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We deliver programs and experiences to our employees, customers, and ecosystem that drive collaboration, creativity, and experimentation.

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Worldwide locations hosting digital and in-person events and activities for employees, business teams, and the ecosystem

Welcome to the Digital Preservation of Languages: Microsoft Language Bank

The Microsoft Language Bank, an initiative born from the 2022 Microsoft Hackathon, addresses the urgent need to preserve the world's languages, 40% of which are endangered. Spearheaded by a team of ten in Beijing, the…

Repowering Coal

A seed of an idea can become a thriving forest. The Microsoft Global Hackathon, the largest private hackathon on the planet, is coming back again this fall. We'll be sharing stories of some of the…

AI Wings, a Microsoft Garage eco-art installation, takes flight

The Microsoft Garage Beijing has recently unveiled a new eco-art installation at the Microsoft Beijing campus: AI Wings showcases the fusion of technology and environmental conservation. The installation, co-created by the Microsoft Garage, is made…

Microsoft Global Hackathon 2022 Winner helps people provide tech support to loved ones

With the abundance of communications and social apps on phones and PCs, keeping in touch with family and friends is as easy as a push of a button. The potential frustration of figuring out which…