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Now coming to you twice a year as a digital event, the Microsoft Ignite Conference takes place March 2 – 4, 2021. Join the Surface team and connect with Microsoft experts and technology professionals from around the globe.


 


Register now – it’s free to attend!


 


Ignite represents an opportunity for attendees to discover the latest developments in productivity, find innovative ways to build solutions, migrate and manage your infrastructure, all from the comforts of your own home.


 


Check Out Surface at Ignite  


 


Content & Sessions 


Below are the list of sessions from Windows + Devices where you can learn more about what’s coming from Microsoft Surface. Be sure to check out the Ignite session catalog to find a time that works best with your schedule. 


 


























Session Type 



Session Title and Abstract   



Microsoft Speakers 



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The heartbeat of modern work: A Windows fireside chat with Panos Panay & Roanne Sones 


From the chip to the cloud, Windows is the heartbeat of modern work. Join Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay and Azure Edge + Platform CVP Roanne Sones for a quick, lively dialogue about the difference makers and the recent Windows innovations for commercial customers and the IT community. Start your Windows journey at Microsoft Ignite with us and let’s talk about the features and innovations coming to life across Microsoft experiences and services! 


 



Panos Panay & Roanne Sones 



Feature Session  



Engineer to engineer: Let’s talk Windows! 


Your feedback inspires our innovations. Join Windows CVP Aidan Marcuss and pivotal members of the Windows, security, and endpoint management engineering teams to discuss the features, capabilities, and shiny new things that will help prepare commercial organizations for the future and ensure that IT receives the hero’s welcome it deserves. 


 



Aidan Marcuss, David Weston, Ramya Chitrakar, Gabe Frost 



On Demand 



Microsoft Surface | Delivering the Best in Modern End Point Security from Microsoft 


In today’s hybrid workplace security is more important than ever. The Surface engineering team has been using a unified approach to firmware protection and device security since 2015 through complete end-to-end ownership of hardware design, firmware development, and device updates and management. Hear from subject matter experts across Microsoft, how Surface and Microsoft 365 give people the freedom to work their way from anywhere, protected by Microsoft security and modern manageability. 


 



Sonia Dara, Frank Buchholz, Mary Beth Anderson, Katharine Holdsworth  



 


Following the event, these sessions recordings will also be copied to the Surface YouTube channel


 


Connect with Experts  


In addition to great session content, Ignite also affords a number of opportunities for attendees to connect with subject matter experts. In partnership with the Windows & Devices team, Surface experts will be participating in several Ask the Experts and Tech Community sessions below. 


 













































Date



Time* (Pacific Time)



Activity  



Location 



March 2


 



1 – 2 p.m.  



Office Hours: Managing Windows Devices & Updates** Add to Calendar 



Tech Community 


 



March 3



8 – 9 a.m.  



Office Hours: Managing Windows Devices & Updates** Add to Calendar 



Tech Community 


 



11:30 a.m. – noon



Ask the Experts: Windows + Devices 



Teams Live Events 



5 – 5:30 p.m. 



Ask the Experts: Windows + Devices 



Teams Live Events 



5 – 6 p.m.  



Office Hours: Managing Windows Devices & Updates** Add to Calendar 



Tech Community 


 



March 4


 



8 – 9 a.m. 



Office Hours: Managing Windows Devices & Updates** Add to Calendar 



Tech Community 


 



 


*Note dates and times subject to change. Be sure to check the Ignite session catalog and tech community pages for latest updates.


**Office hours are text-based; there is no audio or virtual meeting component. To post a question, you just need to be a member of the Tech Community. If you haven’t already signed up, click Sign Inin the top right corner of the Tech Community page to join the Tech Community today. 


 


Get Registered  


Don’t miss the digital-only Microsoft Ignite! There is no cost to attend and registration is now open for all attendees. Sign up today for full access to all the information and innovative content packed into our new two-day agenda. 


  


Wherever you are, we’re coming to you! So get ready to connect with Microsoft experts, technology professionals and customers from around the world during this exciting digital event. 


 


Event Details 


Where: Digital Event 


When: March 2 – 4, 2021  


Why: Get a look on Microsoft latest technology 


Link to Register: Microsoft Ignite Registration Login  


 


 


Follow us on Social  


During Ignite we will be sharing out the great content we are landing across sessions both in our joint Windows and Devices sessions as well as from Surface around the topic of security. Watch for Microsoft Ignite posts on Surface LinkedIn and Surface Twitter leading up to and throughout the global, digital event.


 


Be sure to amplify Surface news and Surface session details using the combination of these hashtags: #SurfaceForBusiness and #MSIgnite. 


 


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Brought to you by Dr. Ware, Microsoft Office 365 Silver Partner, Charleston SC.