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Ignite at a glance
- Dates
- November 17 to 20, 2026. Badge pickup November 16
- Venue
- Moscone North, South and West, San Francisco
- Expo
- The Hub, open November 17 to 19
- Audience
- 20,000+ in person in 2025: IT pros, architects, partners and IT executives
Visit the official Microsoft Ignite site (opens in a new tab)
Event details from Moscone Center event listing and Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News, checked October 2, 2026.
Microsoft Ignite is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. iPromo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
Good Microsoft Ignite swag earns a place in a laptop bag. Microsoft Ignite brings Microsoft's IT and developer crowd to the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 17 to 20, 2026. The people walking past your booth spend their days on laptops, in Teams calls and inside admin consoles. They have seen every stress ball and foam finger. What they keep is gear that fits into a workday they already have.
That points to small, practical tech: something for the laptop, something for the desk, something for the bag. Below are twelve products that work for an Ignite audience, in three budget tiers, with a note on why each one earns its place.
What Ignite exhibitors should know
Researched in October 2026 from the show’s own pages, venue rules and past-year coverage.
Skip another bag or bottle
In 2025, Microsoft sold the attendee backpack and a collectible water bottle as official sponsorships. Pick things that go inside the bag: cable sets, tech pouches, card holders.
Source: Microsoft Ignite 2025 sponsor guide (opens in a new tab)Plan for a cool, wet week
Late-November highs in San Francisco drop toward 60°F, and the chance of rain climbs to about 1 in 4. Beanies and compact umbrellas get used.
Source: WeatherSpark, San Francisco in November (opens in a new tab)Moscone has green rules
San Francisco requires bags to be recycled paper, compostable or reusable, and bans foam packaging. Outside food needs caterer approval at least 4 weeks ahead.
Source: Moscone Exhibitor Green Guide (opens in a new tab)Ship power banks, don't pack them
FAA rules bar flying with batteries meant for distribution. Ship power banks to the booth. Attendees can carry them home under the 100 Wh limit.
Source: FAA, lithium batteries (opens in a new tab)Tier by role
Ignite mixes IT executives, architects and Microsoft partners, and two-thirds of in-person attendees came from the US in 2024. Keep the premium tier for scanned, qualified leads.
Source: Microsoft Ignite 2025 sponsor guide (opens in a new tab)Small booths need compact stock
The entry Exhibitor package in 2025 was a 5' x 5' turnkey booth. Compact, higher-value items fit the space better than cartons of bulk.
Source: Microsoft Ignite 2025 sponsor guide (opens in a new tab)Top giveaway picks for Microsoft Ignite 2026
Twelve picks in three budget tiers. Each card shows the unit price at the quantity listed, the one-time setup charge and production time.
For everyone who stops by
Low-cost items for the counter. Order these in the hundreds.
$0.99eachMini Sliding Webcam Cover
Cheap enough to hand out freely, and it stays stuck to a laptop for months. A good fit for a security-minded IT audience.- Quantity
- 250
- Setup
- $47
- Production
- 5-7 days
$1.06eachBIC Ecolutions Clic Stic Pen
A pen made from recycled plastic for the counter bowl. Cheap enough to give to everyone who asks.- Quantity
- 300
- Setup
- $0
- Production
- 3-5 days
$3.65eachLEEMAN Tuscany Card Holder with Ring Stand
A card holder and phone stand that sticks to the back of a phone. It packs flat, and it is not another bag.- Quantity
- 100
- Setup
- $87
- Production
- 5-7 days
$0.88eachUSA Made SPF 30 Lip Balm
Conference halls are dry. A small freebie that fits in any pocket and gets used the same day.- Quantity
- 250
- Setup
- $72
- Production
- 5-7 days
For real conversations
Hand these over after a demo or a badge scan.
$6.32eachTextured 3-in-1 Charging Cable Set
One cable for USB-C, Lightning and Micro USB. People with mixed devices use this one constantly.- Quantity
- 50
- Setup
- $57
- Production
- 7-12 days
$19.13eachBasecamp Polyester Tech Pouch
Goes inside the attendee backpack Microsoft already hands out, and keeps chargers and dongles together all week.- Quantity
- 50
- Setup
- $57
- Production
- 4-6 days
$13.52eachKoozie Two-Tone Acrylic Beanie
Beanies are a popular Ignite giveaway, and late-November mornings in San Francisco run cool. It takes 3 to 5 days to make.- Quantity
- 48
- Setup
- $100
- Production
- 3-5 days
$13.12eachBudget Telescopic Umbrella, 42" Arc
Rain becomes more likely in late November, and Moscone spans three buildings. A compact umbrella gets used on the walk between them.- Quantity
- 50
- Setup
- $57
- Production
- 7 days
For booked meetings and top leads
Fewer units, chosen for the people you most want to hear from.
