The Attendee Resources below contain conference related information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Conference Registrar Joyce Jackson at jjackson@converge360.com.
Onsite Registration
Your badge is your admission ticket to TechMentor Microsoft HQ. Badges may be picked up at registration beginning Monday, August 5 during registration hours at the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33). Upon registering for the event you will receive a registration confirmation email. A few days prior to the event you will receive a reminder confirmation. Print out the confirmation and bring it with you to registration.
The registration counter will be open at the Microsoft Conference Center* during the following:
| Monday |
August 5 |
7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
August 6 |
7:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
August 7 |
7:30 am – 4:15 pm |
| Thursday |
August 8 |
7:30 am – 4:45 pm |
| Friday |
August 9 |
8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
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*The Microsoft Conference Center does not open until 7:00 am
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Shuttle Bus Routes and Schedule
Daily Shuttle Schedule
TechMentor will provide daily complimentary shuttle transportation between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) during the times below and will depart every 15 - 20 minutes Please allow extra time during peak traffic periods.
| Monday, August 5 |
| 7:15 am - 10:00 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 11:45 am – 2:15 pm |
Shuttles between the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) and the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98A) |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
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| Tuesday, August 6 |
| 6:45 am - 10:00 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
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| Wednesday, August 7 |
| 7:15 am - 10:00 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
TechMentor Out on the Town in Seattle - Shuttles between the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and the Seattle waterfront area |
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| Thursday, August 8 |
| 7:15 am - 10:00 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm |
Shuttles between the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) and the Microsoft Commons Mixer (Building 98A) |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
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| Friday, August 9 |
| 8:15 am - 10:15 am |
Shuttles from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33) |
| 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Shuttles from the Microsoft Conference Center to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
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Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Business Center Desk: 425-706-0033
Parking at Microsoft Conference Center
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garages below and adjacent to the Microsoft Conference Center (Building 33).
Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Self-parking is $28.00 per day for Sunday night through Thursday night stays (plus applicable taxes) Friday and Saturday night stays are complimentary (8pm Friday until 12am Sunday).
Valet Parking at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is $38.00 per day (plus applicable taxes).
Attire
There is no particular dress code for TechMentor Microsoft HQ; however, general business casual attire is acceptable. The temperature in the session rooms may vary, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket. We recommend wearing layers.
Wireless Access
Conference attendees will have access to the Microsoft Conference Center wireless network during conference hours. The Network Name and Password will be listed in the event program and posted in the session rooms.
Conference Meals
A continental breakfast will be available each morning at the Microsoft Conference Center. Lunch will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Monday and Thursday, each attendee will receive a pre-loaded "credit card" that can be used at all of the restaurants and coffee shops located in the Mixer building. These cards are the same as cash and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Cards will be distributed upon check-in. Shuttles will be available between the Conference Center and the Mixer on these days.
A variety of food and beverage choices will also be available at the Tuesday Welcome Reception.
Bag Check at the Microsoft Conference Center
We recommend you leave personal belongings at your hotel during the conference. A Bag Check will be available at the Microsoft Conference Center on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9.