Microsoft Ignite 2024 | All details and news

November for Microsoft is synonymous with gathering at one of its flagship events to share new services, launch new products, and launch new tools. Microsoft Ignite is just around the corner and we at Plain Concepts have traveled there to tell you all the details of this edition. Check it out!

*We will update this publication with the news that are launched every day

What is Microsoft Ignite?

Microsoft Ignite is the technology giant’s largest annual event focused on technology professionals and developers from around the world. Each year it brings together an average of 350,000 digital attendees and 4,000 in person. It is the moment when new tools, initiatives, and services are announced to continue advancing in the digital transformation in which we are immersed.

Microsoft Ignite is a meeting for professionals who want to face and prepare for current and future challenges, anticipate the needs of their customers, and improve their lives through technology.

When and where is Microsoft Ignite 2024?

Microsoft Ignite 2024 will be held in a hybrid format from November 18 to 22 in Chicago, Illinois. For those unable to travel to Chicago, all sessions and keynotes will be available online and free of charge.

• Online format: from November 19 to 21
• On-site format in Chicago: from November 18 to November 22

This year’s main theme is to discover how to protect and govern AI and create a security-first culture with end-to-end security. It will be hosted by Microsoft security leaders, and will as presenting a unique opportunity to network with other security professionals, partners, and technology enthusiasts. Security professionals of all levels can join interactive labs, workshops, keynotes, technical sessions, demonstrations, and more, led by Microsoft security leaders and experts.

This year will again feature such well-known personalities as company CEO Satya Nadella, and big names like Scott Guthrie, Scott Guthrie, Judson Althoff, Nicole Dezen, Nick Parker, Charlie Bell….

With a slightly different organization from previous years, the event will be divided into several parts:

• Sessions: the latest innovations for AI-driven transformation, divided into keynotes, general sessions, expert presentations, and demos.
• Connections: the time to connect with other experts through the Microsoft showcase, community, and partner program.
• Learning: there is also space to get certified and independent learning with Labs, certifications, and Microsoft Learn.

In fact, this year, the new Microsoft Ignite Security Forum will take place on Monday the 18th. This exclusive pre-day event is designed for security leaders who are primarily responsible for the security of their organizations. The Microsoft Ignite Security Forum is for businesses of all sizes to hear from Microsoft security experts on security threat intelligence insights, learnings, and trends. It’s also a good opportunity for customers to get a sneak peek at in-depth discussions on cybersecurity and information about its Secure Future Initiative.

Microsoft Ignite 2024 Agenda

This year’s agenda will be organized as follows:

Monday 18th

• Microsoft Ignite Security Forum
• Lab sessions: “Protect your data estate for a Copilot implementation for M365” and “AI Red Teaming in practice”

Tuesday 19th

• Keynote from Satya Nadella
• Security Overview Session – Microsoft Security’s top business and engineering leaders will share an overview of how these most exciting innovations help put security first and better position organizations in the age of AI
• Breakout, networking, and learning sessions

Wednesday 20th

• Working, networking, and learning sessions
• Secure the Night Party

Thursday 21th

• Working, networking, and learning sessions.
• Closing ceremony

Microsoft Ignite 2024 Recap

*Remember that, as the sessions take place, we will update this post with all the information presented.