Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Six-day, in-person conference focused on hands-on learning for developers working with Microsoft technologies
- Covers .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, MAUI, C# 12, Azure cloud deployment, and AI integration including GitHub Copilot
- DevOps track addresses CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and security hardening practices
- Data technologies include SQL Server 2025, Entity Framework Core, and API development with REST, gRPC, and GraphQL
- Designed for software developers, cloud architects, and technical leads across enterprise and consultancy environments
About the Event
Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) Orlando 2026 is a six-day, in-person developer conference featuring expert-led sessions, workshops, and hands-on labs. The program targets professionals building, deploying, and maintaining applications within the Microsoft ecosystem, covering both foundational concepts and emerging technologies.
Technical Focus Areas
The agenda spans modern Microsoft development frameworks including .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and MAUI for cross-platform development. Sessions address C# 12 language features and AI integration through tools like GitHub Copilot. Cloud-native architecture receives significant attention, with Azure deployment strategies and modern API development using REST, gRPC, and GraphQL.
DevOps content covers CI/CD pipeline implementation, GitHub Actions workflows, and security hardening. Data access sessions focus on SQL Server 2025, Entity Framework Core, and LINQ. The program also includes professional development topics addressing career growth for technical practitioners.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves software developers, full-stack engineers, cloud architects, enterprise developers, and technical leads. Attendees typically work within IT departments, software companies, consultancies, and enterprises that rely on Microsoft technologies. The content accommodates various experience levels, from hands-on engineers to senior architects seeking to maintain current skills in a rapidly changing technology landscape.
Sponsors and Technology Partners
Supporting vendors include Microsoft, Infragistics, One Identity, SolarWinds, JetBrains, Rubrik, ThreatLocker, CoreSite, Aikido, Text Control, Uno Platform, Mescius, TierPoint, and Progress.