People need to communicate…. Yesterday’s traditional web is fast turning into today’s ubiquitous communication backbone and application platform. Technologies targeted toward utilizing this phenomenon gain ever increasing velocity as users look to access and download content, video, voice, music and more, and the demand to deliver connected applications with vibrant, rich user experiences via the web has taken the technology profession by storm. . You cannot afford to stop & wait - in this world of rapidly converging technologies let us show you a way to unleash your imagination, a way to deliver a new experience via the web.
At this event we will demonstrate Microsoft’s next generation of technologies such as Silverlight, Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow, IIS 7, ASP.NET Ajax and much more that can help you build these connected applications and web experiences of tomorrow. Whether you are a developer, designer, hoster or content owner come witness how we provide a complete stack that enables concepts ranging from rich media, animation, and video on the web to workflows, service development technologies, and portals with the ability to design, build, and manage these features across multiple different scenarios.
We will show you how to build the next generation Web Experience using the best in class technologies and techniques.
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Table of Contents (click to navigate within this document)
· Registration
· Locations
· Lunch
· Agenda
· Session Overviews
· About the Speakers
Registration
Please choose the appropriate registration for the city that you wish to attend a Web Experiences Event.
Microsoft New York Metro
1290 Avenue of the Americas, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10104
Phone: (212) 245-2100
Fax: (212) 245-3290
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Microsoft Los Angeles
333 South Grand Ave, Suite 3300
Los Angeles California 90071
United States
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Microsoft Denver Facility
7595 Technology Way, Suite 400
Denver Colorado 80237
United States
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Lunch
Lunch will be provided for attendees.
Agenda
Attendees are welcome to begin arriving at 7:30 am. There are three tracks for this event. You are encouraged to attend sessions in a single or across multiple tracks. Build your schedule based on topics that interest you!
Session Overviews
The day will begin with a keynote in the Auditorium, followed by 3 breakout tracks. Each session is 60 minutes long with a 15-minute break between each session.
Expression Design and Blend: Sizzling User Experiences
Expression Design & Blend are among a set of exciting new tools for designing cutting-edge user experiences. This talk will focus on using these tools to enrich your application interface by unlocking the power of XAML and WPF. It will also highlight advanced capabilities like styles & templates, 2D graphics, animation and other ways to improve usability of your applications.
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Rich Media on the Web with Silverlight
Looking for a way to deliver rich, cross-platform, interactive experiences including animation, graphics & rich media on the web? This talk will focus on WPF/e, a new technology from Microsoft that enables all that and more!
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Interactive Web Applications Using ASP.NET AJAX
If you are looking for a way to improve the usability, interactivity and responsiveness of your web applications, this talk is definitely for you. This talk will focus on using the ASP.NET Ajax Extensions and Toolkit to easily AJAX enable your web pages and add advanced client side capabilities across multiple browser types.
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Building Gadgets for the Windows Vista Sidebar
Windows Sidebar is a long, vertical bar that is displayed on the side of your desktop. It contains mini-programs called Gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. But what does it take to build a great gadget? This session provides a walkthrough of the Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget build and deploy process. We will cover the benefits of authoring gadgets in addition to demonstrating the creative process and underlying Gadget platform.
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Designing Domain Specific Software – DSL & Factories
Service Providers are under enormous pressure to create and implement new services quickly and inexpensively. The service itself must be written and modified to multiple operations systems responsible for order fulfillment, service assurance, and billing. Software Factories can significantly improve time-to-market and development costs by implementing custom or Domain Specific Language tools that capture key design principles, policies, and/or industry standards and present them as visual tools within the Visual Studio IDE. The factorization of these design steps significantly reduces the overall application development lifecycle, improves consistency, and allows the developer to focus on actual functions that differentiate their products.
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Designing for the SharePoint Platform
In this session, attendees will receive an overview of the tools available for designing sites and workflows. The session will provide a walkthrough of how to create a workflow with Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 and apply it to a site. In addition, the session will also provide an overview of customizing a site to give it a professional look while also applying appropriate branding to the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 site.
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Windows Workflow Foundation - Crafting Business Workflows
Workflow enabled applications are vital to many enterprise business scenarios. In this talk we will provide an overview of Windows Workflow Foundation which supports a range of scenarios such as line of business application logic processing, UI page flow, rules processing, and a host of other scenarios. Using Windows Workflow Foundation, you can create both document-centric and human workflows, whether on the client or the server. Come to this session to better understand this exciting technology.
