November 16, 2004
At Microsoft's largest annual gathering of information-technology professionals in Europe, Bill voiced optimism that huge breakthroughs in software innovation are still to come, not just in the form of applications but equally in driving a new level of simplicity in operation.

October 12, 2004
To launch Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Bill shared with the entertainment industry and with consumers Microsoft's vision to join with industry partners in truly revolutionizing the digital entertainment experience -- in every room of the home and on the go.

October 1, 2004
In a Q&A dialogue with student engineers, Bill cited artificial intelligence, graphics, search and the quest for reliable software as especially fruitful areas of research in an exciting new era for computer science.

October 1, 2004
In accepting the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley, Bill shared some of the philosophy and vision that has inspired Microsoft employees -- and Bill personally -- to become philanthropic leaders.

August 2, 2004
Bill challenged academic researchers from around the world to join in developing the breakthroughs that will define the future of software computing in the Digital Decade.

August 2, 2004
Bill challenged academic researchers from around the world to join in developing the breakthroughs that will define the future of software computing in the Digital Decade.

July 29, 2004
At a gathering of investors and financial analysts, Bill outlined Microsoft's long-term commitment to innovation and to investment in research and development.

June 28, 2004
On a visit to Australia, Bill shared his vision for an era of Seamless Computing and how a world connected through Web services will look -- from the office, from the home, from mobile devices.

May 20, 2004
Bill spoke to over 100 top international business leaders about how technology advances emerging today can help organizations use IT to drive business value through improved productivity and optimized business processes.

May 4, 2004
At Microsoft's annual gathering for computer hardware manufacturers, Bill unveiled the "Windows Home Concept," a prototype of hardware and software innovations for the future home, and stressed the need for industry collaboration on designing innovative products in an era of seamless computing.

March 29, 2004
In a question-and-answer session with the chairman of the noted technology research firm, Bill offered his forecasts for the next decade of innovation, the role of technology in society and business, and outlined the work of the Gates Foundation.

March 24, 2004
Keynoting an event combining three conferences for developers, Bill outlined a wave of technologies that empower developers to build connected, information-driven applications, including those for mobile devices and speech-enabled technology.

February 24-26, 2004
During a tour of U.S. universities, Bill spoke to students at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign about the power of computer science to solve some of the next decade's toughest problems and of the need for great computer scientists to drive continued innovation.

February 24, 2004
In a keynote to the industry's major computer-security gathering, Bill outlined innovative technology investments and industry cooperation to help address the needs of businesses and individuals in the face of the threat posed by malicious software code.

January 23, 2004
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Microsoft announced a technology partnership to create and implement information and communications technology projects that will help developing countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

January 15, 2004
Bill told an audience of worldwide media leaders the importance of their role in fighting HIV/AIDS at a United Nations summit to mark the launch of the U.N.'s Global Media AIDS Initiative.

January 7, 2004
Keynoting the worldwide showcase of consumer technology for the sixth straight year, Bill unveiled Microsoft software breakthroughs that deliver unified digital experiences and make the technology in consumers' lives work as a connected whole.