Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Encyclopedia
The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, commonly abbreviated WPC, is a conference held annually by Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is an annual gathering for the Microsoft partner community to learn about Microsoft’s roadmap for the upcoming year, network and build connections, share best practice
s, experience the latest product innovation
s, and learn new skills and techniques.
Before 2003, it was two different events, Microsoft Fusion and the Microsoft Business Solutions Stampede.
July 12 through 15, at the Los Angeles Convention Center
in Los Angeles, California
. Over 4700 people attended the Microsoft Fusion convention.
Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. More than 5,500 business leaders, marketing executives, sales professionals and solution architects from around the world attended the event.
Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10, at the Minneapolis Convention Center
in Minneapolis. There were 10,000 attendees including 6,500 Microsoft industry partners and other company leaders, sales and marketing executives, and solution architects.
July 10 through July 12 at the Colorado Convention Center
in Denver, Colorado
.
July 11 to July 15 in Washington, D.C.
About 13,000 people representing companies that resell, build on and sell services based on Microsoft products attended the conference at the Washington Convention Center
.
July 8 through 12, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario
. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the Toronto conference, representing technology companies in 130 countries. While the main hubs of the action will be the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
and the Air Canada Centre
, many other venues will be involved as 500+ events take place during the conference and at least 32 hotels across the Toronto region will host delegates.
Best practice
A best practice is a method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means, and that is used as a benchmark...
s, experience the latest product innovation
Product innovation
Product innovation is the creation and subsequent introduction of a good or service that is either new, or improved on previous goods or services of its kind...
s, and learn new skills and techniques.
History
In it's current form, it has been held since 2003.Before 2003, it was two different events, Microsoft Fusion and the Microsoft Business Solutions Stampede.
2002
July 12 through 15, at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles Convention Center
The Los Angeles Convention Center is a convention center in the southwest portion of downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and Anime Expo, and is best known to video games fans as host to E3...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. Over 4700 people attended the Microsoft Fusion convention.
2003
Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. More than 5,500 business leaders, marketing executives, sales professionals and solution architects from around the world attended the event.
2005
Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10, at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis Convention Center
The Minneapolis Convention Center is a large convention center located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located one block away from Nicollet Mall near Orchestra Hall. The Minneapolis Convention Center has a quadruple-domed roof and because of its volume can host multiple events on the...
in Minneapolis. There were 10,000 attendees including 6,500 Microsoft industry partners and other company leaders, sales and marketing executives, and solution architects.
2007
July 10 through July 12 at the Colorado Convention Center
Colorado Convention Center
The Colorado Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Downtown Denver. The center opened in June 1990; the first event being the NBA Draft for the Denver Nuggets. The convention center was expanded in 2004 to include several meeting rooms, two ballrooms and an indoor...
in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
.
2010
July 11 to July 15 in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
About 13,000 people representing companies that resell, build on and sell services based on Microsoft products attended the conference at the Washington Convention Center
Washington Convention Center
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority . Designed by Atlanta-based architecture firm Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, the convention center is located in a...
.
2012
July 8 through 12, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the Toronto conference, representing technology companies in 130 countries. While the main hubs of the action will be the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre , located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario at 255 Front Street West, has of space. The convention centre was completed in October 1984 and is home to the 1330-seat John Bassett Theatre...
and the Air Canada Centre
Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar ....
, many other venues will be involved as 500+ events take place during the conference and at least 32 hotels across the Toronto region will host delegates.