Pricing

Conference and Hotel Pricing Packages

Visual Studio Live! offers several conference and hotel packages to best suit your needs and budget. Register now to save your seat and remember to book your hotel early too before it sells out!


Conference Packages

Packages
5 Day Conference Package
+ Full Day Hands-On Lab and Full Day WorkshopMonday - Friday
4 Day Conference Package
+ One WorkshopTuesday - Friday
3 Day Conference PackageTuesday - Thursday
Full Day Hands-On LabMonday
Ex Super Early Bird
Until June 17
$2,675
$2,175
$1,675
$650
Ex Early Bird
Until July 22
$2,775
$2,275
$1,775
$700
Standard
Until August 8
$3,075
$2,575
$2,075
$750

Hotel Package [Sold Out]

At the Hyatt Regency Bellevue

VSLive! will provide daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33).

  • 5 Day
    Hotel Package*

    $1,175
    Check In: Sunday, August 7
    Check Out: Friday, August 12
  • 4 Day
    Hotel Package*

    $950
    Check In: Monday, August 8
    Check Out: Friday, August 12
  • 3 Day
    Hotel Package*

    $725
    Check In: Monday, August 8
    Check Out: Thursday, August 11

* The Hotel Package includes applicable state, local and occupancy taxes.

Discounts and Special Savings

Team Discounts: Bring the Team and Save Big!

Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ offers savings to teams of 3 or more from the same company and registering for the same package. Looking to bring 10 or more? Contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com or at 949.296.9840.

Team Packages
5 Day Conference Package
+ Full Day Hands-On Lab and Full Day Workshop Monday - Friday
4 Day Conference Package
+ One Workshop Tuesday - Friday
Super Early Bird
Until June 10
$2,375
$1,875
Early Bird
Until July 15
$2,475
$1,975
Standard
Until August 8
$2,775
$2,275

* Team Prices quoted above are "per-person".

More Discounts

  • Alumni
    Welcome back! If you have attended any Visual Studio Live!, TechMentor or Live! 360 event, you qualify for our special alumni discount. You should receive alumni special promotions, but if not, please contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com or 949.296.9840.
  • Education
    We offer full-time college students and faculty from accredited universities a discount. To receive this discount, please contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com or 949.296.9840. Subject to Visual Studio Live! verification.
  • New Developer
    If you are a new Developer (or new to the Microsoft Platform) with less than three years of experience, you are eligible for $600 off of our full price conference registration to help accelerate your career. Use Promo Code NDD. Subject to Visual Studio Live! verification.
  • Government / Non-Profit
    Employees of a national, federal, state, or local government entity or a nonprofit with 501(c) status are eligible to take advantage of our discount.. To receive this discount, please contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com or 949.296.9840. Subject to Visual Studio Live! verification.

Registration Information

Questions?
Contact Our Conference Registrar

Sara Ross
Call: 949.296.9840
Email: sross@converge360.com

Payment Information
Please make checks payable to:
Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ

Send checks to:
1105 Media Inc. General Lockbox
File 2273
1801 W Olympic Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91199-2273

Registration Policies

Registration Confirmation
Registration will be confirmed by e-mail. You'll receive a message as soon as payment has been received and your registration has been processed.

Transfers, Cancellation and Refunds
You may transfer your conference registration to another person within your organization at any time by notifying us in writing. If you must cancel, please notify the conference registrar in writing by the Early Bird deadline, July 15, 2022. You will receive a refund for the package you chose, less a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after the Early Bird deadline as well as "no-shows" are liable for the full registration fee.

In the event that Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ is canceled by 1105 Media, Inc., registrants will receive an event credit/refund for their registration fees. Cancellations of travel reservations and hotel reservations made directly with a hotel are the responsibility of the attendee.

Hotel Cancellation
If you are unable to attend for any reason, you are responsible for canceling your own room reservations directly with the hotel at least 72 hours in advance of check-in, or you will be subject to penalties and fees by the hotel.

If you purchased the 5-Day, 4-Day, or 3-Day Hotel Package, we will cancel your registration for you upon your written request to our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com. If your cancellation is received after the July 15 deadline, full hotel charges may apply.

Letter of Invitation / Visa Letter
If you require a letter of invitation to attend the conference, please contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com and provide the following information: Name, Company, Address, Date of Birth, Passport/ID Card Number, Passport Expiration, Country of Issue.  A pdf letter will be emailed to you. We do not mail original copies.

Special Requirements
If you foresee any special requirements while attending Visual Studio Live! Microsoft HQ (dietary, access, or otherwise), please contact our Conference Registrar at sross@converge360.com, or 949.296.9840 at least one month in advance, and we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes.

COVID Health and Safety Protocols

All Visual Studio Live! attendees must follow the Microsoft Facility protocols to attend that include:

  • Either submitting proof of vaccination in Microsoft’s HealthCheck at least 14 days prior to the event, OR
  • Uploading a negative COVID test result in Microsoft’s HealthCheck within 7 days of the start of the event (August 8th). The test results must be from a PCR or Antigen test for COVID-19.

While these protocols "may" change prior to the first day of the event (August 8, 2022), all attendees need to confirm during the registration process that they will follow all posted protocols to gain access to the conference facility and event.

In addition, VSLive! expects attendees, speakers, and staff to adhere to the following safety protocols:

  • You must stay home if you show any symptoms of illness, or you have tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of the event. Please contact the conference registrar at sross@converge360.com or 949-413-5582 if you must cancel due to illness.
  • Everyone attending VSLive! should take a COVID-19 home test with a negative test result before attending the event.
  • Consider wearing a mask if you are at increased risk for severe illness, or live with or spend time with someone at higher risk.
  • VSLive! will have disposable masks and hand sanitizer available throughout the event.
  • We encourage you to visit the CDC website for the latest COVID-19 guidance.

For questions, please contact the conference registrar at sross@converge360.com or 949-413-5582.

Speakers & Sessions
The speakers listed on this Website are leading professionals in their respective fields. Should a speaker be unable to attend the conference, all efforts will be made to replace him or her with one of comparable experience and qualifications.

We are constantly working on improving the quality of our conference products. If the opportunity arises we may add conference sessions and workshops to the posted line-up to enhance the schedule and provide you a better product.

Photo / Video Release & Policies
VSLive!, its contractors and attending news media may be photographing, videotaping, audio-taping or webcasting sessions and events at the Conference. By attending VSLive!, attendees acknowledge these activities and agree to allow their image to be used by Visual Studio Live! in marketing and promotional materials, on a VSLive! website, or recording. Such images may also be shared with the media. Attendees at the Conference waive all claims against VSLive! for any liability resulting from these uses.

Only officially contracted VSLive! vendors and approved working journalists will be permitted to photograph, video, and/or audio-tape sessions, workshops, and events. Individuals recording with personal video/audio equipment or other recording devices (e.g., cell phones, digital or film cameras or tape recorders) without prior permission from VSLive! may be asked to cease recording or utilizing such devices immediately.

And More…
Children under 18 years of age are not permitted to enter or attend any of the conference. No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the sessions at Visual Studio Live! without prior approval from 1105 Media, Inc.

* Please note attendees will be registered upon receipt of payment.