Microsoft Build 2020, a 48-hour digital experience kicks-off today. And yes, this year’s event is completely free. Expect a developer-focused event with talks on Azure AI, machine learning and find out how .NET gets a makeover.
Microsoft has never let anything come in its way. The Redmond software giant’s much-awaited developer conference Microsoft BuilOpens a new window d 2020, now in all-virtual mode kicks off today. Previously a four-day event at Seattle, it is now a 48-hour digital-only event with several pre-recorded as well as live sessions with marquee names. One of the key highlights — Build 2020 is completely free for all developers. Compare this to Build 2019 where ticket prices were as high as $2,395.
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Microsoft chief Satya Nadella will use Build to highlight the company’s latest launches and woo the developer ecosystem. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s ÉVP of cloud and AI Scott Guthrie will shed light on Azure cloud computing platform and recent AI developments. Reports indicate business priorities have changed due to the pandemic and the cloud heavyweight will focus more on developer-centric announcements such as building tools for modern work, future of tech and empowering developers with the right tools. Don’t forget to catch up on the next phase of .NET with speakers Melissa Houghton, Microsoft’s Aaron Powell and others.
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There are several digital breakout sessions for developers and live Q&As and community sessions for developers. News reports indicate Nadella’s keynote will be shorter and the event will be helmed by Microsoft executives like Scott Guthrie, Scott Hanselman, Julia White, Luis Vargas, Kevin Scott and Rajesh Jha among others.
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