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Windows Communication Foundation - Implementing Business Services
Windows Communication Foundation is Microsoft’s vision for unifying distributed computing technologies under a common programming model. In this session, we will see how WCF supports various architectural styles (WS-* or REST) and messaging formats (SOAP or POX). Come to this session to hear how to build secure, reliable, and transacted services that interoperate with other distributed computing technologies.
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Windows Presentation Foundation for the Business Developer
Uniting User Interface, Rich Media and Rich Document capabilities, Windows Presentation Foundation can enable dazzling & immersive user experiences that exploit the full graphics power of your PC. This session will focus on the new programming model and technologies like XAML that can make you really productive in building rich client applications with a high quality user experience.
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Windows CardSpace - Identity in a Connected World
Windows CardSpace is a piece of client software that enables users to provide their digital identity to online services in a simple, secure, and trusted way. The architecture upon which CardSpace has been built – consisting of subjects, identity providers and relying parties – is called "The Identity Metasystem". This isn’t just a Microsoft initiative, but rather it is the shared vision of many across the industry as to how we can solve some of the fundamental identity challenges on the Internet today. Come to this session to learn more about "The Identity Metasystem" and how Windows CardSpace will significantly reduce phishing and fraud online.
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Developing for the SharePoint Platform
With the SharePoint v3 and Visual Studio 2005 Extensions for Windows SharePoint Services comes a significant enhancement to the developer experience. Project templates for web parts, site definitions, item definitions, content types and custom fields are now available in the familiar Visual Studio environment. This session will spotlight collaborative development for MOSS with focus on ASP.NET development under MOSS.
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Visual Studio Team System – Effective Application Lifecycle Management
This session will discuss testing frameworks and take a look at how to test Web 2.0 applications - applications that incorporate AJAX, JavaScript, and DHTML - using Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Testers and Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas".
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Active Directory
Learn how to leverage Active Directory technologies in your Web Infrastructure. This session will discuss using core Active Directory features to manage and secure your web deployment. We will also discuss using Active Directory Federation Services to implement a Single Sign-On Solution and explore other auxiliary features such Active Directory Application Mode and Distributed File System.
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System Center
System Center Solutions capture and aggregate knowledge about your infrastructure, policies, processes and best practices so your IT staff can build manageable systems and automate operations in order to reduce costs, improve application availability and enhance service delivery. This session will introduce the foundation of the System Center Suite of products which include Operations Manager 2007, Configuration Manager 2007, Data Protection Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, Capacity Planner and Service Manager.
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Provisioning/Delivery of Services (CSF, MPS, etc)
Service Creation and Service Runtime are the focus of this discussion on Microsoft Connected Services Framework (CSF) and Provisioning Service (MPS). CSF provides a mechanism to create, provision, and run specific services or very dynamic Managed Network Mashups. Combined with MPS, CSF can become the basis for a Service Deliver Platform that controls the configuration of hosted services such as the Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (HMC) platform.
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IIS 7 - The Best Web Deployment Platform
More than an Enterprise-class Web server, IIS 7.0 is an extensible platform for securely delivering business applications and services over the Web. In this session we will cover some of the key enhancements introduced in IIS 7.0 that make it the best web deployment platform, including: Extensible, Modular architecture, Integrated application stack, Distributed configuration model, Delegated management tools, and Comprehensive diagnostic support.
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ASP.NET in the Data Center
Managing ASP.NET configurations in small or large scale environments can sometimes be an intimidating task. How do you balance security versus functionality of required applications you're required to manage? What configuration and compatibility scenarios should I avoid? This session will highlight some do's and dont's when managing ASP.net and help define optimal trust levels for various scenarios.
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SQL
Learn how to apply the concepts that hosting companies use to build efficient, scalable and reliable data centers at the enterprise level. This session covers the different models used for “hosting” SQL Server and the challenges/benefits of each model. We will also show you how to build in the safeguards and the tracking necessary to allow users to manage their own data. Other topics include – Tools for managing the datacenter, Security, Monitoring, Load balancing and concepts for large scale systems.
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About the Speakers
Jason Brush
Jason heads Schematic’s industry leading User Experience Design group. He oversees the agency’s team of information architects, interaction designers and usability specialists to create the blueprints for the most engaging, effective and powerful interfaces in the interactive market. Recent projects have included the Emmy-award-winning full episode video player for ABC, and interfaces for EA and Motorola.
A technologist and an academic, Jason also serves as a visiting assistant professor in UCLA’s department of Film, Television and Digital Media, where he teaches classes in interactive media production and art practice for filmmakers. He is on the advisory board for the UCLA Center for Research in Engineering, Media and Performance (REMAP), and was a core participant in the creation of the UCLA Film Department’s Lab for New Media and HyperMedia Studio.
