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Agenda Full Agenda UK Welcome Reception UK Partner Celebration UK Regional Session UK Lounge

Awards Winners Finalists

Logistics Map General Info Getting Around

Team WPC Team Microsoft Team

I’d like to start by thanking you for your commitment to the partnership with Microsoft and especially in your time in attending the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2016.

In return, we are committed to supporting your business growth and helping you become a more profitable partner of the future. WPC is an incredible place to connect with other partners and Microsoft, as well as hearing about our vision for the future and discover new opportunities for your business.

The UK team have created an exciting and diverse agenda to complement the global keynotes and sessions. WPC is an intense week for all of you, take some time to set your agenda to maximise the sessions, networking and meetings you attend. This digital guide is designed to help you navigate your WPC journey with all of the information you need to plan and optimise your time.

I look forward to seeing you in Toronto for what promises to be an amazing week!

Clare BarclayGeneral Manager, Small and Midmarket Solutionsand Partners, Microsoft UK

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Vuzion is a new innovative value-add cloud aggregator born from Cobweb, the number one independent cloud hosting provider in Europe, that has been liberating technology since 1996. We have packaged our 20 years’ of experience in delivering, managing and supporting cloud services to help any IT reseller become a complete cloud solution provider and build a future proof long-term sustainable business.

As a Vuzion partner, you will join our Smart Ecosystem of resellers, ISVs, cloud and professional services providers. You can source new capabilities and access a full set of complementary cloud and professional services, enablement platforms and automation tools.

We go far beyond the transaction and will help you build a fast-track plan that enables you to develop the right cloud capabilities in no time. Covering the entire customer lifecycle is made easy with Marketing, Sales, Billing and Support all offered on an as-a-service model.

www.vuzion.cloud

Westcoast is a leading IT distributor servicing the channel across a range of products and solutions. We add value to our vendors and resellers through a number of programmes, services and capability, priding ourselves on being at the forefront of the IT evolution. Founded in 1984, Westcoast is a leading UK distributor for many vendors including Microsoft, HP, HPE, Lenovo, Apple and many more. With a turnover in excess of £1.6bn, Westcoast is one of the fastest growing private businesses in the UK IT industry.

Why Westcoast as a Cloud Solution Provider?

As a Cloud Solution Provider, Westcoast is uniquely positioned to help you take your customers on the complete journey into the cloud. Providing tailored solutions, training and 24/7 support, state of the art marketplace and the backing of world-class vendors, makes Westcoast the cloud distributor of choice.

westcoastnebula.com

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blackmarble

Black Marble is an award-winning, multi-Gold Competency Partner for Platform Development, with internationally recognised experts, ready to deliver solutions across the Microsoft platform from Azure to UWP. Our Windows 10 policing application tuServ is driving digital change in police forces throughout the UK, and our DevOps team is making real cultural change for our customers.

www.blackmarble.com

FLEX Automation (from ICS Solutions) unlocks the value of underused Office 365 licences by automating the deployment and user adoption of SharePoint, OneDrive and Yammer. This approach reduces the time and cost by over 70% compared to traditional manual projects whilst substantially increasing partner margins. The team are looking to engage with new prospective partners.

www.flexautomation.net

Silver

Vision Solutions is the premier provider of software solutions designed to protect data, minimise downtime and maximise resources for the modern data centre.

www.visionsolutions.com

Join the UK conversation on Twitter #WPCUK

Win 2 x Surface Pro 4Social CompetitionTweet us for a chance to win a Surface Pro 4. Whilst you’re at WPC (10-14 July) tweet a photo (or video) that captures the spirit of WPC 2016 to @mspartnersuk using #WPCUK - the best photo or video will win. Terms and conditions apply.

FeedbackComplete the WPC feedback form before 29th July for a chance to win a Surface Pro 4, courtesy of Cobweb and Westcoast. Terms and conditions apply.

