Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News
Microsoft Ignite 2024 is ongoing and we already saw a big wave of announcements which sometimes are difficult to keep up with. For that, the Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News is a helpful resource having all the announcements with their respective description in one place. Bookmark Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News and crawl through all what's coming now and in the next couple of weeks/months.🚀 Calling All Microsoft Partners 🚀
We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nominations open on June 18, 2025! These awards celebrate the transformative impact you make - from driving innovation in AI and security to championing sustainability and industry transformation. This is your chance to gain global recognition for your achievements! 📅 Important: June 18, 2025: Nominations open This Spring: Guidelines will be published, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare your submissions Plus, we're excited to announce a future LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) event where you can engage directly with the POTYA team and get your questions answered in real time. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the inspiring stories of our 2024 winners on the POTYA Homepage. Let's showcase our success and innovation together!Data & AI Summer School 2024
Dear Microsoft partners, even if the temperatures have not yet reached summer levels, the AI summer continues to be in full swing. While AI continues to attract significant attention, more organizations are recognizing the importance of thinking about data and AI from an end-to-end perspective. This broader view encompasses critical aspects such as data management, governance, security, user interactions, and the augmentation of workforce capabilities. We believe this comprehensive approach is more impactful, though we acknowledge it can be more challenging to fully grasp. The focus of our event is to equip you, our partner, with this broader perspective and provide a deeper understanding of how our technologies can be integrated to deliver even greater impact for your customers and your business. Join us at The Circle for a fantastic opportunity to expand your AI knowledge, upgrade your technical skills, and network with industry leaders from the Microsoft Swiss GPS tech team. Please note that on-site capacity is limited, so make sure to reserve your seat quickly. Save the Date & Registration When: August 21st, 2024 from 08:30 to 18:00 Onsite Location (Hybrid Event): Microsoft Switzerland, The Circle 02, Zurich Airport Online: Teams Meeting (Business Track only) Event Language: English Registration: Business Track (on-site experience) Business Track (virtual experience) Tech Hands-on Track (on-site experience only) Preliminary Agenda (Business Track) The Hands-on Track will run in parallel to the session of the business track between 10:50 and 15:00. Timeslot Sessions 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Welcome Coffee 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Intro & Keynote 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM Data & AI News Show 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM Azure AI Infrastructure: A Look Behind the Scenes 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM Microsoft Vision: Fabric + AI 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Coffee Break 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM Market & Strategy Update: Introducing AI Design Wins 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM Microsoft Sales Stories on AI Design Wins 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM Swiss DC 12:20 PM - 01:30 PM Lunch Break 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM Legal Update 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Microsoft Copilots 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM Migration Factory 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM Coffee Break 03:20 PM - 03:50 PM Recap Microsoft Partner Support 03:50 PM - 04:45 PM Partner Q&A Panel 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM Closure Remarks and Goodbye 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM Apero
Tech Talk Fridays with the Partner Tech Team from Switzerland - starting 19th of April 2024
Dive into the world of technology with our Tech Talk Fridays series! Join us from the 19th of April 2024 onwards every Friday for engaging sessions covering a range of solution areas: Modern Work Security Infrastructure Data & AI App Innovation Business Applications Stay ahead of the curve and explore with us the latest trends and insights in tech. For further details on the sessions and registration options, you can find them here: Tech Talk Fridays – Switzerland Cloud Champion
FY24 Modern Work & Security Partner Guide for SMB - now available for download!
