Microsoft’s events strategy is constantly evolving and we know it can be difficult to keep track of what is happening, and when. Most significantly, this year they have retired the stand-alone global partner event (Inspire) and instead, partners are invited to join customers at Ignite in November 2024 in a combined showcase event! They have also added MCAPS Start for Partners as a digital launch of the FY25 strategies. [MCAPS is an internal acronym; Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions – it’s the name of the entire field sales operation reporting up to the COO, Judson Althoff, and MCAPS Start is effectively their Sales Kickoff for the new FY starting 1 July]
We’ve done some digging and compiled this list of events we are aware of over the next six months. Some of them are community events, not directly run by Microsoft, but all worth consideration.
We can’t promise that there won’t be new additions – but for now here is our lineup of some of the key events till the end of this year for you to explore. If you know of any more – please share them via our community chat! We’ll also highlight key events on the IAMCP events page.
| Event | Date and Location | About the Event | Registration/ Information link |
| MCAPS Start for Partners |
10 July |
New for 2024 – A replacement digital FY Partner kick off event for Inspire – this year partners are invited to join the Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions digital event called MCAPS Start for Partners. Content will cover priorities and strategy for the new fiscal plus probably any Partner Programme updates and will address more about how to engage, build, sell, and go to market with Microsoft. | MCAPSStartforPartnersFY24 | SignIn (microsoft.com) |
| IAMCP MCAPS Post Event Deep Dive and Review | 18-Jul Online |
Join IAMCP UK board members for this Post-MCAPS review and discussion to kick off Microsoft Fiscal Year 2025 by dissecting the key announcements and providing a point of view on what they mean for partners for the next Fiscal. We’ll review what is said, what is not said, and why either is important! |
IAMCP |
| EMEA Azure Partner Community Call | 18 July Online |
A monthly community call series, where all Microsoft partners are invited to take part. This is an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with Microsoft monthly. Each month will cover new content. NOTE: Links for the next Business Applications and Modern Work & Security Community Calls where not yet available. |
Microsoft Events – EMEA Azure Partner Community Call – July |
| Microsoft Partners FY25 GTM Launch Event | 22 July Online |
Microsoft updates partners about the go-to-market (GTM) priorities and initiatives Microsoft Modern Work and Business Applications have planned for FY25. Learn more about how Microsoft Modern Work and Business Applications solutions are using AI to enrich employee experiences by helping everyone do their best work, reinvent customer relationships with deeper insights into every engagement, and reshape customers’ organizations by modernizing processes. |
FY25 GTM Launch Event – FY25 GTM Launch Event: Home (Public – Phase 1 – Through show run) (msftevents.io) |
| TechMentor | 5-9 August Redmond |
TechMentor IT Pro Training Conference has been training IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Staff, Systems Admins, Security Specialists and CTOs since 1998. Join this event to keep up with Microsoft 365 Admin Centre, Cyber Security, Microsoft Teams, Azure, Active Directory, PowerShell, Cutting Edge AI, and more. Speakers will answer your questions with practical guidance on deploying, managing, and supporting Microsoft and related products and technologies, and so much more. |
MicrosoftHQ 2024 — TechMentor (techmentorevents.com) |
| IAMCP EMEA Illuminate & re:think | 10-12 September Cologne |
Bringing people and organizations together to network, share knowledge, explore business opportunities, and drive innovation is a key element of our community. Run by the IAMCP, Illuminate 2024 offers you the opportunity to make international contacts, receive targeted information, and build personal relationships. You will gain deep insights into Microsoft’s future strategy, goals, and direction, giving you a competitive advantage. |
https://illuminate2024.eu/ |
| Power Platform Community Conference |
18-20 September |
Be inspired by Microsoft senior thought leaders, the product experts, and engineers behind the Power Platform. You’ll also learn from Microsoft MVPs who are dedicated to bridging the gap between humanity and technology. PPCC is the perfect place to connect with folks from around the world who are eager to share their insights and knowledge on how the Power Platform & Dynamics 365 can transform your business. |
Power Platform Community Conference (powerplatformconf.com) |
| European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference | 24-27 September Stockholm |
The 1st European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference where you can discover the power of Microsoft Fabric and other Microsoft data and AI products in the age of AI. Event includes hands-on workshops and covers the latest developments in AI and Analytics. |
European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference – Master Microsoft Fabric (sharepointeurope.com) |
| Scottish Summit 2024 | 18 & 19 October Aberdeen |
Hear from a diverse lineup of speakers featuring Microsoft FTEs, MVPs and community evangelists, all coming together to share their ability and insights. Covering Microsoft 365; Dynamics 365; Azure; Power Platform and the lates Security offerings. |
Home · Scottish Summit |
| Microsoft Ignite | 18-22 November Chicago (in person by invitation only) and online |
Evolved for 2024 – Partners are now also attending the annual Customer event with the assumption that content will be presented and tailored to both audiences. Content will cover latest and most exciting technology and Microsoft priorities. Target audience is Developers, IT Professionals and Partners. |
Your home for Microsoft Ignite |
For other events and training activities – bookmark these sites:
- Microsoft Events Catalog
- Information for partners about training, enablement, and building skills (microsoft.com)
- IAMCP Global events calendar
