Qualcomm quick take: Live from Microsoft Build | LIVESP126
Ana Schafer shares a quick update from Microsoft Build 2026 with Qualcomm, focusing on the shift toward AI agents and context-aware systems, plus what cross-device integration means for developers building experiences that span wearables, edge devices, and data centers.
Overview
This short Build session highlights Qualcomm’s perspective on where developer opportunities are heading, with an emphasis on:
- AI agents and context-aware systems as an emerging direction for building smarter experiences.
- Integration across devices (from wearables through to data centers) and the need to orchestrate experiences across different form factors.
- A Qualcomm–Microsoft partnership aimed at better integration and enabling developers to port applications natively.
- A brief mention of automation in workflows and how orchestration ties into multi-device experiences.
Session metadata
- Event: Microsoft Build 2026
- Session code: LIVESP126
- Language: English (US)
- Speakers (listed): Ana Schafer
- More sessions: https://build.microsoft.com