Computers, Laptops & Tablets > Microsoft The Next Microsoft Surface Event: Date, News, Announcements, Rumors, and More What's on tap for the software giant this year By S.E. Slack S.E. Slack Associate General Manager, Lifewire.com California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo S.E. Slack has 30+ years' experience writing about technology. She has authored 12 books, thousands of articles, and worked for IBM and Microsoft. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2024 In This Article When is the Next Surface Event? What Will Be Announced? The Surface Event Recap Surface-Related News Microsoft announces new products (and sometimes services) at its highly-anticipated Surface-focused events. What Is the Date for the Next Surface Event? Microsoft hasn't announced the date for the next Surface presentation. The last event was on May 20; it was for journalists, and the company didn't livestream it. Which Products Will Be Announced? Microsoft typically uses this event to announce new Surface products. The May 20 event showed off new versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both of which are built for artificial intelligence. Microsoft The Surface Event Recap The May 20 event revealed the consumer models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop and some showcases of their software capabilities. These are the first of a new line of Windows computers, "Copilot+." These AI-centric computers will come from Microsoft and manufacturers like Asus, HP, and Lenovo. They'll use new processors and have features like Recall (which lets you quickly return to earlier tasks), faster image generation, and Live Captions for videos. Surface Pro, 11th Edition. The new Surface Pro has a 13-inch screen and a new Pro Flex keyboard, which works while attached and separately from the computer. Surface Laptop, 7th Edition. This one has two screen options: 13.8 inches and 15 inches. Microsoft says it has an all-day battery that can stream up to 22 hours of video on a single charge. You can watch Microsoft presentations on its event page. The Latest Microsoft News While you can always read the latest technology news on Lifewire, here are some pieces of interest about Microsoft in particular. Lookout, Apple, Microsoft's New Copilot+ PC is Gunning for You Microsoft Build 2025: Date, News, Announcements, Rumors, and Everything Else to Know Microsoft Drops 2 New Surface Laptops for Business Users Microsoft Surface Trio: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Which Microsoft Surface Is Best for You?