Seattle Event Guide

Welcome to Microsoft Build 3

Plan your schedule 3
Event agenda 5
Getting to Microsoft Build 7
Parking 7
Hotel locations and directions 7
Map 8
Experiences 9
Keynotes 9
Breakout sessions 9
Pre-day workshops 10
Demo sessions 10
Discussions 10
Panel discussions 11
Expert Meet-ups 11
Expert identifiers 11
Labs 12
Swag pick-up 12
T-shirt pick-up 13
Featured Partners 14
Refuel with Avanade in the Garden Terrace Lounge 14
Microsoft | MongoDB Mixer 14
Microsoft | GitHub | AMD Celebration 14
AMD Lounge 15
GitHub AI Portrait Studio 15
Quick 1:1s 15

Microsoft Learn Lounge 15

Community Lounge 15
Food and beverage information 15
Lunches 15
Snacks and beverages 15
Dietary accommodations 16
Seattle dining options 16
Global digital broadcast and features 16
One-to-one consultations 16
Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challange 16
Imagine Cup 17
On-demand sessions 17
Join the conversation 17
Connecting with partners 17
Onsite information 17
Information desks 17
Need help? 17
Impromptu meeting spaces 17
Humanity spaces 18
Device charging 18
Lost and found 18
Accessibility 18
Keynote ADA access 18
Service animal relief locations 18
Safety and security 19
Safety tips and reminders 19
Welcome to Microsoft Build live in Seattle!

It's been four years since we gathered in person for Microsoft Build. We're excited to welcome
you all back, and to those who are new—hello!
Over the next few days, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the technology industry's
most innovative and forward-thinking experts. From live keynotes and breakout sessions to
panel discussions, demos, and labs, we've curated this experience to make accessing
Microsoft developers, engineers, and cutting-edge partners easy. Joining this line-up are
thousands of your peers—experts in their own right—who gather to share their insights and
learn together.
While you're here for deep technical insights and practical tips and tricks, it's important to
relax, enjoy music and great food, and connect with new and old friends! After all, that's what
being in person is all about.

Event Location
The Summit building at the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) located at:
900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Get Ready!
Start now by planning for an exciting experience at Microsoft Build, designed for developers
by developers. Customize your agenda with Session Scheduler, install the Progressive Web
App on your device to access the Microsoft Build website and tools (even while offline), and
remember to update your profile and opt-in to the Attendee Directory to make valuable
connections with fellow attendees.

Stay hydrated with Intel

Stay refreshed in Seattle with Intel’s water bottle! Come by swag pick-up, level 3 room 331,
and grab a sustainably designed aluminum bottle to keep you cool and hydrated throughout
the event.

Plan your schedule

Make the perfect event for you by building a personalized agenda, to maximize your
Microsoft Build event experience. Learn more about these unique experiences below.

◦ Start by signing into the digital venue then browse the Session Scheduler and filter by topics and
programming language to explore all the learning opportunities available.
◦ Select “Add to schedule” on sessions and experiences you are interested in. For labs, select "RSVP" to
confirm your participation.
◦ Once onsite, you can access your schedule and explore all of Microsoft Build by scanning the QR code
located on the back of your event badge.
◦ Adding a session to your schedule does not reserve a seat in the room. However, some experiences
require RSVP to reserve a seat, while others are on a first-come, first-seated basis.
 Monday May 22, 2023 PDT
Time Description Location
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Badge pick-up: Check in today so you can get a great Level 1
seat on Tuesday morning at the keynote. 
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pre-day workshops: Dive into a specific topic to Level 3
prepare for the week. (Open to registered Pre-day
attendees only). 

