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As we move toward the end of the Microsoft fiscal year and start a new one, it is a timely window to align and focus our partnership on the areas that can shape execution in the months ahead, and those that have the biggest impact for customers.

To make that easier, we have rounded up key updates for Microsoft partners building, selling, and scaling cloud and AI solutions. Use this brief to plan your next steps, align your go-to-market motion, and carry momentum into FY27 with confidence.

Get early clarity on FY27 priorities and partner opportunity

Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Start for Partners on July 22 is the first FY27 alignment milestone. This no-cost digital event is designed to give partners early visibility into where Microsoft is investing, the shared priorities ahead, and how AI-led opportunity is showing up across customer scenarios.

The event will connect the Microsoft platform vision to practical partner opportunity. You can expect guidance on modernizing IT environments, using data capabilities, and building innovative AI-powered solutions.

For partners, the value is early alignment. Before FY27 planning moves into full execution, MCAPS Start for Partners gives your business a clearer view of the priorities that can shape solution focus, customer conversations, Marketplace motions, and team readiness.

Register for MCAPS Start for Partners today.

Turn alignment into execution with FY27 go-to-market planning

One week later, the Microsoft Partner FY27 GTM Kickoff Event on July 28 builds on that foundation. This no-cost digital event gives partners a closer look at FY27 go-to-market priorities, investments, and updates across Azure solution plays, Microsoft Marketplace, and opportunities for software development companies.

The GTM Kickoff is a practical next step after MCAPS Start for Partners. It is designed to move from strategic alignment into execution planning, with sessions across AI Business Solutions, Commercial Cloud and AI, and Security. Partners can choose a primary area of interest during registration to tailor the event-day schedule, while still getting on-demand access to all sessions after the live event.

For Commercial Cloud and AI partners, this is a chance to sharpen plans early. Use the event to review your FY27 priorities, refresh your campaign focus, and identify where your Microsoft Marketplace and solution play motions may need updates before customer engagement accelerates.

Register for the Microsoft Partner FY27 GTM Kickoff Event and choose the Commercial Cloud and AI track.  

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