Why should you attend Visual Studio Live?

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  • Visual Studio Live! was created by developers who understand your need for practical, useful education
  • Visual Studio Live! Redmond will be held on the main Microsoft Campus, where you'll get an insider’s look at the Microsoft corporate headquarters
  • You’ll have access to  a wide variety of topics, giving you tips and tricks you need to take your projects through the next year… and beyond
  • You can get help from instructors and peers in finding solutions to your tough problems
  • You’ll hear the latest product updates from Microsoft and find out about technology that isn't covered in training courses yet; Visual Studio Live! is often a forum for Microsoft launches and NDA issues
  • You’ll enjoy a balance of sessions presented by respected industry experts and Microsoft product team members right on the Microsoft campus
  • Hear from—and talk to—a variety of industry leaders, including your favorite book authors, Visual Studio Magazine and MSDN Magazine editors, and the Microsoft development team
  • You can also attend information packed, day long pre- and post-conference workshops for an affordable price

At Visual Studio Live! Redmond you’ll also get:

  • The Visual Studio Live! Attendee CD with all session slides, sample demo code and exhibitor information
  • The official Visual Studio Live! T-shirt when you completed the conference survey at the event
  • The official Visual Studio Live! laptop bag
  • Access to the Microsoft Employee store, where you can buy Microsoft products at up to 85% off
  • Entrance to all receptions and networking events on the days you are registered to attend
  • Coffee with pastries in the morning, snacks and lunch each day you attend the conference
  • Access to the onsite Internet Café and Power Station, giving you a direct link to home and the office while at the show
  • Access to all event sponsors and exhibitors
  • And more……

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Visual Studio Live! Redmond Focus Topics:
  • Silverlight/WPF
    Silverlight, WPF, XAML, VS10 Xaml designer, Blend, WCF RIA Services
  • Web
    Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, AJAX
  • Visual Studio 2010/.NET 4
    Visual Studio features, TFS, languages, parallel extensions
  • Cloud Computing
    Includes cloud, server and messaging technologies
    Azure, Amazon, AppFabric, REST services, “Dallas”, WCF, Windows Workflow
  • SharePoint Live
    SharePoint, Office
  • Data Management
    SQL Server, BI, reporting, analysis, ADO.NET EF, ANDS, oData, Sync services