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Events (Special, Hot, Cancellations, Etc)
| 8/24/2010 8:00 AM | 9/30/2010 10:00 PM | |
Starting soon and running throughout the rest of the year, our regional team will be delivering three series of “Firestarter” MSDN events along the east cost, covering client, cloud, and web development topics. The idea behind a Firestarter is to concentrate on a particular topic and build knowledge by progressing from the basics through deeper topics over the course of the day.
The first of these series focuses on Windows Phone 7 development. In addition, we’re combining these free daytime events with special evening Windows Phone Garages, hands-on workshops where you can get hands-on experience coding with experts on hand to help.
Windows Phone 7 Firestarter
9 AM – 5 PM
- Introduction to Windows Phone Development and the WP7 platform
- Building Windows Phone 7 Applications with Silverlight
- Building Windows Phone 7 Applications using XNA
- Lunch (included)
- Monetizing Your Apps with Marketplace
- Windows Phone 7 Services
- Light Up Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone Garage
6 PM – 9 PM
This hands-on workshop will feature one-on-one proctoring from Microsoft and community experts. It's the perfect opportunity to design and implement that cool new app you've been dreaming about, so bring your ideas and get ready to code.
Windows Phone 7 Events
If you’d like to attend both the Firestarter and Garage events, make sure you register for each separately.
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Date |
Registration |
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Atlanta, GA |
August 24 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Waltham, MA |
August 24 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Tampa, FL |
August 31 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
September 2 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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New York, NY |
September 7 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Raleigh, NC |
September 8 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Chevy Chase, MD |
September 21 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Charlotte, NC |
September 21 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Philadelphia, PA |
September 22 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Pittsburgh, PA |
September 28 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Farmington, CT |
September 30 |
Firestarter | Garage |
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Stay tuned for more!
-Chris Bowen | | 9/1/2010 8:00 AM | 1/1/2011 6:00 PM | |
Northeast MSDN Roadshow?”
While a good number of these are in the northeast, Jim and I couldn’t imagine not hitting the road to reach other parts of the northeast, so you can bet we’re busily planning a schedule for the Northeast Roadshow to visit other cities near (or hopefully “near enough”) to you.
Stay tuned for more!
-Chris Bowen | | 9/1/2010 7:00 PM | 9/2/2010 7:00 PM | | MacTechGroup
The MacTechGroup holds meetings for Macintosh programmers on the first Wednesday of each month at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Next Meeting:
Sept 1 2010 7:00 PM Building E51 Room 315 MIT Sloan School (Note: we are in room 315 at least until Jan.)
Topic: Create a professional build system for Mac/iPhone/iPad
Create a professional, repeatable build system for your iPhone/Mac applications using XCode, build scripts and Subversion.
By using a combination of scripts, some juggling of the XCode system, and integration in your app, along with Subversion, you'll learn how to build a system that will embed the subversion version number into your application's version number, thus allowing you to determine exactly what build produced any executable. There will also be scripts that will package the build so that it is completely ready to go to Application Loader. Some of these functions can also be used for multiple language handling for localization purposes. This information can't be posted afterwards, so if you want to find out how to do it, you'll have to come to the meeting. Full instructions will be provided.
Next month: Oct. 6 TAPWORTHY Author Josh Clark
Mark Oct 6 on your calendar, you're going to like hearing from Josh Clark. I've been reading his book "Tapworthy" about iPhone design, and it definitely is one of the best iPhone UI design books out there. This is a MacTechgroup "don't miss it" meeting.
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The MacTechGrp always meets the first Wednesday of the month. (Sometimes I screw up the date of the notice, but it's always the first Wednesday)
You can get more information on the MacTechGrp and directions at http://www.mactechgroup.org. Sometimes even the meeting announcements are up to date.
To contact the unindicted co-conspirator irresponsible for this group email Owen Hartnett | | 9/8/2010 6:00 PM | 9/8/2010 12:00 AM | |
Agile Boston User Group August 25 Meeting is moving to September 8, 2010.
Here is some news for you on the next meeting of AgileBoston.
First of all, Aug 25 is out, and Sept 8 is in, as the next meeting. This adjustment is to accommodate our speaker, Jim McCarthy.
Jim is the author of SOFTWARE FOR YOUR HEAD. In this book he describes a set of working agreements that teams can implement to become great-- every time!
The working agreements are called the "Core Protocols". Simply stated, the Core is a set of ground rules for team communication. If your team implements them, you get to become GREAT.
Jim is our speaker on the evening of Sept 8.
