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In response to your needs we have available for the first time, a special selection of Pre Days to the Tech.Ed Event. We don't want you to miss out. Starting with a SQL Server Architect Summit and crossing Small Business, Windows Embedded and Virtualisation, the Pre Days can make a great addition to your Tech.Ed experience, or can be attended on their own. See Pricing details here and read more about Pre Days below.
Tech. Ed 2008 Student Day offers the next generation of technologists a unique opportunity to be a part of Australia's premier IT Education event.
Two FREE half-day sessions have been designed to showcase the exciting opportunities offered by a career in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. The morning session has been specifically tailored to high school students, while the afternoon session especially for university students.
The action-packed, interactive agenda has been designed to excite and educate you on Microsoft's latest technologies and address issues that are relevant to the future of the industry. Don't miss your chance to be part of Australia's biggest IT educational event.
Agenda
For more information on each session, simply click on the link. Or for speaker bios, click on the speaker's name.
| Time | Content |
| 9:30-10:00 | Sponsor Pavilion The sponsor pavilion is an integral part of the program as it brings together educational institutions, key industry leaders and students all at the one event. The sponsor pavilion will provide students with the opportunity to closely connect with ICT industry leaders. Here they can learn more about ICT educational courses, the latest ICT products and services, as well as obtain ICT related industry information. |
| 10:00-10:10 | Introduction and Welcome to Student Day 2008 Hosted by the highly respected Ms Megabyte. Her mission is to take the hard out of hardware, the science out of software and remove the fears and frustrations often associated with everyday technology. A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and best-selling author of Conquer Your Computer, Ms Megabyte has been helping Australian's learn to love technology for a decade. Her wealth of experience in creative thinking will ensure that the day is entertaining and interactive for all involved. Yvonne Adele/Ms Megabyte Technology Enthusiast |
| 10:10-10:30 | Keynote: Next Generation of Technologist- Keynote The keynote address will be delivered by a leading international industry expert, Joe Wilson, Microsoft's' Senior Director of Academic Initiatives for Developer and Platform Evangelism. Joe will discuss the latest innovations in ICT, future directions in ICT, as well as the opportunities made possible by a career in ICT. Using technologies that we all know and love (like MP3 players, mobile phones and social networking sites) Joe will outline the promise of Software + Services, and what it means for you and the future of the ICT industry. Joe Wilson – Senior Director of Academic Evangelism, Microsoft U.S |
| 10:30-11:00 | Where can a career in ICT take you? Want to see how far a career in IT can take you? Ms Megabyte will host an interactive and engaging panel discussion between three women in IT who all share a common IT background, but apply their knowledge in various industries. This panel discussion will illustrate the flexibility and scope of pursuing a career in IT and where ICT has taken their career. Yvonne Adele/Ms Megabyte Technology Enthusiast |
| 11:00-11:35 | XBOX and Windows Game Development with XNA Games Studio An exciting and interactive session where students will learn accessible nature of game creation and the simplicity of getting started with XNA software. Luke Drumm will highlight existing examples of cutting-edge games created with XNA, possibilities of creating new and personalised game content, plus a range of other fascinating material. Luke Drumm - Senior Consultant, Readify, Australia |
| 11:35-12:15 | Sponsor Pavilion The sponsor pavilion is an integral part of the program as it brings together educational institutions, key industry leaders and students all at the one event. The sponsor pavilion will provide students with the opportunity to closely connect with ICT industry leaders. Here they can learn more about ICT educational courses, the latest ICT products and services, as well as obtain ICT related industry information. |
| 12:15-12:30 | How an Olympian stays 'Connected' Ian will be presenting a demo that is applicable to any road warrior. Ian is on the Australian National Curling Team and spends a lot of time overseas training and competing while they qualify for the 2010 Olympics. It is crucial that Ian stays connected to his work, family, sporting and social commitments whilst travelling. Find out how Ian uses Vista and Live Services to collaborate with his team mates from around the world. Discover how they exchange sporting schedules, administrative documents, team pictures, biographies, plus a whole lot more. This has all been made possible through the use of technologies such as:
Ian Palangio - Solutions Specialist, Microsoft Australia |
| 12:30-12:55 | Experience Pop Fly, Photosynth, Telescope, Virtual Earth Allow Nick Hodge to take you on a visual tour displaying the power of cool technologies like Pop fly, Virtual Earth, Photosynth, Worldwide Telescope, Robo-Champs and Live services. This session will showcase the latest and most innovative technology. Be prepared to be blown away by what you'll see during this demonstration. Nick Hodge- Professional geek, Microsoft Australia |
| 12:55-1:10 | Question Time By the end of the day, we know everyone will have lots of questions. This is the chance for the students to put the presenters on the spot and ask any questions they are curious about. We will also have some amazing prizes to hand out during this session. Ms Megabyte |
If you are High School teacher or a Careers Advisor, that is interested in sending a group of high school students to Tech.Ed Student Day please contact stu08@microsoft.com
Additional Resources
Share your experiences with peers through the Tech.Ed Student Day Facebook site.
