Microsoft Build 2026: What to Expect

Microsoft Build 2026: What to Expect

By @CNET
Publication Date: 2026-05-29 17:00:00

It’s tech developer conference season. Hot on the heels of Google I/O, it’s time for Microsoft’s own developer conference, Build. Like virtually all of these events for the past few years, we expect the Windows-maker to focus a lot on AI

An AI focus is essentially required from a tech company these days, and Microsoft knows that. But what exactly is in store at this year’s conference? We have a few guesses, and some of the session speakers say a lot about how AI is being viewed over at Microsoft right now. 

Next Monday, CEO Satya Nadella will take the stage and tell the world about what Microsoft has been up to and its plans for the future. Here’s what we’re expecting. 

When is Microsoft Build?

Microsoft’s Build developer conference will take place on June 2 and June 3 in San Francisco. The opening keynote will begin on June 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT. In-person attendees have shelled out nearly $1,100, but much of the event will be streamed live on YouTube, where the event can be…