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Evening events . . . . 14
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Table of contents
Hello!
Sponsor Rooms MTCC South Building Registration Sessions Regional Lounges
Your path to WPC
The Commons WPC Connect Conference Shuttles Express Cafés Coffee Shop MTCC North Building MealsAir Canada Centre
Vision Keynote
Welcome, Partners .
I will be your event guide .
Look for me throughout WPC
for guidance to key areas .
Partner Celebration Side Meetings Partner Theater Information Resource Center Information Resource Center
Network information
Connect to the WPC WiFi network: MSFTWIFI | password: Microsoft
Please ensure you are not connected to an ad-hoc/peer-to-peer network and that you are in an area that supports WiFi .
Microsoft has cleared wireless access points of the congested 2 .4Ghz frequency in the WPC Vision Keynotes and The Commons . The 5GHz network will be the only network available to attendees in these areas .
Mobile app
The WPC mobile app is available for Windows 8 .1, Windows 10, iOS, and Android . Use the Microsoft Account credentials you used to register for the event, and be sure to opt-in for full access to all of the features .
Get connected
Access the download page at:
aka.ms/wpc.mobileapp
Or, scan this code to download the mobile app directly to your smartphone, or go to your native device app store, search for 'WPC 2016' and download 'Microsoft WPC 2016' .
Content
Vision Keynotes
Don't miss the Vision Keynotes, which will feature Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and many other senior Microsoft executives, who will share the Microsoft vision, communicate the path to profitability, and inspire us to achieve more together .
Sessions tailored to your business
Sessions at the 2016 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference are carefully planned around the opportunities for partners to grow their businesses . With a wide variety of session types and speakers, sessions at WPC give you the chance to learn the way you like with the experts from whom you want to hear .Build your schedule
A variety of session types are offered so that you can identify the sessions most suitable for your learning style, whether you learn best by hearing presentations from subject matter experts, listening to engaging panelists share best practices, or participating in small group discussions . Use the Session Scheduler's advanced filtering capabilities to find the sessions you want and add them to your schedule . With one click, create your personalized event schedule at connect.digitalwpc.com/Pages/Sessions.aspx.
Evaluations
Please take time to complete your session and overall conference evaluations . Microsoft will donate $1 USD for each completed session evaluation and $5 USD for each completed overall conference evaluation to the non-profit organization Right to Play, a Microsoft YouthSpark Partner . By submitting evaluations, you will also have a chance to win prizes throughout the week . Complete your session and conference evaluations here: connect. digitalwpc.com/Pages/MyEvaluations.aspx or through the mobile app .
Time Event Location
Saturday, July 9
8:00 AM–8:00 PM Registration Toronto Pearson
International Airport (YYZ)
Sunday, July 10
8:00 AM–8:00 PM Registration MTCC Level 600, South Bldg . & Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 5:00 PM–7:00 PM The Commons MTCC Level 800, South Bldg . 5:00 PM–7:00 PM WPC Connect MTCC Level 700 & 800, South Bldg . 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Welcome Reception MTCC Level 800, South Bldg .
Monday, July 11
7:00 AM–6:00 PM Registration MTCC Level 600, South Bldg .
7:30 AM–8:45 AM Breakfast ACC, Concourse Level
8:45 AM–10:45 AM Vision Keynote ACC
11:00 AM–2:00 PM Lunch MTCC Level 300, North Bldg . 11:00 AM–6:00 PM The Commons MTCC Level 800, South Bldg . 11:00 AM–6:00 PM WPC Connect MTCC Level 700 & 800, South Bldg .
1:00 PM–5:00 PM Sessions MTCC, Various
5:00 PM–6:00 PM Happy Hour MTCC Level 800, South Bldg .
Tuesday, July 12
7:30 AM–6:00 PM Registration MTCC Level 600, South Bldg .
7:30 AM–8:45 AM Breakfast ACC, Concourse Level
8:45 AM–10:45 AM Vision Keynote ACC
11:00 AM–2:00 PM Lunch MTCC Level 300, North Bldg .
