This marketing toolkit provides everything you need to successfully promote your Build //localhost event. All materials are ready to customize with your event details.
When promoting your event on social channels, use the official hashtag:
#buildlocalhost
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Download the PowerPoint event template:
Download event template above -
Customize the template with your:
- Event date
- Time
- Location
Create high-quality event banners for social media and promotional materials using the official generator:
👉 Create your Build //localhost banner
Password: Build26%InSFO
These banners follow Build //localhost branding and can be customized with your event details.
Use this short description in your event pages, emails, or promotions:
Microsoft Build //localhost is a global series of community-led, hands-on, in-person learning events designed to extend Microsoft Build content into local technical communities.
Hosted between June 4–26, 2026, each event includes demos, hands-on labs, and opportunities to connect with fellow developers.
Hi [First Name],
Microsoft Build wraps June 2–3, and we're bringing the best of it home to [city].
Join [host name/community] on [date] at [venue] for Build //localhost:[city] — a free, in-person evening of demos, hands-on labs, and conversation with local developers.
What to expect:
- Key announcements from Microsoft Build 2026
- Hands-on labs (bring your laptop!)
- Food, drinks, and time to connect with the local dev community
Space is limited — [registration link] to save your spot.
Questions? Just reply to this email.
See you there,
[Host Name]
#MSBuild #buildlocalhost
Announcement
🚀 Bringing the best of Microsoft Build home to [city].
Join us on [date] for Build //localhost:[city]. A free, in-person evening of demos, hands-on labs, and conversation with local developers.
We'll cover the biggest announcements from Build 2026.
Space is limited — register here: [link]
#buildlocalhost #MSBuild
Day-of Post
Tonight’s the night! 🎉
[#] developers are joining Build //localhost:[city] for demos, labs, and conversations about what’s next in AI.
See you at [venue] at [time].
#buildlocalhost #MSBuild
Announcement
🚀 Build //localhost:[city] is happening!
Join us [date] for hands-on demos and connection with local devs. Free + in-person.
👉 [registration link]
#buildlocalhost #MSBuild
Day-of Post
Tonight at [venue]: Build //localhost:[city]
Doors open at [time]. Bring your laptop ⚡
#buildlocalhost #MSBuild
- Download and customize event template
- Create event banner
- Publish registration page
- Send announcement email
- Post on LinkedIn and X
- Share day-of updates