Inaugural Conference Finale Event Sets New Benchmark for Tech Giant

Do you like numbers and results? Brace yourself because the Block Party for Microsoft Ignite is full of them. With just three weeks to plan an event that included 400,000 square feet, seven famous Chicago neighborhoods, 32 restaurants with delicious food, five themed stages, 13 award-winning entertainment acts, 40 interactive games, one 40’ x 100’ video mapped Chicago skyline and 15,000 guests to impress – the numbers were impressive.