Time Event Location
Tuesday, July 12
continued11:00 AM–6:00 PM The Commons MTCC Level 800, South Bldg . 11:00 AM–6:00 PM WPC Connect MTCC Level 700 & 800, South Bldg .
1:00 PM–5:00 PM Sessions MTCC, Various
5:00 PM–6:00 PM Happy Hour MTCC Level 800, South Bldg .
Wednesday, July 13
7:30 AM–5:00 PM Registration MTCC Level 600, South Bldg .
7:30 AM–8:45 AM Breakfast ACC, Concourse Level
8:45 AM–10:45 AM Vision Keynote ACC
11:00 AM–2:00 PM Lunch MTCC Level 300, North Bldg . 11:00 AM–5:00 PM The Commons MTCC Level 800, South Bldg . 11:00 AM–5:00 PM WPC Connect MTCC Level 700 & 800, South Bldg .
1:00 PM–5:00 PM Sessions MTCC, Various
7:00 PM–10:30 PM Partner Celebration ACC
Thursday, July 14
8:00 AM–11:00 AM Registration MTCC Level 600, South Bldg . 8:00 AM–9:00 AM Breakfast MTCC, Outside session rooms 8:00 AM–11:00 AM WPC Connect MTCC Level 700 & 800, South Bldg . 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Regional sessions MTCC, Various
9:00 AM–1:00 PM Repeat sessions MTCC, Various
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) | www.mtccc.com
255 Front St . W, Toronto ON M5V 2W6 | +1 416-585-8000
Air Canada Centre (ACC) | www.theaircanadacentre.com
40 Bay St ., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2 | +1 416-815-5500
North Building
Level 100
Meeting Rooms 101–107 General Sessions
John Basset Theatre, Room 102 Constitution Hall,
Rooms 105–107
Level 200 | Enter off Front St.
Meeting Rooms 201–206 Information Resource Center Conference Shuttle Service First Aid Station
Access to Intercontinental Hotel Level 300 Meals Express Cafés Session Overflow Luggage Check Award Gallery Front St. 100 Street Level 200 800 700 600 500 Street Level 400 Delta Hotel *PATH/Union S tation 300
North and South Building Bridge
North South Bremner Blvd. Intercontinent al Hotel
Metro Toronto
Convention Centre
* PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 30 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment (including the MTCC, Delta Hotel, and Union Station).
South Building
Level 400
Meeting Room 401
Level 500 | Enter off Bremner Blvd.
Meeting Room 501 Level 600 Registration Level 700 Meeting Rooms 701–718 WPC Connect Session Overflow Level 800 Meeting Rooms 801–833 The Commons Regional Lounges WPC Connect
Information Resource Center/ Technical Help Desk Mothers Room
Personal Considerations Room First Aid Station
At WPC, The Commons will feature Microsoft Central, the Community Hub, Regional Lounges, Customer Stories, and an impressive showcase of sponsor and exhibitor partner companies . The Commons will offer dynamic solutions to help you build your business and will provide you with opportunities to engage with peers, customers and Microsoft subject matter experts .
Microsoft Partner Network (MPN)
Join us at the MPN booth for conversations, connections, engaging presentations and stories that celebrate customers and partners . This year, the booth will be the place to meet with subject matter experts from across the company, industry, and other partners . Look forward to seeing you there .Microsoft Central
Microsoft Central is organized around the three Microsoft corporate ambitions: Reinvent Productivity and Business Processes, Build the Intelligent Cloud Platform and Create More Personal Computing . These ambitions are the core of all activities in The Commons . It features products, services, devices and technology areas where you can get questions answered from a variety of subject matter experts, dive deeper into knowledge you've gained from sessions, and learn how Microsoft can help increase your sales .
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Our valued Sponsors and Exhibitors are front and center as they showcase their technology innovations, solutions, and services . Surrounded by Microsoft solutions and community experiences, you will have the opportunity to connect with nearly 180 Sponsors and Exhibitors . You can easily locate them by picking up a floor map at Registration or the Information Resource Center . For more information about WPC Sponsors and Exhibitors, visit aka.ms/WPC/sponsors .
