Discover 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!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!Microsoft's Student Opportunities: A Gateway to Professional Growth
Are you a student looking to give your career in tech a boost? Look no further than Microsoft's student opportunities. From scholarships to internships, Microsoft provides a range of programs designed to help students develop their skills, gain practical experience, and build connections in the industry. In this article, we'll explore Microsoft's opportunities and events, and how they can be the gateway to professional growth for students seeking a career in technology.Partner Blog | Microsoft Ignite 2024 top news key takeaways
This year's Microsoft Ignite 2024 was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in AI and their transformative impact on business operations. Over the course of four days, we introduced more than 80 new products and features. The enthusiasm from our partners and customers was evident as over 212,000 IT professionals registered for the event, with nearly 12,000 attending in person! In his keynote, chairman and CEO Satya Nadella put partners at the center of Microsoft’s vision of building an AI platform for business process transformation: “I always say we are a platform-first and a partner-first company. Those are the two things, when I think about Microsoft, what’s core to us, core to our DNA and our approach—it’s about building platforms that create partner opportunity, that add value to our customers. That’s it.” Continue reading hereView Microsoft Ignite sessions on demand now
Didn’t attend Microsoft Ignite in person this year? It's not too late to join in on the action. Microsoft Ignite sessions are now ready for you to watch on demand. Explore the session catalog to find recorded sessions on top-of-mind topics, like the latest in AI innovation, updates to the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefits and offerings, and opportunities for partners to help customers achieve more. With a range of topics to choose from, discover sessions based on your specific business needs and interests—including how AI is transforming the migration opportunity, ways to maximize developer efficiency for Microsoft GitHub Copilot, how you can help customers modernize security operations, and much more. No matter how you engage with Microsoft Ignite, give your organization a competitive edge by tuning into sessions focused on the latest insights in this new era of technology. Check out the Microsoft Ignite partner announcement blog from Chief Partner Officer Nicole Dezen to catch up on the exciting updates we announced at Microsoft Ignite. It’s time to meet the industry’s challenges head on (no helmet required). Join us at Microsoft Ignite to move forward into the future, today. View on demandHappening now: Join Microsoft Ignite from anywhere in the world
Don’t miss out! Microsoft Ignite is now live. We’ve kicked off our multiday event where experts and peers come together to build and modernize the future faster—and there’s still time to join in on the action. From November 19-21, join Microsoft Ignite livestreaming sessions from anywhere in the world with a no-cost online pass. Gain a competitive edge with industry connections, insights, and early access to innovative technology and tools. Discover new opportunities for your business, discuss top-of-mind topics with peers and experts, explore Microsoft tools, and learn how to achieve more with the power of the Microsoft Cloud, Microsoft Copilot, and AI—including sneak peeks at the latest AI technology. Your no-cost online pass gives you access to the keynote livestream, livestreamed sessions, on-demand content, and digital swag. It’s all happening now, with online features including: On-demand keynotes and sessions Digital favorites Session scheduler Attendee and featured partner directory At Microsoft Ignite online, you can design your experience to meet your needs and interests. Depending on the topics you’re interested in, attend breakout sessions covering subjects ranging from how to grow your CRM practice in the age of AI to best practices for driving security and sustainability across your organization. Register as a digital attendee to get your online pass, then explore the session catalog to catch sessions with Microsoft Chief Partner Officer Nicole Dezen, Executive Vice President of Cloud and AI Group Scott Guthrie, and so many more exciting speakers. Whether you’re a partner looking to connect with other partners, an IT practitioner looking to advance your skills, or a business leader searching for ways to increase productivity, there’s something at Microsoft Ignite for you. It’s time to meet the industry’s challenges head on (no helmet required). We’re excited to connect with you this year. Join us at Microsoft Ignite to step into the future, today. Watch now!Microsoft Ignite 2024: Empowering partners to drive growth and innovation
Today marked the start of Microsoft Ignite, our biggest customer and partner event of the year, showcasing the latest innovation, product updates, and breakthroughs across our business. Partners from around the world joined us to learn how Microsoft is investing in partner success and creating new opportunities to accelerate growth and help customers transform their businesses with AI. Today, we are announcing upwards of 80 new products and features, including new capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot, additions to the Copilot + AI stack and new Copilot+ devices offerings. Underpinning each of these innovations is our commitment to security. Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft 365 Copilot is your AI assistant for work, and we have seen the momentum grow as more organizations are moving to Copilot and using it successfully to increase employee productivity. Microsoft is continuing to supercharge productivity with new capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot designed to help simplify the workday. Copilot + AI Stack – The Copilot stack empowers users to build more ambitious products by leveraging advanced technology at each layer of the stack. Today we’re announcing Azure AI Foundry, where organizations design, customize, and manage the next generation of AI apps and agents at scale. Azure AI Foundry brings together our wide collection of foundation, open, industry, and task models, AI tooling, and safety and monitoring solutions into a single experience. Foundry helps businesses efficiently and cost-effectively design and scale their AI applications while empowering IT pros to manage AI safety, reliability, and performance. Security – Since launching our Secure Future Initiative (SFI) one year ago, we have made security the No. 1 job of every employee at Microsoft, dedicated 34,000 engineers to this focus and, at Ignite, we are announcing innovations that are rooted in our SFI principles: secure by design, secure by default, and secure operations. These are just some of the over 200 announcements made at Microsoft Ignite today. For the full list be sure to check out the Microsoft Ignite blog and the event Book of News. Continue reading here