IAMCPIAMCP UK is driving profitable partnerships for its Microsoft partner members. We’ll be at WPC in force, helping our members to network, connect and drive increased P2P revenue stream. If you are interested in joining our IAMCP community, come and find out more in the Community Hub.

Save on WPC 2017Pre-register for your all-access pass on-site for just $1,595.

Need help or have questions when you are there? Come and find the team at the Welcome Desk in the UK Lounge in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Win a Surface Pro 4 courtesy of Cobweb and Westcoast

UK Welcome ReceptionWhere: Spice Route (499 King St W, Toronto M5V 1K4)When: Sunday 10 July @ 18:30 - 20:00

The welcome reception provides a great opportunity for you to meet and network with all the UK Partners and Microsoft staff in a relaxed environment with free drinks and canapés.

The Spice Route is right in the heart of the entertainment district in Toronto, after the welcome reception, you can continue your evening in one of the many bars or restaurants on its doorstep.

Please remember to bring your conference pass and valid photo ID to ensure you gain access to the event and to collect your party wristband (or collect from the UK Lounge by 17:00 on Tuesday 12 July).

UK Partner CelebrationWhere: The Carlu (444 Yonge St, Toronto M5B 2H4)When: Tuesday 12 July @ 19.00 - 23:00

The UK Partner Celebration has a licence to thrill this year at the Carlu, join our Secret Agent themed party that even GoldenEye himself would die another day to attend! With the best UK networking opportunities, entertainment, a casino royale and plenty of Martinis at the bar, the man with the golden gun will make sure it will be a real thunderball.

The UK Partner Celebration is for your eyes only, and is exclusive for our UK attendees. Registration badges, photo ID and wristband will be required for entry. Lost wristbands cannot be replaced.

Dress to impress - tuxedos and evening gowns, HOWEVER please do not bring any replica weapons to the party, including toy guns or knives.

UK Regional SessionWhere: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Room 105)When: Thursday 14 July @ 09:00 - 11.30

Don’t miss out on the UK Regional Session. Hosted by UK SMS&P General Manager, Clare Barclay and her team, we will put a UK context on those announcements made during the week, and give you exclusive insights into the strategy and direction for our UK partners.

FeedbackComplete the WPC feedback form on Thursday 14 July for a chance to win a Surface Pro 4. Terms and conditions apply.

UK LoungeWhere: Metro Toronto Convention CentreWhen: Monday 11 July to Wednesday 13 July @ 11:00 - 17:00

The UK Lounge is the heart of the UK experience. Here you can:

• Catch-up on work• Network with the Microsoft team• Network with other partners• Arrange impromptu meetings• Recharge your tech• Or simply take a break and have a coffee

Emma OxleyUK Lounge Manager“I’m looking forward to meeting you all in the UK Lounge and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have during the week”

It is our pleasure to showcase the UK winners and finalists of the 2016 Partner of the Year Awards. We have had an outstanding level of nominations this year so it is fantastic to announce the 7 UK winners and 18 finalists.

eBECSUK Country Partner of the Year

Black MarbleDeveloper Platform

blackmarble

ColumbusEnterprise Resource Planning

Content and CodeCollaboration and Content

CPSProject and Portfolio Management

ExertisOEM Device

QA LimitedYouthSpark Citizenship

Cloud2020 Limited Cloud Customer Relationship Management

Cloudhouse Technologies Application Development

CoreAzure Limited Public Sector: Education

eBECS Internet of Things

Extrinsica Global Hosting Award

Giacom UK Country Partner of the Year

IA CubedPartner Seller

Technology for Good Citizenship

YouthSpark Citizenship

Inframon Ltd Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Platform

Oxford Computer Group Enterprise Mobility

Program Framework Project and Portfolio Management

QA Limited Learning

RedPixieModern Marketing

UK Country Partner of the Year

risual Public Sector: Public Safety and National Security

Rosslyn Analytics Data Platform

Shaping Cloud UK Country Partner of the Year

Travelling to Canada

When you enter Canada, a Canada Border Services Agency officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. For information about documentation required and border procedures please visit the WPC travel advice page or visit the Canada Border Services Agency website.

