Opening Keynote
Tech·Ed kicks-off with a Keynote Session presented by one or more Microsoft
executives who share the company’s vision for the future of IT and provide insights
into Microsoft’s strategy for the realization of this vision through current and
soon-to-release products.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions are 60 minute presentations given by some of Microsoft’s most noted
speakers. Attendees have close to 210 Breakouts to pick from that are developed
with the Tech·Ed audience in mind. Speakers use PowerPoint slides, to set
concepts and product demos.
Whiteboard Sessions
Interactive discussions hosted by breakout session speakers (60 minutes), Microsoft
Most Valued Professionals (MVP) and other community members.
Hands-on Labs
Self-Paced and Instructor-Led options are available. Hands-on Labs allow you to drill
down into Microsoft products on your own, at your own pace. The HOL is filled with
hundreds of computer stations and staffed by Technical Learning Guides – noted Microsoft
Certified Trainers – who are standing by to assist you. Each lab typically takes
45-60 minutes to complete.
Instructor-Led Labs: While seated
at a computer, Microsoft Certified Trainers use manuals to walk you, step-by-step,
through important exercises.
Ask The Experts
Meet with the Microsoft product experts at specific pods in the Tech·Ed Expo
Hall to learn more about the products they know inside and out.
Ask The
Expert Discussions: Spend time with subject matter experts and speakers
at the Ask The Experts session, in the Microsoft Tech·Ed Expo.
Who
are the experts? Experts include all Microsoft Tech·Ed Speakers,
Microsoft Valued Partners (MVP’s), Community Members, Sponsors and Microsoft Staff.
Non-presenting MVP’s and Community Members are also required to be available at
the Community Lounge.
How to find an expert:
Look for
experts wearing their Microsoft speaker shirts.
Microsoft Tech·Ed Expo
The Microsoft Tech·Ed Expo lets you review all the products, solutions, and
services from Microsoft Partners, all in one location. Meet one-on-one with Partners
and delegates to:
- Learn about new companies and their offerings
- Discover new products and
services
- Find solutions for your company’s technological challenges
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Make new business connections
- Get ahead by finding out about new and upcoming
innovations