Microsoft Build 2024: What to expect

Microsoft version 2024 begins this Tuesday, taking over from the technological event of Google I/O last week and Apple’s iPad event the previous week. This year, the Microsoft conference will have again, focus on AIbearing the slogan “How will AI shape your future?” » Here’s what to expect from Microsoft Build 2024. SEE ALSO: Microsoft […]

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Microsoft version 2024 begins this Tuesday, taking over from the technological event of Google I/O last week and Apple’s iPad event the previous week. This year, the Microsoft conference will have again, focus on AIbearing the slogan “How will AI shape your future?” »

Here’s what to expect from Microsoft Build 2024.

What is Microsoft Build?

First held in 2011, Microsoft Build is the tech giant’s annual US developer conference. The multi-day event includes keynote speeches from company executives, as well as numerous demonstrations and training sessions for software engineers and developers.

Microsoft Build’s keynotes are its biggest attraction for the layman, as any major product announcements will likely be made at that time.

This is the second year that Microsoft Build has been held at the Seattle Convention Center, having moved to this location after only held in digital form from 2020 to 2022.

What can we expect at Microsoft Build 2024?

Last year’s Microsoft Build keynotes revealed the company’s new AI assistant, Windows Copilotand revealed that Bing would become ChatGPT’s default service for web browsing. Judging by the theme of AI in 2024 – as well as the tech industry in general’s continued preoccupation with AI – there’s a good chance we’ll see more announcements along these lines this year.

At the very least, Microsoft Build 2024 will likely offer an update on Copilot’s continued development. The tech giant has been working to integrate its AI assistant into more areas, including increasing its integration with Windows 11.

What is the timeline for Microsoft Build 2024?

This year’s Microsoft Build officially begins on Tuesday, May 21 and will last three days. Luckily, you don’t have to be in Seattle to get involved. Just like Google I/O last weekMicrosoft Build will be held in person and online, allowing you to stay up to date with the latest news from the tech giant wherever you are.

Microsoft Build 2024: Day 1

The first day of the Microsoft Build live stream begins Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET, starting with the pre-show and the Imagine Cup World Championship.

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The Imagine Cup, now in its 23rd edition, rewards a group of students who have created an innovative technological solution to a social problem. This year’s finalists are FROM YOUR EYESincluding the mobile application uses AI to describe images to people with limited visionJRE, which built a slag detection system for the steel casting process, and PlanRoadmapwho developed an AI-based productivity coach to help people with ADHD.

Following this, the Microsoft Build Keynote will begin at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. Lasting two hours, the keynote will feature Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, CTO Kevin Scott and Executive Vice President of Experiences and Devices Rajesh Jha. While we don’t yet know exactly what Microsoft executives will talk about, we do know they will discuss how AI can be used to “transform the way developers work” and “drive business productivity across all industries.”

The first day of Microsoft Build live streaming will then conclude with breakout sessions from 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET to 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET.

Microsoft Build 2024: Day 2

The second day of Microsoft Build 2024 will open with a second AI-oriented keynote, this one titled “Next-generation AI for developers with Microsoft Cloud.”

Starting at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. Eastern, Microsoft’s Wednesday keynote will feature executive vice president of cloud and artificial intelligence Scott Guthrie along with seven other members of the company’s management team. This 90-minute keynote will focus on security and examine the use of Microsoft Cloud to “build the secure and responsible AI solutions of the future.”

Microsoft’s live stream will then continue for an hour after the conclusion of the keynote, showing breakout sessions from 10:45 a.m. PT / 1:45 p.m. ET until 6:45 p.m. PT / 9:45 p.m. ET.

Microsoft Build 2024: Day 3

Microsoft Build 2024 will conclude on Thursday with a final live stream of breakout sessions from 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET.

In addition to keynotes, Microsoft Build 2024 will feature more than 480 sessions over the three days of the event, including 251 offered online. Luckily, 175 of them will be recorded, so you might be able to catch up later if you miss one.

how to watch Microsoft Build 2024

All three days of Microsoft Build will be streamed live on the official Microsoft Developer YouTube channel (videos are embedded below). You can also watch the livestream on the Microsoft Build websitebut you will need to create a free account.