The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program unharnesses the power of what we can do when we deliver together. Join us to learn what's coming in the year ahead and how to create success in this rapidly expanding addressable market.

Dan Rippey
Program Director, Microsoft AI Coud Partner Program
Dan Rippey is the program director for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, serving nearly half a million Microsoft partners worldwide.

Andrew Smith
General Manager, Partner Programs & Experiences
Andrew Smith leads Microsoft's Partner Programs & Experiences team, with oversight of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) as well as Microsoft's programmatic initiatives for Skilling, Co-Sell and Channel. Andrew also leads the Planning function for Microsoft Global Partner Solutions.
Prior to this role, Andrew's global roles at Microsoft included leading the Strategy & Operations function for Internet of Things, and leading Sales Excellence / Operations across multiple sales divisions. Prior to this, Andrew performed a number of consulting, planning and management roles during 11 years in Microsoft's UK subsidiary.
Prior to this role, Andrew's global roles at Microsoft included leading the Strategy & Operations function for Internet of Things, and leading Sales Excellence / Operations across multiple sales divisions. Prior to this, Andrew performed a number of consulting, planning and management roles during 11 years in Microsoft's UK subsidiary.