A Community Conference Focused on Microsoft Azure and AI
The Cloud & AI Summit 2026
After 18 years of serving the St. Louis area and midwest developer community, dev up is rebranding as The Cloud & AI Summit beginning in 2026. Join us for deeper sessions, expanded content, and a sharper focus on the Microsoft technology stack.
Who We Are
The Cloud & AI Summit is a premier community-driven technology conference delivering focused, high-quality content centered on Microsoft Azure, AI, and the broader Microsoft technology ecosystem. With nearly two decades of history—starting as a small St. Louis gathering and growing to attract attendees from across the country—we're committed to accessible, expert-led learning for developers at every level.
What's New in 2026
We are making several changes to help our conference grow and remain successful. Here's what attendees can expect at The Cloud & AI Summit 2026.
Three Full Days
All attendees have access to three full days of sessions, Wednesday through Friday. We are moving away from the optional workshop day model.
Deeper Sessions
All sessions are now 1.5 hours in length. Speakers can go deeper into their topics with more time for audience questions and participation.
Opening Keynote Returns
Our new venue gives us the space and infrastructure to bring back an opening keynote for the event.
Content Tracks
Our content focuses on Microsoft Azure and AI related topics with a sharper focus on the Microsoft technology stack.
Pro Code
C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, React, Blazor, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, and enterprise development best practices.
Low Code
Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Logic Apps, and citizen developer enablement.
Cloud Operations
Azure infrastructure, Azure Arc, monitoring, cost optimization, landing zones, governance, identity management, and IT Pro topics.
AI
Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, AI agents, prompt engineering, responsible AI, and application integration.
Data and Analytics
Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, data modeling, data engineering, and real-time analytics.
Security
Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Purview, Entra ID, Zero Trust architecture, compliance, and threat protection.
DevOps
Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, and platform engineering.
Join Us in 2026
Registration opens in late January 2026. In the meantime, follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about speaker announcements, early bird pricing, and important event updates.
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Become a Sponsor
The Cloud & AI Summit could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors. We value our partnerships and are committed to providing sponsors with meaningful opportunities to connect with our attendees.
Sponsoring our event gives you the opportunity to engage with a vibrant technology community focused on Microsoft Azure, AI, and the broader Microsoft technology stack. Connect with developers, IT professionals, and technology leaders who are actively building solutions on Microsoft platforms.
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