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Business runs on content. By 2025, there will be 130 billion terabytes of content–from contracts and invoices, to designs and videos. And to digest all of what’s new and how it fits into your now and soon after, join us for Microsoft Ignite 2023 (Nov.14-17) to learn how AI-powered content management in Microsoft 365 enables content intelligence, optimizes critical business processes, improves governance, and prepares your content for Copilot.
Discover the best of what's next in technology, problem-solve with experts, and make global connections to empower yourself to lead your organization.
The '101 on Microsoft Ignite 2023'
- What: Microsoft Ignite to learn more | Full Session scheduler
- Where: Hybrid | Seattle, WA (sold out) and Global Digital (online; free to register)
- When: November 14 – 17, 2023
- Primary X handle & official hashtag: #MSIgnite (join in) & follow @SharePoint & @MS_Ignite
We’re live throughout the week. Most sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand as soon as possible. Below is a subset of content related to SharePoint – each has a little or a lot of SharePoint to spare and share :). We'll keep this guide up to date - before, during, and after.
Register for the event, pack your schedule, and engage. Each link below goes directly to where you can watch the session at its designated time, and then available afterwards on-demand. Through these sessions, demos, labs, and more, plan your week at Microsoft Ignite to learn more and engage with our subject matter experts.
All right, enough preamble. On to the content coming your way (soon).
Keynote sessions at Microsoft Ignite 2023 are designed to provide valuable insights and set the tone for the event. Discover how Microsoft is creating new opportunities across our platforms in this new era of AI. Walkaway with a clear understanding of how Microsoft Copilot will unlock productivity and transform business processes for everyone across functions and industries. HINT: There’s a special SharePoint shout out from Rajesh in KEY02H… stay tuned.
OPENING KEYNOTE: “Microsoft Ignite opening” with Satya Nadella [KEY01H] | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 9am - 9:45am PST | NOW ON-DEMAND:
MODERN WORK KEYNOTE: “Becoming an AI-Powered Organization with Microsoft Copilot” with Rajesh Jha, Jared Spataro, Kendra Springer, and Edgar Wilson [KEY02H] | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 9:45am - 10:35am PST | NOW ON-DEMAND:
Breakout sessions at Microsoft Ignite give a well-rounded view of the content management journeys our customers are on. You’ll hear key product updates to help plan your destination, and more.
BREAKOUT: “Transform your cloud content experiences: Introducing Microsoft SharePoint Premium” with Jeff Teper, Kristen Kamath, Sesha Mani, and Chris McNulty [BRK255HG] | Thursday, Nov. 16, 4:00pm-4:45pm PST (previously listed as "Transforming content experiences with Microsoft Syntex" prior to lifting the embargo) | NOW ON-DEMAND:
ON-DEMAND: “Securely digitize document workflows with eSignature in Microsoft 365” with Jolene Tam and Sesha Mani [OD17] | NOW ON-DEMAND:
DEMO: “Enhance your content value with Microsoft Syntex content management innovations” with Sean Squires [DEM155; in-person only] Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1:45pm - 2:00pm PST
Virtual roundtable discussions are 60 minutes, product-focused session to discuss the future of products or services with Microsoft experts and peers. These are focus-group style and intended to be feedback-driven sessions. They are a terrific way to learn from others, share your insights, and influence the direction of Microsoft products and services.
ROUNDTABLE: “The future of content management in the AI era with Microsoft Syntex” with Dave Minasyan, Jolene Tam, Kristen Kamath, Sanjoyan Mustafi, and Sean Squires [PRT049] | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11:45am – 12:45pm PST
ROUNDTABLE: “Secure document lifecycle in Microsoft 365: Syntex eSignature” with Angie Miller, Dara Adeymo, Jolene Tam, and Sanjoyan Mustafi [PRT051] | Thursday, Nov. 16, 11:45am – 12:45pm PST
ROUNDTABLE: “OneDrive Sync and Deployment” with Katy Erlandson, Carter Green, Paul Diamond, and Stephanie Maher [PRT050] | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2:45pm – 3:45pm PST
ROUNDTABLE: “Microsoft Stream and Clipchamp” with Archana Nair, Jaclyn Shumate, Jase Clamp, and Paul Diamond [PRT066] | Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4:00pm – 5:00pm PST
EXPERT MEETUPS @ The Hub: SharePoint, Syntex, and OneDrive | Nov. 15-16, 11:00am-6:30pm both days, Live and in-person | SCC (Seattle Convention Center) Level 5 – meet experts, get your technical questions answered, and dive deep into demos -- presented by Microsoft Engineers and MVPs.
UPDATED | After engaging on the session content above, go further into what’s new for Content AI and management with newly published materials across Microsoft blogs, the Microsoft Tech Community, and the Adoption Center – designed to increase your knowledge, and easy to share with others. All initially published on November 15, 2023:
- Blog | “Introducing SharePoint Premium – the future of AI powered content management and experiences” by Jeff Teper, President, Collaborative Apps and Platforms, Microsoft
- Case study | KPMG leverages SharePoint Premium, Viva Topics, and Power Platform for AI Document Automation (video)
- Adoption Center | SharePoint Premium on adoption.microsoft.com
- Blog | “Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Backup Storage at Ignite 2023” byZach Rosenfield
- Let us know | Monthly SharePoint Premium community calls
- Newsletter | Sign up for our SharePoint newsletter
- All Microsoft Ignite 2023 announcements | “Book of News: Ignite 2023” by Frank X. Shaw
- Blog | “Microsoft Ignite 2023: AI transformation and the technology driving change” by Frank X. Shaw
- Micro-site for news: Microsoft Ignite 2023
See you soon…
Microsoft Ignite is where technologists from around the globe gain access to experts, modern technology, and networking opportunities with your community. You'll participate in deep technical training, breakout sessions, keynotes, and immersive learning experiences with the teams that build the products.
Enjoy all the news and connections with peers, partners, and the product groups.
And don’t forget the digital SWAG 
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Cheers, "On your" Mark "Get set" Kashman "-- Ignite!"
