Microsoft has scheduled a major product event in San Francisco to outline the next phase of its Windows and Surface ecosystem. The keynote, which is set to begin at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) on Wednesday, is centered on a discussion regarding how local AI capabilities will influence the future of personal computers.

The event will feature a high-profile panel including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Pavan Davuluri, the head of Microsoft’s Windows and Surface division. Industry analysts anticipate that the company will provide updates on hardware and software integration, specifically regarding new Arm-based chips and the potential introduction of the Surface Laptop Ultra. Additionally, there is an expectation that Microsoft will detail its collaboration with Nvidia, particularly concerning the RTX Spark platform.

While the event is framed as a strategic look at the evolution of the PC, the specific technical specifications of the hardware remain subject to speculation until the official presentation. The company has positioned this event as a pivotal moment for its hardware strategy, emphasizing the shift toward on-device AI processing rather than relying solely on cloud-based solutions.