Early Bird and Group Discounts for WPC 2013 now available.

It’s a new era for Microsoft and you, our partners. That’s why Houston and WPC 2013 are going to be the places to be July 7-11. Are you interested in forming new connections and learning about how to be a Microsoft Partner? Do you want to learn more about the Microsoft stack and how to grow your business in the Cloud? The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is a global gathering of top Microsoft partners which provides the roadmap and inspiration to activate and drive joint business. The past year has seen a string of product launches that has been unprecedented in Microsoft history. On the heels of these launches have been rapidly growing opportunities for our partners around the Cloud, Big Data, Social Enterprise, and Mobility. What’s more, is that partners are managing remote and highly mobile workers, expanding the breadth and depth of services, and are maximizing investments. At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, you’ll hear from top execs about the Microsoft strategy around key investments and about new opportunities. When you register now, you’ll save $200 off the regular price of an all-access pass – you’ll pay only $1,795! It is a great savings opportunity! Want even more savings? Bring more people to WPC! When four (4) or more attendees from the same partner organization (based on the same MPN Partner ID given at registration) register for an all access conference pass, Microsoft will provide a US$200 refund off of the 4tg through the 10th registrants’ registration fee!

The power of success starts with you

It’s happening. It’s here. It’s now. Come prepared to make new business contacts, discover how you can increase efficiencies, and build your business plan for the future. The Worldwide Partner Conference is where it all begins.

Your next step: register for WPC and engage with the community!

We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

Toronto is ready for WPC2012

I literally just got back from a great week of planning and site visits in Toronto, and I must say I was impressed with the way this city is ready for WPC 2012.

From a partner experience point of view, it’s going to be a lot more friendly than LA. Hotels are nearby the convention center, lots of restaurants and bars in the downtown area. And Toronto is a very “walkable” city.

We have also spent a full day on the content of the conference. All related to the best kind of information partners can get. I cannot disclose too much at the moment but stay tuned because more information is coming soon.

So if you plan to attend WPC, start preparing now. We have got some great events up our sleeves, so make sure you register as soon as it opens.

I’m really confident about where we are with the conference to make this the best one so far.

Videoblog 6: Wrapping up #WPC11

Videoblog 5: Wednesday at #WPC11

Videoblog 4: Tuesday at #WPC11

Videoblog 3: Monday at #WPC11

Videoblog 2: T-0 Sunday at #WPC11

Videoblog 1: Arriving at #WPC11

Make Your Company Stand Out…

We all dream of a market where everybody knows your name and knows what you do. It’s the ultimate dream of any marketer to get to that point. However – correct me if I’m wrong – but you are never alone in any market. So what do you do to stand out? What can make you different from the rest?

One of these things are definitely the Partner Awards we give away every year at the World Wide Partner Conference (to be held in Los Angeles this year). And the great thing is, you can nominate yourself for one of these awards.

There are plenty of categories to choose from, including a couple of new ones this year like the Sales Excellence Award. Also don’t forget to nominate yourself for a Country Partner of the Year. For every category, you will find some tips from the judges to help you make your nomination stand out.

Nominations close April 15th, 2011, so no time to waste. Show the world you are the best of the best… Good luck.