Keynote Speakers
Come hear Microsoft key executives share their vision and strategies for business direction, customer campaigns, upcoming launches, and more.
July 12 | July 13 | July 14 | July 15
Monday - July 12
Vision Keynote - Verizon Center - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
 Allison L. Watson |  Jon Roskill |  Steven A. Ballmer |  Bob Muglia |  Tami Reller |  Stephen Elop |
Solution Value Keynotes - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 Andy Lees |  Chris Capossela |  Rich Reynolds |  Kirill Tatarinov |  Robert Wahbe |
Tuesday - July 13
Vision Keynotes - Verizon Center - 8:00 am - 10:00 am
| Allison L. Watson |  Brad Brooks | Andy Lees | Jon Roskill |
Solution Value Keynotes (Repeats see above) - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Business Model Value Keynotes - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 Walid Abu-Hadba |  Angelo Chirico |  Ross Brown |  Don Field |  Steve Guggenheimer |  Judy Kolde |
 Doug Kennedy |  Terry Hagerty |  Thomas Hansen |  Max Long |  Austen Mulinder |  Lutz Ziob |
Wednesday - July 14
Vision Keynotes - Verizon Center - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
| Jon Roskill |  B. Kevin Turner |  President Bill Clinton |
Segment Value Keynotes - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
| Austen Mulinder |  Vahe Torossian |
Segment Value Keynotes – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Simon Witts |  Linda K. Zecher |
Thursday, July 15
Regional Keynotes - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- APAC Regional Keynote: Infinite Possibilities in Asia Pacific - WCC 144AB
- Canada Regional Keynote - WCC 202A
- Central and Eastern Europe Regional Keynote: Partnering for Success in in FY11 and Beyond - WCC 202B
- Power of Partnership in Greater China Regional Keynote - WCC 204A
- France Regional Keynote: Driving Your Business Forward - RN (Renaissance) East Ballroom
- Germany Regional Keynote - WCC 207B
- India Regional Keynote - WCC 204C
- Japan Regional Keynote: Recap of WPC 2010 in Japanese and Roadmap for FY11 - WCC 145B
- LATAM Regional Keynote: Embracing the Cloud - WCC146ABC
- Middle East & Africa Regional Keynote - WC 143AB
- UK Regional Keynote - WC 147AB
- Western Europe Regional Keynote - WCC Ballroom C
Walid Abu-Hadba
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 - 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom A
ISVs, Cloud, and Mobility: Capturing the Opportunity
Cloud computing and mobility are reshaping the software business. Come listen to Walid Abu-Hadba, Corporate Vice President of Developer and Platform Evangelism, describe the growth in cloud and mobility and how Microsoft can help you capture the business opportunity. Walid will be joined by several successful partners who will show how they are using cloud and mobility to reshape and grow their businesses.
Steven A. Ballmer
Vision Keynote
Monday, July 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
Steven A. Ballmer is Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of software for personal and business computing. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 and was the first business manager hired by Bill Gates. Since then, Ballmer's leadership and passion have become hallmarks of his tenure at the company.
Ballmer and the company's business and technical leaders are focused on continuing Microsoft's innovation and leadership across the company's core businesses. Microsoft's goal is to provide an integrated platform to enable a seamless experience across a wide range of computing and non-PC devices and services.
Brad Brooks
Vision Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 8:00am – 10:00am, Verizon Center
It’s All About You: Transforming How People Interact With Microsoft Consumer Products
Brad Brooks, Corporate VP, Windows Consumer Marketing, and Andrew Lees, Senior VP, Mobile Communications Business Team, team up for a look at one of Microsoft’s most exciting consumer portfolios ever. From Windows 7 to Windows Live, from Windows Phone to Kinect™ for Xbox 360, Brad and Andrew will show how Microsoft is fueling a consumer technology transformation that is making life easier, more efficient, and more entertaining for people around the world.
Ross Brown
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom C
It’s All About You: Transforming How People Interact With Microsoft Consumer Products
This session, Evolving the Sales Conversation, hosted by Microsoft’s Ross Brown, VP of WW Partner Sales, offers insight into key Microsoft solution areas from a solution partner perspective: Optimized Desktop & Datacenter, Application Platform, and Unified Communication & Collaboration. Take the journey with Microsoft to solve customer challenges today and over the next 3 years.
