Community developer events venues

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Events coming up

• Nov 26

  VBUG Annual Conference 2009

  Reading, United Kingdom

  This years VBUG Annual Conference will be held in Building 3 of Microsoft, Reading.Topics to be covered will include:Concurrency Using Functio

• Nov 26

  Windows Mobile Workshop 2009

  Reading, United Kingdom

  Are you thinking of developing for Windows Mobile? Do you want to know how to create Windows Mobile applications that are more that skin deep? Running

Past events

• Advanced Querying and Query Tuning in SQL Server 2000 and 2005

  Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 09:00 - 18:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  This full-day seminar covers tuning in SQL Server 2000 and 2005. It presents a methodology for database tuning in general, and then focuses on T-SQL and query tuning specifically.

• MSDN TechTalk: Introduction to WinFX

  Thu, 26 Jan 2006, 18:30 - 21:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  WinFX is the new programming model for the Microsoft platform, bringing the power of the Windows Presentation Foundation, the Windows Communication Foundation and the Windows Workflow Foundation to .NET 2.0. This session will provide you with an overview of these technologies so that you can start to develop applications that take advantage of their capabilities.

• SharePoint User Group UK

  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  The SharePoint User Group UK would like to invite you to the first user group meeting hosted by Microsoft at Thames Valley Park in Reading. Talks will be given by Steve Smith and Brett Lonsdale of Combined Knowledge on the topics of Sharepoint Farm Design Best Practices, and Developing WebParts using UserControls. Attendance is free, with Microsoft supplying refreshments and nibbles at half time.

• Indexes from Every Angle - Internals, Statistics, Performance, Maintenance (Kimberly Tripp)

  Tue, 14 Mar 2006, 09:00 - 18:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  There is no other area within SQL Server where you can get better performance gains than with indexes. Yet almost ironically, this is also the most misunderstood and improperly maintained area of database design/tuning. In this fast paced full day seminar, we will look at the internal structures of

• MSDN TechTalk: Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation

  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is the programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow enabled applications on Windows, supporting both system workflow and human workflow across a wide range of scenarios. This session will introduce you to WF and will discuss different approaches a developer could take to start to leverage WF in their own solutions. It will include code samples and demonstrations of WF.

• Developer introduction to Office “12”

  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Office “12” builds on the developer capabilities introduced in Office 2003 by providing broad and deep programmability that developers can utilise. This session will examine some of the key technologies and features that are accessible to developers in Office “12”, including the new XML file formats, Web Content Management, extending the new “ribbon” user interface, and more if we have time.

• MSDN Tech Briefing: Web Application Hacking Workshop

  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Join us for this informative workshop where we will discuss best practices for implementing security early in the software application lifecycle. Workshop participants will learn specific techniques that can be used to uncover and resolve security defects before hackers do.

• Microsoft MSDN Roadshow 2006

  3 May-20 Jun 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest technology at the Microsoft Roadshow 2006. Top Microsoft experts will host FREE events at a venue near you, taking you through Windows Vista, the latest WinFX developments, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, ASP.NET 2.0, and more! Find out more and book your places here…

• Windows Vista Developer Features Beyond .NET

  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Windows Vista brings with it a fantastic platform for managed development, namely .NET Framework v3.0 (formerly WinFX). In this session you will discover how you - a C# or Visual Basic developer - can take advantage of this new functionality. Alongside plenty of demos, you will learn how to make your application feel like a real extension to the Windows Vista platform, and not like a ported application that just runs on it.

• Office 2007 Developer Features - Client

  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  The Office 2007 Client applications provide a rich foundation for building critical business applications quickly and easily. See how the new technologies in Office 2007 give you, the developer, a huge head start in solving the business problems of your organisation.

• DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper Day

  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 in Reading, United Kingdom

  This FREE one day event builds on the success of the previous DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper Days. As before it is all about developers learning, sharing and interacting with each other in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. There will be NO Microsoft speakers presenting, just speakers from the UK .NET developer community. The day is put together by the community for the community, in other words you.

• WebDD

  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 in Reading, United Kingdom

  A free conference in Reading specifically targeting web developers and web designers in the United Kingdom.

• Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

  Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 10:00 - 13:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  These Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 events are interactive and informative seminars aimed at IT and Communications Directors wishing to preview Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Delegates will enjoy a personal demonstration after the event, and a buffet lunch will be provided.

• Web Design and Development with Silverlight

  Wed, 16 May 2007, 14:15 - 17:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Microsoft’s portfolio of web tools and technologies provides an end-to-end solution for anyone looking to create compelling, reliable and performant web applications, as quickly as possible. This event will cover the latest developments in rich internet technologies using “WPF/E” and how to integrate rich services such as mapping and contact information using the Windows Live APIs into your web applications.

• Windows Powershell for IT Administrators

  Tue, 22 May 2007, 18:30 - 21:20 in Reading, United Kingdom

  We'll introduce you to Windows Powershell, what it is and what you can do with it. We’ll take a look at how you can use the shell to perform day-to-day administrative tasks. We'll start with a basic overview of shell concepts, commands, cmdlets and how to construct them. Then we'll move on to build more complex scripts, before rounding up with ways to administer windows using some of the reporting facilities available in the shell.

• Vista deployment using Group Policy in Windows Vista to control user behaviour and network security

  Thu, 31 May 2007, 09:45 - 12:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Ever feel that your existing operating system just didn’t have enough Group Policy Objects? For your delectation we’ve added a whole host more! During this session we’ll take a look at the new XML based Administrative Templates and how to gain control of your environment using the powerful new features of Windows Vista.

