The Attendee Resources below contain conference related information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Conference Registrar, Sara Ross at sross@converge360.com.
Onsite Registration
Your badge is your admission ticket to Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ. Badges may be picked up at registration beginning Monday, August 5 during registration hours at the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33). 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.
The registration counter will be open at the Microsoft Conference Center* during the following hours:
| Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
August 4 |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Monday |
August 5 |
7:00 am – 5:15 pm |
| Tuesday |
August 6 |
7:00 am – 5:45 pm |
| Wednesday |
August 7 |
7:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Thursday |
August 8 |
7:30 am – 4:15 pm |
| Friday |
August 9 |
7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
**The Microsoft Conference Center does not open until 7:00 am
Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule
Daily Shuttle Schedule
Visual Studio Live! will provide daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) 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, August 5 |
| 6:45 am - 9:30 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 9:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center
Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| Tuesday, August 6 |
| 6:45 am - 9:30 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center
Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 11:30 am – 2:00 pm |
Shuttles between the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) and the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98) |
| 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| Wednesday, August 7 |
| 7:00 am – 9:30 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center
Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| 5:45 pm – 9:30 pm |
Wednesday Night Experience:
VSLive! Get Your Game On @ Dave & Busters - Shuttles will run between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and Dave & Busters - 11639 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
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| 5:45 pm – 10:00 pm |
Wednesday Night Experience:
VSLive! Out on the Town in Seattle - Drop off and pick up at Pier 57, 1301 Alaskan Way – Miner's Landing (home of the Great Wheel). The bus will depart the Hyatt Regency Bellevue at 5:45pm and depart Downtown to return to the Hyatt at 10:00pm.
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| Thursday, August 8 |
| 7:00 am - 9:30 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Centerbr>Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 11:30 am – 2:00 pm |
Shuttles between the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) and the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98A) |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center
Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| Friday, August 9 |
| 7:00 am - 10:00 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Hourly shuttle service between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center
Buses depart Hyatt on the hour and Microsoft on the half hour. |
| 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
Parking at Microsoft
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garages below and adjacent to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33).
Complimentary parking is available under the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98).
Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Self-parking is $35.00 per day for Sunday night through Thursday night stays (plus applicable taxes) Friday and Saturday night stays are complimentary (8pm Friday until 12am Sunday).
Valet Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is $45.00 per day (plus applicable taxes).
Attire
There is no particular dress code for Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ; however, general business casual attire is acceptable. The temperature in the session rooms may vary, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket. We recommend wearing layers.
Wireless Access
Conference attendees will have access to the Microsoft Conference Center wireless network during conference hours. The Network Name and Password will be listed in the event program and posted in the session rooms.
Conference Meals
Breakfast will be available each morning at the Microsoft Conference Center. Lunch will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, each attendee will receive a pre-loaded "credit card" that can be used at all of the restaurants and coffee shops located in the Mixer building (Building 98A). 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 Conference Center and the Mixer on these days.
Exhibit Hours
The Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ exhibitors will be available for two days per the following schedule:
Tuesday, August 6
7:00 am – 5:45 pm
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Exhibitor Reception
Wednesday, August 7
7:30 am – 3:15 pm
2:45 pm Exhibitor Raffle
Bag Check at the Microsoft Conference Center
We recommend you leave personal belongings at your hotel during the conference. A Bag Check will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9.