Ultimate Guide to Live Streaming Microsoft’s Build 2026 Conference

Microsoft Build 2026 Developer Conference Overview

Microsoft is commencing its annual Build developer conference in San Francisco today, positioned between Google I/O and Apple’s upcoming WWDC event. Although tickets for in-person attendance have been sold out, the conference is available for free online streaming. CEO Satya Nadella will kick off the event with a keynote at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT.

An initial look at the featured speakers and virtual sessions indicates that AI will be a primary focus at Build, which is expected for a developer event in 2026. The keynote description mentions that Nadella and other Microsoft leaders will discuss “how Microsoft is creating new opportunities for developers across our platforms in the age of AI,” although specific announcements are yet to be revealed.

There is also speculation about potential new hardware introductions at the conference. Microsoft recently unveiled plans to launch a new Surface Laptop Ultra in the fall, featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark superchip. Attendees may have the chance to get a closer look at this new device. Notably, there is no mention of Microsoft’s Xbox division or gaming in the current session catalog.

How to Watch Microsoft Build

The Microsoft Build 2026 keynote will commence at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT on June 2nd, with the event running until June 3rd. To participate in any of the online sessions, focused mainly on enhancing AI-related skills, registration for the virtual Build conference is required. Registration is free and grants access to Microsoft’s scheduler planner for tracking preferred sessions.

Alternatively, the Build opening keynote will be streamed on Microsoft’s YouTube channel. Click the embedded link below to view the keynote.