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Microsoft Event: Tech Days 2010 – Coming this fall

16 Jun

Microsoft Tech Days Research Microsoft Tech Days is coming back for it’s third straight year!  Tech Days is a two (2) day conference which focuses on current technologies like Windows 7, Office 2010, Sharepoint 2010, Windows Azure, SQL Server 2008 R2, and much more. Tech Days is a Cross Canada Conference which lands in 8 cities including Vancouver [Sep 14-15], Edmonton [Oct 05-06], Toronto [Oct 27-28], Halifax [Nov 02-03], Ottawa [Nov 09-10], Montreal [Nov 23-24], Winnipeg [Dec 07-08], and Calgary [Dec 14-15].

Mix and Match the sessions you attend out of the Five Tracks, which span various topics including Development, Development Fundamentals, Collaboration, Deployment, Management and Security. This year Microsoft is introducing a Sixth track which is a Community Track called “Local Flavors”, which is meant to give local developers that are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise showcase a topic that they are passionate about in their region. You can Register for a Community Session for a chance to show off your expertise during the Conference in your area!

 One of the best things about Tech Days is Microsoft selects knowledgeable Speakers from your region [if available], so you have the ability to connect with the speakers after the Conference.

What are you waiting for! Be sure to Register Now for the early bird price of $349.99 [+ applicable taxes] which is available up to 6 weeks prior to each event. After that the price nearly doubles to the full Conference price of $699.99 [+ applicable taxes].

Not only do you walk away with an incredible amount of knowledge from the conference, but you also get an excitement kit, which traditionally gives you all the tools you need in order to leverage all the information you have absorbed in any of the sessions you attend [Excluding Local Flavors].

 

Learn to be a Hardware Hacker

11 May

Diyode [@Diyode] is a Guelph Hardware Club that meets at 9pm on Monday nights at The Penny Whistle Pub in downtown Guelph. This group offers hands on learning with simple breadboard electronics building.

Get Your Geek on with an Arduino

The Volunteers of The DIYode Makers Club are putting on an Arduino Workshop.

Venue: 10 Carden Theatre
Location: 10 Carden St. Guelph, Ontario
Date: Saturday May 15th, 2010
Time: 1pm – 3pm 

What is an Arduino?

Arduino is a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer. It’s an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board.

Arduino can be used to develop interactive objects, taking inputs from a variety of switches or sensors, and controlling a variety of lights, motors, and other physical outputs. Arduino projects can be stand-alone, or they can be communicate with software running on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP.) The boards can be assembled by hand or purchased preassembled; the open-source IDE can be downloaded for free.

The Arduino programming language is an implementation of Wiring, a similar physical computing platform, which is based on the Processing multimedia programming environment

Where can I find more information?

Find out more about the event, then sign up for the event.

 

Sharepoint, Silverlight and MVC, Oh My!

10 Apr

Object Sharp, the wizards of .NET, are back with another one of their amazing “At the Movies” Events!

ObjectSharp - At The Movies

About the Event

Join ObjectSharp and Microsoft on April 22nd for a full day of incredible sessions about all things 2010! You’ll see a thorough overview of Visual Studio and SharePoint 2010 including Windows Azure, Silverlight 4, and ASP.NET 4. Learn about the various Spark Programs and how they can help you get the tools and experience you need to build great web experiences. Find out if this event is for you and Register for this FREE event.

Curtains Up

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Registration: 8:00am
Presentation: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Theatre

Paramount/Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3M6
Directions

What’s this about Sparks?

Website_Spark

WebsiteSpark

Microsoft® WebsiteSpark is designed in the same vein as Microsoft BizSpark to jumpstart business development for small professional Web development and design companies (referred to as Web Pros) interested in adding proficiency on the Microsoft platform to their business credentials. The program helps Web Pros drive new business opportunities through increased visibility and connections with partners (including Web Hosters) and customers around the world; WebsiteSpark also provides Web Pros with Microsoft tools and hosting solutions, as well as support and training. Find out more…

BizSpark

The BizSpark program is based on Microsoft’s belief that by helping Startups succeed, we will help build a valued long-term relationship with them, and together we can build a more vibrant global software economy. BizSpark will help Startups by providing access to Microsoft software when they most need it and can least afford it, and by supporting the network of organizations – startup incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies – that are equally involved and invested in software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship. Microsoft is committed to working with those organizations as part of the Microsoft BizSpark Network to ensure that we are supporting the broadest possible startup audience, in a way that complements the value those network organizations already provide. Find out more…

DreamSpark

If you’re a current university or high school student, you can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge. Yes, students get to download software at no charge. DreamSpark enables students, like you, to download and use Microsoft tools to unlock your creative potential and set you on the path to academic and career success by advancing your learning in the areas of technical design, technology, math, science, and engineering! It doesn’t matter what classes you’re taking right now, just as long as you’re a current student in a verified, accredited School and use the tools in pursuit of advancing your education in one of these areas. Find out more…

 

Community Event: Toronto Code Camp

03 Apr

code_camp_logo The Fifth Annual Toronto Code Camp, a free .NET community sponsored event, will be held on May 1st, 2010! Last years event was a huge success with over 350 attendees, 25 sessions, 24 speakers, 20+ volunteers and contributors including Microsoft, Manulife Financial, ObjectSharp Consulting, Infragistics, GFI, FarPoint and DevTeach. This year we have moved to a new venue at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. This has allowed us to offer more content to the attendees of the Code Camp. We will be offering 40 sessions (that’s 60% more) this year.

Quick Links

  • Toronto Code Camp Website
  • Speaker List
  • Sessions
  • Call for Contributors form
  • Call for Speakers form
  • Contributors

    Contributors are a vital part of the Toronto Code Camp, and provide the funds and infrastructure for executing a successful event! If you are interested in participating, download the Call for Contributors form, and contact them. They definitely want to hear from you!

    Speakers

    The Toronto Code Camp is now accepting submissions for speakers! Download, fill out and submit the Call for Speakers form. Keep in mind that the spots are limited therefore sign up as soon as possible.

    What is a Code Camp all about?

    The answer is actually very simple. A Code Camp must follow these rules:

    1. By and For the Developer Community
      Code Camps are about the developer community at large. They are meant to be a place for developers to come and learn from their peers. Topics are always based on community interest and never determined by anyone other than the community.

    2. Always Free
      Code Camps are always free for attendees.

    3. Community Developed Material
      The success of the Code Camps is that they are based on community content. All content that is delivered is original. All presentation content must be provided completely (including code) without any restriction. If you have content you don’t want to share or provide to attendees then the Code Camp is not the place for you.

    4. No Fluff – only Code
      Code Camps are about showing the code. Refer to rule #1 if you have any questions on this.

    5. Community Ownership
      The most important element of the Code Camp is always the developer community. All are welcome to attend and speak and do so without expectation of payment or any other compensation other than their participation in the community.

    6. Never occur during work hours
      We understand that many times people can’t leave work for a day or two to attend training or even seminars. The beauty of the Code Camp is that they always occur on weekends.