At the worldwide partner conference Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 will be launched in in LA on Feb 27th . Even though the launch is in LA other countries won't be forgotton, with subsequent launch events being held all aroung the world.

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"Microsoft is planning extensive and far-reaching IT pro, developer and partner outreach, including worldwide training, online and virtual events, as well as myriad resources that will be made available in the coming months to help ensure partners and customers are ready to capitalize on the new benefits offered by these product"

This is from the official press release here http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jul07/07-10WPCDay1PartnersPR.mspx