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13-14 October, Sofia, Bulgaria

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What makes DevReach different from other industry events?

DevReach is one of the few premier conferences on Microsoft technologies in South and Eastern Europe. Featuring an all-star crew of speakers, DevReach 2008 will give you the unique opportunity to gain valuable practical knowledge as well insights on the Microsoft technology roadmap.

Over 40 technical sessions, covering not only the latest Microsoft's technologies – from WCF and WF to Silverlight and the Entity Framework, as well as Microsoft Oslo and .NET 4  – but also Microsoft's mature platforms like ASP.NET and WinForms. There will be great sessions on scaling ASP.NET web applications, test-driven development, and Ajax. Register today and learn how to create better and more reliable applications using Microsoft tools.

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When is DevReach 2008?
DevReach 2008 will take place on 13th and 14th of October in Sofia, Bulgaria. Join us for the third edition of the premier event for professional developers in South and Eastern Europe and be a part of the excitement!
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Where is DevReach 2008 taking place? (Venue)
DevReach 2008 will be held at the International Exhibition Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. With an area of 42 000 sq.m, the International Exhibition Center is situated in the south–eastern part of Sofia, only 3 km from the city airport, 6 km from the centre of the city and 15 minutes from the central railway station and international bus station. For more details on how to get to the International Exhibition Center, please visit: http://www.devreach.com/Event/Venue.aspx
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Who should attend?
DevReach 2008 is focused on professional development with Microsoft technologies, so if you are involved in any aspect of .NET application development, you should come to meet in person with our world recognized speakers and benefit from:

• A variety of practical tips and tricks
• A lot of valuable insights on Microsoft’s roadmap
• A number of networking opportunities

DevReach will help you:

• Boost your technical knowledge
• Stay ahead of technology
• Advance your career opportunities

If you are wondering, who is already attending, here is who:

• Beginner to senior developers, using Microsoft technologies
• .NET User Group members
• .NET User Group leaders
• Development consultants
• IT professionals, interested in Microsoft’s technology roadmap
• IT Managers, seeking networking opportunities
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How much is the registration fee?

We offer two packages: a Standard Package and a VIP Package:

  • Standard Package Regular Rate — 100 EUR + VAT
  • VIP package Regular Rate — 150 EUR + VAT

Each pass is personal and is valid for the 2 conference days. A special 20% discount is provided to students and educational institutions, as well as to early bird registrants. To accommodate a larger number of seats we also offer volume discounts.

Note: Bulgarian VAT rate is 20%

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What does the VIP Conference Pass include?

The VIP Conference Pass will entitle you to priority seating, admittance to the DevReach VIP Party with all conference speakers, and DVD with all recorded sessions. For a detailed comparison between the Conference Pass and the VIP Conference Pass, please review the table below. 

Last, but not least, the VIP Conference Pass will give you the chance to win a great Plasma TV!

Conference Pass VIP Conference Pass
Duration 2-Day 2-Day
Access to all daily sessions Y Y
Lunch Y Y
Coffee and refreshments Y Y
Registration bag with promotional materials Y Y
Free copy of MSDN Magazine Y Y
Free copy of asp.netPRO Magazine Y Y
Free copy of .NET Magazine Bulgaria Y Y
Conference T-shirt Y Y
DVD with recorded sessions -- Y
Priority, front-row seating -- Y
VIP Party with conference speakers – an ideal networking opportunity! -- Y
Price * 195 BGN/ 100 EUR 290 BGN/ 150 EUR
* All prices are without VAT. Bulgarian VAT rate is 20%.
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Can I buy a 1–day pass?
1–day passes will not be available for DevReach 2008.
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How do I convince my employer to sponsor my visit?
DevReach 2008 is the premier educational event on Microsoft technologies in SEE. By attending DevReach you will learn how to create better and more reliable applications using Microsoft tools. At DevReach you will have the chance to meet in person with international industry experts and benefit directly from their experience. If there is something you have always wanted to ask the masters, now is your chance to get their advice on an important project you are working on. Every speaker is available after their session and most will give you their e-mail for follow-ups, if needed. 

Apart from the great learning opportunities, DevReach will present you with numerous formal and informal networking occasions. The event brings together more than 400 IT professional, all specializing in different Microsoft technologies. therefore, DevReach is a very good place to expand your peer network, as well as your business contacts.
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Do you offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available for purchases of 3 or more identical passes. Here is a detailed break-down for your review:

  • 3 to 4 passes — 10%
  • 5 to 9 passes — 15%
  • 10 to 15 passes — 20%
  • 15 to 20 passes — 25%

 

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Do I qualify for a discount, if I register well in advance?

Yes, if you reserve your spot before Sept 15, 2008 you would qualify for the early bird rates:

• Standard DevReach Pass - Early bird rate: 80 EUR
• VIP DevReach Pass - Early bird rate : 120 EUR

To proceed with the early bird registration, please register here.

