Azure Italia Podcast Presents: The Global Azure Train - A Journey Through Global Azure 2024 and 2025

Connecting Communities with Azure Italia Podcast, written by Carlo Sacchi

Azure Italia Podcast is the first Italian podcast fully dedicated to Microsoft Azure. Founded by Carlo Sacchi, it shares community experiences, explores cloud technologies, and hosts interviews with experts.

Alongside the podcast, the website azureitalia.cloud serves as a central hub for Azure-related events, local communities, and initiatives in Italy. The site provides updates on upcoming Global Azure events, showcases active community groups, and offers a Call for Speakers, encouraging professionals to share their knowledge.

The podcast works closely with several Azure communities in Italy, including all the Azure Meetups like Azure Meetup Milano, Azure Meetup Torino, Azure Meetup Veneto, 1nnov4 in Pordenone, UgidotNet, and EtnaDev. Thanks to this network, it has been possible to cover key events like Global Azure 2024, featuring interviews and community highlights.

For Global Azure 2025, a new idea is taking shape: Global Azure Train. Inspired by KubeTrain, where Kubernetes enthusiasts travel together to major conferences, this initiative aims to turn the journey into an opportunity to connect, discuss technology, and arrive at the event already engaged with fellow participants.

 

Global Azure 2024: Milan and Turin

Global Azure 2024 was an exciting experience, with two main events covered by the podcast, the West Side Mood:

Global Azure Milan (April 18), organized by Azure Meetup Milano

Global Azure Turin (April 20), organized by Azure Meetup Torino

During these events, a lot of interviews were recorded with participants, speakers, and organizers, capturing the best moments from both cities.

One of the most memorable aspects was the presence of high school students and teachers, eager to learn more about cloud technology. Their enthusiasm highlighted the importance of making cloud topics more accessible to younger audiences.

The discussions and interviews recorded in Milan and Turin were featured in Podcast Episode 27, providing a snapshot of the community’s experiences at Global Azure 2024.

Among the many interviews, a key conversation was with Alberto Jacomuzzi from Azure Meetup Torino, who shared insights about the growth of the local community and the impact of Global Azure events. He later returned to Podcast Episode 47 officially introduce Road to Global Azure Torino 2025.

At the same time, the community network was expanding, with 1nnov4 in Pordenone and EtnaDev in Catania actively working to organize Global Azure 2025 events. These groups are now playing a key role in bringing new cities into the Global Azure experience.

 

Global Azure 2025 and the Global Azure Train

The journey continues in 2025 with a much bigger schedule for Azure Italia Podcast. This year, Italy will host five Global Azure events, and the podcast will be in Vicenza and Pordenone.

Global Azure Events in Italy 2025

1. Global Azure Vicenza – May 9, organized by Azure Meetup Veneto.
2. Global Azure Pordenone – May 10, organized by 1nnov4, led by Marco Parenzan.
3. Global Azure Catania – May 10, organized by EtnaDev.
4. Global Azure Torino – May 10, organized by Azure Meetup Torino.
5. Global Azure Milano – May 12, organized by Azure Meetup Milano.

This year also brings a new initiative: the Global Azure Train, inspired by the famous KubeTrain.

The idea is to transform the journey to the events into a unique community experience, providing an informal space for networking, discussions, and learning even before the conferences begin.

The Three Train Routes

• Friday Morning (May 9) – A train departing from Milan to Vicenza, bringing together speakers, attendees, and community members heading to Global Azure Vicenza.
  • Depart from Milan 6:45 Train n° 9703. Arrival in Vicenza at 8:25
  • Return from Vicenza 18:04 Train n° 9750. Arrival in Milan at 19:47
• Saturday Morning (May 10) – A train departing from Milan to Turin, allowing participants to connect and discuss topics on their way to Global Azure Torino.
  • Depart from Milan 7:53 Train n° 9600. Arrival in Turin at 9:01
  • Return from Turin 18:40 Train n° 9759. Arrival in Milan at 19:40
• Saturday Morning (May 10) – A train departing from Mestre to Pordenone, allowing participants to connect and discuss topics on their way to Global Azure Pordenone.
  • Depart from Mestre 7:26 Train n° 16764. Arrival in Pordenone at 8:48
  • Return from Pordenone 17:11 Train n° 16815. Arrival in Mestre at 18:34

 

The Global Azure Train is not just a way to travel. It’s a chance to meet fellow community members, share knowledge, and arrive at events already connected with others.

Azure Italia Podcast will be actively covering Global Azure Vicenza and Global Azure Pordenone (East Side Mood), sharing stories from organizers, speakers, and participants. It will also provide live updates and interviews to capture the essence of the Global Azure 2025 experience across Italy thought its social channel like Telegram, Instagram, Whatsapp and LinkedIn.
 

Bringing the Community Together

Global Azure has always been about people, learning, and collaboration. The podcast has been a space for sharing stories.

In addition to the recorded interviews, a live YouTube session was also hosted to announce Global Azure Catania 2025, organized by EtnaDev. This event will further expand the connections within the Italian Azure community.
 

Join the Journey

Global Azure is built by the community, for the community. Whether attending in person or following online (but we strongly suggest to participate in person), everyone can participate in some way.

For those planning to join Global Azure Vicenza, Torino, Milano, Catania or Pordenone, Global Azure is an opportunity to start networking. It’s not just about getting to the event—it’s about making the journey part of the experience.

Stay tuned for more updates, and see you on the train.