342 - Expectations on Microsoft Build 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the expectations for Microsoft Build 2026, including its new venue and focus on AI developers.

Microsoft Build 2026 marks the biggest format shift in nearly a decade - moving out of Seattle to a 2,500-seat Fort Mason venue in San Francisco with a deliberate "no fluff" pivot toward AI developers, technical leaders, and enterprise architects. In this episode, we unpack what to expect across the six confirmed tracks - plus where we think Microsoft will double down on Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and agent governance. Whether you're flying to San Francisco or planning your livestream strategy from the couch, this is the episode for you! (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:44) - Show content starts. Show links - Build 2026 session catalog - GitHub Copilot Token-based billing - Give us feedback!

People in this episode

Hosts: Tobias Zimmergren, Jussi Roine

Topics covered

• Microsoft Build
• AI development
• enterprise architecture
• GitHub Copilot
• event format shift

Keywords

• Microsoft Build 2026
• AI developers
• San Francisco
• GitHub Copilot
• enterprise architects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft

Products: GitHub Copilot, Foundry, agent governance

Places: Seattle, San Francisco

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