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Microsoft Build localhost: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
June 2–3, 2026, in San Francisco.
Events take place between June 4–26, 2026.
A community-led, in-person extension of Microsoft Build where global community leaders host events after Build using a Microsoft-provided content package (keynote video, breakout sessions, workshop materials) plus support for hands-on labs.
Developers — particularly enterprise and AI developers — with a focus on hands-on learning.
Closed (April 24 – May 20).
- Know Before You Host: June 8
- Event delivery window: June 4–26
- Reimbursement paperwork due: June 30
- Debrief: July (TBD)
- Secure a June venue and date
- Promote your event (target: 30+ attendees)
- Deliver the provided content
- Use the Reactor registration link
- Complete post-event steps (receipts, photos, attendance)
At least 30 in-person attendees registered via Reactor registration page.
No — in-person only.
Yes — the program window closes June 26.
No.
Subject to availability and local FTE support, MVP Jumpstarts may support:
- A Microsoft venue (when feasible)
- F&B reimbursement up to $500
Requirements:
- Minimum of 30 attendees (registered via Reactor registration page)
If Jumpstart cannot help with a venue:
- Reimbursement of up to $300 may be available
- Venue reimbursement up to $300
- F&B reimbursement up to $200
You can still run the event, but the full $500 reimbursement isn’t guaranteed.
Not guaranteed.
Email: atc@microsoft.com (handled case by case).
No.
Organizers pay up front and submit the following through PlainSight:
- Receipts
- Photos
- Attendance data
- Post-event survey
Deadline: June 30
Skillable — a third-party lab platform. No Azure credits or Microsoft/Azure account required.
No.
Based on the estimated attendee count entered on the host form (not Reactor registrations).
Yes. Email atc@microsoft.com with your event ID and updated attendee count.
The week of June 8. You’ll receive an email from do-not-reply@skillable.com (check spam/junk).
- Access credentials
- Class assignment (class name, date, time zone, training key, access info)
- 24-hour reminder before your class
Yes — you can log in and launch labs as soon as your instructor account is created.
No limit.
Cold launches outside scheduled class times may take up to 40–45 minutes due to provisioning delays. Labs are pre-instanced during your event.
- Sign in
- Go to Admin page
- Select Find Course
- Search for your lab
- Open the access link
- Enter the training key
- Create a Skillable account
- Launch the lab
- Wait for provisioning
- Complete the lab
Yes — highly recommended.
Notes:
- No on-site computers
- Personal laptops work best
- Corporate laptops may have firewall issues
Skillable support (phone number provided in final deck).
(SLA pending.)
Have a contingency plan:
- Use your own Azure subscription to demo
- Deliver slide-based content
- Run a demo-led session
Content & Agenda
- Keynote video
- Build breakout decks
- Workshop materials
Starting June 4 (cannot be released earlier). Build content
Yes — tailor it to your community.
No — sample agendas are provided.
Yes — covered in the Know Before You Host session (June 8).
The platform for event registration and attendance tracking.
Yes — required for registration, tracking, and reimbursement.
The page stays live until the end of your event.
Note: Registration may close earlier if security requires a registrant list.
Yes — but all registrations must go through Reactor.
Email atc@microsoft.com with your event ID.
- Registration Confirmation — immediately
- Reminder Email — 72 hours before
- Reminder Email — 24 hours before
- Thank You Email — 48 hours after
- No unregistered guests allowed
- Cancel registration if unable to attend
- May need to show confirmation email at entry
Yes — if space is available and there are no security restrictions.
No — due to privacy and legal restrictions.
Yes — sent directly to Microsoft Security.
No — not permitted.
You will receive two registration updates per week.
You will receive a security confirmation email from atc@microsoft.com.
You must confirm:
Option 1 — No list required
- Attendees show confirmation email
Option 2 — List required Provide:
- Security contact name and email
- Required attendee information
- Submission deadline
Note: Registration may close early depending on security deadlines.
Yes.
For MVP-led events only (via Jumpstarts) — not guaranteed.
Yes — for the full event.
No.
Yes — reimbursement rules vary (see Funding & Reimbursements section).