Due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, we are seeing how many events are taking place postponing, others many canceling completely and others posing broadcast the event digitally. Big events like E3 and GDC took a direct hit. Although it seems that some companies are taking precautions additional, Microsoft being a clear example.
Microsoft confirmed with a statement to ZDNet that your face-to-face events, both external and internal, will become digital events. The only event mentioned in the statement is the MVP & RD Summit that was originally going to be in person. Microsoft will maintain this policy until July 2021
Microsoft stated to ZDNet the following:
“Given the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, Microsoft has closely monitored the global situation and has developed and re-evaluated the overall strategy for in-person events. As a company Microsoft has made the decision to do a transition
This pandemic is claiming all live events, you just need to see big names like E3, Gamescom or Quakecon and many others. events canceled, postponed or to be broadcast live