Microsoft set the date for its Build 2022 developer conference, May 24-26, and decided, for the third year in a row, to make it completely virtual.
While Microsoft's desktop operating system, Windows, is often the star of the show, Microsoft Build is an opportunity for the Redmond, Washington-based company to introduce updates to a wide range of software products, services, and tools. growth.
There is also usually a theme. Microsoft Build 2021 was all about technology transformation and the responsibility of technology to shape the future. Other than "Built for Development" and "What's Next Tech," the Microsoft Build site offers no indication of what to expect.
However, it presents a change: market-specific experiences for France, Germany, Latin America and the United Kingdom. The FAQ goes into a bit more detail, explaining:
"New this year, discover market-specific content and networking opportunities for France, Germany, Japan, Latin America and the UK in Regional Highlights and Region-Specific Topics to help you break down what's new and what it means for you."
What about Windows 12?
For consumers, this could be your first chance to learn about the upcoming release of some of your favorite Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, and the Edge browser. Developers will receive updates on C++, C#, Azure, and Visual Studio. Microsoft sometimes incorporates forward-looking panels on cutting-edge technologies like HoloLens (version 3?) and digital twins.
As for what we could expect from Windows, there is speculation that we could see Windows 12 for the first time. We know that Windows 11 is not even a year old, but the platform's update cadence, Microsoft's way, could accelerate. Plus, whatever Microsoft shows us now will likely just be a preview, with the full release of Windows 12 a year from now.
While we don't see that, the multi-day event will be full of Windows 11 innovations and promises of future features.
Registration, which is free, opens at the end of April and TechRadar will offer full coverage in May.