As part of your registration you have been provided with a Business Travel Support Letter which is needed to enter Canada, you can download this by logging into your account. Please ensure this is printed off and you carry this with your other travel documents as you may be asked for it by boarder control.

You may be asked for proof that you are attending a meeting or convention and it may be useful to have a copy of the meeting agenda and/or registration on hand.

Time Zone

Toronto, Canada is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (BST - 5 hours).

Show Your Badge and Save

As a WPC attendee, you can show your convention badge to participating restaurants during the dates of your event to take advantage of a great dining offer. Find out more about the different attractions in Toronto.

Safety and Security

With any international travel there are risks, but many steps have been taken to mitigate them. The Microsoft Global Security team has been involved at every stage of our planning process to focus on participant safety. Our programme plan has been carefully designed to reduce participant risk exposure. The safety and security of our attendees is Microsoft’s first priority.

Please remember these common sense security guidelines when using the conference centre:

• Do not use recording devices, cameras or laser pointers in conference sessions.

• All personal items at the convention centre are at the owners risk, please be sensible with your valuables.

• Immediately report suspicious behaviour and if you need to contact the Emergency Services, call 911.

More information on logistics and safety is available to help plan your trip.

Find out more about getting around

AirportsToronto is served by two major airports:

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Roughly 17 miles (27km) from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest airport and will be the primary hub for flights travelling in and out of Toronto for WPC 2016.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) At just under 2 miles (3km) to the convention centre, you can walk from the airport straight to WPC 2016. Billy Bishop Toronto Airport services primarily air travel from the U.S and Canada, but also hosts flights from 80 international locations including several UK cities.

ShuttlesTake the UP Express (Union-Pearson Express), a dedicated express rail service connecting Union Station to Toronto Pearson airport, departing every 15 minutes. The fare is up to $12 depending on destination and type of pass.

TaxisToronto has numerous cab companies, all charge the same base rate of $3.25 plus $1.09 per mile OR $0.52 a minute. The easiest cab number to remember is 416-TAXICAB from local phones or +1416-TAXICAB from a UK phone to connect to all taxi and airport limo companies.

Car hireAvis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo are all on site at Toronto Pearson International Airport for quick, efficient car rentals.

Find us in the UK Lounge

Meet the WPC UK teamThe Microsoft team welcomes you to WPC Toronto. The best place to find us will be at the Welcome Desk in the UK Lounge. You should spot us easily in our Microsoft UK jackets. Look up others on WPC Connect.

Matt ShawUK Project Manager

Emma OxleyUK Lounge Manager

Daniel LangtonUK Regional Session Manager

Reena VadgamaUK Celebration and Sponsorship Manager“Ask me about Future Decoded 2016 sponsorship”

Alex BeereUK Social Media Manager

Jonathan AstonUK Digital Designer

FIRST LAST JOB EMAIL PHONE

Adam Khan Windows Product Marketing Manager adkhan@microsoft.com +44 7973 382995

Adris Ahmed Partner Account Manager - OEM adrisa@microsoft.com +44 7890 135955

Alex Beere Social Media Marketing Manager v-alebe@microsoft.com +44 7989 200306

Alex Faupel SMB Customer Lead afaupel@microsoft.com +44 7973 665121

Alex Montgomery Partner Technical Sales Manager almontgo@microsoft.com +44 7764 835784

Alex Smith Customer and Partner Group Manager asmith@microsoft.com +44 7973 430266

Alison Wright Partner Sales Exec Distribution almauger@microsoft.com +44 7816 169094

Anabel Lopez Partner Recruitment anabell@microsoft.com +44 7971 238546

Andrew Bentley Partner Recruit & Development Lead abentley@microsoft.com +44 7912 036107

Andrew Churchill Channel Exec - Hosting andrew.churchill@microsoft.com +44 7772 802018

Ayeshna Hirani Partner Sales Executive ahirani@microsoft.com +44 7581 280159

Chris Perkins Director - Corporate Accounts cperkins@microsoft.com +44 7792 312976

