Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Six-day, in-person conference covering the Microsoft developer stack, including .NET 8/9, C# 12, Blazor, and MAUI
- Hands-on workshops and labs addressing Azure cloud deployment, DevOps pipelines, and AI integration
- Technical content spanning API development (REST, gRPC, GraphQL), SQL Server 2025, and Entity Framework Core
- Designed for developers, software architects, DevOps engineers, and enterprise IT professionals working with Microsoft technologies
About the Event
Visual Studio Live! (VSLive) at Live! 360 Orlando 2026 is a six-day, in-person conference focused on the modern Microsoft development ecosystem. The event combines expert-led sessions with practical workshops and immersive labs, emphasizing hands-on technical learning rather than passive presentations.
Technical Focus Areas
Sessions cover current and emerging Microsoft frameworks, including .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Blazor for web development, and MAUI for cross-platform applications. The programming track addresses C# 12 features alongside data access technologies such as Entity Framework Core and LINQ.
Cloud and infrastructure content focuses on Azure deployment strategies, while DevOps sessions examine CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and security hardening practices. API development receives dedicated coverage across REST, gRPC, and GraphQL approaches. Database sessions include SQL Server 2025.
AI integration features prominently, with sessions on GitHub Copilot and incorporating AI capabilities into applications.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets professionals building on Microsoft technologies: full-stack developers, solution architects, DevOps engineers, technical leads, and IT managers. Content addresses both individual skill development and organizational challenges around adopting new frameworks, implementing secure cloud architectures, and optimizing development workflows. Career development discussions complement the technical curriculum.
Sponsors and Vendors
Sponsors include Microsoft, Infragistics, One Identity, SolarWinds, JetBrains, Rubrik, ThreatLocker, CoreSite, Aikido, Text Control, Uno Platform, and Progress.