As the Senior Director of the Microsoft UK Developer and Platform Group has highlighted during the Windows 8 Elite launch 2 weeks ago, we Windows 8 app developers in the UK Windows Elite programme had the rarest opportunity to attend a special event today with a very distinguished guest - Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO. When I first arrived at Modern Jago, I was extremely thrilled to see so many Microsoft Surfaces on display! I’m so glad I finally got to play with one, as I have been anticipating this for months since its announcement! This event celebrated the talents behind a marvelous display of existing Windows 8 apps in store today, as many of the developers present had their apps featured. Ballmer also took the opportunity to highlight the vast opportunities for developers with Windows’ unprecedented market. [caption id=“attachment_12534” align=“alignnone” width=“610”]
Developers awed as they listened attentively to Ballmer[/caption] There were also the latest Nokia Lumia 820 which runs on the Windows Phone 8 Operating System. These devices are amazing stuff, and I certainly wish I could have one of these for Christmas. Any Santa wannabes? :) [caption id=“attachment_12533” align=“alignnone” width=“610”]
Lumia 820 on display[/caption] Hearing from Mr. Ballmer himself was totally inspiring. A pity I didn’t manage to speak to him nor catch him for a picture, as he was rushing off (from what I heard) to meet the Prime Minister. [caption id=“attachment_12532” align=“alignnone” width=“610”]
Ballmer presenting about the vast opportunities for developers[/caption] It’s really cool, and certainly pays off to be a Windows 8 developer. Why not join in the fun? More photos from this event can be found on Modern Jago’s event coverage or my personal Facebook album.