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+title: Windows at Ignite
+description: Key Windows app development announcements, resources, and sessions from Microsoft Ignite.
+keywords: Ignite, Windows, announcements, WinUI, Windows App SDK, Windows AI, developer tools
+ms.date: 11/07/2025
+ms.topic: whats-new
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+---
+
+Stay up to date with Windows app platform innovations announced or highlighted at Microsoft Ignite. This page curates the most relevant updates, resources, and sessions so you can dive deeper fast.
+
+## Event highlights
+
+| Area | Highlight |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| Windows App SDK | Latest stable & preview releases with new APIs and performance improvements. See [Stable channel release notes](../windows-app-sdk/stable-channel.md) and [Preview channel release notes](../windows-app-sdk/preview-channel.md). |
+| WinUI | New controls and performance guidance reinforced through the WinUI 3 Gallery. Explore the [WinUI 3 Gallery on GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/WinUI-Gallery). |
+| Windows AI | Local AI capabilities including small language models (SLMs) like Phi Silica and updated guidance to integrate AI features responsibly. Start with [Get started using Windows AI APIs](/windows/ai/apis/get-started). |
+| Developer productivity | Updates to PowerToys and command-line tooling elevate daily workflows. Install and explore [PowerToys](/windows/powertoys/). |
+| Security & reliability | Guidance on [Win32 app isolation](/windows/win32/secauthz/app-isolation-overview) to strengthen app trustworthiness. |
+
+## Key announcements and guidance
+
+\n### Windows App SDK
+The Windows App SDK continues to unify and evolve the Windows app platform. Review:
+
+- [Stable channel release notes](../windows-app-sdk/stable-channel.md)
+- [Preview channel release notes](../windows-app-sdk/preview-channel.md)
+- [Release notes archive](../windows-app-sdk/release-notes-archive/stable-channel-1-7.md)
+
+\n### WinUI
+WinUI 3 helps you build modern Windows desktop apps with native controls and styling.
+
+| Resource | Description |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| [WinUI 3 Gallery](https://github.com/microsoft/WinUI-Gallery) | Control samples and reference app; install from the Microsoft Store for offline exploration. |
+| [Start developing Windows apps](/windows/apps/get-started/start-here) | Unified starting point explaining app models, UI frameworks, packaging, and modernization paths. |
+
+\n### Windows AI & local models
+Windows empowers local AI experiences through efficient small language models and on-device APIs.
+
+| Resource | Description |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| [Windows AI overview](/windows/ai/) | Platform overview for incorporating AI into Windows apps. |
+| [Windows AI Foundry overview](/windows/ai/overview) | Introduces Phi Silica and approaches for local inference, enabling low-latency AI features. |
+| [Get started using Windows AI APIs](/windows/ai/apis/get-started) | Quickstart to integrate Windows AI APIs into your app. |
+
+\n### Developer tools
+Boost productivity with these curated tools and utilities.
+
+| Tool | Description |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| [PowerToys](/windows/powertoys/) | Power user utilities that streamline everyday workflows. |
+| [Installing PowerToys](/windows/powertoys/install) | Step-by-step installation guidance. |
+| [Edit](/windows/edit) | Lightweight command-line text editor available in Windows 11. |
+| [Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)](/windows/wsl/) | Run a Linux environment directly on Windows without a VM or dual boot. |
+
+\n### Samples & code exploration
+Jumpstart development with official sample code:
+
+| Resource | Description |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| [Sample code browser](/samples/browse/?products=windows) | Filterable catalog of Windows samples. |
+| [WinUI 3 Gallery](https://github.com/microsoft/WinUI-Gallery) | Reference implementation and control samples. |
+
+\n### Security & isolation
+Improve app reliability and trustworthiness.
+
+| Topic | Description |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| [Win32 app isolation overview](/windows/win32/secauthz/app-isolation-overview) | Benefits and architecture of isolating classic Win32 applications. |
+
+## Release notes & platform resources
+
+| Component | Links |
+| :-- | :-- |
+| Windows App SDK | [Stable release notes](../windows-app-sdk/stable-channel.md) • [Preview release notes](../windows-app-sdk/preview-channel.md) • [Archive](../windows-app-sdk/release-notes-archive/stable-channel-1-7.md) |
+| Windows SDK | [Downloads & archive](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/sdk-archive) (includes latest and Insider preview SDK release notes) |
+| Windows Insider | [Windows Insider for Developers](https://www.microsoft.com/windowsinsider/for-developers-getting-started) |
+| Modernization | [Start developing Windows apps](/windows/apps/get-started/start-here) |
+
+## Suggested Ignite sessions & follow-up
+
+If you attended Ignite, revisit recorded sessions and labs (link to session catalog to be added). After the event:
+
+1. Prototype features using the latest Windows App SDK APIs.
+2. Explore WinUI 3 controls in the Gallery for UX ideas.
+3. Integrate a local AI capability (for example, summarization) via Windows AI APIs.
+4. Strengthen security by planning Win32 app isolation.
+5. Share feedback with the team in the Windows Dev community.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Bookmark this page; post-Ignite updates will add direct session recording links.
+- Watch Windows App SDK release cadence for new APIs.
+- Evaluate where local AI can reduce latency or preserve privacy in your app.
+
+---
+For community updates and ongoing announcements, visit the [Windows Dev Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/community/).