PDC09 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The Professional Developers Conference (PDC) is Microsoft's premier gathering of leading-edge developers and architects. Attendees come from around the world to learn about the future of Microsoft's developer platform, exchange ideas with Microsoft technology experts, and network with fellow professionals. This is the conference you need to attend if you want to stay ahead of the curve, and get a head start on planning your company's products and technology investments.

Visit us online at www.microsoftpdc.com and learn more about the future-focused content, industry-leading speakers and other great opportunities you'll get at PDC09.

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU AT PDC09

KEYNOTES

PDC is where our biggest names make our biggest announcements, and PDC09 is no different. Hear from Microsoft's Chief Software Architect, Ray Ozzie, the President of Server and Tools, Bob Muglia, the Senior Vice President of the Office Business Productivity Group, Kurt DelBene, and the Corporate Vice President of our .NET Developer Platform, Scott Guthrie. Learn about the future of the Microsoft platform directly from the people who make it happen.

SESSIONS & SPEAKERS

For the first time ever, participate in a perfect storm of brilliance, insight, experience, and vision as we bring together Microsoft's Technical Fellows for the Technical Leaders series of sessions at PDC09. These are the big brains that develop and drive technical strategies for Microsoft and the industry, and this is a series you won't want to miss. Visit the Sessions page for a full listing of published sessions.

WORKSHOPS

Join us a day early (on November 16) for a full day of in-depth content delivered by recognized industry leaders. Workshops are available exclusively to attendees – they will not be made available online. Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your developer skills at the PDC09 workshops.

FREE WINDOWS 7 DEVELOPER BOOT CAMP

Join top Windows 7 engineers Mark Russinovich, Landy Wang, and Arun Kishan, for a deep-dive into developing on Windows 7. Whether you are looking to create more performant, reliable, or secure applications, or you are an application developer looking to leapfrog past your competition, this free Boot Camp can get you from zero to hero in less than eight hours! The Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp will be held on November 16 (the day before the conference) and is completely free of charge for PDC09 attendees and the public, but you must register to attend. >>More

SPECIAL EVENTS

Not only will you get great content and speakers, you’ll also get early access to the technology and opportunities to meet one-on-one with Microsoft developer technology experts and fellow professionals at our special events. Here's just a sampling of some of the special events planned for PDC09:

• HANDS-ON LABS
  Get hands-on and try out the latest platform technologies that will change how your company develops and delivers solutions.
• ASK THE EXPERTS
  Meet one-on-one with Microsoft technology experts and peers to exchange feedback regarding the next generation of Microsoft platform technology.
• BIRDS OF A FEATHER
  Back by popular demand! These one-hour, community-led discussions are chosen and hosted by conference attendees.