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The Countdown Show takes a field trip to Building 33
Posted Aug 30, 2010 by amyrcThis week, Jennifer and Mike take you on an all-access tour of the Microsoft Conference Center (MSCC), also referred to affectionately by employees as “Building 33”. See where the keynote will be held (and yes, the first row of seats will be just inches away from Steve Ballmer and Bob Muglia). Check out the state-of-the-art session rooms. Walk the bowels of the building and see the speaker “green rooms”.
If you’ve missed any of the Countdown to PDC10 shows, you can view them all here. More»
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Countdown to PDC: The entries for a FREE pass are in…
Posted Aug 27, 2010 by amyrcWhat does '”sold out” really mean? Jennifer and Mike talk about what it means, as well as how you can be the first to hear about cancellations (we’re expecting very few) and information about the online experience and local events (being planned now!). All the entries are in for the FREE pass giveaway… Watch the latest Countdown Show. If you’ve missed any of the shows, you can see them all here. More»
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PDC10 is sold out? Really?
Posted Aug 23, 2010 by amyrcWe’ve sold out in past years, but never this quickly before (< 5 weeks after open registration). In response to the volume of inquiries we’ve received in email and blog comments, Mike Swanson (keynote owner) sheds some light on what ‘sold out’ means for PDC10, and how you can get the latest news about the killer PDC online experience that’s in development now. More»
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Learn More About Content Themes
Posted Aug 17, 2010 by amyrcPDC10 attendees and online participants will have access to both live and recorded content, all presented by Microsoft’s best technical minds. For the first time in PDC history, we will be streaming both the keynotes and sessions LIVE (starting at 9am PST on October 28).
This year, the sessions will include deep dives that focus on the following content themes:
Client & Devices. Hear about all the great advances for the client and devices including how to build and sell apps for Windows Phone 7, how to take advantage of the many features and performance improvements for Internet Explorer More» -
Countdown to PDC10: There’s one pass left! Is your name on it?
Posted Aug 17, 2010 by amyrcPDC10 is now sold out, but you can still join in on the excitement via the live stream starting at 9:00 am PST on October 28 (http://www.microsoftpdc.com). This year’s groundbreaking event will include live streaming of the keynotes, as well as concurrent live streaming of sessions. All content will be also be available on demand within 24 hours of recording. Be sure you’re on the PDC email list to get a preview of what’s planned for this year’s online experience! Or….watch this week’s show to find out how one lucky winner can win a free pass to the More»
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Countdown to PDC: It’s time to par-tay
Posted Aug 9, 2010 by amyrcContent schmontent - let’s get some fun on! In this week’s episode, after @anyware finishes up the summary of the PDC themes, we move on to more important matters like where the PDC parties are going to be held. Our welcome reception will be held on October 27 at 7pm in the Microsoft Visitor’s Center where you’ll get a chance to buy some deeply discounted software, and our main attendee party will be October 28 at Lucky Strike in downtown Bellevue. Make sure you follow our PDC10 agenda so you know where to be when.
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Party with PDC at Lucky Strike, Oct 28
Posted Aug 4, 2010 by amyrcTime to bring your A-game! Join fellow attendees and Microsofties at Lucky Strike, the hippest joint in downtown Bellevue, for an evening of bowling, video games, great food and cocktails. Test your driving skills in the Ferrari, Hummer and Harley simulators. Try out the Laser Maze, or play classic arcade and video games to your heart's content. Sixteen private bowling lanes are also at your disposal. Can you bowl a perfect game?
WHEN/WHERE
Thurs, Oct 28; 6-10pm
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Welcome Reception on Oct 27 – Shop the Company Store
Posted Aug 4, 2010 by amyrcJoin us at the Microsoft Visitor Center (Building 92) for a private evening cocktail reception exclusively for PDC attendees. This is a great opportunity to avoid the lines and check-in early, stroll through the visitor center, enjoy food/drink/conversation with fellow attendees, and…wait for it…shop the Microsoft Company Store!
Details on the Company Store benefit:
PDC10 attendees may purchase up to $120 USD in Microsoft software; there is no purchase limit on branded merchandise or books. If you have already received this benefit in the fiscal year (starting July 1, 2010) from another Microsoft group, you do not qualify More» -
Network at PDC10 – Join the Attendee Directory
Posted Aug 3, 2010 by amyrcWhy do people attend our live events? Aside from the great content (that can usually be viewed online after the event) and opportunities to talk to Microsoft experts, attendees tell us they come to network with their peers. When you register for PDC10, don’t forget to opt-in to be listed in the official PDC10 Attendee Directory. The directory will be posted online about one week before the event. Only registered attendees will have access to the directory, and only those that opted-in will be listed. More»
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Countdown to PDC: Developers, Developers, Developers
Posted Aug 3, 2010 by amyrcOn October 28 and 29, Microsoft will open our doors and welcome you to our home for the next Professional Developers Conference to be held at MSFT HQ in Redmond, WA. PDC10 is a 2 day event where you’ll hear from Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer and others about the latest innovations on the developer platform, and be given an advance preview of what’s to come. @anyware and @ritzy are back, hosting a regular 10 minute program and sharing insights and little known facts about what goes into the planning of a conference like PDC, and hopefully to More»
