TechEd Europe Daily Highlights: Tuesday, 25 June

Welcome to our first official day of TechEd, which begins with a Keynote Presentation by Microsoft's Brad Anderson. The TechExpo opens today, and we hope you'll join us for the TechExpo Welcome Reception tonight, 18:00 – 20:30 in Hall 8. 

Just a reminder to please complete individual evaluations for the sessions you attend at TechEd. Evals are available via the Content Catalog. Your feedback is important to us!

Today's highlights are:

Keynote Session: Brad Anderson, 09:00 – 10:30, Hall 6
You won't want to miss this morning's Keynote! Join Microsoft's Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President, Windows Server and System Center Program Management, as he presents The Cloud OS: It's Time!

TechExpo: Partner Solutions & Microsoft Solutions Experience: 10:30 – 13:30, Hall 8
The TechExpo opens today, featuring Partner Solutions from TechEd Sponsors and Exhibitors, the Microsoft Solutions Experience, Community Resource Zone, and more!

Microsoft Certification Testing Center:  10:30 – 18:00, Rooms N113-N116
Today is a great day to prepare for and take Certification exams—and get 50% off the regular exam price! Take an Exam Prep session and get your last-minute questions answered by MCT Ambassadors. Access free Practice Tests and study materials in the Microsoft Learning Study Hall, where MCTs are standing by to assist you.

Alumni Lounge: 10:30 – 18:00, Business Center
If you're a TechEd Alumni, thanks for joining us again! We hope you'll make use of the Alumni Lounge throughout the conference.

Hands-on Labs: 10:30 – 20:00, Hall 8
Experience Microsoft technologies at your own pace in the HOLs, offering more than 180 different lab titles. Check the Content Catalog for details.

Foundational Sessions: 11:00 – 12:00
Learn about the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Microsoft products and technologies in Foundational Sessions. Choose from six sessions, delivered by Microsoft senior executives. Check the Content Catalog for details and session locations.

TechExpo Welcome Reception: 18:00 – 20:30, Hall 8
Join Microsoft product team members, partners, and your fellow attendees at the Welcome Reception. Explore the latest products and technologies from TechEd Sponsors and Exhibitors, meet with Microsoft product groups, and enjoy drinks and a light bite with the community.

Reminder for Wednesday, 26 June:

• Country Drinks at 20:00 – 23:00, Calle Principal de las Provincias (Casa de Campo)

Tell us what your TechEd highlights are from today by sending a tweet to @TechEd_Europe with hashtag #TEE13!