August 14th, 2024

.NET Conf 2024 – Celebrating the Release of .NET 9! – Save the Date!

Mehul Harry
Product Marketing Manager, .NET

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated .NET Conf 2024, a free, three-day virtual developer event celebrating the release of .NET 9. Co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft, this annual tradition continues to grow, and we’re more excited than ever to bring you the latest innovations in .NET. Mark your calendars for November 12th to 14th, 2024, and prepare to be inspired by a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and community engagement.

Elevate Your Development Experience with .NET 9

.NET Conf 2024 is your gateway to exploring the cutting-edge advancements in the .NET ecosystem. With the release of .NET 9, we’re introducing features that elevate cloud-native and intelligent app development, focusing on productivity enhancements, streamlined deployments, and accelerated AI integration. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your .NET journey, this conference will offer something valuable for everyone.

A Diverse Array of Live Sessions

Get ready for an immersive experience with a dynamic selection of live sessions featuring esteemed speakers from the .NET community and Microsoft’s .NET team. These sessions will dive deep into the topics that matter most, helping you stay ahead of the curve with insights and tips from industry leaders. To ensure global participation, we’re continuing our tradition of a 24-hour continuous broadcast, accommodating developers from every time zone.

What to Expect at .NET Conf 2024 – Agenda Overview

Get ready for an immersive experience with a dynamic selection of live sessions featuring esteemed speakers from the .NET community and Microsoft’s .NET team. These sessions will dive deep into the topics that matter most, helping you stay ahead of the curve with insights and tips from industry leaders. To ensure global participation, we’re continuing our tradition of a 24-hour continuous broadcast, accommodating developers from every time zone.

Day Time (PST) Session Title
Day 1 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Keynote – Welcome to .NET 9
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM What’s New in .NET Aspire
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM AI Building Blocks – A New, Unified AI Layer
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM What’s New in C# 13
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM What’s New for ASP.NET Core & Blazor in .NET 9
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM What’s New in .NET MAUI in .NET 9
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM What’s New in the .NET Runtime, Libraries, & SDK
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Performance Improvements in .NET 9
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Building AI Applications from Scratch
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM API-ly Ever After: OpenAPI in .NET 9
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Build Hybrid Apps with .NET MAUI
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM What’s New in Visual Studio 2022 for .NET Developers
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM Discover the Latest GitHub Copilot Features for .NET Developers
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM CodeParty Attendee Party
Day 2 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Building & Scaling Cloud-Native, Intelligent Apps on Azure & .NET
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Building and Deploying an Azure Functions App with .NET Aspire
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM .NET Aspire Roadmap, Vision, and Beyond
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Centrally Managing Your .NET APIs with Azure API Center
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Introducing HybridCache in ASP.NET Core
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM What’s New in C# Dev Kit for VS Code
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM C#’s Best Features You Might Not Be Using
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM openai-dotnet: The Official OpenAI Library for .NET
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Building the Foundation: AI Fundamentals in .NET
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Navigating the World of AI Models in .NET
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM .NET MAUI Performance Optimizations with NativeAOT and Trimming
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM What’s New in WinUI and Windows App SDK 1.6
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Empowering WPF Developers: A Journey Through .NET 9
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Modern WinForms Development with .NET 9
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Build Your Own .NET Aspire Integrations
Day 3 24-Hour Live Stream Join us for a non-stop, 24-hour live stream packed with sessions from speakers around the globe, bringing a continuous stream of fresh .NET content. You won’t want to miss out on exciting discussions, demos, and more!

For the full schedule and more details on all the sessions, visit the .NET Conf 2024 Agenda.

Engage and Win Prizes

.NET Conf 2024 is not just about learning; it’s about connecting with fellow developers and having fun. Join the excitement on our website, YouTube, and Twitch channels, where you can ask questions live on social media, interact with speakers, and engage in lively discussions. Don’t miss our virtual attendee party, where you can win fantastic prizes generously provided by our sponsors.

Worldwide Local Events

We believe in the power of community, which is why .NET Conf doesn’t end with the three-day event. We extend our support to organizers worldwide, enabling them to present to their local communities for months after the conference, ensuring the momentum and knowledge-sharing continue.

Conclusion

.NET Conf 2024 promises to be an extraordinary event, bringing together developers from around the world to celebrate the release of .NET 9. With a wide selection of live sessions, engaging interactions, and exciting virtual parties, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for November 12th to 14th, and join us as we explore the future of .NET. Let’s come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the incredible achievements of the .NET community.

Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to spread the word among your developer friends and colleagues. Together, let’s make .NET Conf 2024 a resounding success!

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Mehul Harry
Product Marketing Manager, .NET

Product Marketing Manager, .NET

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  • 林群玉 · Edited

    how can i use efcore in aot mode? there are many posts, issue, pull request say efcore 9 preview partially support aot, but no any document say how to use.
    what is the meaning of “Check back here for examples of how to use pre-compiled queries as the experience comes together.” in the document of efcore “What’s New in EF Core 9” ?

  • Jerry Richards

    No GPU access yet in the .NET framework?

  • Vin

    No wonder latest blogpost about preview 7 has disabled comments. This has to be poorest year when it comes to new features.
    Progress related to "field keyword" is really a bad joke. What it is? Like 3 years since it should have been released? Instead, maintainers just started discussion about possibilities to implement feature in LDM. Not even single commit has been made in like 2+ years.
    Anyway, can't wait to see recycled introduction of...

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    • Mehul HarryMicrosoft employee Author

      Hi Vin, thanks for sharing your feedback. For the most direct engagement and to influence the development process, I encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions on our GitHub repositories. This is where our team actively monitors and responds to community feedback. Your input can help shape future updates and improvements.