Microsoft Surface & Windows October 2026 Event Live: Start Time & How to Watch

If you have been waiting for Microsoft’s next big Windows and Surface showcase, the wait is finally over. Microsoft is hosting its Windows and Surface event today, October 7, with AI, Surface hardware, and Windows taking center stage.

When does the Microsoft Windows and Surface event start?

The event kicks off at 10 AM PT today from San Francisco. That means viewers on the East Coast can tune in at 1 PM ET. For viewers in the UK, the event starts at 6 PM BST. Meanwhile, viewers in India can watch from 10:30 PM IST.

Microsoft says the event will focus on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC. The livestream is expected to run for roughly one hour. The event is also important because Microsoft has not held a laptop-focused showcase like this in two years. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Windows chief Pavan Davuluri are expected to appear.

Where can you watch the Microsoft Windows & Surface event live?

Microsoft is streaming the entire presentation on YouTube. You can use the official livestream below and hit Notify me before the event begins.

What to expect from today’s event?

The Surface Laptop Ultra is expected to be one of the biggest attractions. NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform is also expected to feature heavily during the presentation. Microsoft has already teased the Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of the event. The company is also expected to discuss new Windows experiences and local AI. Windows 12 is unlikely to appear, however. Microsoft has already indicated that it does not plan to release a new Windows version in 2026. We have a dedicated article on expectations from today’s event; you can check it meanwhile. So, if you’re interested in the future of Windows, Surface, and local AI, this is one livestream worth watching.