| Time | Content |
| 1:00-1:30 | Sponsor Pavilion The sponsor pavilion is an integral part of the program as it brings together educational institutions, key industry leaders and students all at the one event. The sponsor pavilion will provide you with the opportunity to closely connect with ICT industry leaders. Here you can learn more about ICT educational courses, the latest ICT products and services, as well as obtain ICT related industry information. |
| 1:30-1:40 | Introduction and Welcome to Student Day 2008 Hosted by the highly respected Ms Megabyte. Her mission is to take the hard out of hardware, the science out of software and remove the fears and frustrations often associated with everyday technology. A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and best-selling author of Conquer Your Computer, Ms Megabyte has been helping Australian’s learn to love technology for a decade. Her wealth of experience in creative thinking will ensure that the day is entertaining and interactive for all involved. Yvonne Adele - Ms Megabyte Technology Enthusiast |
| 1:40-2:00 | Next Generation of Technologist - Key note This session will be delivered by Joe Wilson, Microsoft's Senior Director of Academic Initiatives for Developer and Platform Evangelism. Joe will officially launch DreamSpark in Australia during his keynote. Microsoft DreamSpark is a community-based program to provide students with free access to Microsoft’s industry-leading software development, gaming and design tools. DreamSpark is about putting professional-level tools in your hands to inspire your creativity and get you moving on the path to future success. Joe will also discuss the exciting career opportunities available in ICT and explore the future of technology outlining the promise of Software + Services. More importantly, what it means for you. Joe Wilson - Senior Director of Academic Evangelism, Microsoft U.S |
| 2:00-2:15 | Imagine Cup Ever thought of climbing the pyramids of Egypt? Or travelling around the world to compete with your friends? The Imagine Cup competition can take you there. Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition. It brings together University students from around the globe to compete on multiple levels. The winners of the 2008 Australian Imagine Cup will present their project and discuss their Imagine Cup journey – starting in Australia and finishing in Paris at the world finals. Team SOAK- Imagine Cup Winners 2008 |
| 2:15-2:50 | XBOX and Windows Game Development with XNA Game Games Studio An exciting and interactive session where you’ll learn the accessible nature of game creation and simplicity of getting started with XNA software. Luke Drumm will highlight existing examples of cutting-edge games created with XNA, the possibilities of creating new and personalised game content, plus a range of other fascinating material. Luke Drumm - Senior Consultant, Readify, Australia |
| 2:50-3:30 | Sponsor Pavilion The sponsor pavilion is an integral part of the program as it brings together educational institutions, key industry leaders and students all at the one event. The sponsor pavilion will provide you with the opportunity to closely connect with ICT industry leaders. Here you can learn more about ICT educational courses, the latest ICT products and services, as well as obtain ICT related industry information. |
| 3:30-3:45 | Robotics Students can gain an insight into the wonderful world of embedded development through a fun visual demonstration of Robotics. This presentation will highlight the ease of transforming a student hobby like Robotics into an industrial scale project. By using a robot live on stage, Don Kerr will demonstrate the power of chip technology within Robots and other everyday devices. Don Kerr - Embedded Strategy Manager, Microsoft Australia |
| 3:45-4:05 | Web Evolution There are many exciting trends taking place in the current evolution of the web. Michael Kordahi, Microsoft Developer Evangelist will discuss the latest web design and development and drill down specifically on Rich UX (User eXperience). He will discuss Microsoft's vision in this space and will focus on some of the latest developments including Silverlight 2, Expression Studio 2, Visual Studio and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). You'll discover the latest web design and development tools and learn how to apply these amazing features to your own web creation. Michael Kordahi - Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Australia |
