TL;DR
TechCon 365, PWRCON and DATACON Seattle 2026 August 24–28.
Five days. Three thriving technology communities. One shared destination for learning, innovation, and connection. TechCon 365, PWRCON, and DATACON Seattle 2026 brought together Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Data professionals for an immersive week of expert-led content, hands-on training, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Hosted at the Seattle Convention Center, the event featured 255 sessions and workshops, 36 hands-on training experiences, 131 industry experts and community leaders, and two keynote presentations exploring the future of AI, productivity, business applications, and data. Attendees had direct access to Microsoft product specialists, MVPs, and community experts through technical sessions, Ask the Experts panels, community meetups, and inclusive networking experiences designed to help every participant learn, connect, and grow.
Introduction
TechCon 365, PWRCON and DATACON Seattle brought together technology leaders, IT professionals, developers, architects, and innovators to the Pacific Northwest and beyond for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Attendees explored the latest advancements in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, workplace productivity, and emerging technologies through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging keynote presentations. More than just a conference, TechCon Seattle served as a hub for meaningful conversations, new connections, and practical insights that attendees can take back to their organizations. As we look back on this year’s event, we’re excited to share some of the highlights, key takeaways, and memorable moments that made TechCon Seattle an unforgettable experience.
Event facts
Where: Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building, 900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
255 sessions and workshops, including 36 hands-on workshops; 131 speakers; 15 sponsors; 2 keynotes
1,010 registrations; 984 onsite attendees; 67% first-time attendees; 16 countries
#techcon365 and #CommunityLuv
In a Nutshell
Microsoft’s presence was impossible to miss. Sixteen Microsoft-led, 70-minute sessions across two conference days gave attendees direct access to the people shaping the products, while two keynotes set the strategic tone. Microsoft supplied 47 of the event’s 131 speakers, representing 36% of the faculty. Beyond that core lineup, 255 sessions and workshops, including 36 hands-on workshops, let participants build an agenda around technical depth, product direction, live demos, and practical peer insight.
Why it mattered
TechCon 365, PWRCON, and DATACON Seattle brought together the professionals who drive digital transformation in organizations of every size, including IT administrators, developers, makers, architects, data specialists, business leaders, Microsoft MVPs, and community experts. The event created a unique opportunity for attendees to gain practical skills, explore emerging technologies, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and engage directly with product experts and industry thought leaders.
The audience reflected the broad impact of today’s technology landscape, with strong participation from large enterprises, government organizations, and a diverse mix of technical and business roles. For many attendees, the event represented their first experience with the TechCon community, creating new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. By bringing together three complementary technology communities under one roof, the event fostered cross-disciplinary conversations and helped attendees discover new ideas, solutions, and connections they can bring back to their organizations and teams.
Key Content & Highlights
Microsoft keynotes
Building What’s Next for Work with Jason Moore | Wednesday, August 26, 8:30–9:40 AM
Jason Moore, Vice President of Product Management for Copilot Studio, opened the conference with a keynote on what becomes possible when Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Cowork, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio are used together at scale. The session connected personal productivity, business-process transformation, agents, live demonstrations, customer stories, and enterprise governance.
From Databases to Agents: Building the Data Foundation for the Agentic Enterprise with Shireesh Thota | Thursday, August 27, 8:30–9:40 AM
Shireesh Thota, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, focused the Data keynote on the foundation required for agentic enterprise applications. The session connected operational data, real-time context, memory, analytics, governance, and security across Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Managed Redis, Horizon DB, Microsoft Fabric and OneLake, and Rayfin.
Microsoft-led sessions
The event featured 40 70-minute sessions: 15 focused on Microsoft 365, five on Power Platform, and 20 on Data. Of these, 16 were led by Microsoft. Microsoft-led sessions. All sessions from Microsoft and community are here: All Sessions & Workshops – Microsoft 365, DATA & Power Platform Conference
Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts was scheduled in the Expo Hall on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27. The area brought together Microsoft speakers, MVPs, and community leaders for direct, product-specific conversations with attendees.
Microsoft Community and networking
The Microsoft Community space in the Expo Hall served as the hub for meet-and-greets, community discussions, and calls to action for MGCI. The space brought together Microsoft product experts, MVPs, and community leaders to connect directly with attendees, answer questions, share resources, and discuss the latest innovations across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Data, and AI. Designed as a welcoming community lounge, the booth offered opportunities for meet-and-greets, expert conversations, and hands-on discussions that helped attendees turn new ideas into practical solutions. 85 individual attendees were scanned in and attended the community space.
Community programming also included a Women in Tech & Allies lunch meet up session on Wednesday and a full panel “Women in Tech: Lifting as we Climb” with Rie Merritt, Karen Lopez, Mehrsa Golestaneh and Heather Cook, an MGCI meetup during lunch on Thursday led by Heather Cook & Bryan Hart, a speaker reception on Tuesday, an Expo reception, and an attendee “Luau” reception at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Thank you to all who provided their expertise while staffing this year’s community space.
What the program achieved
TechCon 365, PWRCON and DATACON Seattle 2026 brought three technical audiences together around a 255-session-and-workshop program. Microsoft anchored that experience with two executive keynotes, 16 Microsoft-led sessions, Ask the Experts, community programming, and sustained Expo Hall engagement.
The event combined scale and specialization: 984 attendees, 255 sessions and workshops, and 36 hands-on workshops across three co-located communities.
Microsoft’s footprint was broad and visible, with 47 speakers, both keynotes, 40 company-led sessions, direct expert access, and 183 registrations attributed to Microsoft channels.
Thank you to the Microsoft production team – Microsoft Exec Producer Heather Cook, Content Lead Bryan Wofford and our partners Stephanie Lawson, Rie Merritt, and to TechCon producers Sharon Toler, David Wilhelm, Ashley Wilhelm, Liz Sundet and team for their terrific supporting the Seattle event, and to the 47 Microsoft speakers and 50 Microsoft MVPs who helped and always shape the program.
Till next year – One City, One TechCon – one event all together in TechCon in Atlanta, September 13-17, 2027