Partner 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🚀 Join Us for the Migrate and Modernize Summit – September 23-24, 2025
Partners, mark your calendars! On September 23-24, Microsoft is hosting the Migrate and Modernize Summit, a digital event to help you and your customers accelerate cloud migrations to Azure and simplify modernization. This event is appropriate for both partner and customers. As a partner, you will hear important product announcements that will enable you to: Transform your migration and modernization practice Leverage AI to simplify and accelerate Migrations and Modernization to Azure, unlocking new projects and revenue. Drive new leads Inspire customers to engage in an assessment using your partner organization and services. Unlock Azure Accelerate funding Activate Microsoft investments / partner benefits that drive your partner services. (Specialized partners) Your customers will learn how to make their cloud migration and modernization a reality with Keynote Presentations from Microsoft leaders such as Scott Guthrie, Jeremy Winter, Amanda Silver and Cyril Belikoff Breakout Tracks tailored for decision-makers and practitioners to see migration and modernization agents in action, as well as local tracks to go deeper on specific topics Customer Stories including Sanofi, Thomson Reuters, and OneDigital Live Demos to bring to life the latest innovations around AI-assisted tooling and products Join us for the Migrate and Modernize Summit! Learn more about the event Register your teams for one of the sessions using the links below Share the event with your customers using this invite September 23, 2025 9:00 AM PT (GMT-07:00) United States http://aka.ms/mmeventusp September 23, 2025 12:00 PM ET (GMT-04:00) Latin America http://aka.ms/mmeventlap September 23, 2025 1:00 PM BRT (GMT-03:00) Brazil http://aka.ms/mmeventbzp September 24, 2025 9:00 AM BST Europe, Middle East, Africa http://aka.ms/mmeventemeap September 24, 2025 10:00 AM AEST (GMT+10:00) Australia and New Zealand http://aka.ms/mmeventanzp September 24, 2025 10:00 AM SGT (GMT+08:00) Association of Southeast Asian Nations http://aka.ms/mmeventaseanp September 24, 2025 9:00 AM KST (GMT+09:00) Korea http://aka.ms/mmeventkoreap September 24, 2025 1:00 PM JST (GMT+09:00) Japan http://aka.ms/mmeventjapanp September 24, 2025 2:00 PM IST (GMT+05:30) India http://aka.ms/mmeventindiap Registration Opening Soon (Save the Date) October 28, 2025 1:00 PM CST (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | People’s Republic of China October 28, 2025 1:00 PM CST (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | Taiwan October 28, 2025 9:00 AM HKT (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | Hong KongHighlights from MCAPS Start for Partners 2025
We’re seeing strong momentum and tangible value across customer segments with Microsoft’s AI platform—particularly through Copilot and intelligent agents. 🚀 Explore the latest partner innovations and announcements from MCAPS Start for Partners: https://aka.ms/MCAPSHighlights2025Discover what’s in store at Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite 2025 is just around the corner, taking place November 18–21, both online and in person. Early registration is essential to secure in-person slots and access exclusive partner experiences—but the digital experience includes all the hands-on learning you’ve come to expect from this must-attend event. Prepare to hear from an exciting lineup of Microsoft leaders, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, Chief Technology Officer Mark Russinovich, and Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions and Chief People Officer Nicole Dezen. When you attend, you can also expect expert insights, opportunities to innovate, and moments built to help you scale and become leaders in the AI era. This year’s agenda is designed to deliver maximum value to partners with actionable insights and customer-centric storytelling. Event highlights include: · Inspiring keynotes on AI leadership and product innovation. · 40+ breakout sessions on modernizing infrastructure, breaking down data silos, unified security operations, building pipeline, co-selling opportunities, and more. · Partner-led theater sessions demonstrating how to build and scale intelligent apps and AI agents on the Microsoft Cloud. · The Partner Exchange expo hub, featuring solution demos, expert access, and lounges for informal conversations. · Hands-on skilling labs and on-site certification exams. · Networking events designed to make connecting easier and more relaxed. In-person seats sell out fast. Secure your spot today by registering and selecting the partner program as your primary focus. Register now!Event Training: Communications Planning for Community Events - July 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! Hosts: Heather Cook presented this month on behalf of - Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver This month's topic: Communications Planning for Community Events Join us for a dynamic training session designed to empower community event organizers with effective communication strategies. This session will cover best practices in planning and executing outreach for community events, including: Crafting compelling messaging for diverse audiences Coordinating marketing, social media, and outreach efforts Leveraging feedback from past events to improve engagement Aligning communications with event logistics and speaker coordination Whether you're a seasoned organizer or new to community engagement, this session will equip you with actionable tools to enhance visibility, participation, and impact. We’ll also review the rolling 6-month program plan and open opportunities for speakers and volunteers. Let’s build stronger, more connected communities—together. 📅 July 31⏰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/learningRegister for the Cloud and AI Platforms FY26 Partner Playbook Walkthrough
