Welcome to Microsoft Research Summit

October 19-21, 2021

For 30 years, our research community at Microsoft has worked across disciplines, institutions, and geographies to envision and realize the promise of new technologies for Microsoft and for society. Today, we’re inviting the global science and technology community to continue this exploration—because ensuring that future advancements benefit everyone is up to all of us.

Join us at the inaugural Microsoft Research Summit, streaming virtually across three time zones. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from science and technology leaders from around the world—people who are driving advances across the sciences and pushing the limits of technology toward achieving a meaningful impact on humanity.Register now

Agenda At-a-Glance

The event will start in three broadcast regions (China Standard Time, British Summer Time, and Pacific Time).Day 1 – October 19Day 2 – October 20Day 3 – October 21

Welcome Ashley Llorens, Vice President & Distinguished Scientist, Research and Incubations, Microsoft
Morning Plenary Peter Lee, CVP Research & Incubations, Microsoft
Day 1 Tracks Science
Advancing human knowledge and foundational technologiesFuture of Cloud NetworkingFuture of Search and RecommendationDeep Learning & Large-Scale AIEmpowerment
Amplifying human creativity and achievement
Empowering Software Developers & Mathematicians with Next-Gen AINew Future of WorkResilience
Fostering a resilient and sustainable societyResearch for Carbon NegativeHealth
Supporting a healthy global societyHealth & Life Sciences: DiscoveryTrust
Ensuring that technology is trustworthy and beneficial to everyoneResponsible AI
Afternoon Plenary danah boyd, Partner Researcher, Microsoft & John Abowd, Chief Scientist, US Census Bureau
Closing Ashley Llorens, Vice President & Distinguished Scientist, Research and Incubations, Microsoft

Artists welcome Cruise Tourists in Kerala

Kochi: Artists welcome tourists as they arrive to board Cordelia cruise ship on their way from Mumbai to Lakshadweep, during a Kerala Tourism event, in Kochi, Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021.

The luxury liner M V Empress, with 1200 travellers on board, anchored at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island this morning. An on-shore tour of Kochi was scheduled for the guests. The tour itinerary included Mattancherry, Fort Kochi and a backwater #cruise. #Tourism #KeralaTourism https://t.co/rR2U69mGZq

“Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony Highlights: Arigato Japan, Bonjour Paris”

a large bridge lit up at night: "Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony Highlights: Arigato Japan, Bonjour Paris"

Indian contingent had a gala time.a group of people standing in front of a crowd

here were plans to fly the largest ever flag in history at the Eiffel Tower but windy conditions have put paid to the attempt.

a screenshot of a video game

It burns bright!

a group of people on a stage

French aerial patrol fly over the fan village of The Trocadero set in front of The Eiffel Tower, in Paris. (AFP Photo)

BMX!a group of people riding on the back of a bicycle

Ukraine athletes pose during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadiuma group of people playing football on a field

Bonjour, Paris!a screen shot of a computer

a large body of water with a city in the background