Here is what you should know about Microsoft Build 2021 May digital event

Here is what you should know about Microsoft Build 2021 May digital event

Microsoft Build 2021 digital event keynote

Registration for Microsoft Build 2021 is opened and it will be a completely free digital-only event. It will be in the form of a 48 hour long virtual interactive experience available across all the time zones. Microsoft’s developer-focused event will start from 3 PM GMT, 6 PM EAT, 5 PM SAT, May 25th to 27th 2021.

Like last year, Microsoft notes registration for Build is free but to get access to the full interactive content you’ll need to register. However, sessions covered on the hero video such as the keynotes will not require you to be registered. Event attendees will be able to customize 48 hours of continuous content to get their digital event experience. The event will have both live segments such as the keynotes, live technical sessions and Q&A. As well as already recorded content sessions.

Whether you are a student or an experienced app developer, you will gain action-ready skills specific to what you do through immersive experiences, engaging with community, and one-on-one guidance from Microsoft engineers.

To enjoy a total conference experience Microsoft advises you to register as most sessions will require you to sign in. Registration will give you the ability to schedule your viewing events or sessions. And to access the connection zone, one-to-one consultations with an expert, and other community and networking sessions.

Featured speakers for Build include Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, Amanda Silver, CVP Products, Developer tools, Donovan Brown, and Scott Guthrie EVP, Cloud and AI Group. Others speakers are Scott Hanselman, Kayla Cinnamon, Rajesh Jha, Kevin Scott, Anna Hoffman, Dona Sarkar, Christina Warren and more.

Click here to register and visit the Microsoft Build 2021 digital event page for more details.

Imagine Cup finals @ Microsoft Build 2021

Build 2021 will also host the finals of the 2021 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship. Where Team REWEBA from Kenya alongside three other teams across the globe will present and showcase their solutions for a chance to win the competition.

What to expect?

  • Keynotes: Headlines and announcements delivered by executives
  • Technical/Breakout Sessions: More in-depth coverage of keynote content
  • Ask the Experts: Sessions with experts in cloud, desktop, mobile, and web development for guidance specific to your project or interests. 
  • Humans of IT: Discover the intersection between humanity and tech through inspirational stories about humans who use tech for good.
  • Table TopicsGather the community for live discussion on camera, and in chat! Get inspired by community experts, learn best practices, and discover helpful resources with other attendees.
  • Local Connections: Opportunity to engage with attendees on a local level. Dedicated time for local leadership to deliver an experience to help attendees find developers and experts with similar interests within their region.
  • Student Activities: Content covers key topics to help you get started across a variety of Microsoft technologies, job roles, and interests.
  • Learn Live: Guided online with a subject matter expert to walk and talk through Microsoft Learn modules​.
  • Partner Sessions: Connect with Microsoft Partners in either an Ask the Expert or Table Topics session
  • Product Roundtables: Two-way discussions between product teams and customers
  • Cloud Skills Challenge: Complete preset collections of online learning modules for a chance to win prizes.
  • One-on-One Consultations: One-on-One Consultations will provide Microsoft Build attendees a unique opportunity to connect with a Microsoft professional to discuss specific questions and solutions. Sessions are 45 minutes long and provide the only one-on-one setting at the conference.

Like previous Microsoft Build events stay tuned and we will bring you the keynote livestream and announcements from the event.

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Here is what you should know about Microsoft Ignite 2021 March digital event

Here is what you should know about Microsoft Ignite 2021 March digital event

Microsoft Ignite 2021 digital event registration

Registration for Microsoft Ignite 2021 is opened and it will be a free digital-only event. It will be in the form of a 48 hour long virtual event available across all the time zones. The event will start from 4 PM GMT, 7 PM EAT, 6 PM SAT, March 2nd to March 4th 2021.

The event will have both live segments such as the keynotes and Q&A as well as already recorded content sessions.

To enjoy a total conference experience Microsoft advises you register as most sessions will require you to sign in. Registration will give you the ability to schedule your viewing events or sessions. It is also required to access the full learning experience including session content, attendee networking, and participation in the Cloud Skills Challenge. Others include featured sessions, deep-dives, learning and the connection zone.

However, sessions covered on the hero video such as the keynotes will not require you to be registered.

Featured speakers for the event include Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, Jared Spataro, CVP Microsoft 365, Mitra Azizirad, CVP, Microsoft AI and Innovation Marketing, Scott Hanselman, Partner Program Manager.

Click here to register and visit the Microsoft Ignite 2021 digital event page for more details.

Microsoft Ignite 2021 mixed reality experience

Microsoft is introducing a VR/AR experience at Ignite 2021. You can watch the keynote sessions using your mixed reality device. To do this, download AltspaceVR from the Windows Store, Steam Library, and Oculus Stores for Rift/Rift-S and Quest/Quest2. Launch the app and create an account through the Microsoft Account option (only Microsoft-linked accounts will have access to the event). The keynote session will appear in the main menu on the day of the event.