Join us live on July 24, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time or 5:00 PM Pacific Time to learn about the exciting go-to-market (GTM) priorities and initiatives planned for FY26 across the Cloud and AI platforms solutions area, aligned to the System Integrator partner audience. We are excited to invite you to an exclusive session where we will unveil the FY26 Cloud & AI Platform Partner Playbook. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you leverage Microsoft's latest investments and strategies to grow your business and enhance customer engagement. What to Expect: Business Overview: Gain insights into the FY26 investments and strategic priorities. Customer Opportunities: Understand the growth drivers and market opportunities for FY26. Solution Plays: Learn how to migrate and modernize your estate, innovate with Azure AI apps and agents, and unify your data platform. Partner Skilling: Discover opportunities for partner skilling and certifications to enhance your capabilities. Why Attend? Exclusive Insights: Get a detailed overview of the playbook and how it can benefit your business. Interactive Sessions: Participate in discussions and Q&A sessions to address your specific needs and questions. We look forward to your participation and collaboration in driving mutual growth and success. Please register now to secure your spot. Can’t attend the live event? Register anyway to get notified when the event content is available on demand. Register here for the morning or evening session!Register now: Grow your skills and build connections at Microsoft Ignite 2025
Get the edge you need to drive impact in the era of AI. Taking place November 17–21 both online and in person, Microsoft Ignite is the highly anticipated event for partners who want to accelerate business growth, connect with leaders and peers, and gain actionable insights and exclusive opportunities to innovate with Microsoft. From dedicated partner sessions to hands-on labs, networking spaces, and sneak peeks at the latest Microsoft technology, this week-long experience is built to help you get the edge you need—no matter where you are in your AI journey. If you attend, expect to: Learn from industry leaders, including Satya Nadella. Connect and grow your network. Build your AI practice through hands-on labs, carefully crafted presentations designed for partners, and the opportunity to check out Microsoft and partner solutions in the Ignite Hub. Early registration is essential to secure in-person slots and access exclusive partner experiences. While in-person seats sell out fast, the digital experience includes all the hands-on learning you’ve come to expect from Microsoft Ignite. Don’t miss out! Register now!AgentCon Southeast Asia 2025 is just around the corner!
AgentCon Southeast Asia 2025 is just around the corner! Be part of this FREE, community-powered AI event where innovation meets collaboration: 📍 Singapore – September 9: avpt.co/AgentConSG 📍 Ho Chi Minh – September 11: avpt.co/AgentConHCH 📍 Cebu – September 15: avpt.co/AgentConCebu Dive into hands-on workshops, experience live demos, and gain expert insights on Copilot, agentic AI, and real-world applications from global tech experts. Whether you're building with Copilot or just beginning your AI journey, #AgentCon is your space to learn, connect, and grow. 🎟️ Secure your seats now for this event organized by Global AI Community! AvePoint Singapore MaivenPoint Microsoft Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology KMC SolutionsData, AI, and Opportunity: Why Microsoft Partners Should Attend the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025
The Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) is happening September 15–18, 2025, at the Austria Center in beautiful Vienna. If you're a Microsoft partner, this is a key opportunity to participate in one of the most important events in data and AI strategy. Whether you're leading solution execution or developing apps, Fabric presents a powerful unified data platform for AI transformation—and this conference is where you'll learn how to capitalize on it. Purchase a 4-day pass including our Partner Day on September 15 to learn how Microsoft partners play a central role in bringing Fabric to life for our customers, and get access to the use cases, tools, and co-sell opportunities you need to succeed. Fabric: A unified platform, built for the future Microsoft Fabric is a fully integrated data and analytics platform that brings together tools like Power BI, Azure databases, Data Factory, OneLake, and third-party apps under one umbrella. It's built to break down silos, accelerate insight, and support modern AI-driven applications—all within a single, end-to-end environment. For partners, this isn’t just a product—it’s a growth engine. Fabric enables you to expand your data offerings, connect disparate data sources, and deliver more strategic, high-impact solutions across industries. This event is your front-row seat to learn, explore, and build your Fabric advantage. Continue reading here Don't forget to follow our Fabric community discussion board for all upcoming announcements!New Community Poll!
Hey Tech Enthusiasts! 👋 We’re gearing up for our next round of deep-dive sessions, and we want you to help us decide which topic we explore next. Cast your vote and shape the future of our Tech Community events! 🚀 Link: Event Polls Here are the contenders: 🔍 Navigating Azure AI Foundry Get the full scoop on Azure AI Foundry—what it is, how it works, and the latest updates that are changing the game. Vote for this event | Click "Show Results" to see vote counts 💻 GitHub Copilot and VSCode Discover how to supercharge your coding workflow with GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code. Your AI-powered coding sidekick awaits! Vote for this event | Click "Show Results" to see vote counts 🧠 Embeddings and Vector Databases Unpack the magic behind embeddings and vector databases in Azure. Learn how they power intelligent search, recommendations, and more. Vote for this event | Click "Show Results" to see vote counts 🗣️ Azure Live Voice API and Avatar Creation Explore the cutting edge of voice synthesis and avatar creation using Azure’s Live Voice API. The future of digital interaction is here. Vote for this event | Click "Show Results" to see vote counts 💬 Got questions or want to advocate for your favorite topic? Drop a comment below! Let’s build the future—together. 💙 Would you like me to turn this into a visual post or add emojis and formatting for a specific platform like LinkedIn or Teams?
