Las Vegas 2026 -- Visual Studio Live!: Training Conferences and Events for Enterprise Microsoft .NET and Azure Developers

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For over 30 years, VSLive!® Developer Conference has been the go-to event for developers, software architects, engineers, and designers looking to stay ahead of the curve. As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, we invite you to join us in Las Vegas this March to expand your expertise, fuel your innovation, and take your career to the next level.

March 16-20, 2026
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino,
Las Vegas, NV

Building Future-Ready Skills for Modern Developers

Get ready for five immersive days of cutting-edge training at Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!®) Las Vegas 2026, the premier developer conference designed for .NET and Microsoft ecosystem professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this event is your gateway to mastering the latest advancements in Visual Studio, .NET 9, ASP.NET Core, Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, .NET MAUI, Azure, Blazor, C#, modern data solutions, and beyond.

Led by industry-renowned experts and Microsoft insiders, our sessions go beyond theory, delivering real-world insights and practical guidance across native client development, web, cloud, AI, and data technologies. Gain the skills you need to stay ahead of the curve with interactive, live demos, deep-dive workshops, and hands-on labs designed to transform the way you build software.

Check out the sessions, expert speakers, and fun activities headed to Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas, NV!

Keynotes @ VSLive! Las Vegas

Mads Kristensen

Principal Product Manager, Visual Studio / Microsoft

Nik Karpinsky

Principal Software Engineering Lead, Visual Studio / Microsoft

The Road to Visual Studio 2027: Building a Faster, Smarter IDE

This session speaks directly to every developer: the one excited to push AI boundaries, the one protecting sensitive code with strict rules, and everyone navigating the middle ground.

03/17/2026
11:15am - 12:15pm

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Jerry Nixon

SQL Server Product Manager / Microsoft

Drew Skwiers-Koballa

Principal Program Manager / Microsoft

Knowledge is the Key: The Path for AI Applications

This keynote takes you on a practical journey to getting started with AI, from foundational concepts to today’s latest innovations. Knowledge is the key to successful AI adoption, and this session will provide clear, fact-based insights to help demystify AI and reduce common concerns.

03/18/2026
11:15am - 12:15pm

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5 Day Conference Package

$3,225

4 Day Conference Package

$2,725

3 Day Conference Package

$2,125

Hotel Packages + Team Discounts + Additional Labs/Workshops Available REGISTER NOW

Latest News & Announcements View the VSLIVE! Blog

Microsoft's Visual Studio Blog

Welcome to 2026, A Growth Year for All of Us - a message from Jim Harrer
VSLive! Session Focus

Threats from the Shadows: Securing the CI/CD Pipeline Against Modern Attacks
VSLive! Las Vegas Event Preview Guide

Download our Event Preview Guide which is jam-packed with details on sessions, speakers, the venue, networking events, and more!
VSLive! Session Focus

Navigating Career Choices in Software Engineerings

What People Are Saying About Visual Studio Live!

Relive some favorite moments from VSLive! Las Vegas and hear what attendees had to say about their experience.

Seeing live demos of exciting - and challenging - new technologies like AI and Codepilot really helped me wrap my head around them. I also appreciated hearing directly from Microsoft and GutHub and the future direction for these products and services. Michael Marshall, ABET

Learning the latest and greatest stuff from industry experts will allow me to come up with new directions to find solutions for our business and technology challenges. Ritesh Salot, Netsmart Technologies

This is my first VSLive! event. I would love to return again next year because I feel like I've learned a lot and have really benefited from the opportunity to network with professionals interested in the same things I am. Marcel Mensah

I have loved learning about all of the latest offerings in the Visual Studio ecosystem from experts in the field. All of the sessions provided candid information about what is new and what is coming, but it never felt like a sales pitch. Katie Gray, The University of Texas at Austin

This conference has done a great job of getting attendees to mingle and network. I've enjoyed the talks but the social aspects of this conference has been great. I've met a lot of great people and hope to see them at future conferences. Timothy Franzke, Ascend Learning

I really enjoyed learning about what direction the technology is headed in and what other attendees are using/doing in their work places. VSLive! Las Vegas Attendee

I really liked that I could pick all my sessions up front and have it on a printed schedule. Didn’t have to worry about leaving a session to get to the next and hope to get a seat. Plenty of room for everyone. Kelly Hollis, ReportsNow

Learning about Open AI integration with the applications for enterprise was the best part of the conference. Hui Zhou, ERG

The best part of the conference was getting expert advice from variety of speakers, especially speakers from Microsoft. Carl Tompkins, Bestpass

The speakers were awesome. I especially liked the chance to have lunch with Bob Ward from Microsoft. What a treat! Nick Guidry, AVIBE Web Development

I like that as a new developer, I was still able to find relevant and immediately implantable tools that can positively impact my efficiency and effectiveness. Quinton Henderson, Ogden School District

I have learned a lot about Azure, VSTS, DevOps and ML from this event. I am planning to implement DevOps using Visual Studio Team Services for my organization. Chinmay Trivedi, Essar Steel Algoma Inc.

I love the hands-on workshops before the main conference begins... they allow a true "deep dive. VSLive! Las Vegas Attendee

I love the hands-on workshops before the main conference begins... they allow a true "deep dive VSLive! Las Vegas Attendee

The speakers were awesome. I especially liked the chance to have lunch with Bob Ward from Microsoft. What a treat! Nick Guidry, AVIBE Web Development

The best part of the conference was getting expert advice from variety of speakers, especially speakers from Microsoft. Carl Tompkins, Bestpass

Learning about Open AI integration with the applications for enterprise was the best part of the conference. Hui Zhou, ERG

really liked that I could pick all my sessions up front and have it on a printed schedule. Didn’t have to worry about leaving a session to get to the next and hope to get a seat. Plenty of room for everyone. Kelly Hollis, ReportsNow

I really enjoyed learning about what direction the technology is headed in and what other attendees are using/doing in their work places. VSLive! Las Vegas Attendee

Building Future-Ready Skills for Modern Developers

Keynotes @ VSLive! Las Vegas

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Latest News & Announcements View the VSLIVE! Blog

What People Are Saying About Visual Studio Live!

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Agenda-at-a-Glance

Monday

Pre-Conference Hands-On Labs

Mix & Mingle @ VSLive!

Tuesday

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Keynote

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Welcome Reception

Wednesday

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

General Session

Table Topic Lunch

Fast Focus Sessions

Fast Focus Sessions

Networking Break / Expo Raffle

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

VSLive!'s Out on the Town in Old Las Vegas

Thursday

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Friday

Post-Conference Workshops

Cutting-Edge Development Track Topics from Industry Experts

Hands-On Labs

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