Your attendance at Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!™) Austin is about learning from your peers as well as the experts; make the most of your time with us and add these events to your itinerary!

Dine-A-Round Dinner
Monday, May 15

Join other conference attendees and speakers for a casual, no-host dinner and make a few new friends while enjoying the fun and delicious restaurants in downtown Austin. This is your opportunity to meet fellow attendees and start friendships that can last for the week or even longer. Attendees can break into smaller groups based on where everyone wants to dine and head off to dinner. Everyone is responsible for their own dinner.

Welcome Reception
Tuesday, May 16

All conference attendees are invited to celebrate the start of Visual Studio Live! Austin at the Welcome Reception. Join us to network with fellow conference attendees and speakers, talk with the event sponsors, enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and participate in the conference raffle.

Birds of a Feather Lunch
Wednesday, May 17

Plumb the knowledge and experience of your colleagues, conference speakers and exhibitors by participating in one of the BoF Tables discussions. Tables will have a designated topic to help start discussions and interact with your fellow attendees. You may even learn a new trick or two or some great tips to take back to the office.

We will also have designated speaker tables - noted with the speakers’ name. Join your favorite speaker for a lunchtime discussion or just to ask questions or clarify anything from their sessions.

Rollin’ On the River Bat Cruise
Wednesday, May 17

Yes, you read that right. It says “Bat Cruise.”

Did you know that Austin, TX is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world? The Congress Bridge, located next to the Hyatt Regency, our host hotel, houses these gentle and sophisticated creatures known as Mexican free-tailed bats. They migrate each spring from central Mexico and return to Mexico in early Fall. Every summer night, as many as 1.5 million bats fly out from under the bridge to feast on pesky mosquitoes and agricultural pests.

Join us to watch this most unusual and fascinating tourist attraction from the Colorado River! The 2-hour cruise will depart from the dock at the Hyatt Regency Austin at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 17. Enjoy music, beverages, bat-watching, and relaxing with your fellow attendees and speakers.