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 |