Chris Potts Azure Partner Business Development Manager cpotts@microsoft.com +44 7734 089831

Chris Rothwell Dynamics Business Group Lead crothwel@microsoft.com +44 7791 934261

Claire Cointre ISV GTM Lead - SMS&P clairen@microsoft.com +44 7802 881891

Clare Barclay GM, Small, Mid Market Solutions & Partners (SMS&P)

Clint Jenden Partner Sales Executive cjenden@microsoft.com +44 7966 210391

Craig Fellowes O365 Sales Director SMS&P and Public Sector craigfe@microsoft.com +44 7967 267083

Daniel Langton Partner Sales Executive dalang@microsoft.com +44 7718 424881

Danny Ovens Public Sector Sales Manager danovens@microsoft.com +44 7764 359903

Dave Leigh Office 365 CSP Channel Development Manager dleigh@microsoft.com +44 7802 881551

David Veryard Country Manager (Wales) dveryard@microsoft.com +44 7764 884797

Derek Flynn Head of Microsoft Business Solutions deflynn@microsoft.com +44 7557 127147

Ella Cockerell Business Development Manager ecockere@microsoft.com +44 7880 472459

Emma Oxley Partner Marketing Executive a-emox@microsoft.com +44 1189 093899

Gareth Bayliss Volume Licensing Manager UK gbayliss@microsoft.com +44 7736 599826

Geoff Hughes Business Development Manager geoffhu@microsoft.com +44 7802 881921

Glenn Woolaghan Director, UK SMB & BET glennw@microsoft.com +44 7919 048048

Graham Hill Director UK Commercial Markets Strategy Group (CMSG) grahamhi@microsoft.com +44 7854 833697

Guy Harvey Partner Sales Exec - Surface guharv@microsoft.com +44 7977 054060

Harjeet Kumar Partner Sales Executive harjeetk@microsoft.com +44 7812 908675

Helen Finley Solution Sales Surface Hub helenf@microsoft.com +44 7802 881908

Helen Smith Partner Sales Executive v-hesmi@microsoft.com +44 7973 733438

Howard Lewis Director of Sales Excellence, SMSP UK hlewis@microsoft.com +44 7736 977589

Ian Wilkinson Sales Excellence ianwi@microsoft.com +44 7976 130825

Ian Woolner Product Marketing Manager - Skype for Business ianwool@microsoft.com +44 7785 797975

Imogen Ware Partner Channel Development Manager imware@microsoft.com +44 7939 517304

James Chadwick Director, Hosting Service Providers (HSP) jachad@microsoft.com +44 7816 064949

James Hathaway Business Development Manager CRMOL jhathaw@microsoft.com +44 7854 418864

James Lockyer UK ISV GTM Lead jalockye@microsoft.com +44 7977 053859

Jay Epton Partner Sales Manager jepton@microsoft.com +44 7717 340677

Jim Thompson Director Public Safety & National Security jametho@microsoft.com +44 7917 584176

Jon Woodward Business Lead - Data Platform jowoodwa@microsoft.com +44 7583 120386

Jonny Bryan Partner Capacity & Compete Lead jonnybry@microsoft.com +44 7583 165457

Julie Ann Muir Director - Enterprise Partners julieam@microsoft.com +44 7802 881696

Justine Kharbanda Partner Sales Executive jukhar@microsoft.com +44 7908 108909

Karen Cosgrove Partner Sales Manager karencos@microsoft.com +44 7896 676032

Katie Hardingham SI Partner Sales Manager katiehar@microsoft.com +44 7890 583963

Laura Bouchard Director, Channel Sales laurab@microsoft.com +44 7717 711213

Laurence Tinsley Partner Technology Strategist latins@microsoft.com +44 7583 133632

Leighton Searle Corporate Territory Managed (CTM) Segment Lead leisea@microsoft.com +44 7875 529115

