Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Three-day technical conference covering Microsoft Azure, artificial intelligence, and the broader Microsoft technology ecosystem
- Sessions span cloud infrastructure, Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and security tools including Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID
- Designed for developers, architects, IT professionals, and technology leaders working with Microsoft technologies
- Features hands-on labs through Microsoft Labs & Lounge alongside technical sessions and keynotes
- Microsoft serves as Premium Sponsor, with additional support from Anders, ArchitectNow, Syllogisteks, and other technology partners
About the Event
The Cloud & AI Summit 2026 is a community-driven technology conference held at the Ameristar Casino & Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri. Originally established as a local St. Louis gathering, the event has grown into a nationally recognized conference delivering technical education across the Microsoft technology stack. The three-day program combines technical sessions, hands-on labs, keynotes, and networking opportunities.
Technical Focus Areas
The summit organizes content across seven primary tracks. The Azure track addresses infrastructure, operations, and governance. Artificial intelligence sessions cover Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot Studio, AI agents, and responsible AI implementation. Pro-code development content includes C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, React, Blazor, GitHub Copilot, and Visual Studio.
Low-code practitioners can explore Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365. The data and analytics track examines Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and data engineering practices. Security sessions address Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Purview, Entra ID, and Zero Trust architecture. DevOps content covers Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
Practical Learning Format
The conference emphasizes practical application through its Microsoft Labs & Lounge, where attendees can participate in hands-on exercises. Sessions feature implementation stories from practitioners applying these technologies in production environments. This approach addresses common challenges organizations face when adopting cloud and AI technologies, including best practices for enterprise development, cloud operations optimization, security and compliance requirements, and responsible AI integration.
Who Should Attend
The summit targets software engineers, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, IT managers, CTOs, and technical leads from organizations using Microsoft technologies. Content is structured to serve technology professionals at varying experience levels, from those beginning their cloud journey to practitioners managing complex enterprise implementations. Both pro-code developers building custom applications and low-code practitioners extending business capabilities through Power Platform will find relevant sessions.