Microsoft AI Office Hours Sessions 2026 (DACH Region)
We’re preparing the launchpad for several exciting AI Office Hours sessions in 2026! These sessions are specifically designed for Microsoft partners in the DACH region and will focus on relevant AI topics. 🛰 23 January 11:00-11:45 | Detecting Fraud with Multi-Agents – Agent Framework / MCP A live demo of end-to-end fraud detection using Microsoft’s multi-agent stack, from orchestration to anomaly detection and human-in-the-loop control. Speakers: Benjamin Tokgöz, Florian Follonier, PhD 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXfZDCrr 🌌 27 February 11:00-11:45 | Becoming Frontier – What it means for Customers and Partners What Frontier Firms look like, how human –agent teams reshape operating models, and how Microsoft partners can help customers on journey and benefit along the way. Speaker: Lutz Jannausch 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ees8U279 🪐 27 March 11:00-11:45 | Microsoft Fabric – FabCon Updates and AI-Readiness Key takeaways from FabCon 26 and practical guidance on preparing data estates for AI-ready Microsoft Fabric architectures. Speaker: Lisa Wolffhugel 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etCeuu_J 🚧 April - Date coming soon | Microsoft Partner Programs and Incentives An overview of partner programs, incentives, and how to align them with AI- and agent-driven opportunities. Speaker: Franziska Schäfer Cascalho Registration link coming soon.🎉 Celebrate Excellence at the Microsoft Switzerland Partner of the Year Awards 2025!
Microsoft Switzerland is thrilled to invite you to our Partner of the Year Award Celebration 2025 – Partner Day! Join us in person as we recognize the extraordinary achievements, innovation, and impact of our Swiss partner community. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you for driving success and shaping the future with us. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT+01:00) 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle The Circle Convention Center The Circle 41 8058 Zürich Airport, Switzerland 👉 Register now – limited seats available! Hosted by Catrin Hinkel, CEO of Microsoft Switzerland Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland 🏆 Awards Categories We’re excited to announce winners across 11 local categories that showcase innovation, excellence, and partnership impact: Switzerland Partner of the Year AI Excellence Azure Migration M365 Copilot Modern Work Security Business Applications Transformation & Innovation Marketplace Champion Social Impact Startup of the Year 👉 Register now 🗓 Event Agenda 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Check-in 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Welcome by Catrin Hinkel 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Winners Announcements 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Break & Networking 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Flying Dinner & Networking ℹ️ Important Details This exclusive in-person event is reserved for Microsoft partners and nominees. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to winners and nominees. We can’t wait to celebrate your success, share your stories, and connect over a shared vision for growth and innovation. ➡️ Register now to secure your spot Let’s celebrate partnership, innovation, and impact — together.Announcing: AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners in the DACH Region
The AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners are back! Four sessions, four hot topics, one goal: helping our Microsoft partners in the DACH region get ready for the next wave of AI. 🗓️ Oct 2 – Agents & APIs - Azure AI Foundry register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Opening Episode – The State of Agents on Azure AI Foundry 🗓️ Oct 30 – Architecture Patterns of Autonomous Agents register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Autonomous Agents on Azure AI Foundry 🗓️ Nov 21 – Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights 🗓️ Dec 12 – AI-Ready Infrastructure register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): AI-Ready Infrastructure Please join! We are looking forward to the conversations, questions, and ideas that will come out of this series.⏳Last Call for Microsoft Partners in Switzerland!⏳
The nomination window for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 closes TOMORROW – July 18 at 6:00 PM PT. If you’ve been planning to submit – now is the time! This is your opportunity to gain global visibility, celebrate your impact, and be recognized by Microsoft for the incredible work you're doing across AI, cloud, sustainability, and more.🌍 📝 Nominate here → https://partnerawards.partner.microsoft.com/ 📅 Deadline → July 18 at 6:00 PM PT Let’s show the world the power of Swiss innovation! #MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #CountdownToGreatness #Microsoft #Business #Partner #Technology #Innovation🚀 Microsoft Partners in Switzerland - Only 10 Days Left to Submit Your Nominations!
