We’re excited to announce that a new series of free Windows Azure Developer Camps are coming to several cities around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned Windows Azure developer looking to learn about the latest Windows Azure features, or a new Windows Azure developer looking to get up to speed, Windows Azure Developer Camps have something for you.  These camps are informal, no-fluff events for developers and by developers where you can learn from Windows Azure experts and have hands-on time to apply what you’ve learned.

Schedule (click on location for more information and to register):

Events have already been held in India including Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai where hundreds of developers learned about the latest Windows Azure enhancements.

During each camp, Windows Azure experts will cover:

• Getting Started with Windows Azure
• Using Windows Azure Storage
• Understanding SQL Azure
• Securing, Connecting, and Scaling Windows Azure Solutions
• Windows Azure Application Scenarios
• Launching Your Windows Azure Application

Windows Azure DevCamps are FREE and open to everyone.  Snacks will be provided; attendees are responsible for lunch, transportation, and any associated expenses.   Learn more about the Windows Azure DevCamps and register here.

To stay up to speed with new event listings, content updates and other announcements follow the WindowsAzure DevCamps team @DeveloperCamps, as well as @WindowsAzure.

If you attend a Windows Azure DevCamp, please come back to this blog post and use the comments section below to tell us what you liked or did not like in the camp. We’d love to get your feedback and improve these camps to best suit you.