I’m happy to pass along word that a new series of Windows 8 developer events are coming soon! These are special two-day events, with a DevCamp on day one featuring a full day of sessions plus an InstallFest, followed on day two by a Hackathon with Lightning Talks where you can bring app ideas to life with Microsoft and community experts on hand to help.
Windows 8 changes everything.
Combining the broad reach of Windows, best-in-class developer tools, a re‑imagined user experience, support for new chipsets, and a built-in store with industry-leading business terms, Windows 8 is the largest developer opportunity – ever.
Join us for free events with new sessions and hands-on opportunities designed to help you start building Metro-style applications for Windows 8 – today. We’ll show you how to use Visual Studio to code fast, fluid, immersive, and beautiful Metro-style applications in HTML5/JavaScript, XAML/C# and C/C++. Your existing investments in these languages carry forward, making Windows a no-compromise platform for developers. Attend just one day or join us for two full days of learning. It’s your choice.
DevCamp – Day 1
Events run from 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Our DevCamp covers Windows 8 Release Preview from top to bottom, featuring sessions that run from introductory to intermediate as the day unfolds. These sessions will be followed by an InstallFest to prepare your system for hands-on app development.
Hackathon – Day 2
Events run from 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Our Hackathon is an open Windows 8 code fest, where you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice. Code to your heart’s content, with Windows 8 experts available to guide you through every step of the process. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your dream application underway, or to finish that app you’ve already started.
This full-day event will be filled with coding, sharing, plenty of food, and the occasional Lightning Talk on topics determined by your apps and questions. Bring your own laptop installed with Windows 8 Release Preview, your apps and your cool ideas and get ready to create!
Cities and Dates
Separate registration for DevCamps and Hackathons is required
The choice is yours to join us for either or both days, but please register for each separately.
Seating is limited, so click the date links below (or call 1-877-MSEVENT) to reserve your seat today!
Can’t wait? Get started today at 30 to Launch!
| Location | DevCamp | Hackathon |
| Manhattan, NY | 14-Jul | 15-Jul |
| St Louis, MO | 16-Jul | 17-Jul |
| Brooklyn, NY | 19-Jul | 20-Jul |
| Nashville, TN | 19-Jul | 20-Jul |
| Los Angeles, CA | 20-Jul | 21-Jul |
| Rochester, NY | 27-Jul | 28-Jul |
| Mountain View, CA | 27-Jul | 28-Jul |
| Atlanta, GA | 3-Aug | 4-Aug |
| Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 3-Aug | 4-Aug |
| Redmond, WA | 3-Aug | 4-Aug |
| Dallas, TX | 7-Aug | 8-Aug |
| Chevy Chase, MD | 10-Aug | 11-Aug |
| Denver, CO | 10-Aug | 11-Aug |
| Irvine, CA | 17-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Boston, MA | 17-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Raleigh, NC | 17-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Reston, VA | 17-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Orlando, FL | 17-Aug | 18-Aug |
| Minneapolis, MN | 23-Aug | 24-Aug |
| Houston, TX | 24-Aug | 25-Aug |
| San Francisco, CA | 24-Aug | 25-Aug |
| Downers Grove, IL | 28-Aug | 29-Aug |
| Phoenix, AZ | 7-Sep | 8-Sep |
| Malvern, PA | 14-Sep | 15-Sep |
Register today and join us for these fantastic (and free) developer opportunities.