The technology landscape has changed. Developers are expected to build modern unified digital experiences across multiple platforms and multiple devices. And that means you are pushing your existing skills to the edge.

Join DevExpress, Microsoft, and Wintellect’s Chris Love for a free half-day seminar to learn how to build powerful applications for multi-channel experiences that take you from Windows 8 to iPhone and back again.

Throughout the afternoon you will be treated to information about the future of the industry; in-depth technical sessions about Windows 8, HTML5 and jQuery; and a sneak peek at the new DXTREME tools from DevExpress that allow you to stretch your existing skills to the edge, and beyond.

Sessions

The Business Case for Brilliant Software

Dave Mendlen, DevExpress

The modern development process requires developers to think different today. The ability to create stunning, unified digital experiences across multiple platforms and devices is a reality. In this presentation, Dave will focus on the revolutionary shift in the software development industry, and address the technological importance of building for touch interfaces and the impact that has on business and technology decisions. He'll explain how DevExpress is positioning itself for this next big wave of growth and how other companies can leverage the opportunities this shift creates.

Building Modern UI Apps with XAML: What .NET Developers Need to Know

Daniel Egan, Microsoft

If you are experienced with .NET or Silverlight and are already familiar with XAML, this session will teach you everything you need to know to create a Modern UI app for Windows 8. This session will cover updates to familiar features and explore concepts that are new for Windows 8. This session will show you how to turn your XAML skills into money-making Modern UI apps.

Fundamentals of HTML5

Chris Love, Wintellect

HTML5 is the newest version of HTML, and it is taking the programming world by storm. It combines new markup elements with a host of new JavaScript APIs to bring HTML into the 21st century and to enable developers to build rich, feature-filled Web applications without relying on browser plug-ins such as Silverlight and Flash. This session provides a working introduction to HTML5 and covers features such as the geolocation API, the canvas API, and the Web storage API.

DXTREME Unveiled

Dave Mendlen & Mehul Harry, DevExpress

DXTREME tools deliver an innovative solution for developers who want to create stunning, unified digital experiences across platforms and devices, from Windows 8 to the iPad and Android. Join Dave Mendlen Mehul Harry as they shows you some of the latest technology from DevExpress and walks you through real world demos of how the tools are used to create modern application experiences.

Sessions & speakers subject to change.