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 nomination window closes on July 18 at 6:00 PM PT - don’t miss your chance to be recognized locally and globally! Each year, Microsoft honors partners who are driving innovation, transformation, and customer success across industries and technologies. Whether your focus is AI, cloud, sustainability, industry solutions, or social impact - this is your moment to shine. 🌍✨ 🏆 Why nominate? Local and global recognition from Microsoft Visibility within the partner ecosystem and field teams Exclusive experience at Microsoft Ignite Greater credibility with customers and partners Featured case study and video as part of Microsoft’s Partner Success Stories 📝 How to nominate: Visit the Partner of the Year Awards website Review the award categories, official rules, and eligibility guidelines Submit your nomination by July 18 at 6:00 PM PT ❓Have questions? Reach out to the Partner of the Year Awards team at potyasup@microsoft.com (please allow 48 hours for a response) or check out the AMA session for answers to common questions. 💡 There are just ~10 days left - make your mark and show the world what Swiss innovation looks like! 👉 Start your nomination today #MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #DigitalTransformation #Cloud #AI #Microsoft #PartnerAwards #CountdownToGreatnessFinal Reminder: Elevate Your BCDR Strategy with Microsoft Azure – Partner Event
In today’s dynamic business landscape, resilience and continuity are more critical than ever. This exclusive event is designed to equip your partners with the latest strategies and insights to help their customers navigate complexity and safeguard operations using Microsoft Azure. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on modern BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) requirements, architectural best practices, and the benefits of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty. 📅 Date: June 13th 🕗 Time: 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Microsoft Office, The Circle, Zurich 👉 Register Now Agenda Highlights: High-Level Overview of Modern BCDR Requirements Architectural Design Principles Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty Q&A Session followed by Networking Lunch 👉 Register NowExclusive Event for Resellers Only - June 17th in Zürich
We’re bringing together the brightest minds in security, cloud, and AI to explore “Security & Cloud Adoption: The Swiss SMB Opportunity”. This is your chance to unlock actionable strategies for growth in a competitive landscape, directly from Microsoft and Pax8 experts. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 📍 Location: Microsoft Office @ The Circle, Flughafen CH, Zürich, 8058 🕛 Time: 12:00 – 16:00 CEST Register now! Swiss SMBs are ready for cloud & AI – but they need trusted partners to guide them through security and adoption. At this event, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Navigate the cloud journey for SMBs with confidence ✅ Position yourself as a trusted security advisor ✅ Build a profitable AI services portfolio with Copilot and Microsoft technologies ✅ Leverage insights from the latest Microsoft Digital Defense Report What’s On the Agenda: 12:00 – Lunch & Networking 13:00 – Welcome 13:15 – SMB AI Opportunity 14:00 – Security Insights 15:00 – Data Loss Prevention Demo 15:15 – Monetize AI 15:45 – Wrap-Up & Q&A Meet the Speakers: Calin Turcanu, GM SME&C, Microsoft Harald Nuij, CEO, Pax8 EMEA Andy Readman, AI Director, Pax8 Academy Marcel Weber, Lead Security, Microsoft Tom Welton, Solution Consultant, Pax8 Martin Janisch, Partner Tech Strategist, Microsoft 🌐 Resellers Only | In-Person Networking | Actionable Insights 🎟️ Seats are limited – Register now! Don’t miss the opportunity to lead the SMB transformation with the right mix of Cloud, AI, and Security. #MicrosoftPartners #Pax8 #MSPartner #CloudSecurity #Azure #CloudAdoption #SwissSMB🚀 Calling All Microsoft Partners 🚀
We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nominations open on June 18, 2025! These awards celebrate the transformative impact you make - from driving innovation in AI and security to championing sustainability and industry transformation. This is your chance to gain global recognition for your achievements! 📅 Important: June 18, 2025: Nominations open This Spring: Guidelines will be published, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare your submissions Plus, we're excited to announce a future LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) event where you can engage directly with the POTYA team and get your questions answered in real time. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the inspiring stories of our 2024 winners on the POTYA Homepage. Let's showcase our success and innovation together!📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – March Edition 🚀
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights, technology updates, and business opportunities at the March Partner Townhall. This session will keep you informed on the key trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the Microsoft partner ecosystem. From practical guide to AI and the latest security updates to cutting-edge cloud advancements and partner enablement, our experts will equip you with the insights and tools needed to unlock new opportunities and drive business success. 📆 March 27, 2025 - Online 🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall Agenda & Speakers: 🔷 Top of Mind - Key insights from Andrew Reid 🔷 AI Guide for Swiss SMEs - Practical strategies with Primo Amrein 🔷 Azure SMB Path in the MCAIPP Designation - Deep dive with Andre Heim 🔷 New E5 Security and Compliance Suites - Essential updates with Jasmin Quadrelli 🔷 Partner Enablement Updates - Key resources & updates with Diyor Iskandarov ✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the link to stay connect and informed throughout the year. Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together.🚀
Become a Sponsoring Partner for the Microsoft AI Tour Lausanne – Apply Now!
We’re excited to invite partners to join the Microsoft AI Tour in Lausanne on Monday, 16th June 2025 as a Sponsoring Partner! This event was formerly known as Microsoft Build: AI Day Switzerland. Showcase your company’s innovations and engage with key decision-makers at this high-profile event. Event website: Website to follow soon. Sponsorship Packages – Gold, Silver & Experience Sponsors: All the details about our sponsorship options are attached. Please complete the application form to apply for your preferred package. Application Deadline: 📆 Submit your application by 11 April 2025 📧 eMail applications to: chevents@microsoft.com Successful applicants will be notified by 17 April 2025. Let’s make this event unforgettable together! For questions, contact us at chevents@microsoft.com.
