Microsoft Build 2025 starts today: Timings, where to watch and what to expect

Microsoft’s annual developer conference – Build 2025 kicks off today in Seattle, Washington. The event is expected to focus on the company's latest advancements, especially in artificial intelligence (AI). It will begin at 8:45am Pacific Time (9:30pm IST) with CEO Satya Nadella delivering the keynote. Microsoft Build 2025 will run through May 22. As mentioned above, the opening keynote of Microsoft Build 2025 will start at 8:45 am PT (9:30 pm IST) today, May 19. Those interested can watch it live on Microsoft's official YouTube channel or through the Build 2025 website. The conference will run through May 22, featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, and demos, all accessible online. Registration is free and allows access to various sessions and talks throughout the event.This year, the main focus is on AI and how Microsoft is building it into its products. One of the key highlights will be updates to Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant. New features like smarter search options in Windows settings and file explorer are expected. Microsoft is also expected to talk about new AI agents that can remember tasks and help users automate everyday work.Further, Windows 11 is also rumoured to receive several new features, including a wider rollout of the “Recall” tool that lets users go back and see what they were doing at a certain time using AI-generated screenshots. As per reports, Microsoft will also showcase improvements to Azure, its cloud platform, with more AI tools built in to improve performance and save costs.Along with these, viewers can expect updates on developer tools like Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, and the .NET platform. Build 2025 is expected to give a clear picture of how Microsoft plans to lead in the AI space across both personal and professional tech use.