Watch Microsoft Build 2026: How to Stream the Keynote
▼ Summary
– Microsoft’s Build 2026 developer conference starts June 2 in San Francisco, with a free online stream and CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote at 12:30PM ET.
– The conference will focus heavily on AI, with Nadella expected to discuss new opportunities for developers on Microsoft’s platforms.
– New hardware may be shown, including a possible closer look at the Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark superchip.
– No sessions in the catalog mention Microsoft’s Xbox division or gaming.
– To watch, register for free on Microsoft’s virtual conference site or stream the keynote on Microsoft’s YouTube channel.
Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference kicks off today in San Francisco, landing right between Google I/O and Apple’s upcoming WWDC. While in-person tickets are already gone, the entire event is streaming online for free. CEO Satya Nadella will open the show with a keynote at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.
A quick look at the speaker lineup and session catalog makes one thing clear: AI dominates the agenda, which is no surprise for a developer event in 2026. The keynote description promises that Nadella and other Microsoft leaders will share “how Microsoft is creating new opportunity for developers across our platforms in this era of AI.” Specific product announcements remain under wraps.
There’s also a chance we’ll see new hardware. Microsoft recently confirmed a Surface Laptop Ultra coming this fall, powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark superchip. Build could offer a closer look. Notably, nothing in the session schedule mentions Xbox or gaming.
How to Watch Microsoft Build 2026
The keynote starts June 2nd at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT and runs through June 3rd. To access online sessions , many focused on AI skill-building , you’ll need to register for free. Registration also unlocks Microsoft’s scheduler planner so you can organize the sessions you want to watch.
If you prefer a simpler route, Microsoft is streaming the keynote live on YouTube. You can find it embedded below.
(Source: The Verge)
