Events and community engagement Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/events-and-community-engagement/ Startup insight and inspiration Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:38:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png Events and community engagement Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/events-and-community-engagement/ 32 32 Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-5-top-announcements-every-startup-should-know/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5466 Microsoft Build 2026 introduced new updates for AI startups, including model choice, trusted data grounding, Marketplace discovery, and Microsoft for Startups benefits to help founders build, scale, and reach customers faster.

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]]> Microsoft for Startups introduces a clearer path from AI development to enterprise growth http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-a-clearer-path-from-ai-development-to-enterprise-growth/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5372 Microsoft for Startups introduces a unified program that helps founders build faster, scale smarter on Azure, and accelerate enterprise growth.

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]]> 11 Startups to watch at Microsoft Build 2026 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/11-startups-to-watch-at-microsoft-build-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5291 Microsoft Build 2026 reflects a sharp technical focus, organized around the engineering decisions that determine whether AI ships, scales, and holds up under real conditions.

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]]> Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-sessions-every-startup-should-attend/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5140 Microsoft Build 2026 is just around the corner and this year's event is packed with content for every role on a startup team; from AI-focused hands-on labs to lightning talks and deep-dive breakout sessions on agentic AI, custom model deployment, and multi-agent frameworks.

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]]> Why AI startups and investors are heading to Panathēnea 2026 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/panathenea-2026-why-ai-startups-and-investors-are-showing-up-in-athens/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/panathenea-2026-why-ai-startups-and-investors-are-showing-up-in-athens/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:22 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5072 Discover why Panathēnea 2026 is a must-attend startup event in Athens, bringing together founders, investors, and Microsoft for Startups for AI, venture, and growth opportunities.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/5-startups-to-watch/feed/ 0 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Turning vision into enterprise impact http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/ignite-2025-turning-vision-into-enterprise-impact/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/ignite-2025-turning-vision-into-enterprise-impact/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Microsoft Ignite 2025 is where startups and enterprises come together to build what’s next. In this blog, Hans Yang shares how AI is reshaping enterprise innovation—and why assembling trusted solutions is the new path to impact.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/why-startups-shouldnt-miss-microsoft-ignite-2025-a-front-row-seat-to-the-future-of-ai-innovation/feed/ 0 5 prevalent AI themes for both startups and enterprise http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/5-prevalent-ai-themes-for-both-startups-and-enterprise/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/5-prevalent-ai-themes-for-both-startups-and-enterprise/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 With Microsoft Build 2025 coming up, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the events I’ve already had the opportunity to attend in 2025—and the insights startups can garner from these industry gatherings. This year, the Microsoft for Startups team has been hopping from city to city—London to New York to Bengaluru—to take the opportunity to meet with and listen to early‑stage AI startup founders.

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