Just got back from RoadTesting the #msIgnite Bag and Bottle in Frankfurt. From luggage straps to wide-mouth bottles, this year’s swag is 🔥 (did I really just say that?).

Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...

I sit down with Aung Oo, VP of Azure Storage, to explore the evolving landscape of AI workloads and how they intersect with storage migration strategies. From “Lift and Shift” to cloud-native transformations, Aung unpacks the considerations for moving data and applications to Azure.

New Walk n Talk! I chat with Priya and Matt from the Windows Server team about a free, agentless tool to migrate VMs from VMware to Hyper-V with full business continuity. Catch the episode + join us at #msIgnite for BRK142!

#HyperV #VMwareMigration #WalkNTalk
Full Video youtu.be/s9YpW2KY5e4

Amanda Silver spills the beans on Microsoft as Customer Zero & building agents at #MSIgnite! 🍲 Plus, her SF food picks & hydration hacks. Don’t miss this walk & talk! Full Video Here: youtu.be/t-h6Hlf4TEA

Mico?

I chatted with Allison Kraker to try to get her to spill the beans on what’s coming to Microsoft Ignite! Labs, free certs, lightning talks & a mysterious AI-powered skilling experience 👀. Whether you're in SF or online, we’ve got you covered. Full Video here youtu.be/LvfUBfLISks

Walk & Talk with Yina Arenas CVP Azure AI Foundry! We chat about AI agents, observability, and what’s coming to #MSIgnite. Plus, comfy shoes & cables — her top travel tips! Catch the full convo before November rolls in 👉 youtu.be/RuDtspkPx9Q #AzureAI #ITProLife #AIagents

Cloud native fans, this one’s for you! I chat with Brendan Burns about AKS, Kubernetes, and scaling infra at #MSIgnite. Plus, his favorite SF walk & hallway track tips. Watch before you pack! full video: youtu.be/BYy18sxy36Q

Heather Cook joins me for a walk & talk on community magic at #MSIgnite! Stickers, agents, and coffee cups — plus her SF recs & planning tips. Get the scoop before November! Full Video: youtu.be/G5tWsQaoUsI

Walkin’ & talkin’ with Jeremy Winter on campus! We chat Azure Infra, AI innovation coming to traditional workloads. Pro tips for first-timers, travel hacks & where to grab chocolate by the water in San Francisco for #msIgnite. Catch the full convo before November! youtu.be/SNZyr3bJ8tY

I'm catching up on some editing and I had to share this outtake with Ed about Content for #msignite that somehow devolved into multiplication tables and being shoved into lockers.

Walkin’ and talkin’ with Rob Lefferts at Microsoft HQ!

We chat Ignite, AI in security, earbuds, and even SF running routes. Wanna know what Rob’s packing for his session? Watch the full clip 👉 youtu.be/WWo4pu7ZxDM #MSIgnite #CyberSecurity #WalkNTalk

(full disclosure - I bought the earbuds)

The Session Catalog is published on the website for Microsoft Ignite. Go check it out to see what kind of content is going to be available during the event. Have a look and mark your favourites! (you'll be able to build a schedule closer to the event) #msIgnite

I asked Jeff Teper 5 quick questions about Microsoft Ignite while hangin' at the sunny MSFT HQ 🌞. We talked AI, Copilot, first-time attendee tips & even chocolate.
Watch full video & get ready for SF! youtu.be/jitgd2a1iHE
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#WalkNTalk #M365 #Copilot #msIgnite

Here is a recent Walk N Talk with Jeremy Chapman from @msftmechanics.bsky.social ! I hit him with 5 quick Qs about #MSIgnite — from Copilot updates to SF travel tips. Catch the behind-the-scenes vibes before the big event!
Full Video: youtu.be/Sju3aW_kZJU
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Just dropped a new #WalkNTalk episode with the amazing
@karuana.bsky.social ! We chat #MSIgnite, Copilot readiness, community vibes, & her go-to travel hacks (spoiler: Berocca is magic). Catch it before you pack your comfy shoes!

Full Episode: youtu.be/IMjo_wrfM8Y
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For those keeping score $878 🤪 - 2 of 10 go out. Final one traveled 220 to the wall and another 56 feet on the other side. #GoBison

Had a Walk N Talk with the CTO of Azure, @markrussinovich.bsky.social
From cloud-native computing to live demos, Mark shares what he's excited about, what sessions he's leading, and even drops some pro tips for first-time attendees. #msIgnite #WalkNTalk #CloudNative #msITPro