\`\`bash
+               ngrok http 2000
+               \`\`\`
+               Copy the HTTPS forwarding URL (e.g., \`https://abc123.ngrok.io\`)
+            
+            3. **Launch Agents Playground:**
+               \`\`\`bash
+               agentsplayground -p 2000 -e ${messagesUrl} --su 'YOUR_NGROK_URL/_connector'
+               \`\`\`
+               
+               Replace \`YOUR_NGROK_URL\` with the ngrok URL from step 2.
+            
+            4. **Test your agent** in the playground UI at http://localhost:2000
+            
+            ---
+            *Deployed from commit ${sha.substring(0, 7)} by @${{ github.actor }}*`;
+            
+            // Find existing comment from this bot
+            const comments = await github.rest.issues.listComments({
+              issue_number: context.issue.number,
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+            });
+            
+            const botComment = comments.data.find(comment => 
+              comment.user.type === 'Bot' && 
+              comment.body.includes('🚀 Deployment Successful!')
+            );
+            
+            if (botComment) {
+              // Update existing comment
+              await github.rest.issues.updateComment({
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                comment_id: botComment.id,
+                body: body
+              });
+              console.log('Updated existing comment');
+            } else {
+              // Create new comment
+              await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                issue_number: context.issue.number,
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                body: body
+              });
+              console.log('Created new comment');
+            }
+
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/.env.template b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/.env.template
index 07f3d5c2..1750f916 100644
--- a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/.env.template
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/.env.template
@@ -46,3 +46,9 @@ PYTHON_ENVIRONMENT=development
 # Enable otel logs on AgentFramework SDK. Required for auto instrumentation
 ENABLE_OTEL=true
 ENABLE_SENSITIVE_DATA=true
+
+# Application Insights Configuration (Optional)
+# Set to true to enable Application Insights telemetry
+ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS=false
+# Your Application Insights connection string (required if enabled)
+APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING=
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/Dockerfile b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..eb71dc9b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# Use Python 3.11 full Debian image
+FROM python:3.11
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Install system dependencies
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
+    curl \
+    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
+
+# Copy project files
+COPY pyproject.toml ./
+COPY *.py ./
+COPY .env* ./
+
+# Install uv
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir uv
+
+# Install dependencies
+RUN uv pip install --system --pre -e .
+
+EXPOSE 3978
+ENV PORT=3978
+
+CMD ["python", "start_with_generic_host.py"]
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/README.md b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/README.md
index e315def9..19de51dc 100644
--- a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/README.md
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/README.md
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 This sample demonstrates how to build an agent using Agent Framework in Python with the Microsoft Agent 365 SDK. It covers:
 
 - **Observability**: End-to-end tracing, caching, and monitoring for agent applications
+- **Application Insights**: Optional integration with Azure Application Insights for production monitoring
 - **Notifications**: Services and models for managing user notifications
 - **Tools**: Model Context Protocol tools for building advanced agent solutions
 - **Hosting Patterns**: Hosting with Microsoft 365 Agents SDK
@@ -11,6 +12,18 @@ This sample uses the [Microsoft Agent 365 SDK for Python](https://github.com/mic
 
 For comprehensive documentation and guidance on building agents with the Microsoft Agent 365 SDK, including how to add tooling, observability, and notifications, visit the [Microsoft Agent 365 Developer Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/).
 
+## Optional Features
+
+### Application Insights Integration
+
+This sample includes optional Application Insights integration for production monitoring and telemetry. Application Insights provides:
+- Distributed tracing and performance monitoring
+- Exception tracking and diagnostics
+- Live metrics and real-time monitoring
+- Custom metrics and events
+
+**To enable Application Insights**, see the [Application Insights Integration Guide](APPLICATION_INSIGHTS.md) for detailed setup instructions.
+
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Python 3.x
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/agent.py b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/agent.py
index 4cf64639..d616368b 100644
--- a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/agent.py
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/agent.py
@@ -62,6 +62,14 @@
 )
 from token_cache import get_cached_agentic_token
 
+# Application Insights (optional)
+try:
+    from azure.monitor.opentelemetry import configure_azure_monitor
+    APPLICATION_INSIGHTS_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    APPLICATION_INSIGHTS_AVAILABLE = False
+    logger.warning("Application Insights SDK not available. Install 'azure-monitor-opentelemetry' to enable.")
+
 # </DependencyImports>
 
 
@@ -91,6 +99,9 @@ def __init__(self):
         """Initialize the AgentFramework agent."""
         self.logger = logging.getLogger(self.__class__.__name__)
 
+        # Initialize Application Insights if enabled
+        self._setup_application_insights()
+
         # Initialize auto instrumentation with Agent 365 Observability SDK
         self._enable_agentframework_instrumentation()
 
@@ -178,6 +189,35 @@ def _enable_agentframework_instrumentation(self):
         except Exception as e:
             logger.warning(f"⚠️ Instrumentation failed: {e}")
 
