This is a quick post to let everyone know that you can now register for PDC2008. (Update: fixing a layout problem)

Set for October 27-30 in Los Angeles, CA, the Professional Developers Conference is one of Microsoft's premier national events for the professional developer. I've been to two PDC events, and they are an amazing experience. PDC is so interesting to me, in fact, I have trouble choosing between PDC and TechEd.

While TechEd tends to focus on practical topics, currently available products, and occasionally features product announcements, PDC tends to focus on new and emerging technologies, more advanced technologies and techniques, and often features product announcements. This isn't to say that TechEd doesn't feature advanced technologies (it does) or announce new things, it's just that my experience is that PDC tends to do that a little more. Here's a bit about PDC:

Since 1991, the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) has been Microsoft’s premier gathering of leading-edge developers and architects. Attend the PDC to understand the future of the Microsoft platform and to exchange ideas with fellow professionals. You’ll learn about upcoming products, meet Microsoft’s leaders and top engineers, write some code, and be inspired! Unplug for a few days and think about the future.

This year's PDC will feature loads of great things. Ray Ozzie, Microsoft's Chief Software Architect, will keynote. PDC will have over 160 sessions covering multiple tracks. There will be cool parties, and all sorts of great and unique experiences.

So, check out the PDC2008 site and register if you are able. I will caution you that PDC tends to sell out early, and it usually sells out fast.