Chris Capossela
Solution Value Keynote
Monday, July 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom C
Leading with the Future of Productivity
Tuesday, July 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm, WCC-Ballroom C (repeat)
Join Senior Vice President of the Information Worker Group, Chris Capossela, for his keynote. In this session, you will hear about the innovations in Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010, Visio 2010, Project 2010, Office Communications Server “14” and Microsoft Online Services, as well as the compelling partner opportunities we are creating to grow your business in the new world of cloud computing. The future of IT services is in the cloud. Microsoft partners are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this opportunity and become the advisor to help their customers meet business goals and save on costs. Attend this session and discover how with the 2010 set of products. Organizations will save, innovate, and grow as their members benefit from working across the PC, phone, and browser.
Angelo Chirico
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-147AB
Extending Your Business – The Cloud Opportunity for Resellers
Innovations in both cloud and on-premise computing are creating many new opportunities and some new challenges for resellers. This session will showcase reseller strategies for growth and success in this new era of Cloud computing. The game is changing, and for the first time ever resellers will be able to offer affordable ‘enterprise-class’ computing to small and mid-size businesses. Join Angelo Chirico, SMS&P Lead, Microsoft Latin America, and Judy Kolde, Senior Director of Reseller Strategy, Worldwide Partner Group, as they identify and analyze these new business models, the new value added services and solutions, and emerging profit pools. Learn about the new partner (reseller) offerings and resources from Microsoft that can help you capitalize on opportunities and address the challenges. Understand what it means to your business to be all-in and win with Microsoft.
Stephen Elop
Vision Keynote
Monday, July 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
Building on Your Foundation
Stephen Elop, President of the Microsoft Business Division, will kick off the discussion by demonstrating the tremendous partner-driven success related to the 2010 set of Microsoft business productivity products. He will highlight the business opportunities associated with the breadth of MBD solutions, spanning the PC, phone, and browser. In addition, Stephen will elaborate on how partners are evolving and growing their businesses by successfully embracing the cloud with Microsoft.
Don Field
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-146ABC
Learning Business: Past, Present and Future
Lutz Ziob, General Manager, Microsoft Learning, and Don Field, Senior Director of Microsoft Certification Programs, Microsoft Learning, kick off the Microsoft Learning Solutions track. This session provides a recap of the previous year and announces future initiatives and programs that will energize and impact our most valued partners.
Steve Guggenheimer
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-151AB
Microsoft Innovation = OEM Partner Opportunities
This session to be presented by Steve Guggenheimer. As corporate vice president of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Division at Microsoft Corp., Guggenheimer oversees worldwide sales, marketing and licensing of pre-installed Windows operating systems on mobile and embedded devices, personal computers, and servers produced by OEMs and system builders.
Terry Hagerty
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, RN- Renaissance Ballroom East
Driving Our Business Forward Through Distribution
OEM and Commercial distribution partners are Microsoft’s lifeline to the small and medium business segment. Hear Terry Hagerty, General Manager, OEM Distribution and Thomas Hansen, General Manager, WW Distribution, SMS&P, outline the key themes and strategies for our 2-tier OEM and Commercial distribution partners. This keynote will help you understand Microsoft priorities, programs, and execution plans for driving our business forward together in the coming year.
Thomas Hansen
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, RN- Renaissance Ballroom East
Driving Our Business Forward Through Distribution
OEM and Commercial distribution partners are Microsoft’s lifeline to the small and medium business segment. Hear Terry Hagerty, General Manager, OEM Distribution and Thomas Hansen, General Manager, WW Distribution, SMS&P, outline the key themes and strategies for our 2-tier OEM and Commercial distribution partners. This keynote will help you understand Microsoft priorities, programs, and execution plans for driving our business forward together in the coming year.
Doug Kennedy
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, GH- Independence Ballroom
Microsoft Dynamics Business Model Keynote
What do superstar athletes have in common with top performing sales people? Those secrets will be revealed during this value keynote. Join VP Doug Kennedy to hear about sales confidence and how to drive sales success. Understand your competition and win with existing and new customers. Learn firsthand how to set up a winning team and how to organize your team more effectively to evolve your businesses and drive success. This is a must-attend session for business owners and senior management looking to optimize the bottom-line.
Judy Kolde
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-147AB
Extending Your Business – The Cloud Opportunity for Resellers
Innovations in both cloud and on-premise computing are creating many new opportunities and some new challenges for resellers. This session will showcase reseller strategies for growth and success in this new era of Cloud computing.
