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Windows 8 Hands-on Labs Online Training Events

We are offering Windows 8 Hands-on Labs Online (HOLOs) from Feb - June 2013, and all of these training sessions help developers with various aspects of learning how to use existing skills to build Windows 8 applications. New events/dates are added to the Windows 8 HOLO landing page each month. Sign up today!

Windows 8 Dev Camps

Windows 8 Dev Camps are free, fun, no-fluff events for developers, by developers. You will learn from experts in a casual, interactive way and then get hands-on time to apply what you’ve learned. Camps are all day events with lunch included. Just bring your laptop loaded with Windows 8, Visual Studio Express 2012, and other tools available on the Downloads page. Registration is open, so sign up today!

Developer Workshops in Microsoft Retail Stores

The Windows 8 Developer Workshops are designed to help you develop apps and games for Windows 8. Just bring your existing iOS, Android, XNA or HTML5 code and a healthy dose of creativity. We'll provide the support you need to finish your first-to-market Windows 8 app. Best of all, you'll use your existing development skills to create money-making apps that run on Windows 8 and other popular mobile platforms. Workshop topics include:

Windows 8 UX Design
Windows 8 Game Development
Windows 8 App Development
Monetization and Store Certification

Get the help and support you need to ensure your app is market-ready. Find and register for a workshop near you.

Windows Store App Labs

Windows Store App Labs are physical locations where you can test your app on Windows 8 devices with the help of Windows 8 development experts. All for free!

Check out and test on the newest Windows 8 devices: Test your app on a variety of screen sizes, input methods, and chipsets with the latest Windows 8 devices including Windows RT tablets, Ultrabooks, All-in-Ones, and more.
Get technical guidance from Windows 8 experts: Our Windows experts are on hand to help test your app and offer any technical advice you need. We can help you with coding tips, debugging, and prepping your app to submit to the Windows Store.

Current US Windows Store App Labs locations: San Francisco, CA; Santa Clara; CA; Bloomington, MN; Boston, MA; and New York City, NY. Schedule your appointment today!

Be sure you have a valid Window Store developer account and have reviewed your app against these resources prior to your App Lab to make the most of your time.

Generation App

If you’re unable to attend one of our in person events (or even if you can!), participate in the Generation App program. From start to finish, Generation App provides what you need to make coding Windows 8 apps or games a snap. Find the tools, help, and support you need to make sure your app is available now that Windows 8 is here. Receive personal on-the-phone access to a Windows 8 architect, an exclusive one-on-one Windows UI consultation, and daily tips to help you structure your app development.* Get started today at Generation App.

* Offer good only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, age 18 or older, who are hobbyists, professionals, or developers in the field of software tech and sign up for building a Windows 8 application on www.generationapp.com. Offer limited to 250 design consultations per month and 500 technical review consultations per month, on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of one session of each offer type per person. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. This offer ends when supplies are exhausted, and is not redeemable for cash.

Contacts in the United States

We have a great group of Technical Evangelists in the Developer Platform and Evangelism team across the U.S. ready to answer your app development questions.