Microsoft is kicking off its yearly Construct developer convention in San Francisco as we speak, sandwiched between the current Google I/O and Apple’s upcoming WWDC occasion. Whereas tickets to attend Construct in particular person are offered out, the convention is being streamed totally free on-line, with CEO Satya Nadella opening with a keynote at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT.
A cursory look on the featured audio system and digital periods means that Construct will predominantly concentrate on AI, which isn’t stunning given this can be a developer occasion in 2026. The keynote description additionally says that Nadella and Microsoft leaders will likely be sharing “how Microsoft is creating new alternative for builders throughout our platforms on this period of AI,” although particular particulars concerning the bulletins have but to emerge.
There’s additionally the potential of new {hardware} being showcased on the occasion. Microsoft not too long ago introduced that it’s releasing a brand new Floor Laptop computer Extremely this fall that’s powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark superchip, so we could get a more in-depth take a look at it. Nothing within the session catalog presently mentions something associated to Microsoft’s Xbox division or gaming.
How do I watch Microsoft Construct?
The Construct 2026 keynote begins at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT on June 2nd, with the occasion working by June third. You’ll must register for the digital Construct convention if you wish to attend any of the on-line periods, a lot of that are centered on enhancing varied AI-related expertise. Registration is totally free, and provides you entry to Microsoft’s scheduler planner to assist observe the periods you need to tune in for.
Alternatively, Microsoft can also be streaming the Construct opening keynote over on its YouTube channel. You possibly can verify that out within the hyperlink we’ve embedded beneath.
