The Attendee Resources below contain conference related information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Conference Registrar, Sara Ross at [email protected].

Onsite Registration

Your badge is your admission ticket to Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ. Badges may be picked up at registration beginning Monday, August 8 during registration hours at the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33). Upon registering for the event you will receive a registration confirmation email. A few days prior to the event you will receive a reminder confirmation.

The registration counter will be open at the Microsoft Conference Center* during the following hours:

*The Microsoft Conference Center does not open until 7:00 am

Parking at the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33)

Parking is available on the South side of the Conference Center in the upper parking lot and is suggested for ADA accessibility. All attendees must enter the Microsoft Conference Center through the main entrance.

Limited parking is available in the parking garage under the building, but if you do park in the garage, you will need to take the stairs located to the left of the elevator bank to the main entrance (elevators will be locked to non-Microsoft personnel).

Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule

Daily Shuttle Schedule
Visual Studio Live! will provide daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) during the times below and will depart every 15 - 20 minutes. Please allow extra time during peak traffic periods.

Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Self-parking is $32.00 per day for Sunday night through Thursday night stays (plus applicable taxes) Friday and Saturday night stays are complimentary (8pm Friday until 12am Sunday).

Valet Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is $42.00 per day (plus applicable taxes).

Attire

There is no particular dress code for Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ; however, general business casual attire is acceptable. The temperature in the session rooms may vary, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket. We recommend wearing layers.

Wireless Access

Conference attendees will have access to the Microsoft Conference Center wireless network during conference hours. The Network Name and Password will be listed in the event program and posted in the session rooms.

Conference Meals

A continental breakfast will be available each morning at the Microsoft Conference Center. Lunch will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Monday and Thursday, each attendee will receive a pre-loaded "credit card" that can be used at all of the restaurants and coffee shops located in the Mixer building. These cards are the same as cash and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Cards will be distributed upon check-in. Shuttles will be available between the Conference Center and the Mixer on these days.

Exhibit Hours

Access to the Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ exhibits is available for two days per the following schedule:

Tuesday, August 9
7:00 am – 5:45 pm
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Exhibitor Reception

Wednesday, August 10
7:30 am – 3:15 pm
2:45 pm Exhibitor Raffle

Bag Check at the Microsoft Conference Center

We recommend you leave personal belongings at your hotel during the conference. A Bag Check will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12.