Hardware and software partners will gather to learn of Microsoft's plans for next year

Jul 7, 2012 08:55 GMT  ·  By

Following the wide range of announcements and events it held last month, Microsoft is getting ready for some more interaction with the world, as its annual Worldwide Partner Conference approaches next week.

The event will take place in Toronto between July 8th and 12th, 2012, and will bring together many of the company’s hardware and software partners.

The gathering is meant to provide these companies with info on what the Redmond-based software giant has in store for them next year, while also enabling them to learn more from each other.

According to Microsoft, over 15,000 people should attend the conference this year. They will be present at various keynotes, presentations and other events set to be held in Toronto during the conference.

“Get ready to attend important keynotes that convey the Microsoft roadmap for the year ahead. Microsoft executives will share their vision for the future as we embark on A New Era. Together,” Microsoft notes on the conference’s website.

“Be prepared to network with partners via WPC Connect and in person at partner-to-partner speed-networking events.”

“Learn about ways to improve your business strategies in informative sessions, hear from experts in the industry, and share best practices with others in your field. Finally, learn how to generate more leads by visiting the Pinpoint Profiling Center,” the company continues.

Those who would like to learn some more info on the conference’s agenda should head over to the aforementioned website for that. A full conference guide is also available for download in the form of a PDF file.

“The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is almost here! Get ready for an exciting event and plan to stay till the end. We have an action-packed week filled with an incredible lineup of guests and speakers, concluding with a partner celebration featuring the Grammy Award–winning band Train,” the company notes on said website.