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
