Windows Mobile 7 will support Silverlight, reveals Microsoft Energize IT 2010 event

If there were any doubts that Windows Mobile  7 won’t be supporting the impressive Silverlight technology, then they can be cleared now. I discovered this once I read about the Microsoft’s Energize IT 2010 event and its description which says quite a lot. I would also like to credit Stephen Chapman of Microsoft Kitchen who discovered this event in the first place.

First up a little introduction about the Energize IT 2010 event. This event will be held on 30th March in Canada and will focus on products namely Office 2010, Windows Azure, Visual Studio 2010, Windows Phone 7/ Windows Mobile 7. What does this tell you? Well think of it as a reconfirmation that Windows Mobile 7 is definitely coming, as we reported  earlier in the day.

Coming back to the part which lead me to the belief that Silverlight is on the cards for Windows Mobile 7. Have a look at the following snippet from the event description:

You’ll see how to build next generation applications with technology like Silverlight, .NET 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010. You will find out how to consume those applications on a variety of devices, like mobile devices running Windows Phone,

The above line says it all – Silverlight build applications can run on Windows Mobile 7 which means Windows 7 will be Silverlight friendly.

The full description of the Energize IT 2010 event reads:

Windows Azure. Office System 2010. Visual Studio 2010. Windows Phone 7. The Microsoft-based platform presents a bevy of opportunities for all of us. Whether you are an IT Manager, Developer, or IT Pro knowing how these will impact you is critical, especially in the new economic reality.

To start the day we will explore the Microsoft-based platform through a scenario that will demonstrate different points of view – from developer to IT Pro; from consumer to the information worker. From the client to the cloud, this fun-filled demo-intensive exploration will excite you about the possibilities of the Microsoft-based platform. You’ll see how to build next generation applications with technology like Silverlight, .NET 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010. You will find out how to consume those applications on a variety of devices, like mobile devices running Windows Phone, netbooks and PCs running Windows 7, as well as the web. You will learn about how the Microsoft-based platform allows you to connect with your colleagues no matter where you are –office, coffee shops, or your own living room. You’ll also see how you and your colleagues can be even more productive with Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.

In the afternoon we will split in two tracks focused on managing and deploying infrastructure, and the development process. These tracks will help you answer the question “How do I get to the latest technology from my current reality?” You’ll learn about the technical details required for you to be ready to implement some of the technologies demonstrated in the morning sessions and help offer a clear learning and experimentation roadmap, and action plan.

EnergizeIT: From the Client to the Cloud is your opportunity to learn how to harness the power and flexibility of the Microsoft-based platform from the client to the cloud.

You might want to check out the following links:

Windows Mobile 7 is on Microsoft’s agenda for MWC

Windows Mobile 7 UI to be build using Silverlight and OpenGL

Windows Mobile 7 follows the iPhone lead, lacks multi-tasking capabilities

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