• VBUG Conference 2007

  17-18 Oct 2007 in Reading, United Kingdom

  It’s an exciting time to be a .NET developer. Much has happened in the last year or so, and there’s loads more arriving in the coming months. You can use VBUG Conference 2007 to play catch up, to broaden or consolidate your skill base, or to launch yourself into the latest life-changing technologies.

• DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper! 6

  Sat, 24 Nov 2007, 09:00 - 18:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper! Day will return at the end of the year, these FREE one day events build on the success of the previous DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper Days. There will be NO Microsoft speakers presenting, just speakers from the UK .NET developer community; although we will have some of the Microsoft UK Developer Team on hand to help out and chat to attendees.

• 2008 UK IT Pro Community Launch

  8-9 Apr 2008 in Reading, United Kingdom

  On Tuesday and Wednesday 8th/9th of April we will be holding the 3rd Combined IT Pro User Group events in Reading at the Microsoft office in TVP. This event will involve all of the UK IT Pro User Groups and will have a massive range of breakout sessions so there will certainly be something to appeal to everyone.

• WMUG User Group Meeting 13th May

  Tue, 13 May 2008, 18:30 - 21:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  The Windows Management User Group (WMUG) are holding their next meeting on Tuesday 13th May at Microsoft's office in Reading. If you're interested in Microsoft's System Center Suite (especially Configuration and Operations Manager 2007), then event is for you.

• UK Access User Group, National Seminar

  Thu, 15 May 2008, 08:45 - 16:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  The Access User Group is proud to announce that one of the world’s leading exponents of Microsoft Access will be presenting at our national seminar in May. Luke Chung is the CEO of FMS and one of the most entertaining and informative speakers you will ever hear. In addition we are very pleased to have two excellent speakers from the UK community: Mark Whitehorn, database columnist for PCW magazine, and Rob Ward, Continuum Systems.

• Rich Internet Applications with Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1

  Tue, 2 Sep 2008, 09:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  In this event we’ll take a look at how you can build rich applications that deploy to the web and go beyond what you can typically do inside of a browser based application. We’ll have a look at how .NET programming comes to the cross-platform world of the web with Silverlight 2 and the framework and tooling surrounding Silverlight. We’ll then see how you can take that further to develop applications with Windows Presentation Foundation that go beyond the capabilities of Silverlight whilst sti...

• What’s New in Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1?

  Thu, 2 Oct 2008, 09:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  “Service Pack? We’re calling it a Service Pack? Are you kidding??!?!” Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 will release later in 2008 alongside .NET Framework V3.5 Service Pack 1 and, together, they represent a significant upgrade to Visual Studio 2008. There are enhancements across many areas of the .NET Framework such as data access, windows application development and web development and there are also corresponding changes in the development environment to support the new framework features.

• Wally Mead at WMUG

  Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 01:15 - 06:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Wally Mead, Sr. Program Manager for System Center configuration Manager who has kindly agreed to stop over at our meeting on his way to Tech Ed, and talk to us about using configuration manager to do site deployment and client deployment

• vbug's winter conference 2008

  4-5 Nov 2008 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Join VBUG and a host a stars for the 11th annual Developer Conference, held at the Microsoft Campus in Reading. Speakers confirmed include:-

• SharePoint 2007 for the Enterprise

  Wed, 5 Nov 2008, 09:30 - 13:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Discover the benefits of using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for Enterprise organisations. Join us at this roundtable seminar and enjoy interactive discussions as well as a buffet lunch.

• Access User Group National Seminar

  Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 08:45 - 16:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Please join the Access User Group and experts for its well established and highly regarded National Seminar at the Microsoft Campus in Reading. Our experts include; Andy Couch, Derek Goodridge, Eric Nelson, Anoop Patel and Steve Jones.

• UK SQL Server User Group Evening Meeting

  Thu, 20 Nov 2008, 18:00 - 21:15 in Reading, United Kingdom

  SQL Server evening, Lots information and advice. If you have a top tip and want to share it bring along a 5 minute demonstration and we will try to fit it in.

• PowerShell User Group meeting

  Thu, 20 Nov 2008, 18:30 - 21:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  November meeting. Introduction to PowerShell objects, using PowerShell with SQL Server Reporting Services, PowerShell and SQL Server 2008

• DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper! Day 7

  Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 09:00 - 17:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper! returns with it's 7th event. As before it is all about developers learning, sharing and interacting with each other in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. There will be NO Microsoft speakers presenting, just speakers from the UK .NET developer community; although we will have some of the Microsoft UK Developer Team on hand to help out and chat to attendees.

• Business Intelligence Evening with Mitchell and Webb

  Thu, 15 Jan 2009, 17:30 - 21:00 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Using BI in a practical sense; Allan Mitchell looks at Data Mining and Time Predictions; Chris Webb shows us how to use SSIS, SSAS & SSRS to build a monitoring system for SSIS, SSAS & SSRS. Come and join UK SQL experts and your peers in this ever popular and growing networking and knowledge sharing

• PowerShell user group

  Wed, 21 Jan 2009, 18:30 - 21:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  Live Meeting with Jeffrey Snover talking about PowerShell version 2 PowerShell demonstartion by Jeremy Pack

• Developing with Virtual Earth (UK)

  Thu, 19 Mar 2009, 09:30 - 16:30 in Reading, United Kingdom

  If you are a developer and want to take working with Virtual Earth to the next level then this event is for you.