Download - WPC Briefing
Pre-Briefing WPCT-17
Palm BreweryThursday, June [email protected]
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What to expect today?Agenda
15.30 – 16:00 Welcome
16.00 – 17:00 Presentation WPC 2010
17.00 – 17:30 Visit of the brewery
17:30 – ... Drink & networking
Objective
• Provide all the necessary information to enable you to prepare thoroughly
and get the maximum out of your WPC!
• Get to know the Belux delegation, and... Enjoy the beer!
Do not leave today with
unanswered questions around
WPC
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WPC attendees
Beluxt attendees 2010
• 83 individuals
– 38 CEO/Managing Partner level
– 31 Director/Manager level
• 60 partners reprensented
• 5 women (2 last year)
• 26 Microsoft employees
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Belux attendees
Belux Delegation
• Your buddy
• Your Partner Account Manager
• Belux Management team & interesting people to meet with
Peggy Janssens Dynamics PAM Lead
André HuynenSMB&D
Lead
Peter DedrijPSP&P
Lead
Philippe Lemmens
Server & Tools Lead
Hans Verbeeck
Evangelism Manager
Marc Charlier
Dynamics Lead
Phillip Vandervoor
tGM
Steven StokmansSMS&P Director
Tom Costers
OEM Director
Carl Vanden Eynde
Solution Sales Lead
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OverviewWPC Agenda & Keynotes
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Saturday, July 10 - Arrival
• Arrival Belux Delegation
• No ‘official’ program
Belux Evening activity
06:30 PM Gathering @ JW Marriott07:00 PM Dinner at Elephant & Castle10:00 PM It’s Saturday Night...
Elephant & Castle pub and restaurant just one short block from the JW Marriott, the adjacency to the hosthotel and casual atmosphere make this venue the best option for a stop by dinner. And it’s a Saturday night, so the bar is sure to be packed with locals.
Let’s us know if you want to join us
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Sunday, July 11 - First activities
Belux Evening activities02:00 PM – 02:30 Meet @ bar (tbc)02:30 PM – 05:00 Watch the Worldcup Final05:00 PM – 06:00 Return to the Convention Center06:00 PM – 07:30 Welcome Reception 07:30 PM Gather @ Convention Center07:45 PM - .... World Cup after party
First opportunity
to have meetings in
the convention
center
Make sure to pick up your badge!
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Monday, July 12 – Keynote Steve Ballmer Shuttle Service
is available from the hotel to the Verizon
Center
Timing Activity
06:30 – 7:30 AM Registration open06:30 – 8:00 AM Breakfast08:00 – 12:00 AM Vision Keynotes @ Verizon Center
Vision Keynote Line-up
08:00 – 08:15 Welcome by Allison Watson08:15 – 09:00 Keynote Steve Ballmer, CEO09:30 - 10:00 Break10:00 – 10:45 Stephen Elop, President Microsoft Business Division on Wave 201010:45 – 11:15 Tami Reller, Vice president Windows, on the Windows 7 Momentum11:15 – 12:00 Bob Muglia, President Server & Tool Business covering Microsoft‘s Cloud story
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Monday, July 12 – Continued
Timing Activity
02:00 – 03:00 PM Solution Value Keynotes @ Convention Center
• Maximizing Your Opportunity with Server & Tools• Accelerating Your Wins with Windows 7• Windows Phone 7 Value Keynote • Microsoft Dynamics Keynote Session
03:00 – 03:30 PM Break03:30 – 04:30 PM Interactive Discussion & Breakout session04:30 – 05:00 PM Break05:00 – 06:00 PM Interactive Discussion & Breakout session
Will Take place @ Grand Hyatt
Hotel
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Monday, July 12 – Continued
Belux Evening activity
Unique Welcome reception @ the Residence of the Belgian Ambassador
05:30pm Gathering in front of the Convention Center06:00pm Transport to the Embassy06:30pm Welcome by Ambassador & Phillip Vandervoort07:00pm Reception08.30pm Transport to the City Center
• One of the most beautiful buildings of Washington D.C.• Purchased by The Belgian Government in 1945• A vital backdrop for Belgium’s diplomatic activities in the
U.S. capital
Today the Belgian residence is more livable than ever before and has resumed its role as a stately setting for social gatherings animated by conversations about politics, trade, business and the arts. “Marly” has become a symbol of Belgian hospitality, bringing — through its architecture, décor, and ultimately the ambassadors who live here— a touch of the capital of Europe to the capital of the United States..
