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Get a face-to-face with Microsoft at Future Decoded

Big names, training, startup advice – for free

Promo Time is running out to attend Microsoft’s huge conference – Future Decoded – in London’s ExCeL centre on 10 to 12 November.

Day 3, the Tech Day, has a huge agenda, big name keynote speakers, eight training tracks – and one track just for entrepreneurial startup types, game developers and students. And it’s free to attend.

Have you got a great idea for an app, game or service and want to develop it further? Sign up for Get Started @ Future Decoded. In this track you will:

  • Learn from startups building their business in the cloud – from web and mobile apps, to games and Internet of Things.
  • Learn practical tips how to get started quickly with the cloud - regardless of what platform or device you build for, whether Android, iOS, Windows, NodeJS, PHP, ASP.NET or other language.
  • Get the chance to pitch your idea – and win a big-ticket prize

Microsoft is running a competition that could help you get your idea off the ground and into the cloud.

Entry is open to all participants in Get Started @ Future Decoded, which runs from 1:45pm to 6pm on Nov 12 - and then morphs into networking drinks. Places are limited, so register now to ensure you don’t miss out.

The rules are simple:

If you’ve got a great idea or a project that just needs a little help to get off the ground, they want to hear from you. Pitch your story - whether a game, an app, or service – to the expert panel for a chance to win free Azure cloud services, a free Visual Studio license, a Microsoft Technology Mentor, a 1 month residency at Microsoft Ventures Accelerator. Other great prizes will be awarded for top pitches in each category who take part on the day.

Here is the agenda for Get Started @ Future Decoded:

Time Presentation Speaker
1:45-2:15 Welcome & Keynote: Rise of the Humans – How to Outsmart the Digital Deluge Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer, Microsoft
2:15-2:35 Opportunities for Startups with the Cloud – How to Get Started Free Elena Branet, Cloud Lead – DX Audience Marketing, Microsoft
2:40-2:55 Developer Story: Web/Mobile Michael Barr, CEO, and Ronan Corr, CTO - Scaboodle
2:55-3:15 How to Get Started: Web/Mobile Apps in the Cloud Martin Kearn, Microsoft Tech Evangelist
3:20-3:35 Developer Story: Cloud Gaming John Griffin, CMO - GameSparks
3:35-3:55 How to Get Started with Cloud Gaming Lee Stott, Microsoft Tech Evangelist
4:00-4:15 Developer Story: Internet of Things Joachim Horn, Founder and CEO - SAM Labs
Kevin Haughan, CTO - SAM Labs
4:15-4:35 How to Get Started: Internet of Things Dave Baker, Microsoft Tech Evangelist
4:40-6:00 Your Cloud Story: Pitch Competition Andy McCartney, CEO in Residence, Microsoft Ventures Accelerator
Dr. Kenji Takeda, Microsoft Research – EMEA
Lee Schuneman, Studio Head, Lift London
Elena Branet, Cloud Lead - Developer Experience Audience Marketing, Microsoft

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