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The MEDC pre-conference sessions will be held on the day before the conference begins (May 8). Those attendees who are not familiar with everything Microsoft offers in the Window Mobile® and Windows Embedded platforms are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be four pre-conference sessions:

Application Development for Windows Mobile

Presenter: Jim Wilson

This session will cover the basics of using Visual Studio® 2005 to target the different Windows Mobile® devices in different languages, including basic platform features as well as tools usage. It will also include some more advanced concepts like calling Web services and using SQL Mobile.

Building Devices using Windows CE

Presenter: Doug Boling

Detailing the basics of Microsoft Platform Builder, this tutorial covers the basics of bringing a Windows CE device up and debugging it.

Building Devices using Windows XP Embedded

Presenter: Sean Liming

Attendees learn the basics of using target designer–bringing a Windows XP Embedded device up and debugging it.

Managing & Deploying Devices

Presenter: Bill Wade, Peter O'Dowd, and Ed Brovick

This course introduces IT Professionals to Microsoft’s mobile platform including deployment options and troubleshooting techniques. Students will also learn how Windows Mobile 5 Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) work with Microsoft Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 to provide a real-time mobile solution that is secure, easy to configure, and manage.

The Application Development Track sessions will focus on developing mobile applications in Visual Studio 2005 for Windows Mobile 5.0 (including MSFP) using both managed and native code. Sessions will be geared to help you build Windows Mobile applications better, running on more devices, with greater stability and longer battery life. Other topics will include memory and code management, and speed to market.

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Breakout Sessions	Instructor-led Hands-on labs
Self-paced Hands-on labs	Device Testing & Upgrade labs

A pre-conference tutorial is available for this track.

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This track is tailored for Windows Embedded developers. It will deliver the most comprehensive training available on the latest versions of Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service. Breakout sessions will cover in technical detail: reliability, real time, source access, security, and time to market for existing users of the Windows Embedded platform. This is also your opportunity to learn from, network with, and be inspired by the Windows Embedded Product Team, MVPs, your peers, and other technical experts from the Embedded community.

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Breakout Sessions	Instructor-led Hands-on labs
Self-paced Hands-on labs	Device Testing & Upgrade labs

Two pre-conference tutorials are available for this track.

Stay updated as sessions are added to this track:

IT Professionals who manage support and security IT operations for Mobile devices and their associated infrastructure won’t want to miss out on this MEDC track. Sessions will cover topics for Application Deployment, Configuration, device and software catalogs, Security and Customization. Technologies that will be showcased are Windows Mobile, Windows Embedded, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, Exchange Server, Windows Server and Clients, Office, Systems Management Server, Tablet PCs, and Mobile Technologies.

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Breakout Sessions	Instructor-led Hands-on labs
Self-paced Hands-on labs	Device Testing & Upgrade labs

A pre-conference tutorial is available for this track.

Stay updated as sessions are added to this track:

	Pitch your Windows Mobile App directly to MOs and OEMs at MEDC!
	Here's the Pitch: Sign up for MEDC ISV Speed Dating for a shot at those elusive MO and OEM direct deals. Get 3 minutes of undivided attention to demonstrate your best Windows Mobile application directly to MO and OEM decision makers. Show off your app's best features, with you as a tour guide. Demonstrations take place in a private area, away from other ISVs. Register at MEDC using our online tool onsite. Here's the catch: All applications must be shown running live on a Windows Mobile device - no vaporware. Follow-up is at the sole discretion of the MO or OEM
	HANDS-ON LABS

	From morning to the close of each day, attendees can take advantage of MEDC hands-on labs: Self-paced: Self-paced labs offer attendees a convenient way to “follow along” with a lab manual. Instructor-led: Attendees can receive assistance from industry experts in one of the instructor-led labs.
	CABANA LOUNGES – Your Place to Meet the Experts

	Speaker Cabana: You can expect to find all speakers in the Speaker Cabanas for 45 minutes after their sessions end so you can get all your questions answered. “MVP” Cabana: Stop to chat with our excellent community of Microsoft MVPs. They’ll be on hand throughout the conference to answer technical questions. You’ll notice them sitting in a sea of black gaming bean bags. Attendee Cabana: The Attendee Cabana gives you an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute discussion on the topic of your choice. Stay on top of the latest happenings in the development community by leading a discussion, participating, or hearing your peers voice their ideas on key topics. Visit the Cabana Concierge desk by the Cabana Lounges to schedule your first come, first served slot.