Tuesday May 23, 2023 PDT

Time Description Location
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Badge pick-up: You are able to register and pick up Level 1
your badge throughout the day, but arrive early to
get a great seat for the Keynote!
8:30 AM Welcome to Microsoft Build Day 1: Join your daily Level 2
hosts who will get you ready for the day ahead.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Keynote: Satya Nadella shares insights on the new era Level 2
of AI, joined by Kevin Scott and OpenAI’s Greg
Brockman, exploring how Microsoft and OpenAI’s
full-stack AI platform empowers developers. Scott
Guthrie makes next gen AI real, with GitHub Copilot,
Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Cloud platform.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Break

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Breakout sessions: Join a breakout session streamed Levels 2, 4 and 5
live from Seattle.
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch pick-up Levels 3 and 4

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Discussion sessions: Connect and engage with your Levels 3 and 4
community through live, interactive sessions.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Labs: Gain technical skills with help from subject Level 3
matter experts.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Expert Meet-ups: Get answers from Microsoft engi- Levels 3 and 4
neers, tech specialists, partners, and community experts.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Demo sessions: Explore in-depth technical demos Rooms 330
from Microsoft and our partners. and 430

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Microsoft | MongoDB Mixer: Mix it up with experts Levels 3 and 4
and colleagues over small bites and drinks.
 Wednesday May 24, 2023 PDT
Time Description Location

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Badge pick-up: Check in, grab your badge and find a Level 1
seat for the Keynote.

8:30 AM Welcome to Microsoft Build Day 2: Join your daily Level 2

hosts who will get you ready for the day ahead.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Keynote: Join Rajesh Jha, EVP, Experiences + Devices, Level 2
and Panos Panay, EVP & Chief Product Officer, to learn
how developers can leverage the power of Microsoft
365 apps, Windows, and the Microsoft Graph to
develop next generation AI-powered applications.

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM Lunch pick-up Levels 3 and 4

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Breakout sessions: Join a breakout session streamed Levels 2, 4 and 5
live from Seattle.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Discussion sessions: Connect and engage with your Levels 3, and 4
community through live, interactive sessions.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Labs: Gain technical skills with help from subject matter Level 3
experts.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Expert Meet-ups: Get answers from Microsoft engi- Levels 3 and 4
neers, tech specialists, partners, and community experts.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Demo sessions: Explore in-depth technical demos from Rooms 330
Microsoft and our partners. and 430

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Microsoft | GitHub | AMD Celebration: Join the fun! Level 5
Silent disco, classic arcade games, dueling pianos, and
more.

Thursday May 25, 2023 PDT

Time Description Location

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout sessions: Join a breakout session. Levels 4 and 5

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Closing session: Grab a morning bite and energy drink Level 2
at the Microsoft and Elastic Energy Break. Then join
Mark Russinovich and Scott Hanselman as they explore
new possibilities with GitHub Copilot X and LLMs.
Badge pick-up

Information desk
Start here

Parking
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Badge pick-up | Level 1, Summit Lobby Olive Way
entrance Badge pick-up
T-shirt pick-up | Level 1

Level 1
Summit Lobby

Elevator
Badge pick-up
9th Avenue
entrance T-shirt pick-up
Pine Street
Escalator Plaza
entrance
Stairs

Pick up your badge* on Monday, May 22, 2023 as early as 9:00 AM PDT!
Get your badge and select your custom Microsoft Build T-shirt.

*Government issued photo ID is required for badge pick-up.

Badge pick-up hours

Location: Level 1
Date Start Time End Time
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:00 AM 1:00 PM

Your badge is required while attending all Microsoft Build activities at the Summit building.
Getting to Microsoft Build

Hotel locations and directions

Hotel room blocks have been arranged at different hotels throughout the downtown Seattle
area. If you have questions regarding your hotel reservation, please contact our customer
support team at build@microsoft.regsvc.com.

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1267 Hubbell Place, Seattle, WA
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Map

Ballroom 1

First aid | Levels 2 and 5

Ballroom 3
Information desk Hillclimb

Ballroom 2
Start here Signature
Lounge

Level 5
Signature Room
lunch seating

Olympic View
Lounge

Badge pick-up | Level 1, Summit Lobby

426
Breakouts | Level 2, Flex Hall C
Breakouts | Level 4, Rooms 421 and 423
Breakouts | Level 5, Ballrooms 2 and 3 423
428 431
Demo sessions | Level 3, Room 330 OpenAi 432
421 AG
434
Demo sessions | Level 4, Room 430 430
435 448
436 447
Discussions | Level 3, Rooms 323–336 438 446
Discussions | Level 4, Rooms 432–444 Paramount
444 Hillclimb
Lounge
443
Expert Meet-up | Levels 3 and 4 442
AI | Room 428 Terrace Suite

