Microsoft has announced that its annual Build developer conference, typically held in May, will now take place on June 2-3 in San Francisco at the Fort Mason Center. This shift in timing and location marks a departure from the event’s traditional setting in the Seattle area. The decision to move the conference out of Seattle was influenced by concerns related to homelessness and cleanliness.
“Build has been in many different locations over the years, but it clearly has an identity with the Seattle area. Let’s ship it to San Francisco and see what we learn this year with that audience that can come and join us,” said GitHub COO Kyle Daigle.
While previous Build conferences have featured announcements around Windows and Microsoft Azure, this year’s focus is on providing a more developer-centric experience. The event promises attendees deep dives into real code, systems, and workflows, particularly emphasizing AI development. Microsoft has indicated that the keynote address and select sessions will be live-streamed for broader accessibility to developers.
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