Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Microsoft to Move Build Conference from Seattle in 2026
Microsoft is moving its yearly Build conference away from Seattle in 2026.
This conference is for tech developers and has been held in Seattle since 2017, except during the pandemic.
Microsoft hasn't said why they're moving, but some sources say it could be because of complaints about the city.
The conference has been held in different locations since 2011, including California and virtually during the pandemic.
This year's event had disruptions due to protests.
The new location hasn't been announced yet, but Microsoft aims to keep it a major event for developers.
Microsoft's Build conference will move from Seattle in 2026.
The move follows nearly a decade of the conference being held in Seattle.
The specific reasons for the relocation are not confirmed by Microsoft.
Attendee feedback on Seattle’s environment may have influenced the decision.
The company aims to continue providing a major event for developers.
- Who
- Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference.
- What
- Microsoft's Build developer conference is moving from Seattle.
- When
- The move will take place in 2026.
- Where
- The conference is moving from Seattle, Washington.
- Why
- Reasons are unconfirmed, but may include attendee feedback on Seattle's environment.
- Event Type
- Annual developer conference
- Move Year
- 2026
- Previous Venue
- Seattle Convention Center
- Seattle Start Year
- 2017
- Past Locations
- Anaheim, San Francisco