Microsoft to host India’s largest cloud conference in Pune

While unveiling the Azure Café in Pune, the first of its kind in the country, Microsoft announced that its Azure Conference, to be held in Pune on March 18 and 19, 2015 is expected to see more than 1500 business leaders, software developers, technology enthusiasts, IT professionals, customers and users of Microsoft Azure platform converge.  Another 100,000 participants are expected to join the conference online, making it the largest gathering of cloud computing professionals in India.

In a press release, Microsoft said the two-day conference will showcase the best of cloud solutions for businesses, technical content and expert views on Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Speakers will demonstrate how businesses and partners can accelerate their cloud journey. There will be 6 full-day tracks, 65 sessions and over 70 speakers.In addition, a Tech Expo at the Microsoft Azure Conference will showcase the latest solutions from Microsoft and partners.  Azure Night, a 12-hour marathon activity, will feature demos and hacks.

Tyler Bryson, General Manager- Marketing, Microsoft India, said, “Microsoft Azure has seen more than 300 enhancements in just the last one year. Discussions at the Microsoft Azure Conference will bring our customers and partners closer to these innovations with real-life scenarios, exchange of ideas with experts and learning from thought leaders.  In fact, the discussions start today, at the Azure Café, and will continue till after the conference.”

Azure Café is a physical hub that Microsoft has created in Pune for business leaders and members of the IT and cloud ecosystem to meet and discuss industry-shaping trends to advance their businesses and those of their customers.