The Cloud & AI Summit is a premier three-day conference focused on Microsoft Azure and AI technologies, bringing together developers, architects, and technology leaders from across the industry.
The Cloud & AI Summit 2026 is a three‑day, community‑driven conference dedicated to helping organizations build smarter, faster, and more secure solutions on the Microsoft cloud. Held September 30 – October 2, 2026 at the Ameristar Casino & Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri, the Summit brings together developers, architects, IT pros, data engineers, and AI practitioners for deep technical learning across Azure, AI, Power Platform, DevOps, Security, and Data & Analytics.
With seven focused tracks, extended 1.5‑hour sessions, hands‑on demos, and expert‑led guidance, attendees gain practical skills they can apply immediately—covering everything from Azure OpenAI and Copilot Studio to Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, DevOps pipelines, Zero Trust security, and cloud governance. The event also features leadership and soft‑skills sessions, an opening keynote, and an evening networking social.
As a non‑profit, volunteer‑run conference with nearly two decades of history, the Cloud & AI Summit delivers high‑value learning in a welcoming, community‑focused environment—making it one of the Midwest’s most trusted events for professionals working in the Microsoft ecosystem.