NEW TOOLS FOR THE AGILE QUIVER from Jim McCarthy. REGISTER HERE:
http://www.newtechusa.com/agileboston/nextevents.htm
Background info on the Core Protocols for effective team communication and GREATNESS:
http://www.liveingreatness.com/ | | 9/9/2010 9:00 AM | 9/9/2010 12:00 PM | |
1/2-Day Workshop on Team Communication and High Performance
When: Thursday September 9 from 9AM to 12 NOON
Where: Microsoft, 201 Jones Road, Waltham MA. Driving Directions here.
Instructor: Jim McCarthy, co-author of the book SOFTWARE FOR YOUR HEAD: Core Protocols for Creating and Maintaining Shared Vision
EXAMINE PRICING AND REGISTER HERE
Course Description Summary:
PROTOCOLS FOR MAXIMUM AGILITY:
ELEVEN LITTLE PROTOCOLS for Warp-Speed Results and Team Transformation
Shared Vision For TEAMS
Think of the great people and great teams you have known - great people and great teams have a vision of the world they want to live in. They work toward this vision, overcoming whatever obstacles are in their way - dissension among themselves, other people not sharing their vision, lack of time and resources.
Great teams enter this state and stay there.
Best Practices for TEAM COMMUNICATION
What if you could take the practices of these exceptional teams - the best of the best, teams that consistently delivered great products, spread the most happiness, and were the most effective at creating new opportunities - what if you could take what they know about Shared Vision and other things, and teach it to others? And what if these best practices were available for free, for anyone to use and improve on?
These practices are the Core Protocols. Learn more ..... | | 9/11/2010 9:00 AM | 9/11/2010 6:00 PM | |
Vermont Code Camp 2.
After an excellent first event last year, the Vermont Code Camp is making a return to Burlington, VT on September 11th. A Code Camp is a free event (always outside of work hours) for developers to meet, share experiences, and learn.
Vermont Code Camp 2
Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2010
9 AM – 6 PM
Kalkin Hall, University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
The Details and Registration
  
You, the Speaker
All Code Camps rely on speakers to volunteer their time and expertise. If you’re interested in helping, just submit a Speaker Session Proposal via the registration page (http://vtcodecamp.eventbrite.com). The community will thank you!
-Chris Bowen | | 9/16/2010 8:00 AM | 9/16/2010 5:30 PM | |
Register here to RESERVE YOUR SEAT
DIRECTIONS TO THE WESTIN HOTEL IN WALTHAM MA
COST IS ONLY $69 ($49 THRU August 08) and INCLUDES LUNCH. Register here
September 16, 2010 8:00AM to 5:30PM
The Theme: PEOPLE AND INTERACTIONS
Expect a great day of learning from everyone attending, including:
Jean Tabaka of RALLY, Steven "Doc" List of Thoughtworks, Johanna Rothman of Rothman Consulting Group, Amr Elssamadisy of Gemba Systems, Dan Mezick of New Technology Solutions, Jochen Krebs of incrementor, Christopher Avery...and more !
Join the Agile Boston user group as we gather for AGILE BOSTON OPEN SPACE 2010 on Thursday September 16 2010, at the WESTIN HOTEL in Waltham Massachusetts. | | 9/22/2010 8:30 AM | 12/2/2010 5:00 PM | |
Firestarter Series: SharePoint 2010 TechNet Events
 Dan Stolts 11 Aug 2010 11:12 AM
TechNet Events registration is now open! Many who have attended the TechNet events in the past have told us that they would like us to go deeper on the topics. They have also told us that we should make it an all day event. You asked for it, you got it! There is a new format to the TechNet Events. The next set of TechNet events will be in a firestarter format. We start off with 100-200 level content and then dive deeper building on that knowledge as the day progresses. You can expect the morning sessions to be 100-200 level content with the afternoon being 300 or higher content. Not only has the format changed but we have changed it to have two series per half year instead of one series per quarter. I am now very happy to be able to inform you that the first set of events will be on SharePoint and Windows 7 Deployment.
Here are the details so far:
TechNet SharePoint 2010 Firestarter
Agenda
- SharePoint 2010 for IT Pros [200]
- Upgrading MOSS 2007 to SharePoint 2010 [300]
- Lunch (included)
- Understanding and Deploying Office Web Apps [300]
- SharePoint 2010 Virtualization and Maintenance [200]
- Final Q&A and Raffle
Schedule: 8:30am Welcome – Sessions 9:00am – 5:00pm
Click City, State for Registration Link
City, State Date
Pittsburgh, PA 9/22
Atlanta, GA 9/28
Chevy Chase, MD 9/30
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 11/3
Orlando, FL 11/9
New York, NY 11/17
Malvern, PA 11/18
Waltham, MA 12/2 | | 9/26/2010 8:00 AM | 9/26/2010 6:30 PM | |
SharePoint Saturday Returns to Waltham - Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Registration is now open!
