Open registration has just been announced for the Microsoft Office Project Conference 2007; visit the website for more details:
This year's US event will be held at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, October 28-31. The schedule has shifted from last year's conference, which was held in the middle of the week; this year, there will be a Sunday evening welcome reception, followed by conference sessions Monday thru Wednesday.
For those interested in attending the European conference, it is slated for December 3-5 in Madrid, Spain.
Also different from last year is the list of registration options. Here are the options according to the conference website:
Early Bird Discounted Registration: $699.00(USD)
This is an all access pass that covers your full attendance at the conference. It includes all evening events, daily conference meals, attendance to all sessions and to the exhibit hall.
Exhibit Hall Pass: $300.00 (USD)
This is a limited pass that covers your attendance in the exhibit hall only. It includes the Sunday evening welcome reception, daily conference meals and daily access to the exhibit hall. Please note this pass will not allow you access to the evening gala or any conference sessions.
Evening Gala Dinner Pass: $160.00 (USD)
This pass is intended for use at the Monday evening Gala Dinner only. It covers attendance to all 3 venues including the Space Needle, Experience Music Project and the Science Fiction Museum. It also covers all food and beverage and entertainment.
Microsoft Employee:
This is an all access pass for Microsoft Employees ONLY that covers your full attendance at the conference. It includes all evening events, daily conference meals, attendance to all sessions and to the exhibit hall. Please note you must have the Microsoft Employee Code prior to registration.
Exhibitor and/or Sponsor:
This pass is intended for use by confirmed exhibitors and/or sponsors that covers your full attendance at the conference. It includes all evening events, daily conference meals, attendance to all sessions and to the exhibit hall. Please note you must have the Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Code prior to registration.
One major difference is the break-out of the exhibit hall pass; since this year's event will be held at a larger venue, there will be room for a larger exhibit hall, which they are apparently charging for separately. This is makes the conference fee more affordable for those who are only interested in attending the conference sessions.
Check out the conference website for more information, and take advantage of the early bird registration fee before the offer ends!