Added a page that links to Ignite topics in our docs

Author: GrantMeStrength

hub/apps/whats-new/windows-at-ignite.md

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-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.
+# Windows at Microsoft Ignite
+
+Stay up to date with Windows app platform innovations announced or highlighted at [Microsoft Ignite](https://ignite.microsoft.com/) happening November 18-21, 2025. This page curates the most relevant updates, resources, and sessions so you can dive deeper. Check back after the event for recorded sessions and labs.
 
 ## 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). |
+| Windows App SDK | Latest stable and 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. |
+| Security and reliability | Guidance on [Win32 app isolation](/windows/win32/secauthz/app-isolation-overview) to strengthen app trustworthiness. |
 
 ## Key announcements and guidance
 
-\n### Windows App SDK
+### 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
+
 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 AI and local models
+
 Windows empowers local AI experiences through efficient small language models and on-device APIs.
 
 | Resource | Description |
@@ -45,7 +50,8 @@ Windows empowers local AI experiences through efficient small language models an
 | [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
+### Developer tools
+
 Boost productivity with these curated tools and utilities.
 
 | Tool | Description |
@@ -55,22 +61,24 @@ Boost productivity with these curated tools and utilities.
 | [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
+### Samples and 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
+### Security and 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
+## Release notes and platform resources
 
 | Component | Links |
 | :-- | :-- |
@@ -79,15 +87,15 @@ Improve app reliability and trustworthiness.
 | 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
+## Suggested Ignite sessions and 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.
+1. Prototype features by using the latest Windows App SDK APIs.
+1. Explore WinUI 3 controls in the Gallery for UX ideas.
+1. Integrate a local AI capability (for example, summarization) through Windows AI APIs.
+1. Strengthen security by planning Win32 app isolation.
+1. Share feedback with the team in the Windows Dev community.
 
 ## Next steps