AI-driven threats and expanding attack surfaces demand new defenses. In this session, see how Defender for Cloud unifies security from code to runtime with posture insights, risk prioritization and workload protection across hybrid and multi-cloud.

The complexity of managing multi-cloud environments and thousands of resources—combined with limited visibility across distributed teams—is driving up costs, risks, and inefficiencies. Organizations need a solution that can forecast spend, streamline operations and uncover savings. In this session, experts share how Apptio on Azure empowers joint clients with real-time insights, AI-powered optimization, and financial transparency to maximize business value and unlock competitive advantage.

Learn how the latest innovations in Windows 365 Frontline and Cloud PC devices such as Windows 365 Link can boost productivity, strengthen security and improve end-user experience while helping you optimize IT investments.  From manufacturing, to retail, to call centers, discover how new capabilities and offerings for Windows in the cloud including purpose-built devices can unlock efficiencies in shared spaces.

Delivered in a silent stage breakout.

ConfigMgr and RMM based apps prevent a lot of organisations from moving to cloud native. This session will put the cards on the table and win the hearts and minds of the people on the ground.

Connection Pods accommodate up to 15 people. Please RSVP and arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to standby attendees.

Join the Copilot in Azure product team and Microsoft MVPs for a roundtable discussion on Copilot in Azure's new agentic capabilities. We'll discuss how supported agents can simplify critical tasks along your cloud journey, like deployment and troubleshooting. Learn what’s launching, how to get access, and chat with the team behind the experience. This is your chance to ask questions, share feedback, and help steer what’s next.

Connection Pods accommodate up to 15 people. Please RSVP and arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to standby attendees.

Every day, your employees interact with countless cloud & AI services. In this session, learn how to leverage existing security investments – including Microsoft Purview and Netskope One SSE – to protect your most business-critical data.

Healthcare is evolving—and so is how Microsoft partners deliver value. This session explores the Clinical Applications Specialization, recognizing partners who build and support AI-powered clinical solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency. Learn how it aligns to Cloud & AI Platforms CSA, see real-world examples, and discover how to earn the specialization and unlock impact in healthcare.

Join this hands-on lab to design and deploy a modern, cloud-native analytics and AI solution using Azure Databricks, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Work with the Zava-Litware scenario to perform data ingestion, orchestration with Lakeflow, AI-driven insights via Genie, mirrored catalog in Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio low-code automation, and advanced reporting in Power BI. Build a scalable, cost-efficient solution showcasing AI-powered analytics for business transformation.

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Discover how AI is transforming cloud operations in Azure. In this lab, you’ll use AI to investigate anomalies, correlate telemetry, and strengthen your monitoring posture. With Copilot's new agentic capabilities for optimization, you’ll identify and validate cost and carbon savings opportunities while advancing FinOps and sustainability practices. Together, these capabilities help you align workload health, streamline operations, and deliver lasting efficiency and sustainability.

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As manufacturers and supply chain leaders navigate the dual pressures of operational efficiency and sustainability, geospatial intelligence (GSI) is emerging as a transformative force. This lab session explores how the integration of Earth observation data, AI, and cloud-scale analytics is enabling smarter, faster, and greener decision-making across industrial ecosystems.

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Learn more about migration and modernization of Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET apps. Learn how to assess and migrate Windows Server and SQL Server workloads using Azure Migrate and Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). This lab covers discovery, dependency mapping, migration execution, and post-migration optimization as well as leveraging Microsoft Defender for cloud for securing workloads post migration.

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Go from zero to hero in this hands-on lab exploring Windows 365 Frontline. Learn to create and configure Dedicated, Shared, and Cloud Apps environments. Understand when to use each model for shift workers, task-based roles, or app-only access. Walk through provisioning, Entra ID, Intune, and Conditional Access. Experience the user journey and leave ready to optimize for performance, cost, and compliance.

Please RSVP and arrive at least 5 minutes before the start time, at which point remaining spaces are open to standby attendees.

As organizations embrace an AI-first future, cloud adoption is accelerating to drive innovation and efficiency. This session explores practical strategies to optimize cloud investments—balancing performance, scalability, and cost control. Learn how Microsoft Marketplace enables rapid solution deployment while maintaining governance, compliance, and budget discipline. Build a resilient, cost-effective cloud foundation that supports AI and beyond.

See how Microsoft Foundry on Windows makes enabling local AI easy on Copilot+ PCs with Windows AI APIs — no cloud, hosting, or ML expertise needed. Use built-in models on Copilot+ PCs like Phi Silica to integrate built-in language and vision capabilities. Enable turnkey features like summarization, rewriting, and image understanding with minimal code. Customize AI models with own proprietary data using LoRA (low rank adapter) fine-tuning and app content search.

Building secure applications in the cloud requires consistent governance and continuous compliance. Learn how to use Azure Policy to enforce organizational standards, remediate non-compliant resources, and maintain compliance at scale. We’ll also explore how Service Groups simplify security management by grouping and applying policies across applications, environments, and resource types. See how these innovations help you confidently secure Windows, Linux, and database workloads in Azure.

Delivered in a silent stage breakout.

Power innovation with efficiency and security through the Dell Technologies and Microsoft partnership. Explore Dell’s reimagined private cloud with Azure Local for an integrated, automated solution that simplifies operations and scales infrastructure. Discover Dell PowerScale for Azure, delivering high-performance file storage for modern workloads. Unlock opportunities with Dell’s advanced technologies, ensuring cyber resilience and data security across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Still wrangling legacy code and applications? Analyze, upgrade, and migrate apps to Azure services with autonomous AI agents in GitHub Copilot— drastically simply your modernization effort, unlocking the full power of the cloud with confidence and staying in full control during each step.

The partner opportunity has never been bigger, and the next frontier is AI. In this session, discover how adopting an AI-first mindset, powered by Microsoft innovation and ArrowSphere, helps MSPs, VARs, ISVs, and CSPs stay ahead. Learn proven methodologies to move beyond cloud complexity and seize new revenue streams. With practical AI use cases and go-to-market strategies, you'll leave ready to lead your customers into the AI frontier.

Kickstart your cloud migration with a secure, scalable foundation. In this session, we'll demonstrate how to deploy Azure Platform Landing Zone using the new, automated agentic capability within Azure Migrate. Learn how to embed governance and security from the start, in alignment with Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework best practices. Whether migrating a single workload or scaling across environments, you'll gain a practical plan for building a resilient cloud foundation.

Discover how SQL in Fabric brings transactional and analytical workloads together in one cloud-native database. In this session, we’ll show how developers and data teams can simplify AI-driven application development with near real-time insights and built-in AI, seamless OneLake integration, and end-to-end analytics—all in a single, unified experience.