Microsoft held its Future Decoded event, which is aimed at helping businesses digitally transform so they can grow and succeed, on November 1 and 2. Thousands of attendees heard from speakers including Chancellor Philip Hammond, who vowed to tackle cyber criminals, author Bill Bryson and Paralympic athlete Martine Wright. Here is a round-up of the event in pictures.

Prince Regent DLR station

Day 1, before the keynotes started

A replica of the Bloodhound car

A band greeted people arriving

A Delorean at Future Decoded

Chancellor Philip Hammond unveils his plan to tackle cyber criminals

After the keynotes, attendees could try out the tech

Schools took part in the rocket car challenge using a BBC micro:bit

The rocket car challenge track


Author Bill Bryson talks to Day 1 host Ryan Asdourian

The doodle wall at the end of Day 1

Day 2 of Future Decoded

Attendees start to arrive at Future Decoded

Andrew Spooner opens Day 2

Big data leads to machine learning and smarter apps and programs that improve people’s lives

Uber’s Chris Messina presents to the crowd

In the exhibition hall after the first keynotes on day 2

Countdown to Microsoft prizes

Virtual and mixed reality was a big hit at Future Decoded




