Developer technology is on fire, and we're thrilled to once again gather in sunny, vibrant Orlando, Florida, from November 16–21, 2025. Whether you're a long-time attendee or it's your first trip, we're delighted you'll be joining us at Visual Studio Live!, an integral part of the larger, multi-faceted Live! 360 event.

Orlando isn't just the home of world-class entertainment like Disney World and Universal Studios—it's also the annual epicenter of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration at Visual Studio Live! Your conference registration not only gives you full access to the Visual Studio Live! sessions but also unlocks all content across the entire Live! 360 Tech Con agenda, including Data Platform Live!, TechMentor, Artificial Intelligence Live!, Cloud and Containers Live!, and Cybersecurity and Ransomware Live!

The tech landscape is rapidly evolving, marked by groundbreaking AI advancements and continuous releases within the .NET ecosystem. To keep you ahead of the curve, Visual Studio Live! Orlando 2025 offers an unparalleled lineup of educational sessions, hands-on labs, expert panels, and vibrant social activities designed to energize, inform, and equip you with practical skills and strategic insights.

We—Andrew Brust, Angela Dugan, Rockford Lhotka, and Brian Randell—are honored to serve as your Conference Co-Chairs. We're personally extending our warmest invitation for you to join us at the wonderful Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando. Inside the conference doors, you'll experience a dynamic multi-track event featuring comprehensive 75-minute breakout sessions, focused and interactive 20-minute Fast Focus sessions, and insightful panels tackling the most pressing industry challenges.

Your week begins with intensive hands-on labs and workshops, transitions into engaging keynotes and breakout sessions, and culminates with deep-dive workshops designed for maximum learning impact. Our diverse speaker lineup will guide you through cutting-edge sessions covering data management, serverless architecture, cloud technologies, cross-platform development (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile platforms, and more. Every session is meticulously curated to provide the latest, most relevant content to enhance your development skills, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Whether your interests lie deepening your C# expertise, learning how to design better systems, leveraging GitHub or Azure DevOps for better software delivery, or developing robust web applications using JavaScript, Angular, Blazor, and ASP.NET Core, we've got you covered. Confused about the rapid evolution of .NET? Our sessions will demystify recent changes and chart a clear path forward. Looking to boost your DevOps proficiency and learn about Agentic DevOps and agility? Our seasoned experts are here to share their practical insights. Do you want to excel in cloud development and emerging technologies? We've assembled sessions specifically designed to elevate your skills and confidence. And we got a rich set of sessions, and a workshop, focused on the human aspect of software engineering.

At Visual Studio Live! Orlando 2025, step away from outdated blogs and static content—immerse yourself in an environment of real-time learning, direct interaction, and powerful networking opportunities. Together, leveraging our collective wisdom and passion for technology, we'll navigate the future, achieve greater success, and inspire transformative change.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!
Warm regards,

Andrew Brust Founder & CEO, Blue Badge Insights

Angela Dugan CSA Manager, SLG CSU, Microsoft

Brian A. Randell Partner, MCW Technologies

Rockford Lhotka VP of Strategy, Xebia

Visual Studio Live! Conference Co-Chairs