We’re here in Orlando for WPC 2015, putting the finishing touches on all of your US Partner experiences. It’s nearly show time, and we’re excited to meet you, learn about your business, understand how we can help you build that business and be profitable, and celebrate successes and new possibilities.
4 essential resources to download for WPC
- Get the mobile app: in your device’s store, search for “WPC 2015” and download “Microsoft WPC 2015”
- US Partner’s guide to a great WPC 2015
- Conference Guide PDF or the Conference Guide OneNote
- WPC 2015 Know Before You Go PDF
US Partner Experience wristbands
Your US Partner Experience wristband is not only your ticket to the US Celebration on Tuesday night, it offers a simple way to obtain US event information and lets you share your US Partner conference experiences with your social networks. Pre-register for your RFID-enabled wristband in the US Regional Lounge on Sunday night during the Welcome Reception (for delivery or pickup on Monday) or register for and pick up your wristband on Monday or Tuesday. The Windows 10 US Team has partnered with us to bring you this fun way to engage during WPC.
For real-time US attendee updates during the conference, follow @wpcus on Twitter, and use #WPC15 and #usatwpc to join the conversation
Schedule of US Partner activities
Sunday, July 12
6:00PM–7:00PM
Meet and Greet the US Partner Team in the US Regional Lounge
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
- RSVP for this event (not required, but allows you to add this event to your calendar)
During the Welcome Reception in The Commons, come meet members of the US Partner Team and fellow US Partners, and pre-register for your US Partner Experience wristband.
Monday, July 13
5:30PM–8:00PM
US People for Innovation event
Harvest & Highball at the Ritz Carlton
- RSVP for this event (not required, but allows you to add this event to your calendar)
- Download the calendar file for the transportation information
Join the US Partner Team on Monday evening for our annual People for Innovation event, a celebration of partners that are empowering businesses, communities, and people to be their best through technology. We are debuting our new Partner Spotlight video series, and you’ll have an opportunity to learn about our advocacy program, Voices for Innovation.
Monday, July 13
5:30PM–9:00PM
US SMB Champions Club Awards Reception
Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center
- Download the calendar file for the event
- Download the calendar file for the transportation information
You are invited to attend the US SMB Champions Club Awards Reception at WPC 2015. We will celebrate your successes in serving small and medium businesses across the United States as we recognize this year’s top Microsoft US SMB partners. Enjoy a night of food, drinks, entertainment, Regional breakouts, and an opportunity to meet the Microsoft US SMB team.
Tuesday, July 14
8:30AM–9:45AM
US Public Sector Partner Town Hall Meeting
Hilton Orlando (connected by covered walkway to the OCCC)
This Town Hall Meeting comprises four interactive Town Hall sessions, led by US Public Sector executives. Register for one of these four Public Sector verticals:
- Federal Government (Register)
- State and Local Government (Register)
- Health and Life Sciences (Register)
- Education (Register)
Tuesday, July 14
9:00AM – 3:30PM
US Sessions (Breakouts, Panels, Workshops)
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
We’re delivering a day of sessions that focus on lighting up user experiences that are enabled by technology, and will help you understand how to build a new practice or enhance an existing one, while keeping your profitability in mind.
- Add these sessions to your WPC Schedule in Connect (you can also filter on Partner Type > US Partner in the Session Scheduler)
Tuesday, July 14
4:00PM–5:30PM
Microsoft North America (MSNA) General Session
Room S320, Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
Join Judson Althoff, President of Microsoft North America, to get insights about your opportunities, visibility to best practices for success, and guidance for working with Microsoft. Judson will be joined on stage by partners, customers, and industry experts.
- Add this session to your WPC Schedule in Connect (you can also search for REG01 in the Session Scheduler)
Tuesday, July 14
8:00PM–Midnight
US Partner Celebration
Epcot®at Walt Disney World Resort
The US Celebration at WPC 2015 is our opportunity to thank you for being a Microsoft US partner, celebrate the past year’s successes, and toast the year ahead. Join the US Partner Team at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World Resort for a magical experience that includes food, fun, and a few surprises!
- RSVP for this event (not required, but allows you to add this event to your calendar)
- Download the calendar file for transportation information
- Be sure you have picked up a US Partner Experience wristband in the US Regional Lounge
Sunday–Thursday
US Regional Lounge in The Commons
Open during The Commons hours
Meet experts from across the US team in our lounge throughout the week, and learn about a variety of Windows 10 related topics. You can view larger versions of the schedules below on our US Lounge blog post or by downloading these PowerPoint slides from Yammer
US Lounge schedule
US Lounge schedule for Windows 10
