Partner Blog | Microsoft Ignite 2026: Build an agenda that moves your business forward

Are you ready to dive into the questions your customers have at Microsoft Ignite? Whether you’ll be in San Francisco or joining us online, take this opportunity to discover new features, learn from Microsoft experts, and network with partners who can help guide your next steps.

Microsoft Ignite 2026 is happening from 17th to 20th November at the Moscone Center and online. Sign up now for the experience that suits your schedule. If you’re already registered, take a moment to check what your pass includes and start putting together your agenda.

Kick things off with the Frontier Transformation Partner Keynote on Wednesday, 18th November from 9:00–10:30 AM Pacific Time. Join top speakers like Nicole Dezen, Judson Althoff, Mala Anand, Ralph Haupter, and Stephen Boyle as they discuss how organisations are reimagining workflows, scaling AI technology, and improving customer results. This year, we’re excited to host AI expert, entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader Dr. Rana el Kaliouby at the partner keynote. We’ll also celebrate the winners of the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards during this session.

As highlighted in our partner guide to Microsoft Ignite 2026, Frontier Transformation brings AI and agents into the fabric of customer operations. The Frontier Partner specialization offers partners a chance to showcase their expertise in delivering AI agents, providing customers with trustworthy evidence to consider when selecting their service provider.

Don’t forget to check out the Partner Business section of the schedule builder for sessions that interest you:

I invite you to attend the session on how Microsoft is integrating AI into the partner journey in Your AI-Powered Partnership: The E2E Partner Experience. This comprehensive walkthrough covers agentic co-selling in Partner Center, sales and upsell recommendations, AI-driven benefits and licensing, along with a tailored Partner 360 experience. You’ll gain practical tips on seizing opportunities, managing your partnership, and developing your own agents.

Browse through the complete session catalog to discover technical insights and products that matter the most to your customers. Make sure to check each session for details like timing, format, and availability for recording, plus receive AI-driven recommendations for sessions and speaker information.

Select a few key priorities to focus on—perhaps a specific architecture to validate, a skill your team needs to enhance, or a customer issue you want to resolve. You can filter the catalog by topic, audience type, session format, and technical level to align Microsoft product direction with practical learning in areas like Microsoft 365 Copilot, agents, cloud infrastructure, data, and security.

If you’re catering to small and medium businesses (SMBs), consider leveraging the opportunity to convert AI adoption into a steady stream of revenue by picking sessions that can help you deliver and manage repeatable services.

As you plan your schedule, keep an eye out for session reservation requirements. Remember, some activities, such as labs, need an RSVP. Collaborate with your colleagues to cover a wider range of topics, identify sessions to attend together, and set aside time to discuss your insights.

• Organise your arrival. If your travel arrangements allow, collect your badge on Monday, 16th November. Be sure to check the event website for badge pickup times, locations, ID requirements, and security guidelines.
• Prepare for your time at the event. Visit the Microsoft Ignite website for the latest venue information. Allow extra time for transitions between sessions and check-in procedures. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, and bring a charged device along with a charger.
• Book your certification in advance. If you’re planning to take an exam, review the 2026 onsite certification instructions and secure your spot. Qualified in-person attendees can take one Microsoft or GitHub certification exam for free, subject to terms. Registration is a must.

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