Partner Theater Coffee Shop First Aid Restrooms Stairs/Escalators Sponsors/Exhibitors Sponsors/Exhibitors Community Hub MPN Entrance Entrance Entrance Microsoft Central Key WPC Connect Regional Lounges Side Meeting Rooms Sponsor Meeting Rooms Mothers Room Customer Stories Personal Considerations Room Microsoft Technology Center
& Retail Store
Regional Lounges
Privately scheduled meetings will occur at the following WPC supported side meeting locations:
• Delta Toronto
• Intercontinental Toronto Centre • Fairmont Royal York
• Westin Harbour Castle • LeGermain Maple Leaf Square
• Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Level 800 within The Commons Additional private meetings will occur offsite at the following hotels: Hilton Toronto, Hyatt Regency Toronto, Renaissance Toronto Downtown and Sheraton Centre Toronto .
QUEEN SQUAY E ADELAIDE STE CH U RCH ST SPA D INA AV E KING ST E GARDINER EXP Y Westin Harbour Castle Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hyatt Regency Toronto Sheraton Centre Toronto Hilton Toronto LeGermain Maple Leaf Square InterContinental Toronto Centre Metro Toronto Convention Centre FRONTST E YON G E ST Fairmont Royal York Delta Toronto
Air Canada Centre
Community Hub
This area is dedicated to bringing together the communities that make up our partner eco-system, and is designed to facilitate networking and collaboration in order to help you further your business . Come to the Community Hub to meet people who are focused on helping partners find the most relevant resources. You can also check out the session catalog to find valuable sessions hosted in the Community Hub theater with topics ranging from social media and digital marketing, to furthering your P2P opportunity, to closing the talent gap in the technology industry . Stop by during Happy Hours for great music and drinks while you meet and collaborate with your peers .
Customer Stories
Microsoft Partners are at the leading edge of technology and a few of the latest innovations are featured at the Customer Stories area in The Commons . Talk with experts about their showcased customers . Learn how their partnership with Microsoft helped with development and deployment . Test the products hands-on, and get inspired by the future of possibilities .
Microsoft Technology Center (MTC)
The MTC brings together the right resources to help you explore the potential impact of cloud, mobile and social solutions to your or your customer’s business . Our visionary sessions will enable attendees to experience technology solutions in an engaging and immersive environment that includes a home, an office and a mobile vignette. Sessions are delivered by Technical Architects and run every thirty minutes .
Regional Lounges
The Regional Lounges provide an opportunity to engage with partners from your region, make connections with local Microsoft contacts, and create important business contacts in a casual environment .
Side meetings
Welcome Reception
MTCC Level 800, South Building | The Commons
Sunday, July 10, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Join us as we kick off WPC 2016! This is your opportunity to pick up your WPC badge, experience The Commons, and network with experts and peers . Light food and beverages will be served .
Happy Hours
MTCC Level 800, South Building | The Commons
Monday, July 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Tuesday, July 12, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM Continue the spark of your conversations at Happy Hour in The Commons . Enjoy beverages and the company of experts and peers . WPC badge required .
Partner Celebration
Air Canada Centre
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM
One of the highlights of every WPC is the Partner Celebration where we celebrate and thank our partners . This year's Partner Celebration will feature a performance by internationally famous, multi Grammy Award winning artist, Gwen Stefani and an opening performance by Swedish duo, Icona Pop . In addition to the concert, we will have networking opportunities and food & beverages .
Credential requirements
Your WPC 2016 name badge and government issued photo ID are required for entry and consumption of alcohol . You must be 19 years or older to attend . If you do not bring your badge, you will be charged the guest pass fee, $150 USD for entry . Guest passes are available for purchase at Registration prior to Wednesday, July 13, at 5:00 PM .
WPC 2017 – onsite registration!
The location of WPC 2017 will be announced at the Welcome Reception on Sunday, July 10 . Register while onsite in Toronto to get the BEST price for WPC 2017—$1,595 (USD) . Registration kiosks will be available at Registration, MTCC Level 600 and in The Commons, MTCC Level 800, South Building . Registration can also be completed online at
partner.microsoft.com/wpc/registration .
