Developers from around the country find themselves returning again and again to Tech·Ed to meet new people, get new ideas, and be a part of the experience. This year, Tech·Ed has a separate conference just for developers, and it features multiple learning and social opportunities specifically designed for developers, including:

• Breakout Sessions: More than 340 technical deep dives into the latest Microsoft-based products.
• Technical Learning Center (TLC): A hub for viewing Microsoft product demos, getting hands-on training, participating in small groups at more than 180 Interactive Theater Sessions, meeting one-on-one, or engaging with Microsoft experts.
• Hands-on experiences: Evaluate products from Microsoft and our most important industry partners.
• Connections with the community: 5,000 developers to meet, 5,000 opinions to consider. 5,000 wits to engage, 5,000 experiences to share. Add to the mix Microsoft product team members and industry gurus, and you'll see why a Tech·Ed Developer crowd is like no other.

Put yourself on the cutting edge of the latest development trends and gain hands-on experience with the newest and coolest development tools and platforms.

• Acquire the skills you need to build more streamlined, scalable applications.
• Learn techniques to develop better connected, interoperable solutions.
• Migrate to Microsoft .NET and simplify your application development and support across client types.
• Explore considerations and real-world guidance for programming mobile devices, distributing applications as a service, building Windows Embedded solutions, developing Windows Vista compatible applications, and integrating Web solutions.
• Speed up your application development time by using Microsoft tools for application lifecycle management. Gain knowledge of the latest trends and upcoming technologies to address your toughest business challenges.