In case you missed it, Jeannine Harsh (Registration and Sponsorship/Exhibitor Lead on the PDC event team) shares her top picks for things to do on the Eastside (Redmond, Bellevue, and beyond). Today’s your last day to submit pictures of your old PDC swag and win a free, limited edition shirt. Check out the entries we’ve received so far by reading comments below the video player.
Missed any of the Countdown to PDC shows? Watch them all! More»
Attention PDC10 (Redmond) Attendees,
The Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9 teams want to hear your thoughts on holding a Code Camp at PDC10. We have a few ideas jotted down, but what matters is what YOU think!
Format Options:
(1) Show off your pre-built Win7 or IE9 applications: big or small, your applications can put the spotlight of the PDC audience and Microsoft experts on you. Hone your demo skills, take the stage and have your place in history of the PDC.
~or~
(2) Compete to build the best Win7 or IE9 application More»
Sept 28 Update: Registration for this event is currently at capacity. We welcome you to fill out the registration form, but please note that you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. We will contact you if space becomes available. Thank you.
We’re excited that you’re coming to join us at PDC10 next month! We’re so excited, in fact, that we’re offering a free, hands-on, deep-dive workshop immediately following the PDC.
Register now for the PDC10 Workshop and start applying what you will learn about during PDC. The PDC10 Workshop is focused on Windows Phone 7 More»
Watch the IE9 Beta Launch Event live from San Francisco at 11am Pacific time via http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/.
Microsoft Brings Apps to Windows 7 With IE9
http://www.fastcompany.com/1689097/microsoft-brings-apps-to-windows-7-with-internet-explorer-9
Microsoft Reinvents the Browser
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/internet-explorer-9-beta-review-microsoft-reinvents-the-browser/2430 More»
Due to the overwhelming interest in the Redmond event, Microsoft offices, academic institutions, and 3rd parties around the world are organizing local PDC10 events (65 events and counting!). Visit the Local Events page to find an event near you. Check back frequently – more information to come on registration and details for individual events. Read ZDNet article on PDC10 local events. More»
While Jennifer’s away, Mike and Michael answer your questions from Twitter and Facebook, and open the robe a bit on the content planning process – watch the video. Ever wondered what a Microsoft “Ship” party is like? The Windows Phone 7 team sets up for their celebration in the background. Missed any of the Countdown to PDC10 shows? Watch them all on Channel 9. More»
Windows Phone 7 code was released to manufacturing this week – read more about it (including early reviews) on the Official Microsoft Blog. Congratulations to the development team! More»
This 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»
What 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»
We’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»