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A Truly Global and Community-Driven Event

The Modern Endpoint Management Summit 2026 brought together one of the most engaged and technically advanced communities in the Microsoft ecosystem for three days of deep learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Hosted this year at the iconic Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris, the event marked a new milestone in both scale and impact—reinforcing its position as a premier global gathering for endpoint management professionals.

The 2026 edition welcomed over 650 participants from 40 countries, creating a vibrant and diverse environment for knowledge sharing and networking. Over three full days, attendees could choose from more than 100 sessions delivered by over 60 expert speakers.

The organizing team included Microsoft MVPs Angel Garcia, Mattias Melkersen, Nicklas Ahlberg, Florian Salzmann, Joost Gelijsteen, and Peter Klapwijk, who paid close attention to every detail to ensure attendees felt welcome and could enjoy the conference from start to finish.

What makes this event particularly special for the MVP Program is that most speakers were Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, representing key technical areas including Microsoft Intune, Security, and Microsoft 365. Their contributions showcased not only deep product expertise but also the strong culture of community leadership and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing that defines the MVP Program.

Strong Microsoft Engagement

Microsoft’s presence at the Summit was equally remarkable. More than 20 Microsoft speakers and engineers participated in the event, with many traveling from Redmond alongside teams from across EMEA and France.

Throughout the three days, the Microsoft booth was consistently one of the most visited areas of the Summit. Staffed by a global mix of corporate teams, the booth became a hub for discussions, product feedback, and real-time collaboration between engineers and the community. In addition, several daily focus groups were conducted with customers and community members, providing valuable insights directly to the Intune product teams.

This level of engagement highlights the importance of events like this in strengthening the feedback loop between Microsoft and its communities.

Memorable Keynotes and Thought Leadership

One of the standout moments of the Summit was a truly memorable keynote by Jeffrey Snover, creator of PowerShell and former Microsoft Technical Fellow. His session left a strong impression on attendees and was widely regarded as one of the most impactful highlights of the event.

The momentum continued with another powerful keynote delivered by Sangee Visweswaran and Lior Bela from Microsoft, offering strategic perspectives and insights into the future of endpoint management and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.

Together, these sessions provided both inspiration and direction, complementing the highly technical content delivered throughout the conference.

Exceptional Quality and Community Impact

Despite the scale of the event, the overall quality of sessions remained exceptionally high. Attendee feedback reflects this clearly, with an average session rating of 4.7 out of 5—a remarkable achievement given the volume and diversity of content offered.

This level of satisfaction is a testament to the dedication of the speakers, organizers, and the broader community, and it reinforces the value of MVP-led events in delivering high-impact technical learning experiences.

Looking Ahead to 2027

Another highlight of this year’s Summit was the move to a new venue. The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, one of Paris’s most iconic conference centers, provided an outstanding setting that elevated the overall attendee experience. The success of the venue has already been confirmed, with plans to return in 2027.

Following the success of this year’s edition, preparations are already underway for the next Summit, which will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2027.

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