Cloud development | Room 434 Level 4

Collaborative apps | Room 338 Elliott Bay
Room

Data platform | Room 446

Developer tools | Room 328 326
Community
DevSecOps & SRE | Room 321 Lounge &
Low-code | Room 438 325
324
Microsoft Learn
328 323 Lounge
.NET | Room 334 332
331
329 321
333
Windows | Room 442 330 334 320
335 348
Keynote | Level 2, Flex Hall C
Capitol Hill
336 Lounge

338 346
Labs | Level 3, Rooms 342–348
344
Microsoft Learn Lounge | Level 3
Garden
Lounge
342 Hillclimb

Comunity Lounge | Capitol Hill Lounge

Swag pick-up | Level 3, Room 331
Garden
Terrace
Level 3
T-shirt pick-up | Level 1

All day snacks

Flex Hall C
Lunch pick-up | Levels 3 and 4
Pine Street
exit

Flex Hall B

Flex Hall A Level 2 Flex

Lactation rooms | Levels 3 and 4
Prayer & meditation | Level 3, Room
324

Restrooms—All gender
Restrooms—Men
Parking
Olive Way garage
entrance Badge pick-up
Restrooms—Women
Summit Lobby
Elevator Level 1
Escalator
9th Avenue

Stairs entrance Pine Street

Plaza
entrance
Experiences

Keynotes Breakout sessions

Digital and Summit, Digital and Summit,
Level 2, Flex C Levels 2, 4 and 5
Join Microsoft leaders live in Seattle as they Attend advanced and expert-level technical
share big announcements, explore the latest sessions presented by top Microsoft engineers.
innovations, and discuss what’s next for Breakouts offer in-depth coverage of keynote
products you use every day. content, focused on AI, cloud development,
Explore all keynotes> collaborative apps, data platform, DevSecOps
and SRE, dev tools, low-code, .NET, and
Windows.
Explore all breakout sessions>

Ballroom 1

Ballroom 3
Hillclimb

Signature Ballroom 2
Lounge

Signature Room

Breakouts | Level 2, Flex Hall C Level 5

lunch seating

Breakouts | Level 4, Rooms 421 and 423 Olympic View

Breakouts | Level 5, Ballrooms 2 and 3 Lounge

Breakouts | Ballrooms 2 & 3

Keynote | Level 2, Flex Hall C 426

423
428 431
OpenAi 432
421 AG
430 434
435 448
First aid | Levels 2 and 5 436 447
438 446
Information desk Paramount
444 Hillclimb

Start here
Lounge
443
442
Terrace Suite

Level 4
Elliott Bay
Room Breakouts | Rooms 421 & 423
Demo sessions | Room 430

All day snacks Discussions | Rooms 432–444

Expert Meet-up: AI | Room 428

Lunch pick-up | Levels 3 and 4 Expert Meet-up: Cloud Development I Room 434
Expert Meet-up: Data Platform | Room 446
Expert Meet-up: Low-code | Room 438
Expert Meet-up: Windows | Room 442
Lunch pick-up | Terrace Suite

Flex Hall C
Elevator
Escalator Pine Street
exit

Stairs
Flex Hall B

Flex Hall A Level 2 Flex

Breakouts | Flex Hall C
Keynotes | Flex Hall C
Pre-day workshops
Seattle in-person attendees can add Pre-day technical workshops to their registration, for an
additional fee of $225 USD. The Pre-day workshops offer a chance to delve into a specific topic or to
ramp up quickly on a topic to be prepared for the week at Microsoft Build.

Pre-day workshops details

The Summit at the Seattle Convention Center
May 22, 2023
11:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Lunch included

Demo sessions
Level 3, Room 330
Level 4, Room 430

Join expert engineers and developers and explore in-depth technical demos on topics such as .NET
MAUI, AI, Azure SQL, Viva Connections, Azure App Service, Dapr and Azure Developer CLI, GitHub,
DevOps, AI in Dataverse, VS, Azure ML, and much more.

