Microsoft Tech.Ed opens in Auckland

The sold out event, held at the SkyCity Convention Centre, features more than 130 international and local tech experts presenting at 172 sessions and 80 ‘Hands on Labs’. The event runs for three days.

The opening keynote is currently taking place and features August de los Reyes, who discusses advances in human-computer interactions as well as showcasing the latest Microsoft technology.

“Tech.Ed is Microsoft’s largest training investment to New Zealand’s IT community and supports Microsoft’s global mission to help people realise their full potential,” said Paul Muckleston, Microsoft New Zealand’s new Managing Director.

“By training, developing, and in many cases inspiring, the NZ IT community through this event, we hope to see improvements in everything from individual’s job performance and satisfaction through to their employers’ bottom line. That is, the knowledge base provided by Tech.Ed will drive productivity and innovation.”

NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley, added, “Tech.Ed plays an important role in the continued education and training of the greater ICT industry. The IT industry is always reinventing itself, meaning that IT professionals must continue to up-skill. From continued learning, stems new ideas and innovation which we can capitalise on, helping the economy grow.”

If you didn’t get into this year’s sold out event then you’ll be pleased to know that all sessions will be available online shortly after the event concludes.

Look out for the IT Brief stand at the show.