The game is changing, and for the first time ever resellers will be able to offer affordable ‘enterprise-class’ computing to small and mid-size businesses. Join Angelo Chirico, SMS&P Lead, Microsoft Latin America, and Judy Kolde, Senior Director of Reseller Strategy, Worldwide Partner Group, as they identify and analyze these new business models, the new value added services and solutions, and emerging profit pools. Learn about the new partner (reseller) offerings and resources from Microsoft that can help you capitalize on opportunities and address the challenges. Understand what it means to your business to be all-in and win with Microsoft.
Andy Lees
Vision Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
It’s All About You: Transforming How People Interact With Microsoft Consumer Products
Brad Brooks, Corporate VP, Windows Consumer Marketing, and Andrew Lees, Senior VP, Mobile Communications Business Team, team up for a look at one of Microsoft’s most exciting consumer portfolios ever. From Windows 7 to Windows Live, from Windows Phone to Kinect™ for Xbox 360, Brad and Andrew will show how Microsoft is fueling a consumer technology transformation that is making life easier, more efficient, and more entertaining for people around the world.
Solution Value Keynote
Monday, July 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom B
Tuesday, July 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm, WCC-Ballroom B (repeat)
Windows Phone 7 Value Keynote
Windows Phone 7 creates an unrivaled set of integrated experiences for end users and organizations. Join Andrew Lees, Senior Vice President of Microsoft's Mobile Communications Business, to learn about the next wave of Windows Phone innovation and the business opportunities it brings to partners.
Max Long
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00 – 3:00pm, RN- Renaissance Ballroom West
Preparing the LAR Program to Succeed in Today’s Environment
The software landscape has changed since the inception of the LAR program, and current economic and trend indictors anticipate more change. Come hear about Microsoft’s assessment of the LAR channel and strategy for adopting to the cloud and other significant changes in the industry from Max Long, Vice President, Worldwide SMS&P, Corporate Accounts.
In this session, he will discuss how the software industry is shifting and the impact to the LAR channel, key challenges Microsoft is looking to tackle with its new model, and the expected impact on the LAR business from these changes.
Bob Muglia
Vision Keynote
Monday, July 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
Hear from Bob Muglia, President of Microsoft’s Server and Tools Business, on how the cloud computing platform is changing the dynamics of IT. Muglia will detail Microsoft's cloud computing vision and strategy and give partners insight on how Microsoft's cloud computing platform opens up new possibilities for their businesses.
Austen Mulinder
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 2:00– 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom B
The emerging acceleration of the shift to the Cloud as a business and consumer platform presents many new possibilities for the hosting service provider industry, as well as a new set of challenges. While hosting providers are rightly concerned with commoditization of some cloud services that include email, Web hosting, and others, cloud services also hold the key to big opportunities. This session with Austen Mulinder provides an overview of Microsoft’s vision for the hosting industry, cloud services available today and in the near-future, and opportunities for hosting providers to differentiate their offerings and grow.industries.
Segment Value Keynote
Wednesday, July 14, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, WCC-Ballroom B
Austen Mulinder addresses partners who are focused on delivering solutions to the Telecommunications and Media and Entertainment industries. During this session he’ll talk about the Telco and M&E landscape and partner opportunities, answer the question – why Microsoft, why Communications Sector, why now, overview our FY11 priority areas, and explain why Microsoft and our platform provides our partners with great opportunity in these dynamic industries.
Tami Reller
Vision Keynote
Monday, July 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
Windows - Let’s Win Together
Hailed by Newsweek as “the hottest-selling product in the company’s 35-year history,” Windows 7 has re-energized the PC industry, delighted hundreds of millions of customers, and generated massive partner opportunities. Whether you’re a reseller, a service provider, or a solution developer, Windows 7 offers a unique catalyst to grow your business exponentially. Tami Reller, Corporate Vice President of Marketing and CFO of the Windows & Windows Live division, will discuss the landscape of partner opportunities, showcase partner-led solutions built on Windows 7, and share how the new Windows Intune cloud-based services bring even more value to customers and partners alike.
Rich Reynolds
Solution Value Keynote
Monday, July 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-146ABC
Tuesday, July 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm, WCC-146ABC (repeat)
Accelerating Your Wins with Windows 7 Windows 7 presents an unprecedented opportunity for partners, as thousands of customers around the world prepare to move to a modern desktop. Join Rich Reynolds, General Manager, Windows Commercial Product Marketing, as he outlines IDC’s view of the size of the opportunity, the top-3 opportunities for System Integrators and Value-Added Resellers, and the Windows cloud future with Windows Intune. Hear from partners in their own words how Windows 7 is accelerating their business, and find out how resources from Microsoft can help you capture new desktop business.