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Do I qualify for a discount, if I am a student?
Yes, all students are eligible for a 20% discount which can be applied to either the Standard or the VIP DevReach Pass. To qualify for the discount, please send us a document clearly indicating that you are a student of a recognized educational institution. You can either fax the required document at  +1.617.249.2116 or scan it and e–mail it to info@devreach.com. An official e–mail from your university account which bears your signature would also be sufficient.
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How can I pay?

We offer the following payment options:

  • Online Payments:
    You can purchase your conference pass through our e-store. You will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail with the payment details. ePay accept all debit cards issued in Bulgaria and the following credit cards: Visa, Visa Electron and MasterCard. To proceed to registration, please visit: http://www.devreach.com/AttendingDevReach/PaymentOnline.aspx
  • Bank Transfer payments:
    Registration fees can also be paid via wire transfer. If you would like to make the payment via wire transfer please visit the "Payment via Bank Transfer" page.
  • Cash payments
    Cash payments will NOT be accepted.
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How do I get my pass?
Your purchase confirmation e-mail will serve as your pass. Please bring a copy of this e–mail to the Registration Desk and make sure you have a photo ID on you as well.  There will not be any tickets or a registration numbers shipped to you. All you need is the purchase confirmation e-mail + your photo ID.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on both conference days. Please stop by to show your pass and pick up your badge and attendee bag.
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Who will be speaking?
DevReach is delivering one of the highest quality line-ups of speakers you can find at any .NET conference
anywhere in the world. The speakers at DevReach are all well connected to Microsoft and familiar with Microsoft’s latest technologies and platforms. They bring experienced perspectives to their sessions, enabling you to confidently cut through the Microsoft marketing messages and choose the .NET technologies best suited for your “real world” development. 

Find out who is presenting.
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What is the difference between the session levels?


Level 100
- The technical level of introductory and overview material. Assumes little or no expertise with topic and covers topic concepts, functions, features, benefits.


Level 200
- The technical level of intermediate material. Assumes 100 level knowledge and provides specific drill down into topic.


Level 300
- The technical level of advanced material. Assumes 200-level knowledge and in-depth understanding of features in a real-world environment and strong coding skills. Provides a detailed technical overview of a subset of product/technology features, covering architecture, performance, migration, deployment, and development.


Level 400
- The technical level of expert material. Assumes a deep level of technical knowledge and experience and a detailed, thorough understanding of topic. Provides expert-to-expert interaction and coverage of specialized topics.

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If I can show up only on the first conference day, can someone else go in my place on the second?
Generally, DevReach 2008 passes are personal and non–transferable. However, if unexpected obstacles arise and you are unable to attend one or both conference day, please e-mail us directly: info@devreach.com.
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Will I be able to review the sessions after the conference?
All presentations' slides will be posted on the DevReach 2008 website within a coupe of weeks after the end of the conference. For more information on where the slides can be downloaded from, please check our News section on the home page. 

All VIP attendees will receive a DVD with all recorded sessions. DVDs are expected to ship within 5-6 weeks after the end of the conference.
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What is the expected attendance rate?
Building on the success of the last two years, DevReach 2008 is promising to be one of the best .NET developer events
in Europe this year. We are expecting the event to attract about 400-450 attendees - beginner to senior developers, consultants, .NET user group members and other IT professionals as well as IT managers. 
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Who are the sponsors of the event?
DevReach is a collaborative effort between Telerik – one of the world’s leading providers of .NET UI controls and developer tools – and Martin Kulov at kulov.net. Media partners of the event are asp.netPRO Magazine , MSDN Magazine  and .NET Magazine Bulgaria. Hardware sponsor of DevReach 2008 is StealTech Computers. The premier educational event is also supported by Microsoft Bulgaria  and INETA. For more details, please visit our "Sponsors" page.
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Where can I find directions for the conference venue?

The International Exhibition Center (Inter Expo Center) is situated in the south-eastern part of Sofia only 3 km from the city airport, directly on the highway connecting Vienna and Istanbul, 6 km from the centre of the city and 15 minutes from the central railway station and international bus station. For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.devreach.com/Event/Venue.aspx

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Is parking available?
The International Exhibition Center offers a convenient parking lot that will be available to all conference attendees free of charge.
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Is accommodation provided?
The Best Western Hotel will be offering discounted rates for DevReach attendees. To ensure you get the preferred rate, please contact us at info@devreach.com prior to your reservation.
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Do you offer catering?
Lunch and refreshments will be provided complimentarily to all DevReach 2008 attendees.
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What if I have to cancel?
Cancellation requests can be made by e-mailing info@DevReach.com. Registrations cancelled prior to September 12th, 2008 are entitled to a full refund. Requests received during the period September 12th- 29th, 2008 will be entitled to a partial refund of 25% of the paid registration fee. No cancellation requests will be accepted after September 29th, 2008. Substitutions are allowed with written permission from the original registrant.
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Where can I share my opinion about this conference?
DevReach Conference Blog is open for sharing your ideas, comments, and feedback so we can improve DevReach for the upcoming years.
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Contact us
For pricing, invoices, payment and registration questions, please contact us at:

E-mail address: info@devreach.com
Tel: +359.2.80-99-850
Fax: +359.2.80-99-855
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