Microsoft Ignite San Francisco 2026

Microsoft's flagship tech conference brings AI, cloud and security innovations to San Francisco in November 2026.

Microsoft Ignite 2026 runs Nov. 17–20 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. The multi-day technology conference targets IT professionals, developers, enterprise leaders and Microsoft partners.

The event focuses on advancements in AI, cloud computing and digital workplace innovation. Attendees can expect keynotes, technical sessions, hands-on workshops and opportunities to connect with Microsoft engineering teams and industry experts. The conference aims to provide practical knowledge and insights to help organizations accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation.

Microsoft Ignite 2026 Focus Areas

• AI and Agentic AI: Exploring the impact of AI technologies and autonomous agents on enterprise productivity and innovation
• Cloud and Hybrid Solutions: Advancements in Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud infrastructure and cloud-native applications
• Security and Compliance: Strategies and tools for securing AI-driven environments and managing risk in the digital era
• Developer Tools and Platforms: Innovations in development environments, including Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot
• Industry Transformation: Use cases and solutions for sectors such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare and public sector leveraging AI and cloud technologies

Who Should Attend Ignite San Francisco

The conference serves professionals across the Microsoft ecosystem:

• IT professionals seeking to expand skills in AI and cloud technologies
• Developers interested in the latest Microsoft innovations and tools
• Enterprise technology leaders focused on digital transformation and AI adoption
• Microsoft partners and industry experts looking to network and collaborate

Ignite 2026 Sponsors

Notable past and/or present sponsors include:

• Capgemini (Catalyst sponsor)
• Kyndryl (Gamechanger sponsor)
• SoftServe
• ShareGate
• Ingram Micro

Microsoft's Current Products & Platforms

• Microsoft Azure: A cloud computing platform offering services such as virtual machines, databases, AI and machine learning tools and scalable storage solutions
• Microsoft 365: An integrated suite of productivity applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneDrive for collaboration and document management
• Microsoft Teams: A collaboration platform combining chat, video meetings, file storage and application integration
• Power Platform: Low-code/no-code tools including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Intelligent business applications for CRM and ERP covering sales, customer service, finance, operations and marketing
• Azure AI and Machine Learning: Services enabling developers and data scientists to build, train and deploy AI models