January 6, 2008

6:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Join Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Devices Division, along with their surprise guests for the opening keynote of CES 2008. Since Bill Gates first keynoted CES 13 years ago, consumer technology has changed dramatically. Listen as Bill Gates and Robbie Bach will discuss the impact of the digital decade and the future of connected experiences enabled by Microsoft’s consumer technology.

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May 16, 2007

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates addresses more than 100 chief executives from Global 1000 companies from around the world on "The CEO Agenda," focusing on such executive topics as driving growth, managing a turnaround and championing technology advancements.

May 8, 2007

In a keynote to more than 1,000 advertising, publishing, media and technology leaders from 27 countries, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates explores the impact of technology on the evolution of online advertising and how it will transform the way advertisers reach and engage more directly with their core audience.

April 19, 2007

At a gathering of government leaders from across Asia, Bill spoke about strategies and practical ways that governments can enable and sustain social and economic opportunity, and how education is the most important investment a country can make in its future.

March 19, 2007

At a gathering of government leaders from across Latin America, Bill talked about the power of the digital revolution to effect economic and social change.

February 26, 2007

In Seattle, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates keynoted one of a five-week series of celebrations in cities across the United States, marking the launches of Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Exchange Server 2007. Bill was joined by executives from Washington Mutual and Columbia Sportswear, who shared stories of the successes their businesses have already experienced as beta testers and early deployers of Microsoft’s trio of major new software products.

February 6, 2007

Webcast live from San Francisco, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Chief Research & Strategy Officer Craig Mundie keynoted the premier conference for information-technology security professionals. The two Microsoft leaders engaged in an onstage dialogue about the challenges created for the security industry by pervasive Internet connectivity, and what Microsoft and the rest of the industry must do to protect customers and help them use technology to its fullest potential.

January 31, 2007

In Edinburgh, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates told officials gathered from across the nations of Europe for the Microsoft Government Leaders Forum about innovative ways governments around the world – in partnership with Microsoft and other industry leaders -- are using technology to further education and job training for their citizens.

January 30, 2007

In London to mark the United Kingdom launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates joined Lynne Brindley, CEO of the British Library, to announce the “digital reunification” of Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebooks, famous for images such as the Vitruvian Man. The two pieces, known as the Codices, are owned, respectively, by the British Library (Codex Arundel) and Gates (Codex Leicester). A technology called "Turning the Pages," which is based on Windows Vista, made it possible to bring the two parts of da Vinci’s notebook together for the first time since the artist’s death in 1519.

January 29, 2007

From Times Square in New York City, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates hosted the worldwide launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System. The celebration paid tribute to the millions of Microsoft customers, partners and product testers around the world who provided input and feedback on these products -- helping Microsoft transform the way people communicate, create and share content, and access information and entertainment in the new digital age.

January 7, 2007

From Las Vegas, Nevada, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates keynoted the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and demonstrated Microsoft’s new generation of connected experiences. Bill was joined by Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, in announcing several new offerings from Windows Vista, Xbox 360, Microsoft TV and more.

November 6, 2006

From Munich, Germany, at the first Microsoft Dynamics Convergence conference ever held in Europe, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates discussed how companies can boost their productivity by bridging "the last mile" between personal productivity software and their business network systems.

July 11, 2006

At the Microsoft Government Leaders Forum Africa, Bill Gates discussed trends in information technology and software, and how they are changing the world in dramatic ways. He announced significant progress in the areas of education, access to technology, and infrastructure for Africa that will have impact for years to come. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined Gates at the forum to share his views on the future of Africa and how technology can make a difference.

May 23, 2006

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates focused on how key technology investments are paving the way for innovative market opportunities and a shift to a new platform. Gates also discussed the impact of the upcoming introductions of Microsoft Windows Vista, 2007 Office System, and Windows Server "Longhorn."

May 17, 2006

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates delivered the keynote at the tenth annual Microsoft CEO Summit, which draws more than 100 CEOs from top companies around the world to participate in discussion, debate, and interactive sessions regarding the convergence of technology and business issues. Gates’ keynote focused on key issues concerning business intelligence and enterprise information management solutions.

May 15, 2006

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates kicked off the first global SharePoint Conference, touting Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007’s range of capabilities, as well as the broad partner support building new solutions on top of the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server platform.

April 28, 2006

Speaking at the annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Seattle, Washington, Bill Gates discussed innovation and highlighted features of Windows Vista and the next version of Microsoft Office. As part of the keynote, The New York Times unveiled a prototype of a new application built with Microsoft software that will enable readers to get the latest New York Times online content delivered directly to their desktops and mobile devices.

March 27, 2006

Speaking in Dallas, Texas at the Microsoft Business Solutions Group’s 10th annual customer conference, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates discussed how Microsoft is delivering the next generation of business value by combining business processes with personal productivity and online communities.

March 21, 2006

In a keynote address at the Office Developers Conference, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates discussed how the 2007 Office System, built on XML and a set of new extensibility technologies, gives developers the building blocks to meet today's business demands more quickly than building from scratch.

March 20, 2006

In a keynote address from Las Vegas at the MIX06 Web conference, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates discussed Microsoft’s Web platform and strategy. Bill described how software is transforming the way companies interact with their customers, both through next generation Web experiences and beyond the browser. He also highlighted how industry leaders are harnessing the latest Microsoft technologies to improve the online customer experience.

