Windows 8 is the single biggest opportunity for developers on Microsoft stack! Live around Columbus, OH and develop for Windows Phone/Windows 8 or simply want to get started? Come join us for our very own Windows 8 Dev Unleashed event brought to you by Microsoft & The Windows Developer User Group (http://thewindowsdeveloperusergroup.com/).

This Windows 8 hackathon-style event is run by your local developer community & completely FREE! Come learn from experts in Windows 8 Store Style App development & kickstart your dream App. Spend the morning with short lectures covering key topics on demand or work on hands-on labs or pair up with someone towards your own Windows 8 App. Compete with your App by the end of day in the hackathon for a chance to win some great prizes!

So, what are you waiting for? Bring your laptop & fresh ideas; we'll provide the coffee & lunch. Let's get hacking!

Event Software Pre-Requisites:

• Windows 8 OS, running on the metal or in a VM. 
• You can download Windows 8 as an MSDN Subscriber or try the free Evaluation version.
• Visual Studio 2012. 
• Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows 8 is the free version that has all that you need to develop Windows 8 Store Apps or you can download complete versions of Visual Studio as an MSDN Subscriber.
• Download links @ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/apps/br229516.
• More information for Dev Unleashed event attendees @ http://devunleashed.com/windows-8-unleashed/windows-8-unleashed-resources/#attendee.