Jon Roskill
Vision Keynote
Tuesday, July 13, 8:00am – 10:00am, Verizon Center
Partnering for Cloud Success
Join Jon Roskill, the newly appointed Corporate Vice President for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft, as he shows the way for cloud profitability for partners of all types. Jon will showcase the opportunity for partners, what path they should take to achieve it, and what new tools are available to make it all happen. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can transform your business and take advantage of the cloud opportunity.
About Jon Roskill:
As head of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft, Jon Roskill is responsible for Microsoft's worldwide channel strategy for Microsoft’s commercial products and cloud offerings. In this capacity, Roskill leads a global sales & marketing team comprised of 5,000 employees and Microsoft’s 640,000 independently owned-and-operated partner companies, a channel which drives 95% of Microsoft’s annual revenue. Roskill leads the effort to activate Microsoft’s diverse partner ecosystem, which includes distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, independent software vendors, and web application developers, to Microsoft’s new cloud offerings.
Prior to assuming his current role, Roskill was the Corporate Vice President, US Business & Marketing Office (BMO) for Microsoft, North America. In this role, Roskill led the teams responsible for all marketing activities for Microsoft's Commercial products (Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office etc., all product lines except Xbox & MSN/advertising) which collectively generate >$12b of revenue annually. He also managed a team of 80 technical and database analytics professionals who deliver the Microsoft Worldwide Digital Marketing Platform and associated analysis & analytic models. During this tenure, he provided thought leadership and direction to bringing Microsoft’s industry-leading Cloud Computing initiatives to market. Before taking a leadership role in launching Microsoft’s US Subsidiary and leading the BMO, Jon was General Manager of Developer and .NET Enterprise Server marketing, where he led a team responsible for the product management and product marketing of the industry-leading products such as Microsoft SQL Server database software, Commerce Server, BizTalk Server Microsoft Visual Studio.
Prior to beginning his career at Microsoft in 1993, Roskill was a Marketing Manager at Digital Equipment Corporation, where he worked on projects including the Digital AlphaPC and Digital's Fault Tolerant line of computers, beginning in a role as CPU Designer before making the switch from Engineering to Marketing.
Kirill Tatarinov
Solution Value Keynote
Monday, July 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm, GH- Independence Ballroom
Tuesday, July 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm, GH- Independence Ballroom (repeat)
The Microsoft Dynamics business is built on partners as a foundational element of success. In this session, Corporate VP Kirill Tatarinov and Corporate VP Michael Park will paint a vision; a vision for business customers, a vision for challenging the competition and beating them at their own game. You’ll have the opportunity to preview unparalleled innovation in ERP and CRM, find compelling opportunities to grow your partner business, and see firsthand that the best partners are Microsoft Dynamics partners.
Vahe Torossian
Segment Value Keynote
Wednesday, July 14, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, WCC-146ABC
Winning Together in the Small and Midmarket Segments
IT requirements and capability within the small to midmarket customer segments vary greatly, but Microsoft’s business model to serve these segments is built on one unifying element, our partners. In this session, you will hear how Vahé Torossian, the new Corporate Vice President of the Worldwide Small and Midsize Solutions & Partners (SMS&P) group, and other SMS&P leaders view our mutual opportunity across these customer segments. From the self-service, small-business IT space to the corporate IT infrastructure of the upper-midmarket space, you will gain a clear understanding of our strategy for serving customer needs, addressing competitive threats and enabling partners for success with our products, services, and resources.
B. Kevin Turner
Vision Keynote
Wednesday, July 14, 9:00am – 11:00am, Verizon Center
As Microsoft chief operating officer, Kevin Turner is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Microsoft worldwide sales, marketing, and services organization, which includes more than 46,000 employees worldwide. This organization delivered more than US$53 billion in revenue during fiscal 2008. In addition to driving sales and marketing programs, Turner manages corporate support organizations, including product and customer support services, branding, advertising, public relations, marketing research, and relationship marketing. Turner also oversees corporate operations and internal Information Technology to support the work of the more than 90,000 Microsoft employees around the world.
