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What makes DevReach different from other industry events?
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DevReach is one of the few premier conferences for Microsoft technologies in Eastern Europe. Featuring famous international industry speakers, DevReach 2007 will give you the unique opportunity to gain valuable practical knowledge as well insights on the Microsoft technology roadmap.
Different sessions cover ASP.NET 2.0, ADO.NET 2.0, SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio Team System, SharePoint, and Office 12 and will help you to be more successful in your work. Register for DevReach today and learn how to create better and more reliable applications using Microsoft tools.
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When is DevReach 2007?
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This year’s edition of DevReach — the premier event for professional developers in South Eastern Europe — will take place on the first two days of October — 01st and 02nd (1–2 October 2007) in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Where is DevReach 2007 taking place? (Venue)
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DevReach 2007 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?
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DevReach is one of the few events in the region of South Eastern Europe that are centered on professional development using Microsoft technologies. Inspired by the continuously evolving Microsoft technologies, DevReach 2007 aims to cover the hottest topics in the Microsoft technology world and advance your insight on Microsoft product roadmap. Now is your chance to come and benefit from the experience and expertise of industry leading figures such as Tim Huckaby, Carl Franklin, Miguel Castro and many others. Having realized the importance of high–quality content, our industry leading presenters will not waste your time with any marketing talk, but will give practical tips and tricks that you can use in your daily work.
Furthermore, at DevReach 2007 you will have the chance to ask questions and get insight into specific topics that are of interest to you during the Q&A panel at the end of each day. Do not miss the unique chance to meet renowned Microsoft pros face to face and get your questions answered.
DevReach 2007 will give you the opportunity to establish valuable contacts with other top professionals working with .NET. Last year’s edition of DevReach gathered around 250 .NET professional developers. This year’s expected attendance is about 400 people.
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How much is the registration fee?
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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 pass include?
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The VIP package will entitle you to priority seating, admittance to the VIP cocktail with DevReach 2007 speakers and DVD with all recorded sessions. Below is a comparison table for your reference:
Conference packages:
| 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 |
| Conference T–shirt |
Y |
Y |
| DVD with recorded sessions |
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Y |
| Priority, front–row seating |
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Y |
| VIP Party with conference speakers — an ideal networking opportunity! |
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Y |
| Price * |
195 BGN/ 100 EUR |
290 BGN/ 150 EUR |
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* All prices are without VAT. Bulgarian VAT rate is 20%.
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Can I buy a 1–day pass?
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1–day passes will not be available for DevReach 2007.
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How do I convince my employer to sponsor my visit?
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By attending DevReach you will learn how to create better and more reliable applications using Microsoft tools. DevReach is the leading Eastern European developer conference on Microsoft technologies. Bringing together super stellar speakers, the conference aims to be a local alternative to the top Microsoft conferences that are usually held in North America (like TechEd and PDC).
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Do you offer volume discounts?
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Volume discounts are available for purchases of 3 and more passes and the discount rates are as follows:
- 3 to 4 passes — 10%
- 5 to 9 passes — 20%
- 10 to 19 passes — 30%
- 20 or more — 40%
Please note that volume discounts are offered only with wire transfer payments. We do not provide volume discounts for ePay (debit card/credit card) payments.
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Do I qualify for a discount if I register well in advance?
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Yes, if you reserve your spot before Sept 18, 2007 you would qualify for the early bird rates:
- Standard DevReach 2007 Pass - Early bird rate: 80 EUR
- VIP DevReach 2007 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?
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All students are eligible for a 20% discount which can be applied to either the Standard or the VIP DevReach Pass price. 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 +359.2.955.4855 or scan it and e–mail it to info@devreach2007.com. An official e–mail from your university account which bears your signature will also be sufficient.
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How can I pay? (What payment methods do you accept?)
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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 register here: http://www.devreach.com/AttendingDevReach/PaymentViaePay.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?
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Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e–mail which will include the package you have selected, the amount you have paid, and will serve both as a receipt which you need to bring to the conference. Please provide a copy of this e–mail to the onsite check–in desk at the first day of the event. On–site check–in will open at 8:30 during the 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?
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All 36 sessions will feature industry–leading figures that have influenced the way Microsoft technologies develop. Find out who is presenting.
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What is the difference between the session levels?
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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?
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Generally, DevReach 2007 passes are personal and non–transferable. However, if unexpected obstacles arise and you are unable to attend one or both conference day, please write to us directly: info@devreach2007.com.
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Will I be able to review the sessions after the conference?
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For your convenience all sessions will be recorded and will be available on–line to attendees for viewing after the end of the conference. VIP attendees will also receive a CD with all sessions.
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What is the expected attendance rate?
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The second edition of DevReach — the premier conference for professional Microsoft developers is expected to attract about 400 attendees.
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Who are the sponsors of the event?
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DevReach 2007 is organized by Telerik and Kulov.net and is supported by Microsoft and INETA. Media partners for the event are aspnetPRO and MSDN Magazine. For more details, please visit our "Sponsors" page.
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Where can I find directions for the conference venue?
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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?
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The International Exhibition Center offers a convenient parking lot that will be available to all conference attendee’s free of charge.
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Is accommodation provided?
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The Best Western Hotel will be offering discounted rates for DevReach attendees. To ensure you get the preferred rate, please contact us at info@devreach2007.com prior to your reservation.
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Do you offer catering?
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Lunch will be provided to all attendees of DevReach 2007.
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What if I have to cancel?
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Cancellation requests can be made by e-mailing info@DevReach2007.com. Registrations cancelled prior to September 1st, 2007 are entitled to a full refund. Requests received between September 1st, 2007 and September 20th, 2007 will be entitled to a partial refund of 25% of the paid registration fee. No cancellation requests will be accepted after September 20th, 2007. Substitutions are allowed with written permission from the original registrant.
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Where can I share my opinion about this conference?
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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
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For pricing, invoices, payment and registration questions, please contact us at:
E-mail address:
info@devreach2007.comTel: +359.2.930.5726
Fax: +359.2.955.4855
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