VISUAL STUDIO LIVE! @ Microsoft HQ
Get Training at the .NET & AI Epicenter:
Microsoft Headquarters!
August 5-9, 2024 Microsoft Conference Center Redmond, WA
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Powerful Training for the Enterprise Developer

VSLive! Developer Conference has been training and inspiring developers, software architects, engineers, and designers like you since 1993. As technology continues its rapid, endless march toward the future, we hope you will join us @ Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA this August and let us help you grow, succeed, and truly thrive. VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ offers five days of unbiased and cutting-edge education on the .NET Microsoft Platform. Sharpen your skills in Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, ASP.NET Core, .NET 7/8, Generative AI, MAUI, JavaScript, TypeScript, Azure, Blazor, modern data warehouse technology, and more. Overall, our speakers will answer your questions with practical guidance on native client development, Web, database, and so much more.

Join us at VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ to go beyond blogs and dated, web-based content to enjoy a live experience where you get to ask questions in real-time and engage directly with other experts and peers.

Our full Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ Agenda is now available. Check out the sessions, expert speakers, and fun activities headed to Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA!

Keynotes @ Microsoft HQ

Keynote: Introducing .NET Aspire – Cloud Native Development for .NET

Scott Hunter VP of Product for the Azure Developer Experience team Microsoft

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Keynote: Building applications with the modern SQL using AI and Microsoft Fabric

Asad Khan Vice President of SQL Products and Services Microsoft

Bob Ward Principal Architect, Microsoft Azure Data Microsoft

Muazma Zahid Principal PM Manager Microsoft

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5 Day Conference Package
Standard Rate: $3,175
4 Day Conference Package
Standard Rate: $2,675
3 Day Conference Package
Standard Rate: $2,175

Hotel Packages + Team Discounts + Additional Labs/Workshops Available

What People Are Saying About Visual Studio Live!

"The sessions were great, the staff was all very friendly and helpful, and the presenters were knowledgeable, friendly, and gracious with their time."
— VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2023 Attendee

"Overall this VSLive! Event was great! The networking, location, variety of topics, the events - mix and mingle, ask the experts..."
— VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2023 Attendee

"I loved being able to meet influential staff at Microsoft. It was amazing to be able to ask questions directly to Danial Roth, Jeremy Likness, James Montemagno, and others."
— VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2023 Attendee

"The best thing about this conference was Microsoft employees demoing new products/demonstrating cutting edge technologies."
— VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2023 Attendee

"The VSLive! speakers were awesome and the food choices were excellent at Microsoft HQ."
— VSLive! @ Microsoft HQ 2023 Attendee

Meet Your 2024 Speakers

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  • Bob Ward Principal Architect, Microsoft Azure Data Microsoft
  • Asad Khan Vice President of SQL Products and Services Microsoft
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Agenda-at-a-Glance

*Schedule subject to change as sessions and speakers are selected.

Monday

August 5, 2024

  • Pre-Conference Hands-On Labs

    8:30 am – 5:30 pm

  • Lunch

    12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

  • Mix & Mingle @ VSLive!

    6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday

August 6, 2024

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Keynote

    11:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Lunch @ The Mixer

    12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

  • Welcome Reception

    4:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Wednesday

August 7, 2024

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    11:00 am – 12:15 pm

  • Table Topic Lunch

    12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

  • General Session

    1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

  • VSLive! Evening Event

    5:45 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday

August 8, 2024

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Fast Focus Sessions

    11:00 am – 11:20 am

  • Fast Focus Sessions

    11:30 am – 11:50 am

  • Lunch @ The Mixer

    11:50 am – 1:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Friday

August 9, 2024

  • Post-Conference Workshops

    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Lunch

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Pre-Conference Hands-On Labs

Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ offers three instructor-led, pre-conference Hands-On Labs. Get intensive in-depth training to complete your conference experience.

Hands-On Lab: Application Building with .NET Aspire & ASP.NET Core 8

Damian Edwards Principal Architect, .NET Microsoft

David Fowler Distinguished Engineer Microsoft

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Hands-on Lab: Asynchronous and Parallel Programming in C#

Jeremy Clark Developer EducatorJeremyBytes.com

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2-Day Hands-On Lab: Elevate Your Career with Python and AI

Eric D. Boyd Founder and CEO responsiveX

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    The Centers of Excellence for Information Technology and Cybersecurity collaborate with industry and educators to identify opportunities, create efficiencies, and build a diverse, highly-skilled technical workforce for the state of Washington. Learn more at http://www.coeforict.org and https://www.coecyber.io/