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Tuesday, July 13 – Keynote Allison Watson
“Partnering together in the Cloud”Timing Activity
06:30 – 08:00 AM Breakfast08:00 – 12:00 AM Vision Keynotes @ Verizon Center
Vision Keynote Line-up
08:00 – 08:15 AM Welcome Allison Watson08:15 – 09:00 AM ‘Consumer Keynote’09:00 – 10:00 AM “Partnering together in the Cloud” by Allison Watson10:00 – 11:00 AM Break to return to Convention Center
11:00 – 12:00 AM Solution Value Keynotes
• Maximizing Your Opportunity with Server & Tools • Microsoft Dynamics Keynote Session (Repeat, Grand Hyatt hotel) • Accelerating Your Wins with Windows (Repeat)• Windows Phone 7 Value Keynote (Repeat)
02:00 – 03:00 PM Business Model Keynotes
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Tuesday, July 13 – Keynote Allison Watson
ContinuedTiming Activity
02:00 – 03:00 PM Business Model Keynotes• Microsoft Dynamics Business Model Keynote (@ Grand Hyatt)• Microsoft’s Cloud Vision for Hosting and Telco Service Provider Partners • ISVs, Cloud, and Mobility: Capturing the Opportunity • Learning Business: Past, Present and Future • Extending Your Business - The Cloud Opportunity For Resellers • Solution Partner Business Keynote hosted by Ross Brown, VP WW Partner
Sales• Driving Our Business Forward through Distribution• Preparing the LAR Program to Succeed in Today’s Environment
(@Renaissance)• OEM Through Distribution
03:00 – 03:30 PM Break03:30 – 04:30 PM Sessions04:30 – 05:00 PM Break05:00 – 06:00 PM SessionsTake advantage to follow these session
spefically aligned to your type of business
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Tuesday, July 13
Belux Evening activity
City Tour & Dinner
05.00pm Gathering in front of the Convention Center (L street doors)05.30pm Depart City Tour05.45pm Drink with rooftop view06.15pm City Tour07.30pm Dinner at Old Ebbit’s
One of the city’s finest tour guides will introduce you to the history and architecture of Washington DC with stories, facts, trivia and perhaps a few oldwives tales as you explore monuments, memorials and notable buildings. Along the way, you will drive by The White House, Smithsonian Institution Complex, Inaugural Parade Route and the Washington Monument.Enjoy a drink with rooftop view.
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Wednesday, July 14 – Keynote Bill ClintonTiming Activity
07:30 – 09:00 AM Breakfast
Vision Keynote line-up
09:00 – 09:45 AM A-list, overview innovative new technologies10:00 – 11:00 AM Keynote Bill Clinton11:00- 12:00 Keynote Kevin Turner
Segment Value Keynotes01:00 – 02:00 PM Telco and Media & Entertainment Industry
Transformation Enables Partner OpportunitiesWinning Together in the Small and Midmarket
Segments01:00 – 02:30 PM Enterprise Solutions Leadership
Shared Opportunities through Shared Impact in Public Sector 02:30 – 03:30 PM Sessions & Interactive Discussions03:30 – 04:00 PM Break04:00 – 05:00 PM Sessions & Interactive Discussions
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Wednesday, July 14
Belux Evening activity
Georgetown PAM Dinners
06.30pm Gathering at JW Marriott07.00pm Depart07.30pm PAM Dinners
Get the best dining in Washington DC with this Dine-Around. You have thechance to eat in one of the best restaurants Washington DC has to offer.
Get the best dining in Washington DC with this Dine-Around. You have the chance to eat in one of the best restaurants
Washington DC has to offer.
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Thursday, July 15 – Regional Keynote
Timing Activity
07:30 – 09:00 AM Breakfast
Regional Keynotes
09:00 – 11:00 AM Western Europe Regional Keynote• Driving Solutions (v-alliance, deal registration, VAD) – Speaker: Robert Helgerth• Moving to the cloud – Speaker: Robert Helgerth• MPN landing - Guest Speaker Lovisa Kristiansson
11:15 - 12:15 PM Breakout Sessions & Interactive Discussions
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Thursday, July 15 – Belux Afternoon
Belux Evening activity12.30pm Gathering in front of Convention Center (L street door)12.45pm Transport to Sequoia Restaurant01.00pm Barbeque @ the riverside04.30pm Transport back to the Convention Center05.00pm Partner Reception @ Convention Center07.00pm Party Time!
Located right on the waterfront of the Potomac River on K Street, Northwest D.C., Sequoia is one of the trendiest places for D.C’s hipsters to
dine. This will certainly be a Belux afternoon to remember.
