PowerShell, Automation & DevOps

TT01 PowerShell 7.6 and Beyond: What’s New for Automation and Administration

August 4th, 2026

8:00am - 9:15am

Level: Intermediate

Jason Helmick

Program Manager, PowerShell team

Microsoft

Sean Wheeler

Principal Content Developer – PowerShell

Microsoft

PowerShell continues to evolve with new releases that improve performance, reliability, compatibility, and day-to-day usability. In this session, we’ll explore what’s new in PowerShell 7.6 and what’s coming next for the PowerShell platform.

You’ll see demonstrations of new features and improvements that make automation easier and scripts more reliable across environments. We’ll also talk about the direction of PowerShell and how ongoing work across the ecosystem supports modern administration and automation workflows.

In this session you will learn:

  • What’s new in PowerShell 7.6
  • Improvements that affect scripts, modules, and automation workflows
  • How PowerShell continues to evolve beyond Windows PowerShell 5.1
  • What to expect in upcoming releases
  • How to start using new features immediately