30 to Launch–Coming to a Device Near You

Be Part of the World’s Largest Opportunity for App Developers.

With 525 million Windows 7 licenses sold, millions of people await Windows 8 apps. Create a Windows 8 app in 30 days and then attend a Microsoft App Excellence Lab to get your app ready for the Windows Store. If your app meets our quality criteria, you’ll receive a token to register your account and then submit your app to the Store.To help you get there, we’ve organized a series of 30 to Launch events across the US. Join us over four weeks to make your app idea come to life. And you’ll also have an opportunity to win great prizes!*

*Coming soon – official rules for the Windows 8 events.

30 to Launch is powered by Microsoft Platform Ready (MPR), a partner program designed to help you get your applications compatible with the latest Microsoft technologies. MPR offers the latest tools and resources to help you develop great applications and target them to the right audience. By signing up, you are enrolled into the MPR program and receive partner benefits for no charge. Learn more about MPR here.

Dates for San Francisco and New York are set, stay tuned for our next round of events in Philadelphia at SeedPhilly in July and Seattle at SURF incubator in mid-June

Upcoming Dates in San Francisco, CA

June 4, 2012
RocketSpace
181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Windows 8 is Windows Reimagined: The Business Opportunity
Register

June 11, 2012
RocketSpace
181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Delivering Value and Impact
Register

June 18, 2012
RocketSpace
181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ensuring Optimal Windows 8 Experience
Register

June 25, 2012
RocketSpace
181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Showtime: App Certification and Publication
Register

June 7, 2012
WeWorks Lounge
177 Lafayette Street New York 10013
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Windows 8 is Windows Reimagined: The Business Opportunity
Register

June 14, 2012
WeWorks Lounge
177 Lafayette Street New York 10013
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Delivering Value and Impact
Register

Updcoming Dates in Seattle Just Announced - Look for Registration Link Soon!

June 20, 2012

June 27, 2012

July 11, 2012

July 18, 2012

Upcoming Dates in New York

June 21, 2012
WeWorks Lounge
177 Lafayette Street New York 10013
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ensuring Optimal Windows 8 Experience
Register

June 28, 2012
WeWorks Lounge
177 Lafayette Street New York 10013
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Showtime: App Certification and Publication
Register