Accessibility
At Microsoft, we strive to deliver a fully accessible and inclusive event experience for every attendee.
Accessibility considerations and accommodations
Vision accommodations
Reserved seating: There will be designated reserved seating in the front row of each session room. These chairs will have a 'RESERVED' sign on the seat.
Personal attendant: Microsoft events will provide one complimentary pass for attendees with a personal attendant to assist them onsite.
Service animals: Certified service animals are welcome at Microsoft events.
Hearing accommodations
Open captioning1: All keynote, general and breakout sessions will have open captioning which will appear at the top of the session screen. Open captioning will be in English.
Reserved seats: There will be designated reserved seating in the front row of each session room. The chairs will have a 'RESERVED' sign on the seat.
Sign language: Microsoft Build will provide one complimentary conference pass to attendees with a Sign Language Interpreter to assist them onsite.
1Open captioning is real-time presenter audio to text transcription.
Mobility accommodations
Wheelchair/Scooter rentals: Wheelchairs and motorized scooters may be available to rent with advanced notice and at the attendee's expense.
Reserved seats: There will be designated reserved seating in the front row of each session room. The chairs will have a 'RESERVED' sign on the seat.
Mother’s room
A private, secure mother’s room will be available for use at the event. We will provide a table, padded chair, and electrical for your convenience. Please plan to bring any additional items you will require with you. Additional details will be emailed to those noting this consideration within their registration.
Meditation, prayer, quiet room
Space will be made available to allow individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to experience a place for peace, prayer, meditation and/or reflection throughout the day.
ADA housing accommodations
Accessible rooms are reserved in our official housing blocks, and during the registration process you will have the ability to request one of these rooms.2 We offer this across all hotel brands and price options as part of our contract with each property.
2Not all Microsoft events offer housing accommodations.