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‘Hot Topics’ during WPCCloud Services
• Covered during keynotes• 31 session available through session schedular• Understand business opportunities by partner types, eg hosters, distributors, LAR’s... • Different tracks: Azure, BPOS, Windows Intune, Dynamics CRM
Microsoft Partner Network• Visit the Microsoft Partner Network booth #484 in EXPO Hall
• Learn everything there is to know about the Microsoft Partner Network• Build a customized membership roadmap with the help of experts
• Take advantage of the WPC 2010 exclusive• 5-for-1 Exam Pass from Microsoft Learning• Enter to win grand prize sweepstakes, participate in The WPC contest and pick
up your t-shirt while supplies last• Mayny session available
• Microsoft Partner Network 2011: Leading The Change • Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) for Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM • Microsoft Partner Network 101 Interactive: A Practical Guide to Next Steps
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A Valuable WPC, it’s in the preparation...Schedule meetings through WPC Connect
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What is WPC Connect?• Online networking tool
• For registered attendees
• Arrange face-to-face meetings before the WPC 2010 conference
• Meetings can take place at pre-assigned, numbered tables in the WPC Connect area
Step 1: If you did not opt in to WPC Connect during registration, you may opt in now by clicking the “Update my profile and opt in status” link. If you opted in, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: From Quick Links click “Schedule a meeting” and search for an attendee using the search capabilities and schedule a meeting at the WPC Connect tables or at another location of your choice .
WPC Connect tables are located @ the Convention Center Community Hall on the Lower Level L2, Hall AB. WPC Connect Table Hours:
Sunday, July 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmMonday, July 12, 12:30 pm – 6:00 pmTuesday, July 13, 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 14, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pmThursday, July 15, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
How to use it?
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WPC Connect Wall
#1- OPT -INOpt-in to WPC Connect and the Wall in your registration info. You MUST upload and save a photo to be on the wall.
#2. ENGAGEUse the advanced search to find “like-minded” partners or partners in your country/region.
Engage with them by scheduling connect meetings, following them on twitter, or making a connection on LinkedIn.
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https://connect.digitalwpc.com/MeetingSelection.aspx
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WPC Connect
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Select your sessions & tracksSession Scheduler
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Session SchedulerThe tool to compose your personal agenda. Choose the sessions that are in you area of interest, add them to your personalized ageda and synchronise with your Outlook calendar.
http://www.mspartnerconference.com/schedulebuilder
Log in with the
Username &
password that you
have created during
registration
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Session Scheduler Step 1: Define your selection criteria
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Session Scheduler
Step 2: Select the session
• Check your Calendar
• Synch with Outlook• Print
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Catching UpWith Belux people?
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Regional Lounge – Meeting point
Western-European Lounge
Watch out for the
Belgian flag during the keynotes
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Overview of Belux Delegation
Don’t forget to take your
booklet when you leave
tonight
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Catching Up – Your Microsoft Buddy
Who is your buddy?• Your Partner Account Manager• Or someone of the Belux delegation that will take
care of you...
Contact your buddy:• When you forgot where to be @ what time• Whenever you have other practical questions on
Belux acivities• When you are lost & lonely
Make sure you have your buddy’s phone number for any practical
questions
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Washington D.CA city to remember...
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Washington in a nutschell
• Capital of the United States• Founded July 16, 1790• Washington, DC, formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to
as Washington, the District, or simply DC• The District has a resident population of 599,657• Population rises to over one million during workweek• The District has three major natural flowing streams: the Potomac River and
its tributaries the Anacostia River and Rock Creek• Climate: humid subtropical climate• Population:
• 55.6% Black or African – American• 36.3% White• 3.1% Asian• 0.2% American Indian
• The federal government accounted for about 27% of the jobs in Washington, D.C
• Ranked no. 35 compared to the 50 U.S. states in terms gross state product• Second busiest metro network (after NY city)• Cited as having some of the nation's worst traffic and congestion
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Prepare your trip, only 17 days to go...
• Pack your bags for Washington D.C.• Belux Jacket• Will keep you warm • Easy to find other Belux attendees
• WPC Booklet Belux Delegation• More info on Washington D.C.• Overview of Belux Delegation (MS + partners)• Overview shuttle services• In-flight entertainment
Take it with you for you & your colleagues when you leave tonight
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Prepare your trip, only 17 days to go...
• Check your International Passport• Must be more than 6 months valid• Register online: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
• Opt-in & profile yourself in WPC Connect• Schedule your agenda • Plan your meetings (WPC Connect)• Check the events page on: http://
digitalwpc.com/News/EventNews• ‘Birger Steen’ contest, WPC choir...
• Accept the Belux calendar invites• Check out: www.digitalwpc.com• Belux page: http://digitalwpc.com/Regional/Details/Belgium• Pack your bags• Be mentally prepared for a trip you will never forget!
Start Preparing your unique experience Today!
Questions?
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Time for a ...
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