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title: "Ignite 2019 session tips"
description: "Are you attending Microsoft Ignite 2019? Among 2000 sessions and workshop to attend. Here's my list of what I find interesting."
date: 2019-11-04
updated: 2025-01-07
author: Martin Ehrnst
section: azure
categories: [Azure, Conferences]
tags: [#Ignite, Ignite 2019]
url: "https://adatum.no/azure/ignite-2019-session-tips/"
canonicalUrl: "https://adatum.no/conferences/ignite-2019-session-tips"
---

Ignite 2019 is just around the corner, and we have a lot to look forward to. According to the [session builder](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions?t=%257B%2522from%2522%253A%25222019-11-03T08%253A00%253A00-05%253A00%2522%252C%2522to%2522%253A%25222019-11-08T19%253A00%253A00-05%253A00%2522%257D), there are almost 2000 sessions to choose from. Even Monday has 321!

In this post, I will share what I think you should look out for and what sessions to attend.

## Keynotes

First things first. Monday is packed with keynotes. Satya Nadella’s [vision keynote](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/77831?source=sessions) will tell us how Microsoft sees the future and sets the mood for the coming week. We can also expect a few announcements coming as well.

After the vision keynote, each product team has their own technology keynote. These are usually really good and packed with demos.
For Ignite 2019 I am not sure which I will attend. But it will be one of these two:

- [Invent with purpose on Azure](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/87750?source=sessions)- [Microsoft’s roadmap for security, compliance, and identity](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/79780?source=sessions)

## Breakout sessions

One hot tip that I have, is the ability to chose a [learning path](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/learning-paths). This lets you add all breakout sessions within the learning path, and with that have consistency in your sessions. If you’re going à la carte, I think these sessions look interesting.

- [Building the foundation for modern ops: Monitoring](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/82996)- [Deployment practices for greater reliability](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/82999)- [Top ten best security practices for Azure today](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/79815)- [Enhancing web applications with cloud intelligence](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/82990)- [Lessons learned: An MSP’s journey from System Center Operations Manager to Azure Monitor](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/79568?source=sessions)- [Advanced monitoring: Azure Monitor best practices you should know](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/81590?source=sessions)- [Top 10 best practices in Azure governance and adoption](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/78801?source=sessions)- [AI behind call center analytics: Using Azure Cognitive Services to improve customer experiences](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/sessions/81072?source=sessions)

## Hallway sessions

Ignite 2019 have a great option called [Expert Connect](https://myignite.techcommunity.microsoft.com/expert-connect). Here you can schedule to meet subject matter experts and discuss your real-world challenges.

Personally, I have cut down on the number of sessions that I attend each day. And instead, I am prioritizing side meetings and the occasional “hallway session”.  
Most of the breakout sessions are available on-demand when you get home.
If you want to meet, let me know!
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