.NET Conf China 2024: Intelligence · Innovation · Openness - We Meet Again!
🎉 The Annual .NET Developer Conference Was Successfully Held!
On December 14th, .NET Conf China 2024 was grandly held at the Zhonggu Xiaonanguo Garden Hotel in Shanghai. With the theme of Intelligence, Innovation, Openness, the conference spotlighted the latest trends and practices in .NET, encompassing artificial intelligence, open-source technology, and enterprise-level development. Technology enthusiasts, enterprise tech leaders, and open-source community members from across the country gathered to celebrate the thriving growth of the .NET ecosystem.
As one of the largest .NET technical conferences in China, this event attracted numerous renowned technical experts and community organizations. It showcased the latest achievements of .NET in supporting multi-platform and multi-architecture environments and provided developers with an inspiring sense of the power of technology and the warmth of the community through a series of sessions and practice exchanges.
Highlights of the Event: Merging Technical Depth and Breadth
The conference featured a main venue and three breakout sessions (A, B, and C), covering a wide range of topics in substantial depth.
Main Venue: Keynotes and Industry Insights
The main venue opened with a keynote by Steve, Development Director of the .NET Platform Team, who provided an in-depth analysis of the new features of .NET 9 and its future trajectory, outlining a blueprint for innovation and efficiency in development. Following that, Microsoft CTO Wei Qing delivered a keynote discussing how enterprises can enhance their core competitiveness with .NET technologies through real-world cases.
The roundtable discussion, themed “Openness and Collaboration,” brought together industry experts such as Wei Qing, Su Zhenwei, Xiao Weiyu, Yi Mingzhi, Zhang Shanyou, and Zhang Guangpo. They explored the future of generative AI, open-source collaboration, and the .NET technology ecosystem in a lively and thought-provoking dialogue.
Breakout Sessions: Comprehensive Technical Discussions
The breakout sessions (A, B, and C) covered diverse topics, including artificial intelligence, enterprise-level development, open-source practices, and cross-platform development:
- AI and .NET Integration: Sessions focused on practical applications of AI technologies, such as building enterprise-level AI platforms, exploring natural language programming, and applying Semantic Kernel in real-world scenarios.
- Deep Dive into Enterprise Applications with .NET: Insights on optimizing .NET applications for localized systems, enhancing the security of enterprise AI development, and advanced debugging techniques in .NET.
- Open Source and Community Innovation: Developers shared experiences from open-source project development to enterprise application, covering technologies such as Blazor, EFCore9, and Avalonia, along with their adaptation and optimization for local ecosystems.
These sessions not only demonstrated the diverse applications of .NET across various fields but also provided actionable insights to help developers refine their technical practices.
ABP and Developers: Exploring the Future of Application Development
As a key product in the .NET ecosystem, the ABP Team engaged deeply with developers at the conference. They showcased the unique advantages of ABP in rapidly building modern applications and provided detailed product insights, drawing significant interest from developers.
During booth interactions, developers gained a deeper understanding of the core features of the ABP Framework, the latest updates in the ABP 9.0 version, and the all-new ABP Studio tool. They also explored best practices in areas such as enterprise-level application development, modular architecture design, and microservices with ABP team members.
Additionally, ABP hosted a giveaway, offering prizes like Bluetooth headphones and copies of Mastering ABP Framework by Halil İbrahim Kalkan, which added fun and left attendees with a strong impression of the ABP platform.
Conclusion and Outlook: Advancing Toward the Future of Technology
.NET Conf China 2024 was not just a celebration of technology but also a forward-looking exploration of AI's future. AI was a recurring theme throughout the event, with particular emphasis on applications of generative AI and natural language processing. These discussions underscored the enormous potential for deep integration between AI and .NET technologies. From building enterprise AI platforms to making AI smarter and more efficient with .NET, AI is becoming a critical innovation tool for developers and enterprises alike.
The rapid development of AI challenges developers to keep pace with the latest technological trends and applications, driving the evolution of tools and fostering more efficient and intelligent development methods. Looking ahead, we believe AI will continue to integrate deeply with .NET technologies, empowering developers to tackle complex challenges, enhance productivity, and drive broader technological innovation.
Through this conference, developers not only expanded their technical horizons but also deepened their understanding of AI, .NET, and the broader ecosystem. In the future, we look forward to even closer integration of AI technologies with development practices in the .NET ecosystem, paving the way for a smarter era.
🌐 Technology Unites, Innovation Knows No Boundaries. See you at the next .NET Conf China!
As we wrap up this journey, let us turn our attention to Shanghai—a city full of vitality and innovation. The dazzling night view of the Bund, with lights reflecting off both sides of the Huangpu River, perfectly embodies a blend of history and modernity. Just like the theme of .NET Conf China 2024 - Intelligence, Innovation, Openness, Shanghai inspires developers to explore the boundaries of technology and co-create a future of infinite possibilities.
Looking forward, we hope to welcome more tech enthusiasts in this vibrant city, striving together toward a brighter technological future!
