At the T-shirt counter, attendees fill out a form indicating which years they have attended the Worldwide Partner Conference, and then staff print those "tour dates" on the back of a shirt, similar to a concert tour shirt.
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Organizers are offering the custom U.S. partner tour T-shirts as a way to celebrate longtime attendees.
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Microsoft is using R.F.I.D. wristbands to transmit information that in the past was delivered as printed materials. The wristbands will also be used to enhance some of the attendee experiences, such as a party Tuesday night at Walt Disney World.
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In the audio spotlight area, attendees can view short videos about seven non-profit companies using Microsoft products in their work. Speakers mounted in a panel above the guest’s head direct the sound in a very narrow beam, so only someone standing directly below it can hear the narration.
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Around the lounge, attendees can tap their R.F.I.D. wristbands to activate things such as event R.S.V.P.s and receipt of photos.
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The lounge’s photo area includes a tropical backdrop and a variety of playful signs for guests to hold.
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Behind the lounge's welcome counter, a monitor displays social media posts using #usatwpc, a hashtag specifically for the U.S. partner experience.
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The lounge offers a variety of seating options including work tables with built-in charging ports and soft seating with tropical pillows.
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Microsoft product specialists staff the lounge’s help desk.
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