Lisa Wakely Business Manager liwake@microsoft.com +44 7990 508113

Liz Penning SI Partner Sales Executive lizpen@microsoft.com +44 7772 681398

Madiha Khan Partner Sales Executive - SAM madihak@microsoft.com +44 7802 881455

Marc Botham UK SMB Channel Director mabotham@microsoft.com +44 7725 050105

Mark Bradford Director, SAM and Compliance Director markbrad@microsoft.com +44 7802 881821

Mark Deakin Platform Evangelist markde@microsoft.com +44 7802 881695

Mark Johnston Partner Marketing Director markjo@microsoft.com +44 7989 399606

Mark Lawton Channel Exec - Cloud & Hosting marlaw@microsoft.com +44 7501 000660

Mark Loughran GM, Consumer Channels Group (CCG)

Mark Margolis Technical Lead - Microsoft Business Solutions mamar@microsoft.com +44 7854 407885

Matthew Shaw Partner Event Manager a-mshaw@microsoft.com

Michael Chewter Small & Medium Business Lead - Dynamics michche@microsoft.com +44 7580 101407

Neil Carter Sales Director - Regional Government necarter@microsoft.com +44 7580 291600

Nicola Hodson GM, Marketing & Operations (M&O)

Paul Cawley Partner Sales Exec pacawl@microsoft.com +44 7872 198059

Paul Craft Azure Business Development Manager v-pcraft@microsoft.com +44 7515 325221

Paul McPherson Director Dynamics Public Sector paulmcp@microsoft.com +44 7875 262961

Paula Costa Sr Partner Channel Marketing Manager paulaco@microsoft.com +44 7580 994519

Paula Lender-Swain Snr Product Marketing Manager palend@microsoft.com +44 7833 083549

Pauline Yau UK Commercial Surface Lead paulya@microsoft.com +44 7581 139730

Peter Sketch ISV Lead psketch@microsoft.com +44 7900 902454

Rebecca Leggett Partner Channel Marketing Manager relegget@microsoft.com +44 7580 101335

Rebecca Tuck Partner Sales Executive v-rtuck@microsoft.com +44 7973 733225

Reena Vadgama Marketing Manager rekansar@microsoft.com +44 7989 695497

Richard Ellis Office Division Director riellis@microsoft.com +44 7917 799492

Richard Shipton Partner Business Development ricship@microsoft.com +44 7581 478221

Richard Wills Partner Incentives Lead rwills@microsoft.com +44 7854 389378

Richard Zaltzman Director Business Dev PS richaz@microsoft.com +44 7776 131090

Robert Pope Dynamics NAV Channel Manager ropope@microsoft.com +44 7583 120335

Rok Palcic Azure Business Lead rokp@microsoft.com +44 7583 002812

Rowan Ridley Partner Sales Exec - Hosting v-rowanr@microsoft.com +44 7973 733237

Ryan Asdourian Windows & Devices BG Lead rasdo@microsoft.com +44 7583 038258

Samuel Solieman Azure Partner Business Development Manager samuelso@microsoft.com +44 7581 372408

Sarah Guy Partner Sales Executive sarahguy@microsoft.com +44 7801 881080

Scott Allen Enterprise Marketing Director scallen@microsoft.com +44 7768 311109

Scott McDermott Partner Business Development Manager scottmcd@microsoft.com +44 7787 516725

Steven Grier Country Manager (Scotland) sgrier@microsoft.com +44 7802 881799

Suzy Foster Director Healthcare & Life Sciences sufoster@microsoft.com +44 7583 763993

Taisha Betz Partner Practice Recruiter tabetz@microsoft.com +44 7779 046605

Thomas Greed Partner Sales Executive tomgreed@microsoft.com +44 7891 835924

Vanessa Kyte UK Partner Director - Dynamics vkyte@microsoft.com +44 7580 724603

Yvonne Puley SMB Channel: Go-To-Market Lead ypuley@microsoft.com +44 7802 288989

Zephaniah Chukwudum UK Surface Distribution Manager zechuk@microsoft.com +44 7581 057473

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