TechEd South Africa – getting started

So, Tech*Ed SA is over the corner and I’m already there. Finally I got normal internet access (which is problematic in South Africa) in speaker’s room and I can update you with what’s going on here. This year, as well as all previous years, TechEd SA takes place in ICC (International Conference Center) in Durban, which is absolutely incredible. Also, Durban is very criminal, yet nice place. Beaches, sun (it’s winter here), hooligans and a lot of geeks. Hooligans? Yes, my mobile phone was stolen by kids and catch twice (thanks to Israel Defense Forces, teach me to stop thief and other criminal elements.

Also, there is a huge number of homeless kids in Durban street. Government provides them with shelters, however their parents take them from shelters and make them to be beggars, which is makes me very sad.

As in any TechEd, the agenda is very tight. Today evening, there will be the Key notes (IT Pro only) and tomorrow sessions will start.

This year, I’ll going to have four session. Following the time table for it. Be sure to attend.

DEV319 – Creating Rich Content with Windows Presentation Foundation	Mon, 4th. Session room 15	9:15-10:30
Dev320 – Game Development using Microsoft’s Latest Technologies	Tues, 5th. Session room 15	9:15-10:30
CNT208 – Choosing the Right Microsoft User Experience Technology	Tues, 5th. Chalk and Talk 4	11:15-12:15
DVP307 – Understanding Reflection	Tues, 5th. Session room 12	13:30-14:30
DEV318 – Optimization your WPF Application	Tues, 5th. Session room 9	16:45-17:45