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Looking for a list of what's happening with Windows at Microsoft Ignite 2024? Whether you are attending digitally or coming to Chicago, November 18-22, let us be your guide!
This year's event offers a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations for Windows and Windows in the cloud. Update your personal knowledge base and hone your skills through live breakouts and interactive labs. Make valuable connections with peers and partners. I'll personally be in Chicago leading hands-on labs and supporting our booth so please stop me and say hello. If you're attending digitally, reach out to me @Hoorge on X or here on the Tech Community. Now on to the schedule of events!
Breakout sessions
Get ready for end of support (EOS) and the future of AI at work with Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs
Wednesday, November 20 (11:00 AM CT)
Learn more about Copilot+ PCs, explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 now (ahead of Windows 10 EOS on October 14, 2025), and get insights to help prepare your organization for the future of AI.
Transform end-user computing experiences with Windows, Windows 365, and Intune
Thursday, November 21 (1:15 PM CT)
What are the real benefits of modernizing end-user computing with Windows and Intune? Gain valuable insights from a cross-industry panel of IT leaders on meeting today's increasing demand for security, flexibility, and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).
How to update your endpoint strategy for Windows 365
Thursday, November 21 (1:15 PM CT)
Learn how to modernize your endpoint strategy for Windows 365 so you achieve seamless connectivity that is simple to manage and secure by design.
In person, in Chicago
Labs
Please RSVP and arrive 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to those on standby.
Hands on with Windows 11 & cloud-native management
Thursday, November 21 (10:15 AM CT)
Friday, November 22 (10:45 AM CT)
Jumpstart Windows 11 upgrades and cloud-native management projects as a joint effort. Walk away with tangible steps to keep you moving forward with security and productivity at the forefront of your efforts.
Using Windows 11 to land Copilot & AI experiences
Thursday, November 21 (1:15 PM CT)
Get in-depth with cloud management for Windows 11 devices. (Please RSVP and arrive 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to those on standby!)
Rapid and secure provisioning of Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Thursday, November 21 (4:45 PM CT)
Learn how to set up a fully functional Windows 365 Cloud PC equipped with Microsoft 365 so that people can be immediately productive.
Connect with peers and experts
In addition to attending breakouts and theater sessions in person in Chicago, you can also connect directly with the people behind Windows 11, Windows Autopatch, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop in The Hub at Expert Meetups. 1:1 consultations with engineering SMEs are also available. Log in to the Microsoft Ignite site to sign up!
Related sessions
There is, of course, more to explore at Microsoft Ignite. Check out more great breakouts, roundtables, and demos for Microsoft Intune, Surface, Windows Server, and (always top of mind) Microsoft Security solutions!
After Microsoft Ignite
Tech Community Live: Windows edition
Once you've had a chance to catch up on latest Windows capabilities - client and cloud - join us for four hours of Ask Microsoft Anything sessions December 11 at Tech Community Live! Save the date and get more details.
Continue the conversation. Find best practices. Bookmark the Windows Tech Community, then follow us @MSWindowsITPro on X and on LinkedIn. Looking for support? Visit Windows on Microsoft Q&A.
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