Microsoft Ignite 2026
by Microsoft
Get the edge you need to drive impact in the era of AI
About This Event
Microsoft's flagship technical conference for IT professionals, developers, business leaders, and partners, where the company makes its most significant product announcements across AI, Copilot, Azure cloud, security, and developer tooling. The 2026 edition returns to an in-person format at Moscone Center in San Francisco with a digital attendance option.
At a Glance
- Date
- November 17–20, 2026
- Location
- Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Format
- Hybrid
- Status
- Upcoming
- Expected Attendance
- 20,000+ in-person (200,000+ digital)
- Pricing
- Paid (Free tier available)
- Organizer
- Microsoft
Topics & Focus Areas
Who Should Attend
- ✓IT professionals
- ✓Developers
- ✓Cloud architects
- ✓CTOs
- ✓CIOs
- ✓Enterprise technology decision-makers
- ✓Microsoft partners
Why Attend
For CTOs, CIOs, and IT leaders standardized on the Microsoft stack, Ignite is the single most efficient way to understand where AI, Copilot, Azure, and security capabilities are heading over a 12-24 month window and to prepare teams and infrastructure accordingly.
Event Features
- ✓Keynotes from Microsoft executives
- ✓In-depth technical sessions and deep dives
- ✓Hands-on labs and code demonstrations
- ✓Microsoft Showcase and partner solutions Hub
- ✓Networking with Microsoft engineering teams, experts, and partners
What Makes This Unique
- ★Microsoft's largest annual technical event and primary venue for major product/platform announcements
- ★Publication of the official 'Book of News' compendium of announcements on opening day
- ★Returns to an in-person format at Moscone Center after a digital-only 2025 edition
- ★First access to Microsoft's product roadmap shaping enterprise IT planning cycles
- ★Multiyear San Francisco hosting commitment
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