26 Jul 2010 6:12 AM
A third edition of SharePoint Saturday returns to the Microsoft Office in Waltham on Saturday, September 25, 2010:
  Join SharePoint architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft SharePoint Technologies for the 3rd ‘SharePoint Saturday’ Boston event, to be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at the Microsoft Office on Jones Road in Waltham, MA. SharePoint Saturday will be an educational, informative & lively day filled with sessions from respected SharePoint professionals & MVPs, covering a wide variety of  SharePoint-orientated topics. SharePoint Saturday is FREE, open to the public and is your local chance to immerse yourself in SharePoint!
Call for speakers is open through August 21st, and registration to attend will be available shortly (be sure to check the site or follow @SPSBoston to know when!)
| | 9/28/2010 8:00 AM | 12/10/2010 10:00 PM | |
More Firestarters… Save the Dates!
I’d mentioned there are three series, the other two will focus on web and cloud development. The dates and cities are confirmed, so you can plan ahead and we’ll post details when registration opens.
ASP.NET Web Platform Firestarters
The focus of these events is on getting your up to speed with options for creating web applications on the ASP.NET Web Platform, from ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms, to WebMatrix, tools, and practices.
Registration is now open, so reserve your seat today:
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City |
Date |
Link |
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Iselin, NJ |
9/30 |
Registration |
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New York, NY |
10/26 |
Registration |
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Farmington, CT |
11/2 |
Registration |
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Waltham, MA |
11/4 |
Registration |
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Chevy Chase, MD |
11/9 |
Registration |
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Malvern, PA |
11/16 |
Registration |
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Tampa, FL |
11/30 |
Registration |
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Orlando, FL |
12/2 |
Registration |
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Atlanta, GA |
12/9 |
Registration |
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Raleigh, NC |
12/10 |
Registration |
The Agenda
- 8:30 – Registration
- 9:00 – To the Web with ASP.NET 4 Web Forms
- The tried-and-true approach for creating effective and robust websites, ASP.NET 4 Web Forms offers powerful abstractions and rapid application development features. Add in recent advances in ASP.NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010 and you’ll be crafting amazing sites in no time.
- 10:30 – Looking at ASP.NET MVC
- ASP.NET MVC (Model View Controller) is a relatively new option, offering a variety of potential benefits such as separation of concerns, flexibility, control, and testability. In this session, you’ll learn the essentials, along with the latest advances, so you can get started right away.
- 12:00 – The Web Platform Smorgasbord
- Grab a bite to eat and join us for this relaxed but rapid-fire lunchtime look at a variety of web topics, including tools and tech that you’ll surely find appetizing.
- 12:45 – Introducing WebMatrix
- WebMatrix is a new option that provides a simple but powerful way to create web applications. You can create sites based on existing open-source applications, or dive right in and create from scratch. From code and testing to data and deployment, we’ll introduce WebMatrix and show you how it can make your life easier.
- 1:40 – Evaluating Your Web Options
- You’re up to speed with the latest in ASP.NET MVC, Web Forms, and WebMatrix, but you may be wondering how and when to choose between them. The great news is you don’t always have to choose just one. In this session we’ll talk about factors to consider, options for adoption/migration, and ways to combine ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC in the same web application.
- 2:40 – Creating Effective Websites with ASP.NET
- Knowing how to create websites with ASP.NET is important, but making them effective is the key. This final session dives into additional options and techniques that apply to both Web Forms and ASP.NET MVC applications. From scripting with jQuery and AJAX, design with CSS, markup and validation techniques, and tools for testing, you’ll learn how to set your sites (and skills) apart from the rest.
I’ll be helping to deliver many of these and hope to see you there!
-Chris
| | 9/28/2010 8:30 AM | 12/1/2010 5:00 PM | |
Firestater Series: Windows 7 Deployment TechNet Events
Dan Stolts 11 Aug 2010 11:12 AM
TechNet Events registration is now open! Many who have attended the TechNet events in the past have told us that they would like us to go deeper on the topics. They have also told us that we should make it an all day event. You asked for it, you got it! There is a new format to the TechNet Events. The next set of TechNet events will be in a firestarter format. We start off with 100-200 level content and then dive deeper building on that knowledge as the day progresses. You can expect the morning sessions to be 100-200 level content with the afternoon being 300 or higher content. Not only has the format changed but we have changed it to have two series per half year instead of one series per quarter. I am now very happy to be able to inform you that the first set of events will be on SharePoint and Windows 7 Deployment.
Here are the details so far:
Firestater Series: TechNet Windows 7 Deployment.