Explore all demo sessions>

Discussions
Level 3, Rooms 323–336
Level 4, Rooms 432–444

Join experts and peers in small-group interactive conversations.

Come with your questions and be ready to learn. Interactive and
Free-form discussions are a great opportunity to continue the
426

conversation in greater depth post-breakout. 423

428 431
OpenAi 432
421
Explore all discussions>
AG
430 434
435 448
436 447
438 446
Paramount
Lounge
444 Hillclimb
443
442
First aid | Levels 2 and 5 Terrace Suite

Information desk Level 4

Elliott Bay

Start here Room Breakouts | Rooms 421 & 423

Demo sessions | Room 430
Discussions | Rooms 432–444
Expert Meet-up: AI | Room 428
Expert Meet-up: Cloud Development I Room 434
Expert Meet-up: Data Platform | Room 446
Expert Meet-up: Low-code | Room 438
Expert Meet-up: Windows | Room 442
326 Lunch pick-up | Terrace Suite

Demo sessions | Level 3, Room 330 325

324
Community Lounge &

Demo sessions | Level 4, Room 430 328

Microsoft Learn
331 323 Lounge
329 332 321
333
330 334 320
335 348 Capitol Hill
336 Lounge

338 346

Garden
344
Elevator Lounge
342 Hillclimb

Escalator
Stairs
Garden
Terrace Level 3
Community Lounge & Microsoft Learn Lounge | Capitol
Hill Lounge
Demo sessions | Room 330
Discussions | Rooms 323–336
Expert Meet-up: Collaborative Apps | Room 338
Expert Meet-up: Developer Tools | Room 328
Expert Meet-up: DevSecOps & SRE | Room 321
Expert Meet-up: .NET | Room 334

All day snacks Labs | Rooms 342–348

Lunch pick-up | Garden Lounge

Lunch pick-up | Levels 3 and 4 Prayer & meditation | Room 324

Quiet room | Room 333
Swag pick-up | Room 331
Panel discussions
Levels 3 and 4

Explore how Microsoft Distinguished Engineers and Technical Fellows built reliable AI systems at
global scale, with real-world examples of how you can AI today and tomorrow.

Panel discussions require an RSVP in Session Scheduler. RSVP allows you to secure your seat in the
panel discussions, however if you weren't able to RSVP and the session is full, join the standby line
and you will be able to access the session when seats become available.

Explore all panel discussions>

Expert Meet-ups
Level 3, Rooms 323–336
Level 4, Rooms 432–444

Look for experts throughout the event, they will be identified with a green badge, lanyard pins, and
blue hoodies! Microsoft engineers, partners, and community experts will be available in Expert
Meet-up rooms to provide answers and discuss your challenges. Meet-up rooms are assigned topics
aligned with session content and conveniently located near breakout rooms. Find the room/topic
you’re interested in and visit one of the concierge desks located outside of each room for assistance.

Expert identifiers
Below are the nine different indentifying pins that experts will be wearing:
.NET AI Cloud Development

Expert Meet-up | Levels 3 and 4 .NET AI Cloud

development
AI | Room 428 Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft Build 2023
Cloud development | Room 434
Collaborative Apps Developer Tools
Collaborative apps | Room 338
Data platform | Room 446 Collaborative Data Developer
Developer tools | Room 328 apps platform tools
DevSecOps & SRE | Room 321 Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft
DeveloperBuild
Tools2023

Low-code | Room 438 DevSecOpps and SRE Low Code Windows

.NET | Room 334
DevSecOps
Windows | Room 442
and SRE Low-code Windows
Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft Build 2023 Microsoft Build 2023

Identify experts at Microsoft Build by the pins that are attached to their event lanyards.

Microsoft Build

RD
2023
2023

Microsoft Build

Microsoft MVP RD Featured Partner

Labs
Level 3, rooms 342, 344, 346 and 348

Build technical skills in proctored learning labs guided by subject matter experts. RSVP to add them
to your schedule. This allows you to secure your seat in the lab, however if you weren't able to RSVP
and the lab is full, join the standby line and you will be able to access to lab if seats are still available.

