‘Free Palestine’ Protester Interrupts Satya Nadella During Microsoft’s Build Conference

gizmodo.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

At a Microsoft Build conference, an employee named Joe Lopez interrupted Satya Nadella by shouting "Free Palestine" while protesting the company's collaboration with the Israeli government on projects that harm Palestinians. After confronting him, Lopez sent a public email condemning Microsoft's continued work with Israel despite ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza. This latest incident follows his earlier protest and reflects broader concerns about the company's responsibility to address global issues through its technology.