+    def _setup_application_insights(self):
+        """Setup Application Insights telemetry (optional)"""
+        enable_app_insights = os.getenv("ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS", "false").lower() == "true"
+        
+        if not enable_app_insights:
+            logger.info("📊 Application Insights is disabled (set ENABLE_APPLICATION_INSIGHTS=true to enable)")
+            return
+        
+        if not APPLICATION_INSIGHTS_AVAILABLE:
+            logger.warning("⚠️ Application Insights is enabled but SDK not available. Run: uv pip install azure-monitor-opentelemetry")
+            return
+        
+        connection_string = os.getenv("APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING")
+        if not connection_string:
+            logger.warning("⚠️ Application Insights enabled but APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING not set")
+            return
+        
+        try:
+            # Configure Azure Monitor with OpenTelemetry
+            configure_azure_monitor(
+                connection_string=connection_string,
+                # Enable auto-instrumentation for various libraries
+                enable_live_metrics=True,
+            )
+            logger.info("✅ Application Insights configured successfully")
+            logger.info(f"📊 Telemetry will be sent to: {connection_string[:50]}...")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"❌ Failed to configure Application Insights: {e}")
+
     # </ObservabilityConfiguration>
 
     # =========================================================================
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/docker-compose.yml b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/docker-compose.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4bf7dcd3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/docker-compose.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+# Docker Compose for AgentFramework Sample Agent
+version: '3.8'
+
+services:
+  agent:
+    build:
+      context: .
+      dockerfile: Dockerfile
+    ports:
+      - "3978:3978"
+    env_file:
+      - .env
+    environment:
+      # Override port to ensure container uses 3978
+      - PORT=3978
+    volumes:
+      # Mount .env for local development (optional)
+      - ./.env:/app/.env
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    healthcheck:
+      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost:3978/api/health"]
+      interval: 30s
+      timeout: 10s
+      retries: 3
+      start_period: 40s
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/host_agent_server.py b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/host_agent_server.py
index 562d019d..7b7917c1 100644
--- a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/host_agent_server.py
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/host_agent_server.py
@@ -151,27 +151,48 @@ async def help_handler(context: TurnContext, _: TurnState):
         self.agent_app.conversation_update("membersAdded", auth_handlers=handler)(help_handler)
         self.agent_app.message("/help", auth_handlers=handler)(help_handler)
 
-        @self.agent_app.activity("message", auth_handlers=handler)
+        @self.agent_app.activity("installationUpdate", auth_handlers=handler)
+        async def on_installation_update(context: TurnContext, _: TurnState):
+            """Handle agent installation/uninstallation events"""
+            try:
+                action = getattr(context.activity, "action", None)
+                logger.info(f"📦 Installation event: {action} in conversation {context.activity.conversation.id}")
+                
+                # Optionally send a welcome message when installed
+                if action == "add":
+                    await context.send_activity(
+                        f"👋 Thanks for installing **{self.agent_class.__name__}**! "
+                        "I'm ready to help. Send me a message or type /help to get started."
+                    )
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error handling installation update: {e}")
+
+        @self.agent_app.activity("message")
         async def on_message(context: TurnContext, _: TurnState):
             try:
+                logger.info(f"📨 Processing message: '{context.activity.text}'")
+                
                 result = await self._validate_agent_and_setup_context(context)
                 if result is None:
+                    logger.warning("⚠️ Agent validation failed")
                     return
                 tenant_id, agent_id = result
 
                 with BaggageBuilder().tenant_id(tenant_id).agent_id(agent_id).build():
                     user_message = context.activity.text or ""
+                    
                     if not user_message.strip() or user_message.strip() == "/help":
+                        logger.info("⏭️ Skipping empty or help message")
                         return
 
-                    logger.info(f"📨 {user_message}")
                     response = await self.agent_instance.process_user_message(
                         user_message, self.agent_app.auth, self.auth_handler_name, context
                     )
+                    logger.info(f"📤 Sending response: {response[:100] if len(response) > 100 else response}")
                     await context.send_activity(response)
 
             except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"❌ Error: {e}")
+                logger.error(f"❌ Error: {e}", exc_info=True)
                 await context.send_activity(f"Sorry, I encountered an error: {str(e)}")
 
         @self.agent_notification.on_agent_notification(
@@ -245,6 +266,10 @@ def create_auth_configuration(self) -> AgentAuthConfiguration | None:
     # --- Server ---
     def start_server(self, auth_configuration: AgentAuthConfiguration | None = None):
         async def entry_point(req: Request) -> Response:
+            # Log incoming request
+            body = await req.text()
+            logger.info(f"🌐 Incoming request to /api/messages")
+            # Removed logging of request body to avoid exposing sensitive information
             return await start_agent_process(
                 req, req.app["agent_app"], req.app["adapter"]
             )
@@ -306,7 +331,8 @@ async def anonymous_claims(request, handler):
         print(f"❤️  Health: http://localhost:{port}/api/health\n")
 
         try:
-            run_app(app, host="localhost", port=port, handle_signals=True)
+            # Bind to 0.0.0.0 to accept connections from outside the container
+            run_app(app, host="0.0.0.0", port=port, handle_signals=True)
         except KeyboardInterrupt:
             print("\n👋 Server stopped")
 
diff --git a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/pyproject.toml b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/pyproject.toml
index 5837d8d0..5c9425e3 100644
--- a/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/pyproject.toml
+++ b/python/agent-framework/sample-agent/pyproject.toml
@@ -41,7 +41,11 @@ dependencies = [
     "microsoft_agents_a365_observability_core >= 0.1.0",
     "microsoft_agents_a365_observability_extensions_agent_framework >= 0.1.0",
     "microsoft_agents_a365_runtime >= 0.1.0",
-    "microsoft_agents_a365_notifications >= 0.1.0"
+    "microsoft_agents_a365_notifications >= 0.1.0",
+
+    # Application Insights (optional)
+    "opencensus-ext-azure>=1.1.13",
+    "azure-monitor-opentelemetry>=1.2.0"
 ]
 requires-python = ">=3.11"