Explore all labs available>

First aid | Levels 2 and 5

Information desk
Start here
326

325 Community Lounge &

324
328
Microsoft Learn
331 323 Lounge
329 332 321
Labs | Level 3, Rooms 342-348 330
333
334 320
335 348 Capitol Hill
336 Lounge

338 346

Garden
344
Lounge
342 Hillclimb

All day snacks

Lunch pick-up | Levels 3 and 4
Garden
Terrace Level 3
Community Lounge & Microsoft Learn Lounge | Capitol
Hill Lounge
Demo sessions | Room 330
Discussions | Rooms 323–336
Expert Meet-up: Collaborative Apps | Room 338
Expert Meet-up: Developer Tools | Room 328
Expert Meet-up: DevSecOps & SRE | Room 321
Expert Meet-up: .NET | Room 334

Elevator Labs | Rooms 342–348

Lunch pick-up | Garden Lounge
Escalator Prayer & meditation | Room 324
Quiet room | Room 333
Stairs Swag pick-up | Room 331

Swag pick-up
Level 3, room 331

Use your swag voucher while visiting partners to earn Featured Partner swag, then redeem it in room
331. Our Featured Partners also have extended giveaways in our digital venue, you don’t want to
miss!

Make sure you stay hydrated with your water bottle from Intel, a
sustainable designed aluminum bottle to keep you cool the whole
week.
Swag pick-up open hours
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Find all contests, giveaways, and swag >
T-shirt pick-up
Level 1, adjacent to badge pick-up.

You have the opportunity to select the size and fit of the T-shirt you want along with the design of
the shirt. These shirts are sustainably created, sourced and printed on site.

T-shirt pick-up hours

Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–9:00 PM

Design #1
Printed in Yellow

Design #2
Printed in Lime Green

Design #3
Printed in White
Featured Partners
Looking for cutting edge solutions? You'll find partner engineers across event experiences, from
in-depth breakout sessions to the latest demos to the Expert Meet-up rooms, all curated by topic.

Check out the full list of Featured Partners who will be live in Seattle >
A special welcome and thank you to our Microsoft Build Featured Partners! You take the experience
to the next level

Premium Plus
Adobe, AMD, Avanade, Elastic, GitHub, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm

Select
Aisera, Datadog, F5, Fortinet, InfluxData, LEADTOOLS, Mantium, Mural, snapLogic, Syncfusion

Showcase
Ampere, Ansys, CData Software, Confluent, DevExpress, GrapeCity, LambdaTest, MongoDB, Pulumi, Redis,
Striim, SUSE, Vantage, VMware, Zscaler

Start up
Anjuna, Kovrr, Noname, Orkes, Run.ai, Statsig

Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM–5:30 PM

Refuel with Avanade in the Garden Terrace Lounge
Level 3
Enjoy coffee, conversation, and small bites in the lush outdoor surroundings of Avanade’s Garden
Terrace Lounge. Take in stunning Seattle views of while breathing in the fresh air!

Tuesday, 5:30–7:00 PM
Microsoft | MongoDB Mixer
Levels 3 and 4
Join us at the Microsoft and MongoDB Mixer! Unpack the day, connect, and mingle while you vibe
with live music, get your game on, and enjoy drinks and bites at the MongoDB Suite.

Wednesday, 6:00–8:30 PM
Microsoft | GitHub | AMD Celebration
Level 5
Join us for a night of amazing food and drink, billiards, classic arcade games, silent disco, and
entertainment—even dueling pianos!

AMD Lounge
During the celebration visit the AMD Lounge and enjoy craft beverages—enter to win VIP seats
for the closing session with Mark Russinovich and Scott Hanselman.

