Are you ready for MIX 09?

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Is MIX time again all, for those are you that are going have fun.  I am very jealous.  For those of you who are not, and not sure what it is then read on.

At MIX09, you’ll get in-depth exposure to exciting new Microsoft technologies, exchange ideas with fellow developers and designers, meet the industry’s thought leaders and be inspired. MIX09 brings together the best ideas, sessions, parties and people, and it’s where you’ll find everything you need to <3 your Web.

  • Explore the next wave of opportunities and help redefine the boundaries between content and commerce, PC and TV, Windows® and the Web
  • Be inspired by an impressive lineup of UX, design and development sessions
  • Connect with experts on a wide range of topics for one-on-one guidance and inspiration
  • Learn about the future of Silverlight™, Internet Explorer®, Expression®, ASP.NET and other web technologies from Microsoft
  • Network with executives from Microsoft and some of the world’s largest web sites and interactive agencies

MIX09 brings together the best ideas, sessions, and people, and it’s where you’ll find everything you need to <3 your Web.

IE Web Slice in action.  I just noticed that the MIX 09 has a active IE 8 Web Slice.  Hover your mouse of the headlines part of the site and you get a green icon displayed as shown below.

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Click and Add to Favourites bar

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Your done, now in your favourites IE 8 menu bar see the Headline favourite.  Click and a drop down Silverlight app is displayed. Cool right.  Enjoy and follow MIX09 Live.

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More info to come.