I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I donned my Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset and entered the event space for Microsoft Ignite 2021. I certainly didn’t expect 3D whale sharks, a giant squid, a hologram of James Cameron, or dancing with Cirque du Soleil co-founder Guy Laliberte. I had no idea I’d be dazzled by the experience of a keynote truly optimized for VR; one future keynoters will be challenged to match. But that is what I encountered in the VR versi