FAQ

Q.	I’ve heard there’s also an Office Developer's Conference. What’s the difference?
A.	The Office System Developer Conference will take place in February 2008 in San Jose, CA. There you will find the most information about how to develop solutions that not only build on the SharePoint platform, but also take advantage of the other technologies in the Office system. The SharePoint conference is primarily intended for those in IT who use, deploy, and configure SharePoint. If you are focused on SharePoint deployment, or want to expand your skills in this area, you should attend the SharePoint Conference. However, if you are a SharePoint developer you should attend Office System Developer Conference. Learn More About the Office System Developer Conference 2008...

Q.	Why didn’t you just have the conference at the same time/location with SharePoint Conference so people could attend both?
A.	We did look into this but couldn’t make this happen due to lack of suitable space. Of course, if you have the time available, you are still welcome to attend both conferences!

Q.	SharePoint Conference 2008 sold out before I could register - What should I do now?
A.	Thank you for your interest! We apologize for your inconvenience. You have a few choices: Put your name on the waitlist. Should we have any cancellations, we will start notifying people. If you are a developer, or have developers on your staff, consider the Office System Developers Conference 2008. While SharePoint Conference 2008 is the premier event for IT Professionals, The ODC also features a lot of developer-focused SharePoint material. Learn More About the Office System Developer Conference 2008... Look forward to next year! Watch for announcements for the next SharePoint Conference.