We are at the beginning of an important week for Windows and PC that will shape the rest of the year and extend into 2027 and beyond. Computex is in full swing and Microsoft Build is about to begin.
Microsoft Build may be for developers, but it will show some of the most interesting developments of the year for Windows and AI. Microsoft and NVIDIA have just presented NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, which centers on the N1x chip and promises to usher in “a new era of PCs.”
RTX Spark will bring workstation performance to Windows on ARM. Creators, players and developers will benefit from the new platform. At Build 2026, Microsoft will talk about Windows agents (AI assistants that can perform actions on your behalf).
Microsoft will also demonstrate how Agents can be used to create modern Windows applications. and how AI can help port Windows applications to run natively on ARM. Microsoft is in the middle of a push to create more native apps and change various parts of Windows 11 to native code. The tech giant will share lessons learned from that process during Build.
You will be able to watch Nadella’s keynote live without having to register anywhere. If you want to see more of the Microsoft Build, you’ll need to register through the Microsoft website.
Tickets for Microsoft Build 2026 are sold out and were $1,099 when available. While you can no longer get tickets to attend in person, you can watch the event’s keynote and several sessions online.
This year’s Build conference session catalog includes hundreds of sessions, but many of them are limited to in-person attendees.
Lucky for you, we’ll be covering all of Build’s biggest stories. So be sure to check in all week long.
When is Microsoft Build 2026?
Microsoft Build 2026 starts on June 2 at 1 pm ET (10 am PT). Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will open the event with a keynote speech.
Where is Microsoft Build 2026?
Microsoft Build 2026 will take place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Notably, it won’t be in Seattle, Washington, which is where previous Build events took place.
Can I attend Microsoft Build 2026 in person?
Tickets for Microsoft Build 2026 are sold out. You can still attend if you have a special invite code, but they are limited to a small group of attendees.
Can I watch Microsoft Build 2026 online?
You can watch some Microsoft Build 2026 keynotes and sessions online, but the full event requires in-person attendance. Breakout sessions, hands-on labs, demos, community-led activities, and access to Microsoft experts and partners are only available to those attending the event in person.
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