Techready

TechReady is a semi-annual, 5-day internal technical conference for Microsoft employees. Microsoft employees from all of the international subsidiaries, as well as American employees, attend presentations by the various product groups about all the upcoming releases for the year. They also receive training on all of the currently released Microsoft products. The senior executives will also often present at TechReady, outlining their visions for the future, and taking questions from employees.
TechReady is made up of many separate 'sessions' - from general briefings suitable for all audiences to in-depth 'breakout sessions' for a deep look at a specific product, or part thereof.
History
TechReady evolved out of the Microsoft Global Briefing and Envision and was first held in Seattle on the 1st of August 2005.
TechReady7 took place in Seattle, Washington from July 27 to 31st.
TechReady8 took place in Seattle, Washington from February 1 to 6th, 2009.
TechReady9 took place in Seattle, Washington from August 27 to 31, 2009.
TechReady10 took place in Seattle, Washington from March 22 to 26, 2010.
TechReady11 took place in Seattle, Washington from July 26 to 30, 2010.
TechReady12 is scheduled for Feb 14 to 18, 2011 in Seattle, Washington.