Events

Dedicated event for partners to learn about leading-edge technologies that can help them and their customers solve immediate business challenges and position for the future. (Content updated - July 17, 2009)

Check out for latest news and updates on the progress of the 16 teams from Central and Eastern European countries who are participating at the Worldwide final for the Imagine Cup 2009 event in Egypt between July 3-7. (Content updated – July 08, 2009)

Join the 'Next Web' conversation at this new, virtual live web conference where you can learn and get inspiration about principals and practices of internet business, web design and web development. What these words mean today and the potential impact of technologies, tools and techniques for the future. Don’t miss the opportunity to enlarge your network by connecting with the experts of your sessions, developers, designers and business decision makers in Central and Eastern Europe and take the media we all love to new level of user experience.

Sub head: Michael Rawding, vice president Microsoft Unlimited Potential Group, is visiting Central and Eastern Europe to explore progress a year after Microsoft made major Unlimited Potential commitments in the region. A three-year, $200 million investment in Central and Eastern Europe marks a renewal of this commitment, bringing the opportunities of ICT and the knowledge economy to the region and its citizens.

The Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) provides an online and in-person forum to learn more about business growth opportunities and product innovation from Microsoft executives. It offers one a unique opportunity to expand ones business potential by connecting with thousands of other Microsoft partners.

The world's premier student technology competition, Imagine Cup is one way Microsoft is encouraging young people to apply their imagination, their passion, and their creativity to technology innovations that can make a difference in the world – today.

In May 2008 Microsoft’s CEO, Steve Ballmer visited the CEE Region, including Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Ukraine. Check out background information including Press Materials, Executive Bios Images and Videos.