ElysianIT is proud to be continuing its support of the Microsoft Cloud South Coast User Group throughout 2026, sponsoring and attending a series of community meet-ups leading up to the flagship South Coast Summit later in the year.
Following a fantastic experience at South Coast Summit 2025, where we exhibited, connected with hundreds of Microsoft professionals, and delivered a well-received Power Platform presentation, we’re excited to once again be part of one of the UK’s most active Microsoft technology communities.
A Year of Community Events
The Microsoft Cloud South Coast User Group plays an important role in bringing together professionals across the Microsoft ecosystem to share knowledge, learn from experts, and discuss real-world solutions.
In 2026, the community will host a series of meet-ups throughout the year:
- March Meet-up
- May Meet-up
- July Meet-up
These sessions offer a more intimate and focused environment for Microsoft professionals to connect, learn from specialist speakers, and explore emerging technologies across the Microsoft stack.
The series will culminate in the South Coast Summit, a major two-day conference that attracts thousands of attendees from across the UK and beyond in October 2026.
Our Involvement in 2026
As a returning sponsor, ElysianIT will be actively involved throughout the year. Our team will be attending all three meet-ups, connecting with the community and sharing insights from our work delivering Microsoft-based solutions across a wide range of sectors.
We’re also pleased to be delivering a speaker session at the May meet-up, where we’ll be presenting practical insights drawn from real-world projects. The session will explore how organisations can unlock more value from Microsoft technologies through intelligent automation, improved data visibility, and modern cloud-first solutions.
Events like these provide an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and share experiences with peers who are also working with Microsoft technologies every day.
Supporting the Microsoft Community
Community-led initiatives such as the Microsoft Cloud South Coast User Group are vital in supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing across the technology sector.
They provide a platform where developers, IT leaders, architects, and business professionals can learn from one another, discover new approaches to solving problems, and stay informed about the rapidly evolving Microsoft ecosystem.
At ElysianIT, we believe strongly in contributing to and supporting these communities. By participating in events like the South Coast meet-up series and the annual summit, we’re able to both share our experience and learn from others who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Microsoft technologies.
Looking Ahead to South Coast Summit 2026
The highlight of the year will once again be South Coast Summit, taking place in October. The two-day event brings together Microsoft experts, MVPs, partners, and organisations looking to explore the latest innovations across areas such as:
- Business Applications
- Microsoft Azure
- Modern Work
- Security & Compliance
- Data and AI
Following the success of last year’s summit, we’re looking forward to returning, reconnecting with the community, and showcasing how we continue to help organisations transform the way they work through Microsoft technologies.
Let’s Connect
If you’re attending any of the Microsoft Cloud South Coast meet-ups this year, we’d love to meet you. Whether you’re exploring new technologies, looking to modernise your systems, or simply want to connect with other professionals in the Microsoft ecosystem, these events are always a great place to start the conversation.
And if you can’t make it to the events but would like to learn more about how Elysian IT supports organisations with Microsoft solutions, feel free to get in touch with our team.
We look forward to seeing you at the South Coast Summit 2026 in Southampton in October!