Prior to joining Schematic, Jason served as technologist and consultant, working with clients including Disney, The Democratic National Committee, and the Independent Film Channel.
Bruce Hyslop
Bruce has 10 years of experience in Web development, with a focus on developing user interfaces and assessing usability. As Director of Interface Engineering at Schematic, Bruce oversees client-side architecture and development for the company, leading efforts to define best practices regarding XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Accessibility, and such emerging technologies as WPF/E. As Director, he has led client-side production for projects for ABC, Comcast, Microsoft and MTV, among numerous others. Bruce was an early adopter of Web Standards, and, before joining Schematic, he brought companies such as Baskin-Robbins and Pacific Gas & Electric into compliance with modern client-side development practices.
Lisa Smith
Lisa runs Schematic’s Microsoft Platforms Group, managing the group’s platform leads, architects and developers and providing stewardship on all projects developed on the Microsoft .NET framework. A Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), she has built database-backed Web applications and services using C#, .NET Framework 2.0, ASP.NET 2.0, Web Services Enhancements 3.0, SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server.
Lisa has been with Schematic since our inception and has developed Web applications, content management systems, and Media Center applications for such clients as Turner, Fox, Starz, Microsoft Xbox, HSN, Galavision/Univision, and Weather Channel. She has more than a decade of experience in application development and holds a B.S. in Management Systems Analysis.
Omar Elsayed
Omar Elsayed is a User Experience Designer at Schematic, where he designs rich-media experiences and immersive user interfaces across a multitude of interactive platforms. He has conceptualized and designed broadband destinations and applications for Microsoft, CondeNet and Turner, and has helped clients such as Cablevision, EA Sports and Comcast realize their next-generation of television products and services. Omar balances his design sensibility with real-world technical proficiency drawn from his academic background in computer engineering at Columbia University and his work as a client-side developer for Schematic. This technical expertise is central to the design process he uses to create successful customer experiences built on emerging technologies.
Champ Bennett
As a Software Developer for Schematic, Champ creates rich user interfaces using client-side technologies such as JavaScript, XHTML and CSS. He is also well-versed in PHP and is active as an advocate for Web standards and accessibility. Before joining Schematic, Champ amassed a collection of front-end and back-end skill sets as he took on jobs as a one-man shop for a variety of companies. When not at work, Champ is busy writing music at his studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Julia Yu
As a Client Side Engineer at Schematic, Julia develops accessible user interfaces using Javascript and various client-side markup languages. At Avenue A-Razorfish, she created usability prototypes for such clients as Philip Morris, JP Morgan Chase and Kodak, and has also developed Perl/CGI/PHP/mySQL applications for e-commerce, search/indexing, usage reporting tools and content management systems. Julia received a BSc in Computer Science from NYU.
Rob Cameron
Rob Cameron is a Developer Evangelist with Microsoft Corporation based out of Atlanta, Georgia. As part of Microsoft’s Communications Sector DPE team, Rob focuses on enterprise development tools and technologies for large wireline, wireless, satellite, cable, and media & entertainment companies. Rob co-authored “Building ASP.NET Server Controls” published by Apress and recently authored the BizTalk Operations chapter for “Pro BizTalk Server 2006” also published by Apress. He has a master’s degree in information technology management and a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Eric Troup
Mr. Troup is a Platform Strategy Advisor at Microsoft. He works with service providers, ISVs, and industry organizations to promote the most effective use of Microsoft development tools, platforms, and service offerings. Mr. Troup’s telecommunications career began at New York Telephone in the early 1980s where he held various operations and IT management positions. Since the early 1990s, he has been providing management and consulting services in the area of Business/Operations Support Systems and Service Delivery Platforms for service providers located throughout the world. He joined Microsoft in 2004.
Bo Mings
Bo Mings is currently an Office Platform Technology Specialist in the Communications Sector for North America based out of Dallas, TX. Over the 15 plus years he has been at Microsoft, he has had the opportunity to work in various parts of the organization. Having initially supported Windows 3.0 and version 1.0 of Word for Windows, he continued to support the products as they matured. He also worked as a Field Beta Engineer on the Field Test Team helping some of our strategic enterprise customers test and implement Office in their environment. He has previously presented on creating COM Add-ins at the Office Deployment and Development conference, Microsoft Global Briefings, and at various Rapid Adoption meetings for both Windows XP and Office. He spearheaded a beta program in the Office XP timeframe which paved the way for the Office Technology Adoption Program by driving product quality and helping to understand key customer scenarios. Today, he works with our customers helping them understand how Microsoft technologies around the Office Platform can be used to achieve business objectives and solve real-world business problems.
Chris Samson
Chris has been a Hosting Technology Specialist at Microsoft for 5 years (my entire time at MS) and has been working in the ASP/Hosting space for 6 + years. His technology background is focused on products like Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Active Directory (AD), patch management, Exchange Server, IIS and overall the Microsoft Operations Framework (Focuses on optimizing DataCenter Operations).
Jason Single
As an Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Jason’s primary focus is on helping customers understand and realize the business value of Microsoft's Core Infrastructure product solutions including: Windows Server, System Center and Identity platforms. Previous to his current role, Jason was a Senior Consultant with Lucent Technologies and was responsible for Microsoft infrastructure design and deployment to numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Jit Ghosh
Jit works for the Developer & Platform Evangelism division at Microsoft, helping customers adopt new .NET technologies and architect enterprise applications around the same. In his current role, he also aligns with the Media & Telecommunications vertical focusing on some domain specific architectures and technology challenges. Jit would love to hear more about your projects and interest in our technologies – so if you are attending, please walk up and introduce yourself.
Kirk Allen Evans
Kirk is an Architect Evangelist for Microsoft Corporation based out of Dallas, Texas. As part of Microsoft’s Communications Sector DPE team, Kirk focuses on enterprise solutions for large wireline, wireless, satellite, cable, and media & entertainment companies. Kirk was the primary author of “XML and ASP.NET”, and has been technical reviewer for various books on XML and Web Services technologies for Addison-Wesley and Wrox publishers. Kirk was also recently a contributor to Patterns & Practices’ “Web Services Security Guidance” guide. Visit Kirk's blog at http://Blogs.msdn.com/kaevans.
Kevin Heldt
Kevin Heldt is an Office Platform Technology Specialist for Microsoft with a primary focus in designing, developing and deploying knowledge management & collaborative solutions based on Microsoft .NET and SharePoint Products and Technologies. Kevin’s consulting background includes several roles with partners (EMC & HP) as a Knowledge Management Technical Architect which focused on all aspects of an organization’s information architecture and its technical implementation using a Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
David Jung
David Jung is a Developer Technology Specialist with a strong background in ALM with emphasis on Requirements Elicitation and Software Quality Assurance. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a program director for Compuware in their Professional Services Division.
Chuck Ladd
Chuck Ladd is a Hosting Technology Specialist for Microsoft that focuses on the Windows-based hosting solutions, delivering technical guidance to strategic hosting partners in the east half of the United States. Prior to Microsoft he was a Senior Messaging Architect for a USInternetworking in Annapolis. MD. I hold a Bachelors of Science in Information Management Systems from the University of Maryland University College.
Sean Thurston
Before joining Microsoft CSNA as an Infastructure Technology Specialist, he was an OEM Device Solution Sales Specialized Server System Engineer, Worldwide. His background is in Security, and network Infrastructure, primarily in the Real-Time Communication space. His specialties include implementation of multi-vendor routing and switching equipment, Security Assessment, Design, Deployment, and XoIP (everything over IP) installations. Sean has also written several books and Industry articles based on Security, Wireless Networking and Real Time communications.
Deven Kampenhout
As a Web Platform Architect for Microsoft, Deven’s role is to drive awareness and adoption of the Web platform products, solutions, and technologies that Microsoft provides. Deven has 10 years of experience in Web Hosting industry in roles ranging from technical support, development, architecture, and operations management. Beyond the Microsoft platform, Deven also has extensive professional experience with Unix and Open Source platforms such as Linux and FreeBSD.
Michael Johnson
Michael spent 7+ years employed in the Web services provider space, where he developed and architect high scalable applications and solution on Microsoft products. He is currently working as a Web Platform Architect Evangelist for Microsoft. Michael is responsible for driving awareness and adoption of Microsoft Web Platform and tools products. He works with Microsoft CSNA solution teams and several products groups to ensure that our products meet the needs of customers. Michael joined Microsoft in October 2004, as the first Web Platform Architect Evangelists responsible for working with North America hosters.
Alex Denui
Alex DeNeui is a Program Manager on the SQL Server Strategy Team where currently he manages the Web/Software-as-a-Service strategy for the division. Prior to this role, he spent three years in other product groups throughout SQL Server.
Harry Mower
Harry Mower is a Platform Strategy Advisor in Microsoft’s Communications Sector. Focusing on the Media and Entertainment industry Harry helps large scale broadcasters and media outlets become early adopters of Microsoft technology. Prior to this role Harry was a SQL Server Technology Specialist in the cable and telco industries. He has over 10 years of hands on experience with SQL Server from 4.2 to SQL 2005.