Attendee Resources

Attendee Resources

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].

Registration & Check-In

Onsite Registration Your badge is your admission ticket to Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ. Badges may be picked up at registration beginning Monday, July 27 during registration hours at the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) 16070 N.E. 36th Way, Redmond, WA. 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 with additional on-site details.

VSLive! registration will be open during the following hours:

Sunday @ the Hyatt Bellevue July 26 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday @ Microsoft Building 98 July 27 7:00 am – 9:00 am**
Monday @ the Hyatt Bellevue July 27 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Tuesday @ Microsoft Building 98 July 28 7:00 am – 8:30 am**

*The Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) does not open until 7:00 am
** VSLive! registration will remain open for the Hackathon on Tuesday & Wednesday

Transportation & Parking

Parking at Microsoft Mixer (Building 98)
Complimentary parking is available directly under the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) in Redmond.

Parking at Microsoft Building 92
Visitor parking for Microsoft Building 92 (Microsoft Company Store) in Redmond, WA, is available in the surface lot directly in front of the building on the east side. Additional parking is available in Garage 99, located on 150th Ave NE, next to the surface lot.

Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule
Visual Studio Live! will provide daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) throughout the day depending on the schedule below. Shuttles will depart every 15 - 20 minutes during peak hours. Please allow extra time during peak traffic periods.

Monday, July 27
6:45am - 9:00am Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)
9:30am – 11:30am &
2:30pm – 3:30pm 		Hourly shuttle service between Hyatt and the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)(Buses depart hotel on the half hour.)
12:30pm – 2:15pm Shuttles between the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) and the Microsoft Food Hall (Building 4)
4:30pm - 6:00pm Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt
Tuesday, July 28
6:45am - 9:00am Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)
9:30am - 1:00pm Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt and the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98). (Buses depart hotel on the half hour.)
5:00pm - 6:15pm Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt
8:00pm & 10:00pm VSLive! Microsoft AI Hackathon - Shuttle from the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt
Wednesday, July 29
7:00am - 9:00am Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)
9:30am – 3:30pm Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt and the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) (Buses depart hotel on the half hour.)
4:00pm – 5:15pm Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus (Building 92) to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue
7:00pm & 9:00pm VSLive! Microsoft AI Hackathon - Shuttle from the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt
5:30pm - 10:00pm Out on the Town in Seattle - Drop off /pick up at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way – Pier 59. The bus will depart Hyatt at 5:30pm and depart Downtown to return to the Hyatt at 10:00pm
Thursday, July 30
7:00am - 9:00am Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)
9:30am - 11:30am Hourly shuttle service between Hyatt and the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) (Buses depart hotel on the half hour.)
12:30pm – 2:00pm Shuttles between the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) and the Microsoft Food Hall (Building 4)
3:00pm - 5:00pm Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Friday, July 31
7:00am - 9:00am Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98)
9:00am – 4:00pm Hourly shuttle service between Hyatt and the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) (Buses depart hotel on the half hour.)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Shuttles from the Microsoft Campus (Mixer - Building 98) to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Campus & Building Information

Conference Location
Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) 2nd Floor - Conference Registration
15255 NE 40th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

Microsoft Building 92 - Sessions
15010 NE 36th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

  • Shuttles will drop-off and pick-up outside of Building 92

Microsoft Food Hall (Building 4) – Lunch Option on Monday & Thursday
15835 NE 36th Street, Redmond WA 98052

The walking distance from the Microsoft Building 92 to the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) is approximately 0.3 to 0.4 miles, taking about 7–10 minutes to walk.

Wireless Access
Conference attendees will have access to the Microsoft Guest wireless network during conference hours. The Network Name and Password will be listed in the event program, mobile app and posted at registration.

Microsoft Campus Access & Security

  • All attendees must wear their VSLive! badge at all times while on campus.
  • Access is limited to designated conference buildings only.
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required by campus security.
  • Attendees may not enter non-conference buildings.

Meals & Amenities

Conference Meals
Breakfast will be available each morning at the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98). For lunch, each attendee will receive a pre-loaded "credit card" that can be used at the restaurants and coffee shops located in the Mixer building (Building 98) daily & the Microsoft Food Hall (Building 4) on Monday and Thursday. 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 Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) and the Microsoft Food Hall (Building 4) on Monday and Thursday only.

Exhibit Hours The Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ exhibitors will be available for two days per the following schedule:

Tuesday, July 28
7:30 am – 4:15 pm
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Microsoft Ask the Experts & Welcome Reception

Wednesday, July 29
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
3:00 pm Exhibitor Raffle

Bag Check at the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98)
We recommend you leave personal belongings at your hotel during the conference. A Bag Check will be available at the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31.

Attire & Weather
There is no particular dress code for Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ; however, general business casual attire is acceptable.

During the last week of July in Redmond, WA, daily high temperatures typically reach 77°F to 78°F (25°C - 26°C), with nighttime lows in the mid-to-upper 50s°F (approx. 13°C - 15°C).

The temperature in the session rooms may vary, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket. We recommend wearing layers.

Hackathon & Special Events

VSLive! Microsoft AI Hackathon (pre-registration Required)

  • Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) - 1st Floor
  • Registration Desk located outside the Mixer Main Entrance
  • Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 - 10:00pm
  • Wednesday, July 29, 5:00 - 9:00pm
  • Bring your own device

Visit the Microsoft AI Hackathon page for additional details.

Microsoft Campus Tours (pre-registration Required)

  • Tuesday, July 28, 1:30 – 2:45pm
  • Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 – 2:45pm
  • Thursday, July 30, 1:45 – 3:00pm

Experience Microsoft's iconic Redmond campus with Microsoft Insiders as your guides. Discover cutting-edge workspaces, treehouse meeting spaces, The Commons, wooded trails, and the legendary Lake Bill — and feel the innovation driving one of the world's most influential technology campuses.

Tours will depart from and return to the VSLive! shuttle stop located outside of the Microsoft Mixer (Building 98) .

Accessibility & Policies

Accessibility
For questions regarding accessibility, or other special requirements (dietary, access, or otherwise), please contact our Conference Registrar at [email protected], or 972.304.5380 at least one month in advance, and we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes.

Key Emergency Information

  • Campus Emergency Phone: (425) 882-9111
  • External Emergency: 911 (inform them you are on the Microsoft Redmond Campus).

Microsoft Mixer (Building 98)

  • Security Desk Location: Ground floor lobby of Building 98 (15255 NE 40th St, Redmond, WA 98052).
  • First Aid Station/AED: Located in the main lobby, near elevator banks, and in large pantry/kitchen areas.

Microsoft Building 92

  • Security/Reception: Located in the main lobby, which requires a visitor badge and potentially a photo ID/passport for entry.

Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at VSLive! must adhere to this Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone