Pioneers in the making… Prepare for Microsoft Ignite
Sayed Hashish
VP Customer Experience, Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Romania & CIS Countries
The impending launch of Microsoft cloud datacentres in the Middle East will enhance Microsoft’s ability to support our customers’ digital transformation and bring the benefits of data residency in the Gulf. This move also signals our commitment to empower developers and IT Professionals from across the region to innovate at speed and at scale.
With the ever increasing opportunity for organisations and tech professionals, now is the time for tech enthusiasts and business leaders to learn from one another, share best practice and get excited about the opportunities that technology is presenting to the region. That is why we are thrilled about the upcoming Microsoft Ignite tech conference, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on March 27 – 28 this year.
Microsoft Ignite, a global phenomenon making its regional debut, is the place for developers and tech professionals to continue their learning alongside industry experts. The two-day event will cover more than 100 workshops and over 350 experts sharing their insights and global technology innovations to regional audiences. Attendees will explore the latest developer tools and cloud technologies and learn how to put their skills to work in new areas.
This year, we will explore Diversity and Technology track which will highlight our international co-operation on diversity and inclusion at work and our collaborations for a better future. Businesses and governments can empower people of all genders, ethnicities and abilities to accelerate their technology careers and advocate themselves at the workplace.
Tech enthusiasts will also can connect with the Microsoft community and gain practical insights and best practices on the future of the cloud development, data, IT and business intelligence.
Let’s talk about innovation
The world is changing rapidly. Technology is transforming and redefining (PDF) industries, economies, businesses and job roles all over the world. For some, it can be overwhelming, and keeping up can be a challenge.
At Microsoft, though, we look at this time with enthusiasm and excitement. We believe that technology is offering broader possibilities than ever. Everyone with digital skills has the opportunity to contribute to the digital economy by offering their creativity and talent to enhance the way they get things done in their home or organisation.
When the Ignite tour stops in Dubai, individuals can explore the power of technology and the things we can do with it. Attendees can choose the experience that’s right for them with custom learning paths, where they pick their desired path from a range of options. We will then guide them to the modules and workshops that will help them learn more about the tools and services they use every day and prepare them to face new challenges.
This means that whether you’re developing innovative apps or delivering optimized solutions, these learning paths will help you evolve your skills, deepen your expertise and grow your career.
Will you be there?
The Microsoft Ignite tech conference is a thoroughly worth experiencing event. Apart from learning more about - and sharing best practice around - emerging technologies, IT professionals can also prepare for the impending launch of cloud datacentres in the Gulf and the opportunities it will bring to our region.
We are excited to contribute to the continued learning and upskilling of IT professionals in the Gulf through such events and we believe technology has the power to enhance lives, strengthen communities and transform organisations. With skilled and enthusiastic individuals, this - and so much more – is possible.
Dear Sayed, prepare for possible "authentication endpoint problems" as was explained to me by a Microsoft techcommunity guy at the Dutch version in Amsterdam. Apparently my Office 365 login present on my notebook. and the login I used to register with we're ultimately conflicting. After a day of unresolved authentication problems it turned out that, following a complex workflow, I finally got online using my Office 365 Login instead of using the login send to me at registration confirmation time. Groups of disgruntled visitors, including me left the conference prematurely on the first day, not being able to access the agenda as there was exactly one monitor at the conference site showing only the sessions for the next hour. The consumer helpdesk of "Ignite the tour" was totally not prepared for this situation. A Core Events lady offered to show me how to login on her Mac and had no idea of authentication problems. That was all they could offer as hostesses we're sending me everywhere except to Microsofties that we're able to solve the occurring Authentication Endpoint problems. This shows clearly how a paperless event like the #MSIgniteTheTour series should have a real tech helpdesk, not hostesses with old Macs.