Events

The Bett conference has been showcasing innovative edtech solutions since 1985 and shows no sign of slowing. This year’s event attracted over 34,000 attendees from more than 120 countries.

In the months of January and February, educators nationwide come together to commemorate and pay tribute to the narratives of Black and African American individuals, honoring the significance of their experiences.

Today—Wednesday, January 24th—marks the sixth year of International Day of Education, an annual celebration created by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the role of education for peace and development.

Bett UK is the largest education technology exhibition in the world, featuring three days of inspiring content, networking, and product discovery.

Today we’re thrilled to launch the fifth annual Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior (ICJ) global student competition. Registration and content are now available for educators to help students learn about AI technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Each January, we honor and remember the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is renowned for his dedication to civil rights, advocating through non-violent means, and for his inspiring speeches and writings.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on December 3 is an annual event that reaffirms the ideals of inclusion and equity for people of all abilities.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week!

AI is everywhere. And it’s quickly changing the way people work and learn, offering tremendous potential to empower educators and students around the world. But what is AI? What is generative AI? And how can it be applied in the classroom?

Each year at Microsoft Ignite—one of our largest and most popular events—we focus on sharing our most innovative updates with the world.

From December 4–10, 2023, schools around the world will join the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek). With just one hour of coding—whether during CSEdWeek or anytime throughout the year—anyone can learn the basics of coding.

During November at Microsoft, we focus on innovation, AI, and the cloud at one of our biggest events of the year: the Microsoft Ignite conference.