MIX is an intimate opportunity for cutting-edge technical, creative and business strategists to engage Microsoft in a conversation about the future of the web. In Las Vegas on March 5-7, 2008 MIX08 attendees explored the latest wave of opportunities and helped redefine the boundaries between: content and commerce, PC and TV, Windows and the Web.
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Keynote I
From the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Ray Ozzie, Chief Software Architect, will be joined by Corporate Vice President, Scott Guthrie and General Manager, Dean Hachamovitch to demonstrate the latest technologies built for Microsoft's Web platform. Ray will lay out his vision of the future to this audience...
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The Human Brain Relationship: Advanced and Adaptive User Interfaces
Come learn how Windows Presentation Foundation can be used to create a flexible and adaptive UI that matches our cognitive abilities. Learn how to create a UI that solves the "too hard for beginners, and too easy for pros" problem. Find out what it takes to create real, efficient UX using adaptive UI,...
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Introducing SQL Server Data Services
Come learn about our new cloud-based storage service and how it addresses a number of business scenarios. This session introduces the new Microsoft SQL Server Data Services, as well as outlines business models and terms.
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Creating Rich, Dynamic User Interfaces with Silverlight 2
See how to use the Microsoft Silverlight 2 control model to efficiently design and develop custom controls, style existing controls, create control templates, and package your controls for re-use to develop Rich Internet Applications. Also hear about the capabilities for localization and accessibility....
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Is Web 2.0 sustainable? What business models will work?
Web 2.0 applications are easy and cheap to build. Free services can attract lots of users, but how will they make money? Social networking applications are fun and "sticky" but do they have sustainable value? What is the optimal social business model around content distribution? This panel will predict...
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Monetization 101
Come get an overview of Microsoft's complete advertising platform and hear how it is being built.
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What's New in Windows Presentation Foundation 3.5
Learn about the great new features in Windows Presentation Foundation 3.5. See examples that include Add-ins, data binding support for LINQ and ADO.NET, interactive 3D, streamlined application deployment, high-performance animation, and much more.
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Web 2.0 and Beyond: What Is the Business Reality?
While Web 2.0 and beyond sites, built on the family of technologies that encompass it, are undeniably cool, the question remains: How can one make money off it? Join us as well known Web 2.0 firms debate the revenue model in this brave new world.