If You Missed the Windows Phone Firestarter in Philly You Are in Luck

Windows Phone 7 is here – and with it comes a new world of opportunity for passionate, creative developers. Windows Phone 7 gives you the power to build complex, robust applications using consistent hardware specs, a comprehensive development toolkit, and the all-new, full-service Marketplace for selling your apps. We want you to be ready to capitalize on this new frontier, so we’re launching two days of fast-paced learning to get you up and running with Windows Phone 7 development. Check out the agenda and pick the day that best fits your needs – or join us for both. The choice is yours. Whatever you can imagine, you’ll get the information you need to build high-demand apps with Windows Phone 7.

Day 1: Jump-Start Your Mobile Development | 9:00am - 5:00pm
In the first of this two-day launch event, we'll take you under the hood of Windows Phone 7 and the Windows Phone 7 platform with a progressive set of learning sessions. We'll start with the basic tools and fundamentals of Windows Phone 7 application development and as the day unfolds, we'll go deeper into development scenarios using Silverlight®, XNA® and the Windows Phone 7 SDK. You'll also see how to earn cash for your apps in the fully loaded Marketplace.
Day 2: Unleash Your Best App Workshop | 10:00am - 3:00pm
This hands-on workshop is designed to help you turn those napkin sketches and subway scribbles into real, sellable apps. You'll apply fundamental Windows Phone 7 design principles to build an app and upload it to the fully revamped Marketplace. Go at your own pace or follow along with a proctored group lab. Either way, you'll get step-by-step advice from Microsoft® and community experts. It's an unprecedented opportunity to stake your claim in the marketplace – using familiar tools and consistent specs.

For more Windows Phone 7 developer events, visit: www.msdnevents.com/wp7

Agenda

Kick Off - Welcome

Session 1: Introduction to the Windows Phone 7 Platform

Session 2: Monetizing Your Apps with Marketplace and Mobile Ads

Break

Session 3: Windows Phone 7 Design Guidelines 

Lunch

Session 4: Building Windows Phone Applications with Silverlight 

Session 5: Building Windows Phone 7 Applications using XNA

Break

Session 6: Windows Phone 7 Services 

Wrap Up -  Q & A - Raffle