Agenda
· Can We Bust This Myth? “It’s impossible to upgrade a Windows XP computer to Windows 7” [200]
- Everything (well almost everything) you wanted to know about Application Compatibility but were afraid to ask [200]
- Lunch (included)
- My Application is Broken and Can’t Get Up! Finding, testing, and fixing applications on Windows 7 with the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.6 [300]
- Automate your Windows 7 deployment using the MDT 2010 [300]
Schedule: 8:30am Welcome – Sessions 9:00am – 5:00pm
Click City, State for Registration Link
City, State Date
Waltham, MA 9/28
Chevy Chase, MD 9/30
Farmington, CT 10/5
Malvern, PA 10/7
New York, NY 11/2
Iselin, NJ 11/4
Atlanta, GA 11/9
Charlotte, NC 11/11
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 11/29
Tampa, FL 12/1 | | 10/2/2010 8:00 AM | 10/2/2010 7:00 PM | |
New England Code Camp 14.
Registration (free), the Call for Speakers, and Call for Contributors are all now open.
New England Code Camp 14
Saturday, October 2nd
8:30 AM – 6 PM+ (and post-event Geek Gathering)
Microsoft Coporation - 201 Jones Road - 6th Floor - Waltham, MA
http://www.thedevcommunity.org
For social media fans, the tag will be #necc14.
Register Now
It’s a free event, so register today and join hundreds of fellow developers for a day of sharing, learning, and networking!
Call for Speakers – You!
So, have something to share? Submit a session today:
- Sign in to an existing account or create a new one at TheDevCommunity.org site.
- Complete a Speaker Registry profile (if you don't already have one.)
- Go to the Code Camps home page.
- Next to the CC14 entry, you should see a "Submit a Session" link.
- Submit as many sessions as you'd like.
- Please ensure that you also register as an attendee
Topics are open and sessions are normally scheduled for 75 minutes.
Call for Contributors (Sponsors)
Code Camps rely on contributors to donate giveaways and funding for food to help make the event happen. Needed:
- Morning coffee (and doughnuts are always appreciated, too)
- Lunch
- Giveaways – items to be given out by speakers in sessions
- SWAG - items like pens, pads, and bags – branded or unbranded – it’s all welcome!
You’ll have a highly-targeted audience thanking your company for its support of the developer community, so please let me know if your company is interested in helping to made Code Camp 14 a success.
Special thanks to Patrick Hynds for volunteering to lead the organization of this event, and to Chris Pels for his continuing help with organizing these events!
See you at Code Camp 14!
-Chris
| | 10/20/2010 8:00 AM | 10/22/2010 6:00 PM | |
SPTechCon Boston 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - Friday, October 22, 2010
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4896
The SharePoint Technology Conference, October 20-22 in Cambridge, MA, is the world's premier independent event for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server technology and services. The format includes 80+ technical classes, workshops and breakout classes with content geared to IT professionals, business managers and developers. It features a dozen Microsoft MVPs, 35 expert MS speakers and solutions from 50+ exhibitors.
At SPTechCon Boston, you'll find practical, real-world classes for everyone, from beginner to expert. Whether you're an IT professional or SharePoint administrator, a knowledge worker or solutions developer, you'll get the best value-and the best SharePoint education anywhere-at SPTechCon Boston.
Boston User Groups members and visitors can receive a $100 discount off the Full Event Passport and/or gain free admission to the exhibits (first time registrants only - cannot be combined with other offers) by inserting the code MEDIASPONSOR when prompted on the eRegistration page linked from http://www.sptechcon.com/. | | 11/6/2010 8:00 PM | 8/6/2010 12:00 AM | | | | 11/6/2010 9:00 PM | 11/6/2010 12:00 AM | |
Design Camp Boston is the newest entry to the New England scene, a Code Camp focused on designers – HTML 5, CSS, CMS, etc.
Check out the fantastic site (you can tell it’s designers not developers at the helm!) and mark your calendar for Saturday, November 6th, 2010.
Microsoft New England Research & Development Center
One Memorial Drive,
Cambridge, MA 02142
| | 11/8/2010 8:00 AM | 12/9/2010 10:00 PM | |
More Firestarters… Save the Dates!
I’d mentioned there are three series, the other two will focus on web and cloud development. The dates and cities are confirmed, so you can plan ahead and we’ll post details when registration opens. Windows Azure Firestarters
These events will help you understand cloud computing, what Windows Azure offers you, and how to get right in and use the latest development options to create applications to take advantage of those benefits.
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Date |
Registration |
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Tampa, FL |
November 8 |
coming soon |
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Alpharetta, GA |
November 10 |
coming soon |
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Charlotte, NC |
November 11 |
coming soon |
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 Rochester, NY
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November 16 |
coming soon |
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Waltham, MA |
November 30 |
coming soon |
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 New York, NY
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December 1 |
coming soon |
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 Malvern, PA
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December 7 |
coming soon |
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Chevy Chase, MD |
December 9 |
coming soon |
Stay tuned for more!
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