Microsoft opens registrations for all-digital Ignite 2021

Microsoft logo
Microsoft logo (Image credit: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • Registrations are now open for Microsoft's Ignite 2021.
  • Ignite 2021 is an all-digital event that's free to attend.
  • The event runs from November 2-4, 2021.

An email sent out by Microsoft explains Ignite 2021 (via OnMSFT):

Hear directly from Microsoft's tech leaders Satya Nadella, Vasu Jakkal, James Phillips, Alysa Taylor, Jared Spataro, Mitra Azizirad, amongst others, on the latest in cloud, productivity, collaboration, security, and application development. Join us for a truly interactive environment, as we share news about Microsoft Azure, Security, Microsoft 365, Power Platform and more.

Microsoft usually announces new features and products at Ignite that are aimed at IT pros. It's reasonable to expect news regarding Azure, Microsoft Teams, and more.

Microsoft's website for Ignite 2021 explains that people can expect "countless opportunities to learn, connect, and share." The event will have a Learning Zone, a Connection Zone, and a Create Zone. Microsoft lists the agenda for the event on its website. While Microsoft has an agenda for the event, it doesn't show a detailed list of all sessions that will occur at this time.

If you're looking for news that affects everyday PC users directly, Microsoft has a Surface event on September 22, 2021. The company is expected to announce the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and Surface Duo 2 at the event.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.