Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft, discusses the vital role Microsoft's partners play in delivering valuable business solutions to customers at the Worldwide Partner Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 14, 2009

Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft, discusses how partners and Microsoft can succeed together in his keynote presentation at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 15, 2009

Bob Muglia, president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft, announces details of the business and channel model and pricing for Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Azure, and Microsoft .NET Services at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft, discusses the vital role Microsoft's partners play in delivering valuable business solutions to customers at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

Attendees stroll the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 Expo Hall for information and updates from Microsoft and partners.

The Windows Mobile team presents the United Way with 100 mobile phones that will be donated to a shelter for battered women. To kick off the company's annual Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft employees and partners participated in volunteer activities in New Orleans.

Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft, discusses the evolution of the Microsoft Partner Network in her opening keynote session at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.

Bill Veghte, senior vice president for the Windows Business at Microsoft, shares new Windows 7 offers and opportunities for partners during his keynote presentation at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.

Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division, introduces new capabilities for Office 2010 in his Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 keynote session.

The keynote hall at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 is packed with excited Microsoft partners.

CEO

General Manager, Worldwide Anti-Piracy, Microsoft Corp.

General Manger, Microsoft Partner Program, Worldwide Partner Group

Senior Director, Mobile Services and Developer Product Management, Microsoft Corp.

Vice President, Solution Partners and ISVs, Worldwide Partner Group

Group Product Manager, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Worldwide Managing Director, Hospitality, Microsoft Corp.

Senior Vice President, Information Worker Product Management Group

Director of Marketing, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Corp.

Global Industry Director, Manufacturing Operations Strategy, Microsoft Corp.

Director of Community Marketing, Microsoft Business Solutions, Microsoft Corp.

Director of Channel Strategy, Microsoft Business Solutions, Microsoft Corp.

President, Microsoft Business Division

Senior Director, Worldwide Marketing Manufacturing & Resources Sector, Microsoft Corp.

Corporate Vice President, Original Equipment Manufacturer Division

General Manager, Microsoft Corp.

Vice President, Worldwide Financial Services Sector, Microsoft Corp.

Senior Director of Communications, Information Worker Product Management Group, Microsoft Corp.

Corporate Vice President, Infrastructure Server Marketing

Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Partners, Microsoft Corp.

Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Licensing and Pricing, Microsoft Corp.

President, Server and Tools Business

Corporate Vice President, Windows Product Management, Microsoft Corp.

Managing Director, Worldwide Retail Industry, Microsoft Corp.

Corporate Vice President, Mobile Communications Marketing Group

Managing Director, Worldwide High Tech and Electronics Industry, Microsoft Corp.

Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners Group

Vice President, Small and Medium Business & Distribution, Worldwide Small and Midmarket Solutions & Partners Group

Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions

Chief Operating Officer

Managing Director, Banking, Financial Services Group, Microsoft Corp.

Senior Vice President for the Windows Business

Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group

Corporate Vice President, Enterprise and Partner Group

General Manager, Visual Studio Team, Developer Division

Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector