The WinHEC event team would like to provide you with an update on the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference. Historically, WinHEC has proven to be an essential event to receive the latest information about the Windows product line and to connect with Microsoft and industry experts. This year we are not planning to host the conference. Instead, we are planning to host the Windows Summit 2010 event May 25-27 at the Microsoft Convention Center.
You want a competitive edge from Windows 7. You need to know all it's capable of doing for you. You're looking to connect with the best and brightest working on Windows 7-based PCs, devices, and software. You seek eye contact and straight answers from the Windows 7 teams at Microsoft. You should be at the Windows Summit 2010, the exclusive gathering for professionals who engineer and test Windows 7-based PCs, devices, and software.
Welcome to the future of Windows. Discover the cross-platform opportunities Windows 7 unlocks, from mobile to touchscreens. See how the Windows 7 user experience is already making history, with more than 90 million licenses to date, and creating stability and value for your business. Gain a crucial competitive edge with exclusive keynotes, technical sessions, chalk talks and panel discussions - insider guidance on everything from hardware design to fast-track development.
Most important, meet the Microsoft professionals who helped build Windows 7. The Windows Summit 2010 features Microsoft experts who will share the Windows 7 development story, existing scenarios, and best practices that are proving successful in today's competitive marketplace.
It's strictly business. Getting products designed, tested and shipped more quickly. Leveraging a reliable, versatile platform in exciting new ways. Being able to count on passionate, comprehensive support from Microsoft. Windows 7 is your most valuable ally in today's challenging marketplace. We also want you to share your ideas and ask the experts your questions about Windows 7. At the Windows Summit 2010 you'll have exclusive access to the experts, the case studies, and best practices that will help you grow your business.
What: Windows Summit 2010
When: May 25-27, 2010
Where: Microsoft Conference Center, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington
Learn more and register:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-summit/default.aspxWindows Summit 2010 features three technical tracks: Systems, Devices, and Software. Each track will reveal ways the Windows 7 platform can speed your products to market while delivering a richer user experience. In each track, you'll exchange ideas and observations with the Microsoft experts directly responsible for building Windows 7.
Systems Track Learn fundamental techniques that can dramatically improve overall system quality and user experience.
Who should attend: Systems designers, builders, testers, and product planners; boot and firmware engineers
System Track Breakout Sessions . System Track Kickoff and Value of Quality
. Quality Starts Here: Key Considerations for Building Quality Windows-Based PCs
. Windows Touch Overview and PC Design Considerations
. Windows 7 Imaging and Deployment Tools Overview
. Windows 7 Image Management and Best Practices
. Understanding the Windows Logo Program for Systems
. Building Troubleshooters
. Connecting Next-Generation Storage to Windows
. Using the Mobile Broadband Platform in Windows 7
. Get the Most Out of Your Battery: Implementing Hardware for Windows Power Management
. Chalk Talk: Diagnosing Platform Power Management Problems
. Chalk Talk: Winning in the Marketplace: PCs That Deliver a Great Experience
Devices Track Unleash the custom capabilities of Windows 7 to enable better device experiences.
Who should attend: Device designers, builders, testers, and product planners; middleware engineers
Device Track Breakout Sessions . Device Track Kickoff
. Windows 7 Device Experience Overview
. The Windows Logo Program for Hardware and Devices: Getting Started (Part 1)
. The Windows Logo Program for Hardware and Devices: Getting Started (Part 2)
. The Windows Logo Kit: What's New in WLK 1.5
. Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources
. Developing Your Device Experience Strategy
. Extending the Device Experience
. Metadata Authoring: Part 1- Devices and Printers
. Metadata Authoring: Part 2- Device Stage
. The Device Stage Roadmap
. Winqual Device Metadata Submissions
. Chalk Talk: Device Metadata Planning, Authoring, and Deploying
Software Track Learn how Windows 7, offering developers a familiar platform plus new advances in key developer fundamentals, makes it easy to create custom software for a richer application experience.
Who should attend: Software development and test engineers
Software Track Breakout Sessions . Software Track Kickoff
. Developing Multi-Touch Applications for Natural Experiences
. Creating Rich Web Applications with Internet Explorer 9
. Integrate Your Applications with the Windows 7 Desktop to Simplify User Experiences
. Windows Error Reporting as a Platform Advantage for Developers
. Empower Users to Find, Visualize, and Organize Their Data with Libraries and the Explorer
. Building Context-Aware Applications on the Sensor and Location Platform
. Unleashing the Latest Innovations in Modern Graphics Hardware with Windows 7
. Windows 7 Scenic Ribbon: The Next Generation User Experience for Presenting Commands in Windows Applications
. Extending Battery Life by Creating Energy-Efficient Applications
. Improving System Performance by Creating Efficient Background Activities
. Building High-Performing Windows Applications by Using the Windows Performance Toolkit
. Panel: Windows 7 Touch Applications
. Panel: Building Innovative Windows Client Software
Learn more and register for Windows Summit 2010 today:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-summit/default.aspx or follow us on Twitter (@winsummit2010) and Facebook (Windows Summit 2010).
