We're taking a short break from our regularly scheduled events to celebrate the launch of Windows Server 2008 operating system, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. MSDN Events will resume after launch with all the lively presentations and hands-on technologies you've come to expect from these free coding sessions. In the meantime, stay connected with the MSDN Events team by visiting their blogs. You can also check out the topics and live sessions you might have missed with MSDN Events Webcasts.

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Three powerful products are coming.
Be a part of the launch.

As an IT professional or developer, you're one of the unsung heroes of technology. Are you ready to sing? Come to the upcoming Microsoft event and walk out with a launch giveaway kit with versions of the Windows Server® 2008 operating system, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008.

Event highlights:

• Test-drive new product features and functionality.
• Interact with Microsoft product experts.
• Join Q&A sessions with development teams.
• Meet with Microsoft technology partners and MVPs.

ATTEND A LAUNCH EVENT NEAR YOU.

Register today at: www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere

DEVELOPER SESSIONS

• Breakthrough Software Development Challenges with Visual Studio 2008
• Reach End-Users With Next Generation Web Applications
• Rapidly Create Applications that End-Users are Instantly Familiar With (Developing for the Microsoft System)
• Defy Occasionally Connected Challenges with Smart Client Applications that Shine