GitHub AI Portrait Studio

Merge your creativity with the power of DALL-E to create your own work of art. Based only on a
few words, AI captures and creates your own portrait.
Quick 1:1s
Connect with a Microsoft executive for a Quick 1:1
Scan a Quick 1:1 QR code throughout the Summit building on May 23 and enter for a chance to meet
with a Microsoft executive, grab a coffee and chat about technology, products, and more. 
Learn more >

Microsoft Learn Lounge

Level 3 Capitol Hill Lounge
You will have the opportunity to get guidance on how to continue your learning journey beyond the
event. The Microsoft Learn team will focus on content and programs related to training and
certification across all Microsoft products and services.

Community Lounge
Level 3 Capitol Hill Lounge
Connect with community leaders, learn more about training opportunities, and snap a selfie to show
you #CommunityLuv!

Food and beverage information

Be sure to fuel up with a healthy breakfast on your way to the event each day, so you'll arrive ready to
learn.

Stay hydrated
Level 3, room 331 (bottle pick-up)
Water bubblers, brought to you by Intel will be available throughout the Summit.

Monday Pre-day Workshop lunches

Level 3, in the Garden Lounge
Bento-style lunches will be provided for Pre-day workshop attendees.

Tuesday and Wednesday lunches

Level 3, in the Garden Lounge or level 4 in the Terrace Suite. Enjoy your lunch on the Hillclimb,
on level 3 in the Garden Terrace or level 5 in the Signature lounge.

Thursday Grab-and-go protein boxes

Level 1
Grab-and-go protein boxes on Thursday after the closing session at Microsoft Build.

Snacks and beverages

Fuel your way through the event with snacks and beverages provided by our Featured
Partners available Tuesday through Thursday in various locations throughout the Summit.

Microsoft is committed to sustainability. If your lunch includes items you don’t want to eat, you can
donate them. Simply place your unwanted items in a donation box, located near lunch pick-up areas, and
they will be donated.
Dietary accommodations
Monday: Level 3, Garden Lounge
Tuesday and Wednesday: Level 4 Paramount Lounge

A variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options will be included as part of our meal offerings
throughout the event. Pre-requested dietary accommodations (other than vegetarian and gluten
free) will be available for pick up. We’ve considered the following and will label all items clearly:
gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, contains nuts, and lactose free.

Seattle dining options

Check out the Visit Seattle site for local dining suggestions, as well as a comprehensive listing of
special dietary preference restaurants and grocery stores.
Check out local dining options >

Global digital broadcast and features

In addition to the in person experiences we have a robust digital broadcast and features you only
have access to online. Explore digital only experiences below and make sure you take advantage of
these opportunities.

One-to-one consultations
Meet with a Microsoft engineer to discuss specific questions and solutions in a 45-minute
consultation on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT. Request a consultation via the
digital venue, choose your topic, and we will match you to an expert and schedule your one-to-one
consultation to be conducted over Microsoft Teams.
Note: Consultations will not be scheduled during the keynote, 9:00–10:30 AM PDT.

Schedule today >

Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge

Sharpen, expand, discover new skills and earn a free certification exam by completing any one of
eight unique collections on Microsoft Learn. The challenge is on until June 20th so sign up and get
started now to avoid missing a beat.

Challenge titles
◦ .NET Challenge
◦ Azure AI Challenge
◦ Cloud Development Challenge
◦ Microsoft 365 Developer Challenge
◦ Azure Cosmos DB Developer Challenge
◦ Developer Tools Challenge
◦ DevOps Challenge
◦ Power Platform Developer Challenge
Imagine Cup
Over the past 21 years, more than two million student developers have participated in
Microsoft’s global technology competition, the Imagine Cup. These students build and learn
together, make a difference in their communities, and innovate for impact. Projects were
submitted from over 50 countries, and after multiple rounds of competition, the field has
been narrowed to the top three teams.

Witness the ingenuity and problem-solving capabilities of these student teams and tune in to
the Imagine Cup World Championship as they vie for the grand prize of Imagine Cup World
Champion, USD100,000, and a mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya
Nadella!

On-demand sessions
Missed a session or want to revisit content? Explore the full catalog of on-demand breakouts
and Featured Partner sessions, available during and after Microsoft Build. Save sessions and
content to your digital backpack to revisit at your convenience.

