The document outlines a presentation on new features in ASP.NET AJAX 4, including client-side templates, client controls, declarative instantiation of controls, command bubbling, and live bindings. The objectives are to understand new templating and client-side capabilities and promote ASP.NET AJAX as a rich client-side JavaScript platform. The agenda covers these new features and demonstrates how ASP.NET AJAX enables client-side development beyond just WebForms.