Robert Wahbe
Solution Value Keynote
Monday, July 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-Ballroom A
Tuesday, July 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm, WCC-Ballroom A (repeat)
Maximizing Your Opportunity with Server & Tools
Partner opportunities in IT have never been better. Robert Wahbe, Corporate Vice President, Server & Tools Marketing Group will share how investing in cloud computing today will help your business tomorrow. He will also highlight how the latest wave of product releases from Microsoft including Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and others can drive projects that will be at the top of your customers’ spending priorities.
Along with Steve Ballmer and other senior executives, Turner serves on the Senior Leadership Team that sets the overall strategy and direction for Microsoft.
Allison L. Watson
Vision Keynote
Monday, July 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm, Verizon Center
Welcome to the Worldwide Partner Conference 2010!
Find out what’s in store for you at this year’s show in Washington D.C.! Sit on the edge of your seat as Allison L. Watson, the Corporate Vice President for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft, delivers a rousing welcome to the 2010 Worldwide Partner Conference.
Simon Witts
Enterprise Value Keynote
Wednesday, July 14, 1:00 – 2:00pm, WCC-Ballroom C
Enterprise Solutions Leadership
We’re hearing it loud and clear from our customers. They want more choice and flexibility when making their enterprise solutions decisions, and confidence in the partners they choose. In this session, you will learn about Microsoft’s partner-led approach to industry solution selling from Simon Witts, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise and Partner Group. Real partner stories will bring to life the solution area selling model and you will learn how you can engage. Come discover how Microsoft’s partner-led industry solutions selling model puts you in the lead with enterprise customers and helps you tap into the growing revenue opportunities in the enterprise market.
Linda K. Zecher
Public Sector Value Keynote
Wednesday, July 14, 1:00 – 2:00pm, WCC-Ballroom A
Shared Opportunities through Shared Impact in Public Sector
Amidst increasingly complex challenges and thinly-stretched resources, technology is becoming more than just a strategic asset for the Public Sector. ICT is increasingly a central component of the policy agenda of government leaders at the national, regional, and local level. Innovation is a vital catalyst to help countries and communities meet their toughest societal challenges and build a foundation for economic growth and competitiveness. Come hear from Linda Zecher, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, how Microsoft Partners are meeting the unique needs of customers in education, government, health and public safety, and national security with cutting-edge solutions. And learn about new opportunities for us to work together on profitable and transformational engagements with the Public Sector.
Lutz Ziob
Business Model Value Keynote
Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:00pm, WCC-146ABC
Learning Business: Past, Present and Future
Lutz Ziob, General Manager, Microsoft Learning, and Don Field, Senior Director of Microsoft Certification Programs, Microsoft Learning, kick off the Microsoft Learning Solutions track. This session provides a recap of the previous year and announces future initiatives and programs that will energize and impact our most valued partners.
Regional Keynotes - Thursday, July 15 - 9:00am - 11:00am EST
APAC Regional Keynote: Infinite Possibilities in Asia Pacific
Speakers: Emilio Umeoka, Ken Wye Saw, Carlos Lopes, Vahe Torossian, Chris Atkinson
Emilio Umeoka, President, Asia-Pacific Region, will highlight the year ahead in APAC, the business opportunities for Microsoft and its partners, and key priorities and plans. A major focus is the industry’s migration to the Cloud and Microsoft’s commitment and investments across the region. Kevin Ackhurst, Managing Director, New Zealand, will lead a discussion on partnering in the new world and profile three diverse partners. To close this APAC FY11 kick off, an external speaker will discuss leadership in an unpredictable world.
Canada Regional Keynote
Join Canadian executives Eric Gales, President, Microsoft Canada Inc., Neil Tanner, Vice-President, SMS&P, and Corrine Sharp, National Director, Canada Partner Channel, as well as Jean Philippe Linteau, Sr. Trade Commissioner from the Canadian Embassy for an exciting and engaging regional keynote. Hear about Microsoft Canada’s FY11 priorities and partner-specific technology initiatives. We will also take advantage of being in Washington D.C. and learn about new ways to engage with the Canadian Embassy for business opportunities. All of this will be followed by a panel discussion, so bring questions!
Central and Eastern Europe Regional Keynote: Partnering for Success in in FY11 and Beyond
Central and Eastern Europe encompass a vibrant and dynamic group of countries that individually represent unique opportunities for mutual success through partnership, and is also an important region for Microsoft investment and development. This session will look back at the last year to highlight key areas of partnership success and share lessons from the year. Partners will learn plans and priorities for the region in the year to come, get an assessment of big opportunities, and find out how the new changes in the Microsoft Partner Network will impact CEE partners. Vahe Torossian will analyze the industry landscape in the region and share plans for competing to win share from competitors, including a review of how channel incentives will be leveraged in CEE.
