Microsoft Build 2020 is next week and free...

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As with most events over the first half of this year, COVID-19 has put paid to physical presence, but Microsoft's Build 2020 developer conference is still happening, virtually. Moreover, it's free to 'attend', see the ink below. It spans three days, May 19th-21st (exact times and days depend on where you are in the world!) and is the usual mix of strategising, coding, connecting, and demonstrating. One highlight will be 'a dedicated dual-screen session for C# developers where we’ll discuss our Surface Duo SDK as part of the React Native and WebPlat talks'. So maybe not the sexiest online event of the year, but significant if you play a role in developing for Windows or Microsoft products generally.

From Microsoft:

We invite you to join us at Microsoft Build on May 19-21, a free48-hour online developer event. This unique event for developers brings together developers to help the world solve new challenges—sharing knowledge and staying connected is more important than ever. Join your community to learn, connect, and code—to expand your skillset today, and innovate for tomorrow. Among the many topics, we will feature a dedicated dual-screen session for C# developers where we’ll discuss our Surface Duo SDK as part of the React Native and WebPlat talks.
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The schedule in UK timing is:

May 19, 2020
BST Experiences
4:00 PM Microsoft Build digital event begins
4:20 PM Empowering every developer, with Satya Nadella
4:40 PM Imagine Cup
5:00 PM Every developer is welcome, with Scott Hanselman and guests
6:15 PM Azure for every developer, with Scott Guthrie and guests
7:00 PM Building the tools for modern work, with Rajesh Jha and guests
8:30 PM Digital Breakouts with live Q&A

May 20, 2020
BST Experiences
12:45 AM Social Hour: Mix, Mingle, and Celebrate
1:20 AM Empowering every developer, with Satya Nadella
1:40 AM Imagine Cup
2:00 AM Every developer is welcome, with Scott Hanselman and guests
3:30 AM Digital Breakouts with live Q&A
8:15 AM Azure for every developer, with Scott Guthrie and guests
9:00 AM New ways to work and learn, with Rajesh Jha and guests
10:00 AM Digital Breakouts with live Q&A
6:45 PM The future of tech, with Kevin Scott and guests
7:30 PM Ask Scott Guthrie, with Scott Guthrie
8:30 PM Power Platform for developers, with James Philips
9:30 PM Digital Breakouts with live Q&A

May 21, 2020
BST Experiences
3:30 AM Social Hour: Mix, Mingle, and Celebrate
4:30 AM The future of tech, with Kevin Scott and guests
5:15 AM Power Platform for developers, with James Philips
6:30 AM Digital Breakouts with live Q&A

You can register now for free.

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