Microsoft Build, Microsoft’s premier annual conference, is fast approaching, set to take place from May 19 to May 22 at the Seattle Convention Center. The event will kick off with an opening keynote delivered by CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott on May 19 at 9:05 a.m. PT. A second major presentation, featuring Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President for Business and Industry Copilot, and Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President of Cloud and AI, will follow on May 20 at 9 a.m. PT. Both keynotes will be streamed live and available to watch free online.
This year’s conference will likely emphasize Microsoft’s Copilot family of artificial intelligence products, a core element of the company’s ongoing strategic efforts. Notably, Microsoft recently enhanced its AI toolkit by integrating Copilot into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, resulting in a notable 30% subscription price increase. This step underscores Microsoft’s strategic push to further monetize its AI offerings in the near term.
In recent developments, Microsoft has expanded Copilot’s capabilities by adding advanced “deep research” functionalities, enabling users to access in-depth information and perform web-based tasks directly through the AI. Internally, Microsoft has reportedly increased investment and shifted resources toward in-house AI research and development. These efforts appear designed to position Copilot independently from its partner, OpenAI, whose technology currently powers the majority of Copilot’s features.
As such, attendees and viewers can anticipate significant announcements and insights into Microsoft’s near-term AI strategy, including efforts to enhance autonomy and competitiveness in its AI technology.
