Azure Innovators Hub - Public Sessions 2025 - DAY 4
Join us at the Azure Innovators Hub: Public Sessions 2025, a vibrant online event for professionals and enthusiasts passionate about Azure, Microsoft 365, and Developer Technologies. This event brings together a diverse community to explore cutting-edge solutions, share real-world experiences, and spark meaningful conversations around cloud innovation and modern development practices. Event Agenda: Azure Innovators Hub – Public Sessions 2025Event Training: Marketing & Social Media for Community Events - October 2025
Join MGCI Board Members Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver who host our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) Event Production Training & Office Hours – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! It is Halloween - feel free to wear your favorite costume!! Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver This month's topic: Marketing & Social Media for Community Events Want to boost attendance and engagement at your community events? This session will walk you through the essentials of marketing and social media strategy tailored for community-focused initiatives. You’ll learn how to: Identify your target audience and craft compelling messaging Choose the right platforms and timing for maximum reach Leverage branded templates and content calendars Track engagement and adjust your strategy in real time Whether you're promoting a local meetup or a global virtual event, this session will equip you with practical tools and creative ideas to amplify your message and grow your community. Let's grow our communities together with great amplification! 📅 October 30 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand on our Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningGet ready: Microsoft Ignite 2025 is almost here!
Microsoft Ignite 2025 (November 18–21) is coming up, and it’s time to get ready. Whether you join in person or digitally, this can’t-miss event is designed to help you build connections, accelerate customer conversations, and gain exclusive access to product updates to shape your 2026 plans. If you plan on attending in person, don’t forget to register early to access partner programming and in-person experiences such as the partner keynote at Chase Center, the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program booth, networking areas, and dedicated partner sessions. If you're planning to attend online, register soon to get access to livestreamed and on-demand keynote and breakout sessions, a session catalog, attendee and sponsor directories, digital swag, and more online-exclusive experiences. No matter how you choose to participate, the dedicated partner sessions, early product access, and networking opportunities give you practical ways to scale your business and lead with AI. Make sure to register today and check out the partner page to start planning your experience. Register nowPartner Blog | Highlights from the Migrate & Modernize Summit: Accelerating customer transformation through AI
Modernization is one of the biggest technology opportunities of our time. Across industries, organizations are looking to move faster, operate more securely, and scale innovation. But legacy systems, technical debt, and fragmented infrastructure continue to slow progress. IDC reports that more than 37% of application portfolios require modernization today, and that need will remain high for years to come. It’s a challenge that demands deep technical expertise, and it’s your opportunity to lead. As a Microsoft partner, you’re central to enabling customer transformation and shaping what comes next. At the recent Migrate & Modernize Summit, we introduced new tools and programs that combine AI-powered automation with expert-led deployment support. These innovations make it possible to deliver faster outcomes, reduce complexity, and unlock long-term value for your customers. You can register or watch the summit on demand. Modernization is becoming faster, smarter, and more scalable At the summit, we introduced several key updates that support how partners accelerate migration and modernization across workloads and industries. Continue reading hereSecure your data—Microsoft Purview at Ignite 2025
Security is a core focus at Microsoft Ignite this year, with the Security Forum on November 17, deep dive technical sessions, theater talks, and hands-on labs designed for security leaders and practitioners. Join us in San Francisco, November 17–21, or online, November 18–20, to learn what’s new and what’s next across data security, compliance, and AI. This year’s sessions and labs will help you prevent data exfiltration, manage insider risks, and enable responsible AI adoption across your organization. Featured sessions: BRK250: Preventing data exfiltration with a layered protection strategy Learn how Microsoft Purview enables a layered approach to data protection, including AI and non-AI apps, devices, browsers, and networks. BRK257: Drive secure Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption using Microsoft Purview Discover built-in safeguards to prevent data loss and insider risks as you scale Copilot and agentic AI. LAB548: Prevent data exposure in Copilot and AI apps with DLP Configure DLP policies to protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 services and AI scenarios. Explore and filter the full security catalog by topic, format, and role: aka.ms/Ignite/SecuritySessions. Why attend: Ignite is your chance to see the latest Purview features, connect with product experts, and get hands-on with new compliance and data protection tools. Microsoft will also preview future enhancements for agentic AI and unified data governance. Security Forum (November 17): Kick off with an immersive, in‑person pre‑day focused on strategic security discussions and real‑world guidance from Microsoft leaders and industry experts. Select Security Forum during registration. Connect with peers and security leaders through these signature security experiences: Security Leaders Dinner—CISOs and VPs connect with Microsoft leaders. CISO Roundtable—Gain practical insights on secure AI adoption. Secure the Night Party—Network in a relaxed, fun setting. Register for Microsoft Ignite >AZURE INNOVATORS HUB: PUBLIC SESSIONS 2025
