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Hey Students… Go Dev Mental!

Cory Fowler — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:53:44 +0000

You may have noticed our past post Microsoft Event: Tech Days 2010 coming this fall which outlined the Microsoft Tech Days event that is making it’s away around Canada starting in 2 weeks. Tech Days is an incredible learning experience, but does come at a cost [$349.00 Early Bird Pricing Available], if you’re a student you’re probably thinking that is your food budget for second semester. This year is your lucky year…

Touring with Tech Days is an event focused on Students called Go Dev Mental, which contains two tracks focusing on Microsoft Technologies.

The First Track is all about the upcoming Windows Phone 7 which will cover developing for the Phone using the two development platforms Microsoft Silverlight which brings a Rich Experience to the phone, as well as, the XNA Framework which allows developers to create games on the Windows Phone (but also Zune, PC and XBOX 360)

The Second Track focuses on the Microsoft Web Platform which will introduce students to Microsoft WebMatrix, an application for building and deploying awesome websites. This track also features Microsoft Silverlight and Expression Blend for building animated content on the web in a “Flash”-y fashion.

If you’re a Student, and would like to take a step into the Microsoft Development Stack, Register for Go Dev Mental today! In preparation for the event check out the Microsoft Dream Spark Program to get a set of Microsoft Development Tools at No Charge.

Do you want a Chance to speak at a Microsoft Conference?

Cory Fowler — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:15:00 +0000

Microsoft Canada is putting on Tech Days 2010 in Various Cities across Canada as explained in Microsoft Event: Tech Days 2010 Coming this Fall. This is just a gentle reminder that Microsoft is introducing a new Community based Track called ‘Local Flavours’. This track gives the ability for people in each geographical region to show off their something that has been being worked on in their community.

What’s the Value?

If you’re a Company that has a unique application that leverages to .NET Development Platform or is an Open Source Project you have the ability to showcase your application at an event that draws over 1000 attendees. If you’re a Community Group [like Guelph Coffee and Code] don’t worry you aren’t left out, you can also talk about your unique Project to gain awareness. Even if you’re an Individual Developer or IT Professional or Project Manager and would like to be involved, you can show off your skills.

How do I get Involved?

The process is simple all you need to do is submit an session abstract [descriptive explanation] of your interesting Story, or Expertise to the Canadian Tech Days Content Team.

When is this Tech Days Event anyways?

Vancouver	Sep 14-15	Ottawa	Nov 09-10
Edmonton	Oct 05-06	Montreal	Nov 23-24
Toronto	Oct 27-28	Winnipeg	Dec 07-08
Halifax	Nov 02-03	Calgary	Dec 14-15

Guelph Coffee and Code: Thursday March 11th

Cory Fowler — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:57:03 +0000

No Matter what your blend is PHP, Ruby, Python, C++, ASP.NET or Java, Guelph Coffee and Code is for you! Join us weekly or stop by when you’re just hanging around the house.

Our Community of Developers range in experience, come from all over the tri-cities [Kitchener, Cambridge, and Guelph]. Is it about time you started learning a new Language, or Share your unique Skill with a group of other developers, or need help tackling that issue that’s been keeping you up at night? Come Join Us!

Our next Event:

Venue: Synnema [By Synn Studios]
Location: 106-121 Wyndham St. N, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Date: Thursday March 11th, 2009
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm

Our founder Cory Fowler will not be in attendance as he will be Speaking at the Confoo Conference in Montreal. Congratulations Cory, we’re all wishing you luck on your Presentations. In his absense, Co-Organizer John Rockefeller will be in attendance to order pizza, and ensure everyone can get in.