What past attendees had to say about Tech¡PEd 2004:

Throughout Tech¡PEd 2004, I am inspired by...
  1. The effort Microsoft put into Windows Security and email anti-spam and anti-virus. It's time worth spent and I look forward to next year Tech¡PEd 2005 ¡V Joe Wong
  2. The contents of the session. In particular, the sessions presented by Steve and Jesper. I hope they will return next year. ¡V Alan Chan
  3. Good Speakers. Wonderful technology. Unexpected enhancement. ¡V Raymond Cheung
  4. In-depth IT knowledge and excellent presentation skills of Speakers, which demonstrate how IT Professionals should be. - Chan Wai Hung



Stay up to date on current and soon-to-be launched technologies, equip yourself and your team to add greater value to your business, see the latest versions of Microsoft's key products in action, talk to the experts directly, and take advantage of specialized technical education... these are just some of the many reasons you should attend Tech¡PEd 2005!

Accelerate your learning at a series of Deep Dive Pre Conference Workshops
At Tech¡PEd 2005, you will have the chance to attend 1-day Deep Dive Pre Conference Workshops, which will be run on Oct 3 before the conference commences. Each workshop offers instructions from the best consultants and trainers in each field - helping you to get the most from the following Microsoft technologies. You'll have the opportunity to attend one of the following sessions at a special price of HK$100 only.
  1. Getting Secure: Applying Security Guidance and Tools to Your Environment
  2. An Overview of New .NET and T-SQL Features in SQL Server™ 2005 and ADO.NET 2.0
  3. What's new in Visual Studio® 2005

Train through in-depth technical sessions
A range of over 80 highly technical in-depth sessions will provide you with the latest valuable training on Microsoft technologies, platforms and tools. Most sessions are advanced and expert level, creating a highly stimulating learning environment that will challenge even the most experienced technology professionals. Our offering of 9 Technical Tracks spans a wide range of topics.

Get practical experience in Hands-on Labs
Discover the latest on key upcoming products such as SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Team System, evaluate their features and test them out yourself. This year, the self-paced Hands-On Labs* will be available from Oct 17, after the commencement of the in-depth technical sessions from October 4 to 6 - enabling more breadth and flexibility in your Tech¡PEd training schedule.

*Hands-On Labs will be available for free to Tech¡PEd 2005 HK early bird registrants only.

Access to key Product Team Program managers, and international industry experts
Get your technical questions answered by Microsoft experts from the Ask the Expert and informal chatting sessions. Ask product questions relating to your current work projects, follow up on points raised in sessions, and meet face-to-face with speakers, Microsoft Product Team Program managers, product managers, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs).

Get to attend Microsoft Certified Professional Summit at the Closing Keynote session
This year Tech¡PEd will include an MCP Summit at the Closing Keynote session on Oct 6. Come and join us to meet with Microsoft experts and have an exciting evening and win grand prizes.

Trade knowledge and gain inspiration at our Cabana informal discussion sessions
These Cabana sessions consist of informal discussions with presenters and attendees, addressing a variety of topics. Simply prepare your questions and bring them along.

Discover solutions at our Microsoft/Partner Technology Showcase
The Exhibition Area will welcome a number of leading Microsoft Partners. These companies are eager to show you how their tools can make your job easier.

Network with your peers
There will also be opportunities for you to network with other attendees at the conference and at our Tech¡PEd social events. Talk with peers, experts and partners from different organizations and see how they address some of the business issues you might be facing.


This is what Tech¡PEd 2005 is all about. Carefully tailored to suit your needs, Tech¡PEd 2005 is essential for today's Network and System Administrators, IT Administrators, DBA's, PC LAN Administrators, Server Administrators, IT Decision Makers, Software Developers, Programmers, and Software and Infrastructure Architects. Even if you're simply a technology enthusiast, Tech¡PEd 2005 is for you.

Network and System Administrators, IT Administrators, PC LAN Administrators, Server Administrators:
  1. In-depth technical training on the latest Microsoft servers and software to improve your system integration and deployment skills.
  2. Gather the knowledge to design and implement professional and effectual rollouts.

Enterprise Developers, Software Architects, Software Engineers, Web Developers, Web Development Managers:
  1. Acquire indispensable developing resources for each Microsoft product¡Xtools, demos, sample code, lectures, Q and A sessions, and peer networking.
  2. Attend extensive sessions on Microsoft development products involving clients, servers, and services.
  3. Connect mobile applications with existing systems using XML Web services.

Messaging Specialists:
  1. Choose from a variety of sessions on Microsoft Exchange Server.
  2. Focus Sessions on messaging platform management.
  3. Study the rudiments of Microsoft Active Directory® deployments.

Infrastructure and Software Architects:
  1. Meet up with key Microsoft architects.
  2. Attain insight on integration and security of all Microsoft products - using Web services to tie products together.
  3. Discover new tricks and tips for the Microsoft Windows Server™ platform, application migration, 64-bit features, and more.

IT Managers; VPs of Operations; Directors of Software Development, Infrastructure, or Messaging; IT Operations; and Senior IT Managers:
  1. Assess the Windows Server platform and Microsoft .NET technologies using technical information obtained.
  2. Keep yourselves up-to-date data on Microsoft products.
  3. Secure pertinent knowledge to enable purchase and implementation decisions.