Exhibit Hours
Exhibits will be set up in the foyer area on the second floor of the Mixer building near the keynote/breakout session rooms. Attendees will pass through and network and mingle in this area during breakfast, conference breaks, between sessions and during the sponsor reception on Wednesday evening. We recommend someone hosts your display during the hours listed below to maximize your exhibit experience. In addition to the exhibit hours listed below, we encourage you to take advantage of the time in between sessions and evening receptions for additional networking opportunities with the conference attendees.
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Exhibit Hours: |
Tuesday
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October 18 |
7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Conference Hours
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – breakfast served in exhibit foyer
12:40 – 2:30 p.m. – lunch break
3:45 – 4:40 p.m. – break served in exhibit foyer |
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Wednesday |
October 19 |
7:30 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. – Conference Hours
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – breakfast served in exhibit foyer
12:40 – 2:00 p.m. – lunch break
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – Sponsor Reception
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Wild Wednesday participation recommended |
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Thursday |
October 20 |
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Conference Hours
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – breakfast served in exhibit foyer
12:55 – 2:10 p.m. – lunch break |
Move In/Out Times
Exhibitors are allowed to come in and set up tabletop display and equipment during the following hours.
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Move-in Hours: |
Monday |
October 17 |
3:30pm – 5:30pm |
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Tuesday |
October 18 |
7:00am – 7:30am |
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Move-out Hours: |
Thursday |
October 20 |
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Shipping
All freight should be scheduled to arrive between October 10th and 12th at the Microsoft Shipping & Receiving department. All shipments and packages will be handled by the Microsoft Shipping and Receiving department.
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Freight Type |
Address |
Due Date |
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Show Freight |
Microsoft Commons Mixer Building
15255 NE 40th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
Second Floor, Capitol Hill Room
(Visual Studio Live! Redmond, <company name,
booth #>)
Box _______ of ___________
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Between October 10th & 12th |
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Literature Distribution and Bag Insert Sponsorships ONLY |
Microsoft Commons Mixer Building
15255 NE 40th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
Second Floor, Capitol Hill Room
(Visual Studio Live! Redmond, <company name,
booth #>)
Box _______ of ___________
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Between October 10th & 12th |
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***Please clearly mark all boxes as bag inserts or literature distribution and email tracking information to Diane Foultz at [email protected] |
Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule
Hotel Routes and Boarding Locations
For hotel addresses and contact information, please ask the Registration Desk.
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Route |
Hotel |
Pick-up Location |
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Route 1 |
Marriott Redmond Town Center
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164th Ave NE, in front of the Marriott Redmond Town Center |
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Route 1 |
Redmond Residence Inn
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164th Ave NE, in front of the Marriott Redmond Town Center |
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Route 2 |
Hilton Bellevue
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First Floor Main Entrance |
Daily Shuttle Schedule
Shuttle service will operate between the conference hotels and the Microsoft Campus – Mixer, Building 98A, during the times below and will depart every 15 - 20 minutes. Please allow extra time during peak traffic periods.
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Monday, October 17
7:15-10:00 am
Shuttles between the conference hotels and the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building
5:00-6:30 pm
Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building to the conference hotels |
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Tuesday, October 18
7:15-10:00 am
Shuttles between the conference hotels and the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building
5:30-8:30 pm
Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building to the conference hotels. |
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Wednesday, October 19
7:15-10:00 am
Shuttles between the conference hotels and the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building
4:30-8:30 pm
Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building to the conference hotels |
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Thursday, October 20
7:15-10:00 am
Shuttles between the conference hotels and the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building
2:30-5:30 pm
Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus – Mixer Building to the conference hotels |
Hotel Info
Visual Studio Live! Redmond has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Bellevue for conference attendees and exhibitors at the reduced rate of $169 plus tax, for single or double occupancy. This discounted rate is available through Thursday, September 22, 2011. The Hilton Bellevue is approximately 15 minutes from the Microsoft Commons Mixer Building, and shuttles will be available for those attendees who register in the Visual Studio Live! room block.
To make your hotel reservation, please book online at http://www.hilton.com or call Reservations at (425) 455-1300 and ask for the Visual Studio Live Room Block.
Hilton Bellevue
300 112th Avenue SE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Reservations: 1-425-455-1300
Wireless Access
You can access the Visual Studio Live! wireless network on the Microsoft Campus. The Network Name and Password will change each day and can be obtained from the Registration Desk. This information will also be posted in each conference room prior to the session.
Contacts
Diane Foultz – Manager of Event Operations
(425) 277-9158
[email protected]
Danielle Potts – Sr. Event Manager
(415) 814-0956
[email protected]
Link to manual
Exhibitor Sponsor Manual