Every year, Microsoft hosts its annual developer conference, Build, where it showcases the latest developer tools, features, and improvements coming to its platforms. This year is no exception, and if you want to attend the event, it is time to mark your calendar, as Microsoft today announced the dates of the Build 2026 conference, promising a no-fluff event:
At Microsoft Build, you"ll go deep on real code, real systems, and real workflows with the teams building and scaling AI. Two days. Hands-on sessions. No fluff.
In 2026, the annual Build conference will take place on June 2-3 in San Francisco. As usual, the conference will be an in-person event, with keynotes and sessions also streamed online for those who cannot attend. The ticket costs $1,099, but the live streams will be available for free.
Microsoft says that the conference is for "AI developers, technical leaders, and enterprise developers," so do not expect to hear a lot of consumer-focused news. Sadly, these days, Microsoft appears to be done with dedicated events for consumers, which is something enthusiasts would like the company to change.
Here is what attendees can look forward to at Build 2026:
Go deep to learn how engineering leaders design, train, and ship scalable AI systems—from models and agents to multi‑model workflows—and leave ready to apply those skills now. Learn directly through hands‑on workshops and peer debugging with engineers who’ve solved real production challenges. Get access to cutting‑edge AI capabilities with GitHub and Microsoft Foundry and direct guidance from technical leadership, so you can apply the latest AI workflows in your own projects.
If you want to attend Build 2026, you can sign up on the official website. Microsoft is also willing to help with visas for those whose registration was accepted (the ticket will be refunded otherwise).