| 4:05-4:20 | How an Olympian stays 'Connected' Ian will be presenting a demo that is applicable to any road warrior. Ian is on the Australian National Curling Team and spends a lot of time overseas training and competing while they qualify for the 2010 Olympics. It is crucial that Ian stays connected to his work, family, sporting and social commitments whilst travelling. Ian uses Vista and Live Services to collaborate with his team mates from around the world. They exchange sporting schedules, administrative documents, team pictures, biographies and a whole lot more. This is made possible through the use of technologies such as
Ian Palangio - Solutions Specialist, Microsoft Australia |
| 4:20-4:40 | Microsoft Student2Business The Students to Business (S2B) program is a Microsoft® Community Initiative designed to connect Microsoft partners and customers with qualified students for entry-level and internship positions. The objective of the S2B program is to inspire local businesses to communicate the competency requirements for new talent, to evaluate the skills of students ready for an entry-level job or internship and collaborate with Microsoft and local education institutions to provide the curriculum and training needed to ensure students are prepared to meet the innovation needs of company's around the globe. Students engaged in S2B benefit from unique mentoring, training and certification opportunities. Various offerings are available to students at each stage of S2B – when profiling, in application and after job their connection. Roger Lawrence - Academic Evangelist, Microsoft Australia |
| 4:40-4:55 | Question Time and Prizes! Put the presenters on the spot and ask any questions you're curious about. Prizes up for grabs! Ms Megabyte |
DreamSpark offer available for current ISIC members. You must also be a full-time tertiary student and have your proof of full time student status with you at Microsoft Tech.Ed Student Day on 2nd September 2008.
Microsoft DreamSpark™
Microsoft DreamSpark™ is a program that provides access to Microsoft designer and development tools for students around the world. It's been created to support and advance their skills in technical design, technology, math, science and engineering activities. DreamSpark™ equips tomorrow’s developers with the professional tools to inspire and create today.
Take a look at what's included
Microsoft developer tools.
- Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
- Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
- XNA Game Studio 2.0
- 12-month free membership in the XNA Creators Club
Microsoft designer tools.
- Expression Studio, including:
- Expression Web
- Expression Blend
- Expression Design
- Expression Media
Microsoft platform resources.
- SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
- Windows Server, Standard Edition
Additional Resources
Share your experiences with peers through the Tech.Ed Student Day Facebook site.
This year's dedicated event for Embedded Developers
This event encapsulates the only in-depth technical training for Windows Embedded available in Australia this year. If you're an Embedded Developer, you don't want to miss it. Take back skills to your current projects, utilising Windows XP Embedded (Windows Embedded Standard) and Windows Embedded CE 6.0 (Windows Embedded Compact). Learn how to increase your development speed, and the quality and robustness of your applications. Instructors are all Embedded platform developers and engineers.
Cost:
$220 for a full day's training
Only 40 seats available Register Now
Who should attend?
Developers who work on Embedded platform and applications projects, key technical decision makers for Embedded systems projects.
What will you get out of it?
300-400 LEVEL HANDS ON LABS – Take advantage of the knowledge of those who have been building Windows Embedded systems and learn from their experiences.
FEEDBACK FROM EXPERTS – bring along your issue and discuss them with the Embedded Dev experts.
NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS – talk to people who face similar challenges, and share in their knowledge.
Agenda
| Time | Content |
| 09:00-09:30 | Keynote – Windows Embedded Direction Futures with Mike Hall LIVE from Seattle. |
| 09:30-10:45 | End-to-End Componentization of an Application for Windows XP Embedded. |
| 10:45-11:00 | Break. |
| 11:00-11:15 | Sponsor briefing. |
| 11:15-12:30 | Writing Managed Code Applications for Windows Embedded CE 6.0. |
| 12:30-13:00 | Sponsor briefing. |
| 13:15-14:30 | Understanding File-Based Write Filter in Windows XP Embedded. |
| 14:30-14:45 | Break. |
| 14:45-15:00 | Sponsor briefing. | 15:00-16:15 | Windows Embedded CE CeDebugX: A Tool for Diagnosing Hangs, Crashes, Deadlocks and Other Nasty Bugs. | 16:15-16:45 | Locknote – The Australian Embedded Landscape with Dr Chris Nicol. |
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