ECS 2026 Party Night
Skip to main contentMay 6, 2026 • Confex Cologne
ECS 2026 Party Night
One night. One community. A high-energy celebration for everyone across the three co-located summits—Collaboration, AI & Cloud, and BizApps.
Community-first celebration
What the Party Night is all about
The ECS Party Night brings attendees, speakers, sponsors, and Microsoft leaders together for a shared evening—built to spark conversations across Microsoft 365, Azure/AI, Security, Power Platform, Fabric, and Dynamics.
One community, one room
A single umbrella experience for all three summits—designed for cross-summit introductions, meetups, and new collaborations.
Purposeful networking
Meet the people behind the sessions and products—MVPs, Regional Directors, Microsoft executives, and partner teams—without the conference-day rush.
A reset between days
Unwind after keynotes and breakouts with music, drinks, and informal chats—then return to sessions refreshed.
What to expect
The Party Night is designed for connection and celebration—built around the ECS principle of shared experiences across all three summits.
- Live music and an energetic, conference-grade production atmosphere
- Dedicated networking pockets for quick introductions and longer conversations
- A welcoming mix of business leaders and technical experts—community-first, not vendor-first
- Casual meetups across Microsoft 365, Azure/AI, Security, Power Platform, Fabric, and Dynamics
Exact timings, location inside the venue, and entry rules are published in the official ECS schedule and attendee communications closer to the event.
ECS at a glance
3,000+
Attendees
300+
Sessions
85+
Expo booths
The Party Night is where those worlds collide—in the best way.
Who can join (and how entry works)
Access depends on your ECS ticket type. The Party Night is part of the shared ECS experience and is typically included with expo access.
Expo Pass
2-day expo access, expo-stage sessions, Microsoft Stage, panels—and the Party Night.
Best for: sponsors, partner meetings, and networking-first attendees.
Conference Ticket (one summit)
2-day access to sessions of your chosen summit plus full expo access—ideal if you want deep learning and the shared community moments.
Tip: Upgrade later to explore all three summits.
All Sessions Pass / Master Pass
Access sessions across all three summits—then celebrate with the entire cross-summit community at Party Night.
Best for: cross-domain learning (Microsoft 365 + Azure/AI + BizApps) and maximum networking reach.
Please follow onsite staff guidance and venue policies. If your badge is required for entry, keep it with you for the entire evening.
Why this night matters
ECS is built on shared keynotes, shared networking, and a shared expo. Party Night is the most concentrated version of that idea—where the ecosystem meets without track boundaries.
Connections
Meet new collaborators across roles, countries, and tech stacks.
Community
A practitioner-first culture where the agenda is community-owned.
Momentum
Keep the conversations going beyond the session rooms.
“Three Summits, One Incredible Experience.”
ECS 2026 organizing principle
Practical tips for a great Party Night
A few small choices can make the biggest difference—especially at a 3,000+ attendee event.
Plan 3 intros
Decide who you want to meet: one person from your summit, one from a different summit, and one sponsor/partner.
Use your badge as a conversation starter
Ask what track they followed that day—Copilot, Azure security, Fabric, Dynamics, Teams governance—then swap notes.
Pace yourself
Day 3 is still full of sessions. Enjoy the night, hydrate, and keep your energy for the learning tracks.
Join the night that connects the whole ECS ecosystem
Whether you’re here for Microsoft 365, Azure/AI, Security, Power Platform, Fabric, or Dynamics—Party Night is where the shared experience becomes real.
Looking for venue logistics? Confex Cologne is a 2-minute walk from Köln Messe/Deutz station.