Power of Partnership in Greater China Regional Keynote
Join John Ball, General Manager, Small/Medium Business & Distribution Group, Rollin Jin, Distribution and VAR Lead, and Danny Hu, Solution Partner Lead, as they share Microsoft's plan for addressing the changing needs of partners. Partners will learn how to capture the market opportunity in the Greater China Region, and review the sales, marketing, and technical resources that are available to help sell more effectively.
France Regional Keynote: Driving Your Business Forward
Hélène Auriol will follow up on the main announcements that were made by Steve Ballmer, Kevin Turner, and Allison Watson. She will discuss how Microsoft strategy translates into opportunities for your businesses in France, and will ask for feedback about how to help transform these opportunities into real business. The main focus will be the Cloud opportunity in France - transformation of usages, multiplication of IT-infrastructure possibilities, and evolution of the business model.
Germany Regional Keynote
Join Martin Berchtenbreiter, General Manager, SMS&P Germany, Kai Göttmann, Director of Partner Sales, and Oliver Gürtler, Director of Partner Strategy and Programs, as they discuss upcoming news and developments regarding Microsoft, its partners, and the IT market in Germany. They will review the macroeconomic situation in Germany and its impact on the IT sector. In addition, the keynote will provide a comprehensive insight into Microsoft´s strategy for the upcoming fiscal year, and the paradigm shift the market is experiencing.
India Regional Keynote
There has never a better time to be in India, as they look to become the largest economy in the world by 2040. With a vibrant software ecosystem of 8,800 Indian partners in the Microsoft Partner Network, the Indian partner ecosystem is a key engine to the Indian IT industry’s growth. 2009 saw GDP growth rates of 7.25%, with accelerated spending in key sectors like government, energy, infrastructure, telcos, and manufacturing. India is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the new innovations coming from Microsoft, and deliver more value than ever to customers. In India, Microsoft is best positioned to lead the shift to the cloud and give true choices to its customers. From driving efficiencies for customers using virtualization, to being ubiquitous with the suite of Online Services, there’s no better time to be a provider of Microsoft solutions. Come join the exciting journey!
Japan Regional Keynote: Recap of WPC 2010 in Japanese and Roadmap for FY11
The Japan Regional Keynote offers insight from top Japan Executives into FY11 plans, including cloud computing strategy and programs. Shinsuke Takahashi, Director, JP-SMS&P Partner Sales Direct, will outline the key actions for the FY11 business plan and discuss how upcoming changes to the Microsoft Partner Network will impact companies. The keynote will be followed by a Q&A with Ross Brown, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Sales.
LATAM Regional Keynote: Embracing the Cloud
César Cernuda, Vice President, Sales Marketing and Services, Microsoft Latin America and the Caribbean, will discuss new business opportunities that the cloud and Microsoft will enable in the future. It will also be an opportunity to open the conversation with partners across the region on how compete together to win customers and grow business across the region.
Middle East & Africa Regional Keynote
This keynote will celebrate FY10 achievements and outline the FY11 priorities and initiatives for the Middle East & Africa Region that partners can translate into opportunities for their business. There will be a question and answer session during the last part of the meeting.
UK Regional Keynote
In this keynote, the executive team will explore the opportunities for the coming year. Presenters will include Gordon Frazer, General Manager, Microsoft UK, Gary Fowle, Senior Director, OEM, and Mark Taylor, Senior Director, Developer Platform Evangelism. During this session, the team will summarize the subsidiary priorities, set the emerging trends and changes in the marketplace in context– such as the evolution of the ‘Hybrid Organization’ – and explain how these may be leveraged for best effect. There will also be an opportunity to celebrate the success achieved by UK partners who received WPC Awards!
Western Europe Regional Keynote
Robert Helgerth, General Manager, SMS&P Western Europe, and Lovisa Kristiansson, PS&P Lead, Western Europe, will give an outlook on upcoming news, events, and developments concerning Microsoft, partners, and the IT market in Western Europe. The keynote will provide comprehensive insight into Microsoft´s strategy for the upcoming fiscal year. Focus will be on driving solutions and strategic products via deal registration and value-added distribution, and on the paradigm shift Microsoft and the market is experiencing with the move to the cloud.
