New look for DevTeach web site DevTeach website has changed its looks. We’ve created a new logo and we’re in the process of adding some Silverlight 2.0 development to our site. Our goal is not to change any functionalities on the site but just enhance the user experience by making everything more readable. In the next few weeks we will be adding more functionalities.

SQLTeach special event: Smart Database Design with Paul Nielsen Again this summer SQLTeach is hosting a special event in Vancouver. This time Paul Nielsen is giving a 2-day workshop (July 28-29) on Smart Database Design – advanced SQL Server development best practices. Paul is the author of the SQL Server 2005 Bible (Wiley); he is currently working on the SQL Server 2008 Bible, and he’s built his career turning around failed database projects. Based on sound data architecture, this seminar walks through every key design decision and shows you how to evaluate the pros and cons of the various options. Don’t waste your time on “trial and error” methods or the long, boring courses. In just two days gain the skills, best-practices, and know-how to confidently design and develop SQL Server database. Wait, that’s not all, you will walk away from these 2 days with Paul’s SQL Server 2005 Bible, and his Smart Database Design materials. SQLTeach is really training you can’t get any other way.

We are currently looking for speakers for our Montreal conference We are currently looking for speakers for our Montreal 2008 conference. If you are interested, send your session’s abstracts to our Tech Chair member. Please include "DevTeach-SQLTeach-Montreal-2008-Sessions" in the subject of your email. Speakers must submit their session’s abstracts by July 31st, 2008. Click here for more details

Mark your calendar, DevTeach / SQLTeach is returning to Montreal Announcing DevTeach and SQLTeach MOntreal Dec. 1-5, 2008. Both events will be held at the Marriott Chateau Champlain. Attendees registered to DevTeach will get full access to SQLTeach and vice versa. Dec. 1st will include three Pre Conferences workshops and Dec. 5th will include three Post Conference workshops. The main conference will be held Dec. 2-4 with over 136 sessions. Use this link to mark your calendar in Outlook.

The conference will be held at the Marriot Chateau Champlain The Marriot Chateau Champlain provides some great advantages such as being located right downtown Montreal and nearby all related facilities. Take advantage of the DevTeach / SQLTeach special hotel rate of 169$ by registering before Nov. 5th. The regular rate is 219$. Internet in the room is free.

Universal Thread DevTeach Vancouver 2007 Conference Report The Universal Thread team was present to deliver the report for DevTeach Vancouver 2007. It included 100 pictures and a tons of materials to read. Also take a look at the pictures from DevTeach/SQLTeach Toronto.