$38.00eachAnker 22.5W Slim Power Bank, 10,000 mAh
A name-brand power bank for qualified leads and meetings, not the open giveaway table.- Quantity
- 12
- Setup
- $62
- Production
- 5-7 days
$39.22eachCarhartt Watch Cap 2.0
A beanie from a brand people buy for themselves. Good for executives and partners you meet with.- Quantity
- 12
- Setup
- $62
- Production
- 7-10 days
$39.66eachThule Subterra PowerShuttle Mini Case
A premium case for cables and chargers. Save it for meetings and qualified leads.- Quantity
- 24
- Setup
- $107
- Production
- 5-7 days
$62.51eachMoleskine Notebook and GO Pen Gift Set
A notebook and pen set for the IT leaders you meet with. It looks like a gift, not swag.- Quantity
- 12
- Setup
- $72
- Production
- 5-7 days
Example booth budget
For a booth expecting about 500 visitors, 150 real conversations and 25 booked meetings. One item from each tier, before shipping and tax.
| Item | Qty | Each | Setup | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Sliding Webcam Cover | 500 | $0.86 | $47 | $477 |
| Textured 3-in-1 Charging Cable Set | 150 | $6.17 | $57 | $982 |
| Anker 22.5W Slim Power Bank, 10,000 mAh | 25 | $36.00 | $62 | $962 |
| Estimated total | $2,422 | |||
Get a quote for this kitUnit prices use the price break for each quantity. Swap any item and we will re-price it.
Prices from iPromo product pages, October 1, 2026. Each product page has current pricing at every quantity.
Your Ignite timeline
Work back from the show. The date that matters most is when you approve your proof.
- NowPick products and ask for a quoteTell us your show, your booth and how many people you expect.
- As soon as you canApprove your proofProduction starts when you approve. For these picks it takes 3 to 12 business days.
- Before the showShip to the boothMoscone only accepts freight on contracted dates. The official contractor and warehouse dates are in Microsoft's Exhibitor Resource Center. We ship to the warehouse, the venue or your office.
- Nov 17 to 20, 2026Show timeThe Hub expo runs November 17 to 19. Counter items go out first, the top tier goes to meetings.
Don't pack power banks in your team's luggage. FAA rules bar flying with batteries meant for distribution, so we ship them to your booth. At 37 Wh, the Anker is well under the 100 Wh carry-on limit, so attendees can fly home with it.
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We handle the logistics
From the warehouse to the booth, and whatever is left after the show.
Ship to the venue or show warehouse
We send your order to the convention center, the official freight contractor's advance warehouse, or your office.
Packed kits and swag bags
Bags and boxes arrive packed and ready to hand out. Start from a ready-made BRAGbox or build your own.
Store it, ship it later
Keep leftover or year-round swag in SwagCloud, our warehouse and online portal, and ship it anywhere within 24 hours.
Ship to every attendee
For hybrid and virtual events, our drop shipping program sends a kit to each person's address.
Match the giveaway to the conversation
Most Ignite exhibitors get better results from two tiers than from one. Keep a bowl of webcam covers or cable sets on the counter for anyone who stops. Save the power banks and laptop sleeves for people who sit through a demo or book a follow-up meeting. The better item gives your team a reason to ask for a badge scan.
Shipping to Moscone Center
Ignite exhibitors normally receive freight through the show's official contractor, either at an advance warehouse or directly to the venue. The dates and labels are in your exhibitor manual. If you only need a few boxes, shipping to your office and carrying them in can be simpler. Tell us which option you are using and we will ship to match.
Read before the show
Booth planning and giveaway tips from the iPromo blog.
Frequently asked questions
What swag works best at Microsoft Ignite?
Practical tech that fits an IT pro's workday and doesn't duplicate the backpack and bottle most attendees already get: webcam covers, charging cable sets, tech pouches and card holders. Late November is cool and often wet in San Francisco, so beanies and compact umbrellas get used. Keep name-brand power banks for demos and booked meetings.
When should I order Microsoft Ignite swag?
Approve your proof as soon as you can. The picks on this page list 3 to 12 business days of production after proof approval, and you still need shipping time plus a buffer for the advance warehouse deadline in your exhibitor manual. If that is too tight, ask about 24 Hour Rush items.
Can you ship Ignite swag to Moscone Center?
Yes. We ship to the official contractor's advance warehouse or direct to the show, using the dates and labels in your exhibitor manual, or to your office if you would rather carry boxes in yourself.
What do Ignite attendees already get?
In 2025, Microsoft offered the attendee backpack and a collectible water bottle as official sponsorships, so most people leave with a bag and a bottle. Choose items that go inside the bag instead: cable sets, tech pouches, card holders or a beanie.
How much should I budget for Ignite giveaways?
Our example kit for a booth expecting about 500 visitors, 150 conversations and 25 booked meetings comes to about $2,422 before shipping and tax: Mini Sliding Webcam Cover (500), Textured 3-in-1 Charging Cable Set (150), Anker 22.5W Slim Power Bank (25). Swap any item and we will re-price it.
What if I miss the Ignite proof deadline?
Start with our 24 Hour Rush items and tell us your show date. We confirm production and shipping timing with your quote, and can ship to your office if the advance warehouse deadline has passed.
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