REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 1, 2005 - Below are details on an upcoming speaking event.

• Who: Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will each speak to more than 300 midsize business customers and their Microsoft partners from around the world. Other senior executives from Microsoft will also participate.

• When: Sept. 7, 2005, 8:45 a.m. PDT

• Where: Microsoft’s Redmond, Wash., campus

• What: Microsoft® Business Summit 2005 will offer customers and partners the opportunity to learn about the company’s updated vision, strategy and technology road map for midsize businesses. The event and keynote addresses will be broadcast from the Microsoft Conference Center via satellite to customer events throughout the U.S. and at major international subsidiaries.

• Live Webcast: Members of the media interested in viewing a live webcast of the Microsoft Business Summit are directed to the Microsoft Business Summit Virtual Pressroom. Following the keynote addresses, transcripts and related press material will be posted there as well.

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