From [1] http://techtrain.microchip.com/RTCV2/EDF/promotions.aspx

Gain a competitive edge.The Microchip Worldwide Embedded Designer’s Forum is a technical training event developed for hardware and software engineers to demonstrate Microchip’s commitment to developing innovative technologies to help you stay ahead in today’s competitive environment.

• Discover how your next design can benefit from the
  PIC® microcontroller platform
• Simplify your development process with one integrated development environment with compatible software libraries, re-usable development hardware, and pin and peripheral compatibility, which enables software reuse across projects.
• There are 120 events scheduled across North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Asean and India.
• Learn about the latest technologies to enhance your next design through discussions and demonstrations led by Microchip’s expert staff. 
• Sessions are packed with practical information and advice on how to achieve the lowest power consumption
  • Add a more stylish user interface
  • Run more complex software
  • Add USB connectivity
  • Save money on development and system BOM cost

Sessions:

• Lower Your System Power with the World’s Lowest Sleep Power MCU
• Design in C with the New 32 MHz PIC16F1 Family of 8-bit Microcontrollers
• Expand Your Application with 32-bit Performance
• Add LCD and Graphics Displays to Your Products
• Integrate USB Connectivity into Your Embedded Design
• Improve Your User Interfaces Using Touch Sense Technology

Registration includes free C Compilers, software and discounts on selected development tools and starter kits. 

Refreshments and Lunch are included. For a complete list of dates and venues, [2] click here.