Conference Venue, Hotel Deals & Travel

Get Inside the Technological Mecca: Microsoft Headquarters!

Visual Studio Live! returns to Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington in 2026 for more in-depth, behind the scenes developer training by technical experts and Microsoft insiders.

Conference Location

Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98) & Microsoft Building 92
Redmond, WA Home to All Visual Studio Live! Sessions & Activities

15255 NE 40th Street / 16070 N.E. 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel

900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004

Special attendee rate: $255.00* Book by: Friday, July 10, 2026
Book your room online for the Visual Studio Live! Room Block.

VSLive! will be providing daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Campus. This shuttle service will be available to all attendees with a valid conference badge.

*Rooms are subject to availability and applicable sales and local taxes, so book your accommodations today.

Transportation & Parking

Airport

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) OR Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

Taxis & Rideshares

Taxi Service one way fare from SEA Airport to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is ~$55.00 - $75.00.

Taxi Service one way fare from PAE Airport to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is ~$70.00 - $77.00.

Taxi Service one way fare from SEA Airport to the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98) is ~$55.00 - $65.00.

Taxi Service one way fare from PAE Airport to the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98) is ~$70.00 - $75.00.

Car Rentals

Avis Rent-a-Car is offering a discount on car rental for Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ attendees. To receive the discounted rates, call Avis at 800.331.1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D005872. Or book online at Avis.com by entering (AWD) number D005872 in the AWD or rate code box.

Weather and Dress

Dress for Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ is casual. Redmond, WA enjoys moderate to warm weather in July, with daytime temperatures that typically average 77 degrees Fahrenheit and evenings that average in the high 50s. Temperatures inside the meeting rooms can vary greatly, so please plan your attire accordingly.

Shuttle Service to and from the Microsoft Campus

VSLive! will be providing daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Campus. This shuttle service will be available to all attendees with a valid conference badge.

Parking at Microsoft

Complimentary parking is available under the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98). All attendees must enter the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98) & Microsoft Building 92 through the marked attendee entrance.

Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Self-parking is $37.00 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 $47.00 per day (plus applicable taxes).

*Parking prices subject to change without notice.

Discover Redmond and Seattle Washington

From the iconic Space Needle to the awesome Museum of Pop Culture, you'll find plenty to do in your off-hours in the Pacific Northwest. Can't wait to take in all the wonderful things Redmond, Bellevue, and the "Emerald City" have to offer? Find out more at visitseattle.org.