Dear Parters, If you are present in the SMB market and would like to understand how Microsoft can support you programmatically in driving your Modern Work & Security business, then download and use our Modern Work & Security Partner guide. The guide summarizes programs and resources that help you to plan your enablement, go-to-market, target customers and identifying and developing opportunities from pre-sales to post-sales. Please find the download link below and leverage the guide actively. The guide will be periodically updated so make sure you use the download link in order to always have the latest version at hand.Announcing Swiss AI Office Hours - Starting June 30th
AI continues to generate significant interest across various industries. Given the rapid pace of market growth, we recognize the challenges of staying updated on both the business and technical aspects of AI's emerging opportunities. To assist our partners keep pace, we are launching a new bi-weekly event series: AI Office Hours. It's a chance for our partners to connect with us on AI-related topics and get their questions answered. Sessions will explore varying AI topics, starting with an intro to Azure OpenAI. Details: Format: Online via Teams Meeting Event Language: English Register here for the upcoming sessions Upcoming Sessions: July 25th, 09:30 – 10:00 30 min general Q&A No Focus Topic due to Summer Holidays August 11th, 09:00 - 10:00 Focus Topic: Prompt Engineering + General Q&A August 25th, 09:00 - 10:00 Focus Topic: Model Variants, When To Use What? + General Q&A We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting!AI Icebreaker Day 2025 - January 29th
Happy New Year everyone! ☃️ We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming AI Icebreaker Day on January 29th. The world of Data & AI does not sleep and after a long holiday break, there are many announcements and updates to catch up with. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to help you hit the ground running, with everything you need to get up to speed on AI trends such as agentic systems and exciting technologies that will shape the year ahead. So join us, for a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and exchange thoughts. 📅 Date: January 29th, 2025 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Microsoft Zurich, The Circle Register for AI Icebreaker Day 2025 What’s in Store: - AI agent adoption and our vision for the future. - Building agents with Copilot Studio or custom code. - Ensuring the right data and infrastructure for AI success. - Securing your AI workloads to stay compliant and safe. Please note that on-site capacity is limited and registrations from Swiss Microsoft Partners will be prioritized. Make sure to reserve your seat quickly. Organisation Team: Alexandra Grozea Lisa Wolffhugel Florian Follonier
Become a Sponsoring Partner for the Microsoft AI Tour Zurich – Apply Now!
We’re excited to invite partners to join the Microsoft AI Tour in Zurich on Thursday, 13th March 2025 as a Sponsoring Partner! This event was formerly known as Microsoft Ignite Switzerland. Showcase your company’s innovations and engage with key decision-makers at this high-profile event. Event website: Please find the event website here. Sponsorship Packages: All the details about our sponsorship options are attached. Please complete the application form to apply for your preferred package. Application Deadline: Submit your application by December 20, 2024 Email applications to: chevents@microsoft.com Successful applicants will be notified by CW 2, 2025. Let’s make this event unforgettable together! For questions, contact us at chevents@microsoft.com.Microsoft AI Icebreaker Day for Partners - Save the Date: 31st of January 2024
Dear Microsoft Partners, As we continue to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, we are delighted to invite you to a special event that aims to "break the ice" on any uncertainties and open up new opportunities: The AI Icebreaker Day. Since our successful AI Summer School in August, the AI field has surged ahead with remarkable advancements. This winter, we're excited to update you on the latest in AI technology and market trends. Prepare for a day brimming with innovative learning and exploration in AI. Save the Date & Registration: January 31st Join us from 08:30 to 17:00 at the Microsoft Office at the Circle. Remember to mark your calendar using the attached save the date file. Register for the on-site or the virtual event via the following links: Microsoft Events - On-Site AI Icebreaker Day Microsoft Events - Virtual AI Icebreaker Day Breaking the Ice We understand that keeping up with AI can be challenging. This event is our way of helping you break through any barriers or hesitations, ensuring you stay at the forefront of AI advancements. It's an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together in this dynamic field. We eagerly await the chance to welcome you to this engaging and enlightening day. What to Expect This event is designed for everyone, whether your expertise lies in technical realms or business and sales. We've tailored two separate tracks to provide insights specific to your professional role. Browse the agenda below for details on what each track will cover. As the year draws to a close, we extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Warm regards, Florian Follonier, Alexandra Grozea, & Lisa Wolffhugel Preliminary Agenda Timeslot Sessions 08:30 - 09:00 Welcome Coffee 09:00 - 09:30 Intro and Keynote 09:30 – 09:55 AI News Update 09:55 – 10:15 Security Update 10:15 - 10:35 Coffee Break Tech Track Business Track 10:35 - 11:20 Performance Tuning & PTU How to Sell AI 11:20 - 12:05 Exploring Semantic Kernel Generating New Business with AI 12:05 - 13:15 Lunch Break 13:15 - 14:00 Building Copilots Make or Buy Decision across the MS AI Portfolio / Challenges with Customers 14:00 - 14:45 LLMOps Legal Update 14:45 - 15:05 Coffee Break 15:05 - 15:50 Dealing with data challenges with MS Fabric 15:50 - 16:35 Partner Podium – AI Partner Accelerator / Regulatory / AI Trends 16:35 - 17:00 Closure: End Remarks and Goodbye
