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Canadian WPC Activities

WPC2010 promises to be bigger and better than ever before, so make sure to register and don’t miss out on our Great Canadian WPC activities! This site will be updated frequently with important information and events for Canadian technology partners, so check back soon!


Canadian Keynote

Join our Canadian Executives, Eric Gales, President of Microsoft Canada Inc., Neil Tanner, Vice-President of SMS&P, and Corinne Sharp, National Director of Canadian Partner Channel, as well as Jean Philippe Linteau, Sr. Trade Commissioner from the Canadian Embassy for an exciting and engaging regional keynote. Hear about Microsoft Canada’s FY11 priorities and technology partner specific initiatives. We will also take advantage of being in Washington and learn about new ways to engage with the Canadian Embassy for business opportunities. All of this will be followed by a panel discussion, so bring your questions!

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010

Time: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Location: WCC 202A

Keynote Speakers

Eric Gales
President of Microsoft Canada Inc.

Neil Tanner
Vice-President of SMS&P, Microsoft Canada Inc.

Eric Gales Neil Tanner


Corinne Sharp
National Director of Canadian Partner Channel
Microsoft Canada Inc.


Jean Philippe Linteau
Sr. Trade Commissioner
Canadian Embassy

Corinne Sharp Jean Philippe Linteau
    


Canadian Party

This year’s Canadian event will be the best party in town. So come out to celebrate and enjoy an evening full of networking, fun and entertainment with your industry peers and the Microsoft Canada team. We are also excited to announce that Great Big Sea will be playing live for us!

Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Time: 8:00pm – 1:00am

Location: The Hard Rock Café, 999 E St NW, Washington, DC


WPC Connect

One of the greatest opportunities for technology partners at WPC is networking. The WPC Connect tool is now live so make sure to OPT IN when registering!


Canadian Lounge:

During the conference, Microsoft Canada hosts a lounge space on Level 1 of the Convention Centre which you should consider your home base at the conference. This is the only place to pick up your Canadian Party passes from July 11 to noon of July 13. You can also feel free to stop by throughout the conference to ask a question or just to grab a cup of Tim Horton’s Coffee!

This area is also a convenient meeting spot for networking and connecting with friends and colleagues. You will be able to meet with Microsoft Canada representatives here throughout the day - see schedule below.

WPC Canada Lounge Schedule

Canada Lounge directions:

The Canadian Lounge is located on Level 1 of the Convention Centre in Hall B. In this area, Microsoft Canada hosts a lounge space which you should consider your home base at the conference. Feel to stop by to ask a question, meet with Microsoft Representatives or just to grab a cup of Tim Horton’s Coffee!


Why you should attend WPC 2010 in Washington DC

Corinne Sharp, Director of Partner Sales and Marketing, invites all the partners from Canada to attend WPC 2010 in Washington DC this Summer.

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List of Things to Do

Schedule meetings with fellow partners and Microsoft staff with the WPC Connect tool.

Decide on sessions, and set your WPC agenda.

Pick up your wristband on the 12th or 13th for the Canadian Party at the Lounge

Peruse the Exhibitors List for companies and products of interest, and potential business partners.

Prepare for loads of fun!


World Cup Pub:

Join your fellow Canadians to watch the World Cup final on Sunday, July 11th from 2-5pm* at the Irish Channel Pub - 500 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC. *approximate times


WPC 2010 Special Guest Speakers:

Canadian Executives, Eric Gales, Corinne Sharp and Neil Tanner, as well as Jean Philippe Linteau, Sr. Trade Commissioner from the Canadian Embassy will be speaking at the Regional Keynote.


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