Microsoft held its first Ignite event in London this week, showing thousands of visitors the latest developments in cloud computing, security and coding.
Hundreds of Microsoft’s partners, more than 350 experts and over 100 workshops were present at the ExCeL, including sessions on building applications for the Azure cloud, getting the most out of data, optimising teamwork and securing your organisation.
Cindy Rose, Microsoft UK Chief Executive, took part in a talk on the importance of diversity in the technology sector.
Here’s what happened:

This is the first time Ignite has gone on tour across the world

Visitors could get hands-on with Surface Studio

Cindy Rose, Microsoft UK CEO, spoke about the importance of diversity in the tech sector

Cindy Rose (right), Microsoft UK CEO, talks to Bunmi Durowoju on the main stage

Cindy Rose (right), Microsoft UK CEO, talks to Bunmi Durowoju on the main stage


The diversity badges

Diversity badges on the main Microsoft stand

Surface Pro devices

Microsoft’s main stand

Kate Rosenshine, Head of Data and AI Cloud Solution Architecture, leads a talk on technology in financial services

The Microsoft learn stand helped visitors build digital skills

The lower floor of Ignite


Diversity was a key theme at Ignite London


The main Microsoft stand


A talk about Microsoft and security on the main stage

The Ignite floor plan