Hang out and talk XAML!

I would also encourage you to sign up for the Windows Phone App Garage from 8-5pm that day. Details are here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/820497129

Do you want to build an app for the Windows Phone OS but don't know where to start? Or would you like to learn more about the future of development for this platform? Either way, this Windows Phone App Garage offers a unique opportunity to build and submit your own application to the Windows Phone Marketplace. Even if you have not ever submitted an application to the Marketplace, during this event, we will help you build an application and submit it. Don't have an idea for an app? That is ok; we have a starter template to get you started!

What is in it for me?

Build your own application to submit to the Windows Phone Marketplace. If you have a Marketplace account, we will help you get your application submitted. For each app you submit to the Marketplace by June 30th, we will provide you with a code that will entitle you to a chance to win a free Windows Phone device. If you submit 2 applications to the marketplace by June 30th, get a $99 rebate (some restrictions apply) We will be giving away Windows Phone swag If we get 30 apps submitted during the event, one attendee who submitted an app at the event will win a Samsung Focus Windows Phone! Before the event

If you would like to submit your app to the Marketplace, you will need to create a Marketplace account (http://create.msdn.com/en-us/home/membership).

If you would like to build an app, be sure to install the latest Windows Phone Tools (http://create.msdn.com/en-us/home/getting_started).

Tentative Agenda

8:30 –9 am
Welcome

9 – 10 am
Introduction to Windows Phone Development
No experience with Windows Phone 7 development? No problem. During this optional session at the start of the day we will cover the fundamentals of Windows Phone Silverlight and XNA Development. We'll explore the various core components and tools available, and leave you with some resources to take you to the next level.

10-10:30
What’s new for Windows Phone Developers
This session will highlight some of the new capabilities coming in the next release of the Windows Phone developer tools. We’ll also take a look at AppMaker, a new dynamic new tool that enables you to generate a simple Windows Phone application from one or more online data feeds.

10:45 – 12:30
Windows Phone Application Jumpstart
To give you a jumpstart on app development, we’ll walk through in detail building an app, styling it, and adding advanced functionality. We’ll also cover submitting it to the marketplace and monetizing your app.

12:30 – 1:00
Lunch (Provided)

1:00-5:00
Windows Phone Garage Open Lab
Bring your laptop fully loaded with Visual Studio 2010 and the latest version of the Windows Phone Tools. Get some help with an app you are working on, or use the information from the Jumpstart to build an app around your favorite data feed. No ideas? No worries – we’ll have a few starter templates that you can build on.