Join the Conversation

Share your perspective on topics, spark discussion, and connect with other Build attendees.
Join the #MSBuild conversation.
@msdev Microsoft Developer Microsoft Developer Microsoft Developer

Connecting with partners

Explore our Featured Partner Directory to learn how Microsoft partners and start-ups are
innovating for developers. Find solutions and special offers to expand your toolkit.

Onsite information

Information desks
Information desks will be located on levels 1, 3, 4, and 5 and staffed during event hours.
They will be located near the elevator or escalator.

Need help? Look for event staff wearing purple Microsoft shirts and holding Surfaces
throughout the venue. They’ll be happy to assist you.

Impromptu meeting spaces

Space can be found throughout the venue with bar height seating and standing options
along the railing on levels 2, 3, and 4. There are multiple lounge seating options throughout
levels 3, 4, and 5, that make great impromptu meeting spots during the event. Power will be
available in most locations for easy access to charge your devices

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Humanity spaces
Quiet room – Level 3, Room 333
Prayer and meditation room – Level 3, Room 324
Lactation room(s) – Levels 3 and 4, near information desk

Should you have any questions regarding the Humanity spaces, please contact Dorothy Rojas at
MicrosoftBuildConcierge@DynamicEvents.com or call or text +1 (360) 952-2466 while onsite.

Device charging
There are opportunities to charge throughout the venue and it's also helpful to bring an
external battery source, plus any additional adapters you might need for your device. Many of the
overhang counters throughout the walkways of the Summit building on levels 3, 4, and 5 have
permanent power outlets which can be used at any time. Many of these counters include a stool for
seating as well. Stop by any of the Information desks for more information.

Hotel coat and luggage storage

Please make prior arrangements with your hotel reception desk for luggage storage, there is no
luggage storage or coat check at the Summit building.

Lost and found

Go to the Information desks to report lost and found items. Persons may report missing items or
retrieve found items during event hours. At the end of the event, non-retrieved items will be turned
over to Summit building security. Inquiries about items found after Microsoft Build has ended may
be directed to the Summit building security team at + 1 (206) 219-4748.

Accessibility
The Summit building is ADA compliant and has easy access to the building and while navigating
around the building. The Summit Building does not offer scooter rental accommodations in-house;
however, attendees may rent directly from Scootaround (https://scootaround.com/en) and have their
rental delivered/picked-up from their hotel.

Should you have any questions regarding accessibility while onsite, please contact Dorothy Rojas at
MicrosoftBuildConcierge@DynamicEvents.com or call or text at +1 (360) 952-2466.

Accessible entrances
Pine Street provides direct access to Level 1, while Olive Way and 9th Avenue entrances
provide access to the Level 1 elevators.

Keynote ADA access

The keynote will be located on level 2, Flex Hall C, offering reserved seating for attendees with
accommodation request.

Service animal relief locations

All service animals needing relief must be taken outside the building on the street-level.
The Summit building does not have designated service animal relief areas available, and the
Garden Terrace on level 3 is not an option.
Safety and security
Our safety guidance is also listed on the back of your badge for easy access in case of emergency.
As a reminder, in the event of an emergency at the Summit Buiding, please notify any security, event
or venue staff or call 1-206-219-4748. If an emergency occurs off the premises, call 911.

First Aid
Level 2, Outside of Flex Hall C
Level 5, Outside of Ballroom 1

Safety tips and reminders

◦ Remove your badge when you leave the Summit building: Don’t draw attention to yourself and
the fact that you’re a tourist.
◦ Safety in numbers: Grab a friend or colleague while exploring the city.
◦ Walk in well-lit areas: Use main streets and avoid shortcuts through alleys.
◦ If alone after dark, use a ride service: Lyft, Uber, or a cab.
◦ Be conscious of your belongings: Keep personal/valuable items in your hotel safe or close
at hand.
◦ Keep the address and phone number of where you’re staying in your phone.
◦ Be aware of your surroundings: Keep your eyes up and not on your phone.
◦ Pay attention to your instincts: If something doesn’t feel right, you can always walk into a
business/hotel for help.