WPC Connect
WPC Connect provides Microsoft partners with the ability to view and add sessions to your personal schedule, set up partner to partner meetings with other attendees, and export your schedule to Outlook . WPC Connect meeting tables are located at the MTCC Levels 700 and 800, South Building .
Housing & payment support
For housing or payment assistance, please visit Registration located at MTCC Level 600, South Building during standard hours of operation .
Need to get online?
PC’s featuring high speed internet connectivity, Skype, and printers are available throughout the MTCC . In addition, WiFi is available at both the MTCC and ACC .
WiFi network: MSFTWIFI | password: Microsoft
Stay connected and make the most of your WPC experience!
Business center
The MTCC has onsite business centers that offer the following services: faxing, shipping, photocopying, printing, and office supplies.
Location/Hours
MTCC Level 300, North Building
Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | +1 416-585-8387 MTCC Level 800, SouthBuilding
Monday July 11 – Friday, July 15, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | +1 416-585-8227
Meals
Breakfast and lunch will be served daily . If you pre-ordered special meals on the WPC registration website, these meals will be available for pickup for breakfast at the ACC Concourse Level and lunch at the MTCC Level 300, North Building .
Breakfast
Air Canada Centre
Monday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 13, 7:30 AM–8:45 AM MTCC, Outside session rooms
Thursday, July 14, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Lunch Buffets/Express Cafés
MTCC Level 300, North Building
Monday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 13, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Luggage check
A complimentary luggage check will be available throughout the week . Only luggage will be accepted . Please note that WPC is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items .
Location/Hours
MTCC Level 300, North Building, Hall C Sunday, July 10, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM
Monday, July 11 – Wednesday, July 13, 11:00 AM–6:30 PM Thursday, July 14, 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
Mothers room &
personal considerations room
For your convenience, we offer a mothers room and personal considerations room available to all attendees during hours of operation at the MTCC .
Mothers room
MTCC Level 800, South Building, Room 833
Personal considerations room
MTCC Level 800, South Building, Room 830
Security
Who can I contact if I have a security question?
For WPC related security questions, stop by Registration or an Information Resource Center and a staff member will connect you with our security manager .
For general, non-emergency questions, please contact MTCC Security at:
+1 416-585-8360 or ext. 8360 from the nearest house phone .
Emergency assistance
What should I do if I have an emergency?
Alert any MTCC employee or WPC crew member with a radio or call
+1 416-585-8160 or ext. 8160 from the nearest house phone . Emergency numbers are posted at all house phones .
Please do not call 911, unless you are unable to use the above resources . MTCC staff are better able to direct and assist in getting emergency response staff to the scene .
Lost & found
Please check with staff at the Information Resource Center located at either the MTCC Level 800, South Building or MTCC Level 200, North Building for lost or found items . Items not retrieved or found after the event has con-cluded will be given to the MTCC . Inquiries regarding lost and found articles should be directed to the Licensor Security Services at +1 416-585-8360 .
First aid
First aid stations are located at MTCC Level 200, North Building beside 203C, and MTCC Level 800, South Building directly across from Hall D .
Safety & security
Badges
The badge issued to you upon check-in serves as your access pass to all WPC 2016 activities . Please ensure that your name badge is clearly visible within the MTCC and ACC . Passes cannot be shared or used by anyone other than the individual registered; name badges used by anyone other than the actual registrant may be revoked without refund .
Microsoft code of conduct
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every business on the planet to achieve more . This includes the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference where we seek to create a respectful, friendly, and inclusive experience for all participants .
As such, we do not tolerate harassing or disrespectful behavior, messages, images, or interactions by any event participant, in any form, at any aspect of the program including business and social activities, regardless of location . We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation or disability, or any behavior that would violate Microsoft’s Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, or Standards of Business Conduct . In short, the entire experience at the venue must meet our culture standards . We encourage everyone to assist in creating a welcoming and safe environment . Please report any concerns, harassing behavior, or
suspicious or disruptive activity to venue staff, the event host or owner, the nearest security guard or event staff .
Microsoft reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference at any time in its sole discretion .
For more information on the Microsoft Code of Conduct, visit:
Shuttles between the WPC hotels and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or Air Canada Centre will run every 15–20 minutes and every 5–10 minutes during peak periods .
