When: Tuesday 8th November 2011, doors open 6:00pm, meeting starts 6:30pm

Where: UWE (University of the West of England), Frenchay, Bristol (see FAQ for directions and a map) - Room 2q49

What: Re-Build: A Developer’s View of Windows 8

Who: Robert Hogg, co-founder and Managing Director of Black Marble, MVP and a man with a considerable grasp on the nature of our industry

Why: Because Windows 8 is Microsoft's Brave New World, that pundits consider to be a credible attempt at re-imagining Windows for our world of new form factors. Also because Robert Hogg is one of the best placed people to honestly appraise its strengths and weaknesses both from the development viewpoint and a strategic viewpoint.

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Abstract:
At Build in September, Microsoft previewed Windows 8. Following the fanfare, what is there in Windows 8 for developers? It is expected that Microsoft will deliver Windows 8 next year but why wait that long to get ready? Join us for a comprehensive overview of what’s new, what’s bad and how to get connected to Windows 8.
This session will be cover
- Windows 8 Overview
- Developing for Windows 8
- Developer Tooling changes
- Delivering Windows 8 applications

Bio:
Robert is co-founder and Managing Director of Black Marble, a software development company specialising in collaboration, ALM and innovative technology solutions. Robert is a long-time regular on the community circuit, and in his fifth year as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Currently, he is MVP for Connected Systems, with previous stints for Visual Studio, Architecture and BizTalk. You can follow Robert on his blog (http://blogs.blackmarble.co.uk/blogs/boss/) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/roberthogg).