Join us at the Azure Innovators Hub: Public Sessions 2025, a vibrant online event for professionals and enthusiasts passionate about Azure, Microsoft 365, and Developer Technologies. This event brings together a diverse community to explore cutting-edge solutions, share real-world experiences, and spark meaningful conversations around cloud innovation and modern development practices.Modern endpoint management—Microsoft Intune at Ignite 2025
Security is a core focus at Microsoft Ignite this year, with the Security Forum on November 17, deep dive technical sessions, theater talks, and hands-on labs designed for security leaders and practitioners. Join us in San Francisco, November 17–21, or online, November 18–20, to learn why endpoint security and management are critical in today’s hybrid environments. At Ignite, endpoint management sessions and labs will help you secure devices, automate management, and integrate with AI-powered security tools. Featured sessions: BRK242: Top Essentials for an Integrated, AI-Ready Security Foundation Learn what Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune bring across the M365 stack to help you reach a Zero Trust security posture with more compliance and control in the era of agentic AI. LAB542: Zero Trust Lab: Securing Identities and Devices with Intune & Entra Explore how Intune and Entra secure identities and devices, with new implementation indicators and cross-pillar guidance. BRK258: Inside Windows Security, from client to cloud Discover the latest innovations across Windows and Intune designed to improve your security posture and protect users, devices, and data. Explore and filter the full security catalog by topic, format, and role: aka.ms/Ignite/SecuritySessions Why attend: Ignite is the best place to learn about new Microsoft Entra capabilities for agentic AI, identity governance, and secure access. We will also share its vision for the future of identity and agent management. Security Forum (November 17): Kick off with an immersive, in‑person pre‑day focused on strategic security discussions and real‑world guidance from Microsoft leaders and industry experts. Select Security Forum during registration. Register for Microsoft Ignite >Microsoft Blog | Microsoft Ignite: Shaping what’s next with our partner ecosystem
In just a few weeks, we’ll gather at Microsoft Ignite 2025 to focus on four pillars that define successful AI transformation: improving employee experiences, reinventing business processes, deepening customer connections, and bending the curve of industry innovation. Across every sector, organizations are asking how to realize these outcomes with speed and confidence, and Microsoft partners are the ones who can make it possible. Join us in San Francisco or online November 18–21 to see the latest innovations, connect with Microsoft leaders and peers, and learn how to deliver even greater impact for your customers. Registration is open, and there is still time to reserve your spot today. What to expect at Microsoft Ignite Learn how to unlock the most value from your Microsoft partnership through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. Continue reading hereEvent Training: Graphics & Branding for Community Events - September 2025
Join MGCI Board Members Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver who host our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) Event Production Training Ask Me Anything Talks – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver This month's topic: Graphics & Branding for Community Events Strong visuals and consistent branding are essential for creating memorable and impactful community events. This session will guide you through the fundamentals of visual communication, including: Applying brand guidelines to event materials Designing accessible and inclusive graphics Using templates and tools to streamline your creative process Creating cohesive visuals across digital and print platforms Whether you're designing flyers, social media posts, or presentation decks, this session will help you build confidence and consistency in your event branding. Let’s build stronger, more connected communities—together. 📅 September 25⏰8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand on our Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningPartner Blog | Accelerating AI growth and innovation: Your guide to Microsoft Ignite
Microsoft Ignite is where possibility meets action. Each year, IT professionals, including tech practitioners, coders, engineers, business leaders, and partners, come together at one event to discover what’s next, learn from industry leaders, and shape the future of technology. This year, Ignite is designed to sharpen your expertise, expand your opportunities, and accelerate growth in the AI era. This year’s event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 18 to 21, 2025, with an optional pre-day on November 17. Online sessions will also be available worldwide from November 18 to 20. Register now to secure your pass for San Francisco or online participation. I am excited to join Microsoft leaders including Satya Nadella, Judson Althoff, Scott Guthrie, Jay Parikh, Charlie Bell, and Mark Russinovich in San Francisco to showcase the latest innovations, highlight partner impact, and share our vision for the future! Continue reading here
