{"id":252048,"date":"2025-01-14T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/?p=252048"},"modified":"2025-01-13T20:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T04:55:38","slug":"vs-live-2025-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/vs-live-2025-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us at VS Live! 2025 Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Join Your Favorite Speakers at VS Live! Las Vegas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the new year here, many developers are looking for the best ways to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. That\u2019s why Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas, March 10-14, 2025, is a must-attend event!<\/p>\n<p>Stay ahead of the curve with the latest enhancements in .NET, Azure, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, and more. Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas is your fastest way to catch up on the innovations shaping the tech landscape.<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Makes VS Live! Las Vegas a Must-Attend?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From hands-on workshops to deep-dive sessions, this event is loaded with practical guidance you can apply immediately in your day-to-day development work. And I\u2019m especially excited about our two powerhouse keynotes\u2014we\u2019ll explore the future of .NET, AI, and secure cloud-native data solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But that\u2019s just the start. This year\u2019s session lineup covers a huge spectrum, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Development<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: See the latest for developers infusing their apps with AI leveraging LLMS, vector databases, and the latest SDKs to enhance developer. Also come see the latest enhancements in GitHub Copilot for AI assisted development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile &amp; Desktop App Development:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Come learn how to build native Windows apps with WinUI 3 and the Windows App SDK, dive deep into native multi-platform development with .NET MAUI, and hybrid development across all platforms with Blazor Hybrid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.NET &amp; C# Best Practices:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Learn the newest .NET\/C# features, bust common myths, and sharpen your skills in asynchronous programming, configuration, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SQL, Cosmos, Fabric, and AI:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Dive into vector search, SQL integration with AI frameworks, the latest in CosmosDB, and data analysis in Fabric\u2014directly from the team that builds them.\u00a0 This will include details on the new release of SQL Server 2025 and SQL database in Fabric.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developer Well-Being &amp; Leadership:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sessions on burnout, imposter syndrome, and team-building for remote developers\u2014because our industry is about people as much as technology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hands-On Labs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Roll up your sleeves in multi-day labs exploring Python &amp; AI, .NET Aspire, SQL Server 2025, Blazor, and more\u2014perfect for those who learn by doing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Two Keynotes You Won\u2019t Want to Miss<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-252058\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers.jpg\" alt=\"Image vs live lv 2025 speakers\" width=\"1066\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/visualstudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/vs-live-lv-2025-speakers-768x255.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why I Think You\u2019ll Love This Conference<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hands-On .NET &amp; Azure Insights:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> There\u2019s no better way to learn than by doing, and VSLive! is packed with demos, labs, and real-world examples.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert Speakers &amp; Networking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Rub elbows with Microsoft insiders, MVPs, and fellow Visual Studio developers. I\u2019m always amazed by how many real-world problems get solved in hallway chats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vegas Vibes &amp; Big Ideas:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> After the sessions, explore the excitement of Las Vegas while solidifying the new connections you\u2019ve made.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to Register?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exclusive Discounts:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you have a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscription, check <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.visualstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">my.visualstudio.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for exclusive discounts included with your subscription.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Bird Deals:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you\u2019re not a subscriber, save by registering early on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vslive.com\/events\/las-vegas-2025\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VSLive! Las Vegas event page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But hurry\u2014<strong>Early Bird specials are ending soon.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ll be there, and I\u2019d love to meet you to talk about all things Visual Studio, Azure, GitHub, AI, and more. Feel free to reach out with me via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jimharrer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> if you would like to meet during the conference.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make 2025 the year we elevate our skills together. Visual Studio Live! is more than a conference\u2014it\u2019s a community of developers learning, sharing, and growing. I can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See you in Las Vegas!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><div  class=\"d-flex justify-content-left\"><a class=\"cta_button_link btn-primary mb-24\" href=\"https:\/\/vslive.com\/events\/las-vegas-2025\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">LEARN MORE ABOUT VS LIVE! LAS VEGAS<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Your Favorite Speakers at VS Live! Las Vegas With the new year here, many developers are looking for the best ways to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. That\u2019s why Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas, March 10-14, 2025, is a must-attend event! 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