• Conference hotel shuttles will pick up on Front St ., via the North Building at MTCC Level 200 .
• Vision Keynote shuttles will drop off on both Bay St . & Maple Leaf Square at the ACC . Partner Celebration will pick up & drop off on Bremner Blvd . at the ACC .
ADA information
For special requests, including ADA transportation accommodation, please call the Stewart Transportation office: +1 416-585-3540.
Time Shuttle Type
Sunday, July 10
1:30 PM–7:30 PM Registration/Welcome Reception shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and MTCC
Monday, July 11
6:45 AM–9:00 AM Vision Keynote shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and ACC
4:30 PM–6:30 PM Conference hotel shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between MTCC and the designated WPC hotels
Time Shuttle Type
Tuesday, July 12
6:45 AM–9:00 AM Vision Keynote shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and ACC
4:30 PM–6:30 PM Conference hotel shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between MTCC and the designated WPC hotels
Wednesday, July 13
6:45 AM–9:00 AM Vision Keynote shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and ACC
4:30 PM–5:30 PM Conference hotel shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between MTCC and the designated WPC hotels
6:30 PM–11:00 PM Partner Celebration shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and ACC
Thursday, July 14
7:30 AM–9:15 AM Conference shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between designated WPC hotels and MTCC
11:00 AM–1:30 PM Conference hotel shuttle
Continuous shuttle service between MTCC and the designated WPC hotels
Route 1
1 Trump Hotel
Curbside on Adelaide St.
2 Hotel Victoria
Curbside on Yonge St.
3 One King West
Walk to Hotel Victoria
4 Omni King Edward
Walk to Hotel Victoria
Route 2
5 Westin Harbour Castle
Curbside on Queens Quay
6 Novotel Toronto Centre
Curbside on the Esplanade Route 3
7 Thompson Hotel
Curbside on Wellington St.
8 Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown
Curbside on Peter St.
9 Hyatt Regency Toronto
Walk to Hilton Garden Inn
10 SoHo Metropolitan HotelCurbside on Blue Jays Way at
Wellington
11 Hotel LeGermain, Toronto Mercer
Walk to SoHo Metropolitan Hotel Route 4
12 Sheraton Centre Toronto
Curbside on York St.
13 Hilton Toronto
Walk to Sheraton on York St.
14 Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
Curbside on Bay St.
15 Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
Corner of Dundas St. & Chestnut St.
Route 5
16 The Chelsea
Curbside on Gerrard St.
Hotel map & route info
Route 5 continued17 Holiday Inn Downtown CentreRear Hotel Entrance, Curbside on
Wood St.
18 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
Curbside on Wood St.
19 Shangri La Hotel
Curbside on University Ave.
Route 6
20 Bond Place
Curbside on Bond
Route 7
21 Marriott Bloor Yorkville
Curbside on Park Rd.
22 Four Seasons
Curbside on Yorksville
23 Park Hyatt
Curbside on Bloor St.
24 InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
Curbside on Bloor St.
Walking Hotels
Because these hotels are within .5 mile walking radius of MTCC/ACC, no shuttle service will be offered between these hotels and MTCC/ACC.
25 Renaissance Toronto
26 InterContinental Toronto Centre 27 Residence Inn Toronto Downtown 28 Fairmont Royal York
29 Strathcona Hotel 30 Ritz Carlton
31 Hotel LeGermain, Maple
Leaf Square 32 Radisson Admiral 33 Delta Downtown ADELAIDE STW ADELAIDE S T E QUEEN S QUAY E B ATH UR ST ST BAY ST JA RV IS ST YO N G E ST AVE N U E RD BE VER LY STV S PAD IN A AV E BLOOR ST E COLLEGE ST CARLTONST DUNDASST W RICHMOND ST W RICHMOND ST E QUEEN STW QUEEN ST E GERRARD S T E 7 14 17 18 16 20 21 23 24 22 3 28 29 30 6 2 4 5 13 19 1 15 12 9 27 10 8 KING ST W KINGST E CH U RCH ST FRONT ST W 26 31 33 25 GARDINER EXPY Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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