Microsoft (MS) will hold its annual technology event, 'Microsoft Ignite 2026,' from the 17th to the 20th in San Francisco, United States.
The central theme of this year's event is 'Frontier Transformation,' which connects AI to tangible business outcomes for enterprises. Technologies and strategies for applying Copilot and AI agents to corporate data, applications, and workflows are expected to be unveiled.
On the first day of the event, Satya Nadella, MS CEO and Chairman of the Board, and Judson Althoff, CEO of Commercial Business, will deliver keynote speeches. They will announce technologies and business strategies for the next stage of AI transformation.
Key sessions will cover case studies on business innovation using Copilot and AI agents. The event will introduce methods for connecting enterprise data and work context to AI, enabling it to perform actual tasks beyond simple question-and-answer interactions.
Security strategies in response to the proliferation of AI agents are also a major agenda item. The company will reveal control technologies necessary for enterprises deploying AI in real-world operations, including agent identity and access permission management, data protection, and governance.
Approximately 300 partners from around the world will participate in the event. More than 80 partner-focused sessions will also be held on topics such as cloud and AI platforms, AI business solutions, and security.
Ignite is composed of live coding, product demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Online participants can watch some key sessions, including the keynote speeches, for free through pre-registration.
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