June 22, 2022

Want to be a Microsoft Partner? Start at Microsoft Inspire

Our largest partner-focused event of the year is Microsoft Inspire, which makes it the perfect moment to begin your journey to becoming a Microsoft partner. Our partners have access to countless benefits. Below you’ll find an overview of resources designed to help you get started. What are you waiting for!

Microsoft Inspire isn’t just for partners!

Microsoft Inspire is an all-digital event that will be held virtually July 19-20, 2022.

It is a unique opportunity to hear from many Microsoft executives, including:

Satya Nadella, CEO
Nicole Dezen, CVP, Device Partner Sales
Nick Parker, CVP, Global Partner Solutions
Julie Sanford, VP, Solutions Strategy & GTM;
Vasu Jakkal, CVP, Security, Compliance and Identity;
Judson Althoff, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer;

But just as importantly, Microsoft Inspire is your moment to learn from and forge connections with industry leaders, experts, and other partners from around the world.

Step one is to Register now. Step two is to take some time to learn more about how to be a successful Microsoft partner, navigate the ecosystem, and connect with other partners like you.

These great resources are here to help

We’ve listed these in an order that we think will help guide you in the quickest most logical way. But you can go through this journey in whichever order you feel fits you best.

Join the Microsoft Partner Network

Enroll on the Microsoft Partner Network website. This blog post will walk you through the steps.

Download the Microsoft Partner Playbook (MPP)

The Playbook is designed to be a tool you can go back to again and again. It uses the stages of the partner journey as a framework, and includes key benefits, tools, and resources. This blog post serves as a wonderful guide to the MPP. Explore the Microsoft Partner Playbook now!

Join the Microsoft Partner Community (MPC)

The MPC is a digital community designed for our partners where you can build meaningful connections, engage with experts, get answers to questions, and more.

Within the Microsoft Partner Community is the US Partner Zone, a dedicated area just for US Partners. One you join, be sure to subscribe to the Announcements forum to get the latest information and announcements regarding available resources and partner events.

Follow our Microsoft partner blogs and social channels

The Microsoft Partner blog is your destination for information about the latest events, relevant topics, and resources.

The US Partner Community Blog is devoted to topics specifically curated for US partners, such as the latest program information, updates, how-to guides, event announcements, and more. These posts come directly from Microsoft subject matter experts and leaders. Additionally, you’ll find resources tailored to make your partner journey successful.

And finally, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@msuspartner), join our LinkedIn Group (Microsoft US Partner Community), and subscribe to the Microsoft US Partner Community channel on YouTube.