How to watch Microsoft Build 2023
Here are all of the ways to watch Microsoft’s developer announcements from Build 2023.
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What you need to know
Microsoft Build is upon us. The developer-focused conference will run from today, May 23 2023 until May 25, 2023. The event kicks off with a keynote by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella who is scheduled to speak at 9 AM PT (12 PM ET). The entire event is free to anyone who is interested, but you need toregister through Microsoft’s websiteto participate.
Those who register can be part of sessions and other events at the conference. If you prefer to just watch the best parts of Build 2023, Microsoft has a live stream on YouTube for the first day.
Build is all about developers, so you can expect news about a range of Microsoft products and services. Windows, Azure, AI, and the cloud should all be front and center, based on the conference’s session catalog.
Windows 11 feature drop arrives TOMORROW, here’s what’s new>Microsoft Store enhanced with the power of AI>Windows 11 on ARM just got a big boost>Windows 11 is getting its own integrated AI assistant, powered by Bing Chat and ChatGPT>Microsoft 365 Copilot now works with plugins, making it much more powerful
OpenAI President and Co-Founder Greg Brockman will also speak at Build this year, so you can expect some announcements related to ChatGPT.
Other featured speakers include Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Head of Product of the Developer Division Amanda Silver, Microsoft Executive Vice President of Cloud + AI Scott Guthrie, and Microsoft CTO and EVP of AI Kevin Scott.
As you watch Microsoft announce and highlight the latest — ahem —developmentsfor developers, make sure to keep a browser tab open to Windows Central. We’ll cover all of the major announcements from the day and the rest of Microsoft build 2023.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
