Microsoft Philippines TechFest 2008

Windows Server 2008 Launch!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:43:37 GMT

Now that TechFest 2008 is over... stay tuned for more details on the launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008.

Bigger Venue, Bigger Capacity,, Bigger Products.

April 10, 2008 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex.

THANKS!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:58:51 GMT

To all those that were able to make it to TechFest 2008, held last Tuesday, January 22^nd at the Rizal Ballroom of The Shangri-La Makati, one big Thank You for attending. We hope that you were able to get a lot out of the morning plenary and the afternoon sessions that followed. We thank you for the great feedback submitted on the evaluation forms. The feedback you provided will help us towards further improving our future events.

We also would like to apologize to those who were not able to come in due to overcapacity. We do realize that this has caused you much inconvenience and we are truly sorry for this. Rest assured that we are working on improving our processes to give you a better Microsoft experience in the future.

TechFest 2008 Presentation Slides NOW AVAILABLE!

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:40:32 GMT

We've uploaded the presentation slides used by all of the speakers at TechFest 2008. Please note that most of the afternoon breakout sessions contained demos which are not part of the PowerPoint decks.

Most of the slides are available in PowerPoint 2003 format. Two of the presentations are in PDF format.

Registration is now officially closed

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:47:18 GMT

After a review of the numbers, we have decided not to re-open registration.

Registration now RE-OPENED!

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:22:40 GMT

For those that missed yesterday's registration, please register online at

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032362866&Culture=en-PH

TechFest Registration - CLOSED (for now)

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:34:25 GMT

Despite that we opened registration only today, Monday Jan 7, 2008, the registration system already reached the threshold for the maximum number of of registrants and the system automatically closed and ceased accepting new registrants. We are currently studying the situation and will advise if and when we can re-open registration.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Schedule Updated!

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:51:21 GMT

We changed the schedule for some of the track sessions due to accommodate the request of those that wanted to attend both the SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 sessions. We've put all of the "What's New..." sessions in the middle ballroom. The changes are reflected in the schedule below.

Register NOW for TechFest 2008

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:25:58 GMT

WHERE: Rizal Ballroom, The Shangri-La Makati
WHEN: January 22, 2008
TIME: 8:30am (Registration Opens at 7:00am)

Register Here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032362866&Culture=en-PH

Microsoft Philippines is excited to announce TechFest 2008. This year's TechFest kicks off a series of local events leading up to the launch of Microsoft's 2008 Wave of products: Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008. The event will also feature key technologies such as Microsoft System Center and Office Communications Server.

Microsoft TechFest 2008 is brought to you by Microsoft TechNet and the Microsoft Developer Network

AGENDA

7:00 am	Registration Opens
8:30 am	Pre-Event
9:00 am	Opening Remarks	Pepeng Rollan General Manager, Microsoft Philippines
	Infrastructure Optimization	Jojo Ayson Product Manager for Security and Management Servers
	Windows Server 2008	Nicky Eala Business Group Lead for Server and Tools
	SQL Server 2008	Liezl Milan Product Manager for Application Platform
	Visual Studio 2008	Tim Vergel de Dios Academic Developer Evangelist
	Windows Vista SP1	Chay Mondejar-Saputil Product Manager for Windows Client
	Technology Adoption in Asia Pacific	Maria Green IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Asia
12:00 nn	LUNCH

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

	TRACK 1	TRACK 2	TRACK 3

1:00	System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Operations Manager Deo Co Solutions Specialist for Infrastructure	What's New in Windows Server 2008? Jay Paloma MVP for Windows Server	Microsoft Silverlight Tim Vergel de Dios Academic Developer Evangelist

2:15	System Center Data Protection Manager David Foo Incubation Storage Specialist	What's New in SQL Server 2008? Nicholas Dritsas Principal Program Manager SQL Server	Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Chay Mondejar-Saputil Product Manager for Windows Client

4:00	System Center Virtual Machine Manager Norman Jose Technology Specialist for Management Servers	What's New in Visual Studio 2008? Warren Yu MVP for Visual Tools	Unified Communications Ferdie Macatangay Product Manager for Information Worker

5:00	Raffle

Register Here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032362866&Culture=en-PH

The event is open to Professionals Only.
You will be requested to present a valid Company ID. A Driver's License or alternative Photo ID indicating birthday will be accepted.

Welcome to the TechFest 2008 Spaces Site

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:41:43 GMT

Welcome to the Live Spaces Site for TechFest 2008. Come back to this site for updates on the upcoming event such as schedule changes, presentation postings, etc.

Photo Album: TechFest 2008 - Jan 22, 2008

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:35:30 GMT

TechFest 2008 - Jan 22, 2008

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Photo Album: TechFest Invite Graphics

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:50:11 GMT

TechFest Invite Graphics

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Custom List: Links

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:59:44 GMT

Links

TechFest 2008 Presentations
SkyDrive Site for plenary and breakout session presentations