Microsoft Azure Government HackFest + Training

Join us! Microsoft Azure Government HackFest + Training, June 7-8 in Washington, DC.

Calling all developers and IT pros in the DC-metro area in the Government space! The Microsoft Azure Government team invites you to register and participate in our HackFest + Training event, June 7-8, at the Microsoft location in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Register now for this can't-miss opportunity that features one day of training presentations by members of the Microsoft Azure Government Engineering team followed by an all-day HackFest for all experience levels (yes, ALL are welcome – newcomers to experienced developers – in this friendly and supportive HackFest environment!). Each team will be given a series of challenges as a basis for building their solutions. The event will culminate in final presentations and a social hour. 

During the Azure Government HackFest +Training, you will have the opportunity to:

• Educate yourself and your team on the latest features and technology available on Azure Government
• Engage directly with members of the Microsoft Azure Government Engineering team while getting hands-on experience building compelling solution on Azure Government
• Meet and work with passionate technologists as you collaborate on innovative solutions in a welcoming environment

Space is limited to this free event and on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to register and secure your spot today!

If you have any questions or for more information, pleaase contact Steve Michelotti.

Agenda

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

• 8:30am - Welcome and Introduction
• 9:00am - Microsoft Azure Overview
• 10:00am - Getting Past Lift and Shift - PaaS on Azure Government
• 11:00am - Building a Secure and Compliant App on Azure Government
• 12:00pm - Lunch
• 1:00pm - Cognitive Services on Azure Government
• 2:00pm - Big Data on Azure Government
• 3:00pm - Hands-on: Deploying IaaS on Azure Government
• 4:00pm - Hands-on: Deploying PaaS on Azure Government
• 5:00pm - Hackathon Begins
• 8:00pm - You don't have to go home but you can't stay here

Thursday, June 8, 2017

• 8:00am - Hackathon
• 12:00pm - Lunch
• 12:00pm - Hackathon continues
• 3:00pm - Hackathon Final Presentations
• 5:30pm - Hackathon Awards
• 5:45pm - Hackathon Ends - Happy Hour

Featured Speakers

Getting there

Metro: Take the Red Line to Friendship Heights Station. Exit towards Western Avenue. Take escalator to the round house, bear left toward Wisconsin Place (Wisconsin & Western Ave.). At top of steps, proceed through doors and enter the P1 garage level. Turn right and continue to the elevators that will be directly in front of you. Take elevator to the 1st floor. Exit and take office tower elevator to 7th floor. Visit Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for more information on rail and bus service.

Parking: Wisconsin Place boasts a spacious below-ground parking deck (Wisconsin Place/Whole Foods), accessible via Friendship Boulevard (one block west of Wisconsin Avenue). Park on P3 or P4 by the Office Tower elevator. Free parking validation is provided; please see the seventh floor receptionist for validation. 

FAQs

Who is this event for? Do I need to be an Azure expert?

No, you do NOT need to be an Azure expert! This is an educational event for people that work for or with government agencies (i.e., Federal, state and local, etc.). Specify your experience level during registration and we will place you on a team with balanced members of different experience levels.

What can I bring into the event?

You should bring your laptop with you.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email Steve Michelotti at: steve.michelotti@microsoft.com

Is this an all-night event?

You can stay until 8pm on the first night, but then building closes at 8pm.