Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Developer Conference in Atlantic City, NJ

Vegas had Mix.  Now the Microsoft Health & Life Services Developer Conference 2008 is coming to Atlantic City, NJ!  On April 22 - 24, take a trip down the shore to AC where Microsoft will be hosting its second annual H&LS event. The three day conference will feature sessions on the latest web technologies like Silverlight, ASP.NET AJAX, and the new ASP.NET MVC framework. 

Of course, this being the H&LS DevCon, there will be lots of developer and architecture sessions that will help you discover how Microsoft, its partners, and customers make possible the delivery of Software + Services in Health & Life Sciences.

I don't know the details yet, but I'm hearing there may be a charity poker tournament as part of the agenda.  Sign me up now!

And from the cool department...  you’ve heard of it, but NOW you can touch it. There will be a Microsoft Surface device available during the entire event –attendees will be able to view, interact, and see compelling demonstrations of how Microsoft Surface can be used.

Keynotes

Microsoft: Improving Health Around the World

Peter Neupert - Corporate Vice President Health Solutions Group, Microsoft Corporation; Steve Aylward, Health & Life Sciences Industry GM, Microsoft Corporation

At the heart of the health information management dilemma is the fragmented nature of how health data is created, collected, shared and stored. Few industries are as information-dependent and data-rich as health care and few are so siloed. It is our philosophy that technology is a cornerstone of enabling a critical and sustainable shift in the way that healthcare is delivered and managed: aggregating data within and across provider organizations, aggregating data for consumers across all of their sources, and ultimately connecting these views for better-informed health decisions and better clinical outcomes. A company with the reach and resources of Microsoft can play a major role in addressing these challenges and make long-term contributions towards improving the cost, quality and delivery of care. This keynote session will help instantiate Microsoft’s overall vision for improving health, and its commitment to achieving transformation through industry-leading solutions.

Microsoft Connected Industry Framework: An enabler for meeting today’s demands and tomorrows expectations

Paul Mattes, Industry Managing Director, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft Corporation

Every vision and strategy must have a plan - a blueprint for execution from both a near-term and long-term perspective. In this session we discuss Microsoft’s Connected Industry Framework, providing specific context and solution strategy across the Health & Life Sciences Industry. Our Premier Partner Sponsors will describe how they are leveraging the Framework in the delivery of Health & Life Sciences Industry solutions.

Microsoft Health Products: Technology Roadmap & Customer Experiences

Grad Conn, Senior Director Health Solutions Group, Microsoft Corporation

Amalga, Amalga HIS, Amalga RIS/PAC, and HealthVault. Some of you may have heard about them, others may be scratching their heads in bewilderment. This is a great opportunity to gain business insight and technology perspectives on Amalga and HealthVault - Microsoft’s flagship Health Product brands. Touch the Future with Microsoft Surface You’ve heard of it, but NOW you can touch it. We will have a Microsoft Surface device available during the entire event – attendees will be able to view, interact, and see compelling demonstrations of how Microsoft Surface can be used.

A more detailed agenda and sessions can be found on https://blogs.msdn.com/hlsdpe/pages/HLSDevCon2008Tracks.aspx

Register now as space is limited!

The conference is FREE. Some meals are provided. Please let us know if you require Kosher for Passover meals. You are responsible for all other travel and hotel expenses.

Accommodations:

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Hotel at a rate of $129.00 through March 31, 2008. You are responsible for your own reservations which can be made by calling 1-888-627-7212 (ask for Sheraton AC Hotel) or visiting https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/microsoft08 by the above date to receive the discounted rate.  Be sure to reference the Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Developer and Solutions Conference. After March 31, rooms will be available at the going rate.