Microsoft Ignite 2024 has arrived, setting the stage for IT professionals to dive into the latest and greatest in cloud, security, data management, and beyond. This annual event is a hub for networking with partners and customers, learning from top experts, and getting hands-on with demos and breakout sessions. If you’re passionate about staying on the cutting edge of tech, this is the place to be. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it!
Microsoft Ignite is taking place in-person this year in Chicago, IL this week from Nov. 18-22 at the McCormick Place Convention Center, and is also available virtually concurrently. For the in-person experience, one can expect over 10,000 attendees to visit the Windy City, and Microsoft is expecting 250,000 attendees to join online.
The Veeam team is ecstatic to meet with you while you journey through Microsoft Ignite! No matter where you are in your IT journey, our experts are ready to meet you exactly there. Don’t be afraid to visit Veeam’s Digital Showcase Page to get a head start and enhance your learning experience at this year’s event.
Maximize your Experience at Microsoft Ignite
This year, Microsoft Ignite is again offering a hybrid experience which means having a plan is key to getting the most out of your experience. Be sure to prioritize the sessions and booths that interest you, whether in-person or virtual. This year’s event will surely have an emphasis on AI innovations, but also feature an exploration of Microsoft’s ecosystem along with major industry news and announcements.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the extensive demo opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge of innovative technologies from Microsoft and their partners. Naturally, we have to plug Veeam’s live theater session from Dustin Albertson: “Veeam Data Cloud: Supercharging Microsoft 365 Protection” – taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 9:15 a.m. CT. This session will detail how Veeam Data Cloud safeguards your entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem from ransomware attacks and more. There are plenty of sessions to get your Backup, AI, and Security fix in, but here are the ones you definitely shouldn’t miss:
- Microsoft Ignite Kickoff Keynote on Tuesday, Nov. 19 where Satya Nadella and Microsoft leaders will share how Microsoft is creating new opportunity across their platforms in this era of AI.
- Business continuity with fast backup and recovery on-demand session presented by Brad Gussin, Principal Group Product Manager at Microsoft, where he will show how Microsoft 365 Backup delivers high-performance backup and recovery solutions for critical active data across OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange
- Microsoft 365 Copilot advantages: How does it compare with other AI solutions on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2:45 p.m. Central in which there will be a deep dive into Microsoft 365 Copilot, highlighting how it stands out from other AI offerings in the market.
- Fortifying Azure Data Resilience with Veeam Data Cloud, the on-demand session presented by Johan Huttenga with Veeam and Saurabh Sensharma with Microsoft where they will explore how Veeam Data Cloud (VDC) revolutionizes data protection across Azure and Microsoft 365.
As you level up your skills and knowledge, please feel free to bring questions and further discussions to Veeam’s experts at our booth space (Booth #114 in the hub!).
Visit Veeam Virtually and In-person in Chicago
The fun does not stop in Chicago. We will have a presence on-site and online to offer the full Veeam experience to all attendees. Want to learn more ways to connect with us? Check out these offerings:
- Visit Veeam’s Digital Showcase Page: Read up on Veeam’s offerings, watch Microsoft 365 and Azure Demos, or just get to know Veeam and why radical resilience is industry leading!
- Watch our on-demand session: “Veeam Data Cloud: Fortifying Azure Data Resilience” presented by Veeam’s Johan Huttenga and Microsoft’s Saurabh Sensharma
- Stop by booth #114: Meet with Veeam experts or catch a live demo and don’t forget about everyone’s favorite game, crack the code to win special prizes!
The Veeam Team has PLENTY prepared to maximize your experience at Microsoft Ignite. Our team can’t wait to display our powerful solutions for you and meet you exactly where you are, whether in Chicago or virtually.
As you can see, this is going to be the best year for Microsoft Ignite to date! We cannot wait to see you online or in-person at booth #114 in the hub of the beautiful McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Be sure to come prepared by checking out the content we have put together and prepare your week at Microsoft Ignite 2024.
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