March 15, 2006

Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC

On March 15, 2006, Bill Gates accepted the Consumer Electronic Association’s Innovator of the Year award in Washington DC. Bill discussed the impact of innovation around the world, from how it plays a role in some of his recent philanthropic efforts, to Microsoft’s accomplishments in the software industry. He also raised the need for a highly skilled workforce, the importance of federal investment in basic research and development, as well as free trade and telecommunications reform.

March 15, 2006

More than 200 government officials from Canada, Latin America and the U.S. heard Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates discuss ways in which software breakthroughs are helping governments meet challenges, especially in the areas of collaboration, mobility and digitization.

February 14, 2006

Speaking in San Jose, California at the preeminent forum for information security professionals, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates outlined an industry vision for security and described Microsoft’s efforts to shape a future that realizes the full potential of the interconnected world.

February 10, 2006

Speaking to underrepresented minority students from high schools across the United States, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates talked about the breakthroughs that software will bring to businesses and everyday life and why careers in computer science are exciting, rewarding, and vitally important.

February 1, 2006

Speaking to leaders from across Europe, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates stressed innovation, research & development, and education as the keys to continuing to make their continent more competitive in a new global economy.

January 4, 2006

For the tenth year in a row, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates returned to kick off CES with his vision of the year ahead in consumer electronics. Bill delivered the opening keynote on Wednesday, January 4 at 6:30 P.M. Pacific in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater.

In his keynote, Gates shared Microsoft’s vision for the future of consumer technology, highlighting the important role of software in developing and delivering innovation that benefits the industry, our partners, and people everywhere. If the past is any indication, expect the unexpected. Bill has used his keynote address at CES in the past to unveil new products ranging from Xbox and Tablet PC to Smartphones. And with Microsoft’s strong lineup of innovative new products scheduled to launch in 2006, including Windows Vista, this year’s keynote provides a glimpse at the important new technologies that will be shaping the industry.

December 7, 2005

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates addressed a gathering of government officials from across Asia about how technology advances and public-private partnerships are narrowing the gap of economic opportunity – and changing the way the world thinks about computers.

November 15, 2005

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates delivered the keynote at Supercomputing 2005 and shared a vision for the contribution the software industry can make to accelerating scientific research and engineering innovation, calling for broad collaboration among the computing industry, academia, and government to make technical computing easier and more productive.

October 13, 2005

In this on-demand webcast, Bill Gates talks with students at Columbia University in New York City about why careers in computer science are exciting, rewarding, and vitally important.

September 13, 2005

In a live keynote from Los Angeles at the world’s premier event for software developers, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates unveiled the next generation of software application opportunities, featuring important technical previews of the next version of Microsoft Office, code-named "Office 12," and Microsoft Windows Vista, formerly code-named "Longhorn."

September 7, 2005

From the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, Wash., Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates keynotes the Microsoft Business Summit, where customers and partners will learn about the company’s updated vision, strategy and technology roadmap for midsize businesses.

August 17, 2005

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert opened the NCSL 2005 annual meeting with a discussion about the importance of technology to the U.S. economy and about the value of public/private partnerships leading to innovation in areas such as education, training, and online safety.

July 18, 2005

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and Princeton University Dean of Engineering and Applied Science Maria Klawe discuss the opportunities and challenges facing academic researchers and the technology industry, as well as the importance of collaboration between academia and industry.

May 19, 2005

Microsoft's Bill Gates addressed more than 100 leading corporate chief executives from around the world, outlining Microsoft's "New World of Work" vision for information workers.

May 10, 2005

At the Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Developers Conference in Las Vegas, Bill Gates' keynote announced the launch of Windows Mobile 5.0 and the company’s long-term development strategies for mobile applications and embedded operating systems.

April 27, 2005

In Washington, D.C., Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates addressed government officials from throughout the pan-American region about the commitment of Microsoft and the IT industry to meeting the needs of governments and their citizens worldwide. Gates discussed the importance of providing governments with resources to deliver affordable digital access and to develop a well-structured and easily implemented approach to government interoperability.

April 25, 2005

In his keynote presentation, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates reflects upon the hardware industry over the last 20 years and how the introduction of 64-bit and multicore computing will create a wave of industry innovation. Gates also provides a view into the foundation being laid for the release of Microsoft Windows "Longhorn."

March 9, 2005

At the Microsoft Business Solutions group's annual partner conference, Bill Gates outlined Microsoft's vision for business applications as a core component of day-to-day business operations today and in the future.

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March 8, 2005

An international Web conference—with several surprise guests—gave Bill the opportunity to share Microsoft's vision for integrated communications.

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February 15, 2005

At the largest annual gathering on computer security issues, Bill detailed Microsoft's latest efforts increase the computing security of its customers, including future enhancements for safer Web browsing, expanded anti-spyware protection, edge-protection technology for businesses, and the need for more robust anti-virus protections for collaboration and messaging.

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February 4, 2005

Bill showed hundreds of software developers how Microsoft is using XML, Web services, and its Visual Tools suite to evolve the Microsoft Office System as the best possible platform for connecting workers to information.

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January 5, 2005

In a lively onstage dialogue with TV host Conan O'Brien, Bill outlined his vision for the digital lifestyle, and demonstrated a broad range of innovations that will enhance the lives of millions of people worldwide.

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