1. If you can make it here... you'll make it anywhere. We have the resources and developer-focused content you need to help give your .NET skills a boost and teach you some new ones.

2. New York quality (without the New York price tag!) Get the first-rate education you're looking for, at a price you'll be happy with.

3. Two sides to every story. See the BIG picture on the most recent software and industry updates as they are presented to you by both unbiased industry experts and Microsoft insiders.

4. Melting pot. Visual Studio Live! offers a great selection of educational sessions over 4 days of comprehensive training on Visual Studio 2010+/.NET 4+, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Windows Phone 7, and more.

5. Deeper than The East River. You'll dive deep — really, really deep — into your favorite .Net topics during pre-show workshops.

6. A little one-on-one time. The speakers (some of the best in the industry) at Visual Studio Live! take the time to meet and chat with attendees before and after sessions, during breaks, at meal times and at networking events. This is your chance to get those burning questions answered!

7. It's called Visual Studio Live! for a reason. Your gateway to all .NET development is Visual Studio 2010, which enhances many existing Visual Studio features and adds others. Get the information you need to understand and leverage the power of .NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010.

8. The next big thing. Find out what's happening in the Microsoft and developer landscape from those in the know.

9. You talkin' to me? Developers, software architects and designers will all be at the conference — take advantage of the meals and networking events to get to know your colleagues.

10. Bright lights, big city! Our awesome location is at the nexus of DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill (some of New York's hottest neighborhoods)!