Last year Microsoft announced after Ignite 2020 in September that a digital event will take place in March 2021 and will showcase the latest technical announcements from Microsoft and Microsoft partners. The company also plans to host only digital events till July 2021.

Update February 24, 2021 3:15 PM: Added details on the introduction of a mixed reality keynote experience coming to Microsoft Ignite March digital event.

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It does things single devices can’t do, period – Panos, Watch Microsoft Surface Duo press event

It does things single devices can’t do, period – Panos, Watch Microsoft Surface Duo press event

At the Microsoft Surface Duo press event, Panos Panay, Microsoft Chief Product Officer talks about the device. He also shares in-depth demos, product design and engineering behind the Surface Duo.

Microsoft Surface Duo press event

A few days ago Microsoft held a private press event to finally outdoor its android powered Surface Duo mobile device. The company announced it last year and invited the developer community to realize its potential with it. The dual-screen mobile device is currently available for preorder.

Speaking about the device, a very pumped and teary Panos shared it has come to life in so many ways. We built it for Surface fans. For people who love Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and more critically those who use Android and mobile apps in general.

I can’t stress the number of times he said i love this product [Surface Duo]. Ultimately, in building it, it was about productivity and creativity he shared. Another important thing was, it was designed to fit in the pocket he explains.

I love this product, it’s thin, it’s sleek, …
it is probably one of the sexiest devices we’ve built, …
it does things single screen devices can’t do period, we know that …

Panos Panay

Microsoft has released the full press event, watch it below.

Let’s know what you think about Microsoft’s re-entry into the Mobile device ecosystem. Do you think dual screens will become a thing?

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2020 Microsoft Events: Middle East and Africa Calendar

2020 Microsoft Events: Middle East and Africa Calendar

Microsoft events in the Middle East and Africa

Happy new year guys! Let’s start off the year by telling you about events to look forward to in 2020. We are putting together conferences and trade shows Microsoft will host or participate in across the Middle East and Africa. The 2020 Microsoft events in the Middle East and Africa target students, developers, IT pros, partners and customers.

We are sharing details of events we have confirmed. However don’t hesitate to share with us events we haven’t included; info@microsoftcaregh.com so we can add them. We will also have a separate post that will focus mainly on the various Microsoft meetup communities and their events across the MEA region.

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DATEEVENTLOCATION
January 11, 2020 Power Platform Ghana 2020 Accra, Ghana
January
30-31, 2020
Microsoft Ignite The TourJohannesburg,
South Africa
February 3,
2020
CyberGirlz annual Conference Microsoft Reactor –
Tel Aviv, Israel
February
4-6, 2020
Africa Tech Summit Kigali, Rwanda
February
10-11, 2020
Microsoft Ignite The Tour Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
February 29-2
March, 2020
Dynamics 365 Dubai Summit 2020 Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
March 9, 2020 IoT in Action Dubai, UAE
March 18-19, 2020Women in Tech AfricaCape Town, South Africa
March 19, 2020 Microsoft Envision Forum Lagos, Nigeria
March 31 and
April 2, 2020
DevConf Cape Town and Johannesburg,
South Africa
April
22-23, 2020
Microsoft Ignite The Tour Tel Aviv, Israel
May 7, 2020 SQL Saturday Israel Petah Tikva, Israel
May 19-21, 2020 MICROSOFT BUILD Seattle, Washington
July 18,
April 10-11, 2020
Power Platform Africa – 365 Saturday Lagos Lagos, Nigeria
July 20-24, 2020Microsoft Inspire Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
August 15, 2020 Power Platform South Africa 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa
September 27 – 1 October, 2020 GITEX GLOBAL Dubai, UAE

Learn about how you can win a Microsoft sponsored trip to DevConf 2019 in South Africa.

This Microsoft events in the Middle East and Africa list will be updated from time to time. As new events come up. Bookmark this page and check it often. Share your thoughts with us.

October 2 Microsoft Event: Surface, Windows, Office, Mixed Reality and Gaming

October 2 Microsoft Event: Surface, Windows, Office, Mixed Reality and Gaming

Microsoft will host an event on October 2 and make some announcements. In such recent events, the company showcased new hardware as well as announced Windows updates. I’m not expecting this format to change even though Microsoft will mix things up.

The company sent out a “save the date” invite. With details being only date; 10.02.2019, venue; New York, NY and hashtag #MicrosoftEvent.

October 2

A mobile-first, cloud-first strategy
this is our focus for every device and every service that we launch at Microsoft.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO

Last year the company announced a refresh of the family of devices and new accessories. The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio and Surface Headphones.

October 2, 2019, Microsoft Event

I’m expecting Microsoft to announce new devices. A refresh of the Surface Pro, Laptop, Book and Surface Go devices to meet the latest hardware specifications. Fully adopting USB C as many have called for and expanding to new markets.

You will expect Microsoft to brief the media on what’s happening with HoloLens and the world of mixed reality.

Windows and Office will as in the past also get time to share new product updates and cross-device features.

You can also read what other Microsoft watchers think will happen at the event. Read what Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet and the guys at Windows Central have shared.

Let’s know what you think. What are you looking forward to seeing or hearing?