How to watch Microsoft Build 2022
You can virtually attend all of Microsoft Build from the comfort of your home or office.
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What you need to know
Microsoft Build 2022 kicks off today, May 24, 2022 at 11: 15 AM ET. The event is all-digital once again, allowing developers and enthusiasts to participate from around the globe. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will start things off with a keynote at 11:15 AM ET. Then, Microsoft will hold 539 sessions across three days; all focused on Windows, Microsoft 365, and development.
It’s free to attend Microsoft Build, but you need toregister for the conferencethrough the company’s website.
With hundreds of sessions to choose from, you’ll want to browse through thesession catalogto plan your time. You can search the schedule for keywords, such as Windows or Android. For example, entering a search for Android shows:
You can also search for specific speakers, such as Panos Panay, who has a session planned that will focus on creating “next-gen experiences at scale with Windows.”
Some of Microsoft’s content from Build will be on the company’sdeveloper YouTube channel, but to see sessions straight away, you’ll want to go through the event website.
Microsoft will have sessions aimed at specific regions as well this year, including France, Germany, Japan, Latin America, and the UK. The sessions will be in the respective language of the region they’re made for.
If you’d prefer to read up on the biggest news from Build, we’ll cover the most important announcements from the conference. Check out ourBuild 2022page to see the latest news.
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