May 2008 - UNPLUGGED MSDN Update

MIX08: A Developers Perspective

Now in its third year, MIX08 took place in Las Vegas from March 5-7 2008. MIX is an intimate opportunity for cutting-edge technical, creative and business strategists to engage Microsoft in a conversation about the future of the web. Nigel travelled to MIX and brought back with him a wealth of information and resources. Join Nigel as he showcases technical aspects of Microsoft's latest web technologies including Silverlight 2, .NET 3.5 and Live Services.

Locations & Registration

Venue Date Map WELLINGTON Tuesday 13th May Microsoft Wellington NZ Microsoft Wellington, Level 12, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington 9:00am 9.30am 11.00am Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes AUCKLAND Wednesday 14th May Microsoft Auckland NZ Microsoft Auckland, Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland 9.00am 9.30am 11.00am Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes CHRISTCHURCH Thursday 15th May Christchurch Convention Centre Christchurch Convention Centre, 86-95 Kilmore St, Christchurch 9:00am 9.30am 11.00am Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes DUNEDIN Friday 16th May Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel Scenic Circle Hotel, Cnr Princes & Dowling Streets, Dunedin 9:00am 9.30am 11.00am Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes TAURANGA Tuesday 20th May Bureta Park Motor Inn Bureta Park Motor Inn, Vale Street, Otumoetai, Tauranga 9:00am 9.30am 11.00am Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes

Speaker - Nigel Parker

Nigel Parker is a Developer Advisor for Microsoft New Zealand in Auckland. Nigel has an entrepreneurial background and has numerous successful “start-ups” under his belt. Nigel leverages his experience to spend time working with Independent Software Vendors in New Zealand; aiding them with the early adoption of Microsoft Technologies. One of Nigel’s other focuses is on supporting companies that are hosting solutions and doing business on the web. Visit Nigel's blog