MMS 2024 Flamingo Edition: Full Schedule

Most sessions posted. Dates, times, and some sessions are subject to change. Repeats to be added as needed.

10:00am EDT

The Future of Windows OS Deployment

Monday October 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Description:
While Autopilot has become popular, there are still scenarios where image-based deployment is necessary. We'll explore the tools that are available for the process, including new approaches and tools. Join us to understand the key scenarios for image-based deployment and what's going away.

What you will learn:

Understand the limitations of Autopilot
Learn about new tools and approaches for Windows OS deployment
Understand key bare metal imaging scenarios

Speakers

Mikael Nystrom

Microsoft MVP, Geek, Truesec

I am veteran of the industry and I can honestly tell you that I am not your regular consultant. I change wrong into right and explain the “why” behind it to make sure that you, my client, understands, trust, and buys-in to the path that we continue on. As a long time Microsoft... Read More →

Michael Niehaus

Programme Director, 2Pint Software

Michael Niehaus is a Programme Director and Master Inventor at 2Pint Software, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Atlantic II V

Windows, Tools and Techniques

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with PowerShell

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Are you new to PowerShell and looking to automate your workload? We'll cover an introduction to PowerShell and teach you how to best leverage Copilot to continue your PowerShell journey. You will learn command and cmdlet syntax, setting up an IDE, and setting up Copilot in VS Code. Join us to jumpstart your automation journey!

What you will learn:

Command and cmdlet syntax
Setting up an IDE for PowerShell
Setting up Copilot in VS Code
Best practices for automation

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Engineer, Patch My PC

Jordan has been working in the Industry since 2009. Since starting he’s worked with Active Directory, Group Policy, ConfigMgr, SCOM and PowerShell. Jordan has also had the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry as a ConfigMgr Infrastructure Team lead supporting over 150,000... Read More →

Simon Binder

Principal Workplace & Security Architect, Telia Cygate

As a Principal Workplace & Security Architect, as well as a Security and Windows & Devices MVP. Simons goal is to compose an enjoyable, powerful and purpose driven workplace experience with IT. He have a talent of translating organizational needs into technology and always emphasize... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Other, Automation

3:00pm EDT

The Journey to a Secure Identity Management in Entra ID

Monday October 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Is MFA enough to protect your organization in 2024? In this session, we will explore the latest trends in password strategies, authentication methods, identity protection, privileged identity management, conditional access, and the journey to a password-less world. Join us to learn about different authentication methods in Entra ID, how to protect and govern privileged access, and how to get started on the path to passwordless.

What you will learn:

Different authentication methods in Entra ID
How to protect and govern privileged access in Entra ID
Conditional Access Zero Trust Architecture
Getting started on the path to passwordless

Speakers

Jan Ketil Skanke

MVP Security, Principal Cloud Architect, COO, CloudWay

Jan Ketil has been an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for more than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management... Read More →

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Principal Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years. His focus is around the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Azure AD and secure productivity, Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and was awarded his first MVP award in the area of Enterprise Mobility in... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Security, Hardening

10:00am EDT

Exploring the Future of Copilot PCs

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Join us to learn about the next generation of PCs - Copilot PCs. In this session, we will take a closer look at Copilot PCs, including their exclusive features and the benefits of using a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). We will also provide a sneak peek into upcoming features. Don't miss this opportunity to learn if Copilot PCs are the right choice for you!

What you will learn:

Understanding Copilot PCs
Exploring the benefits of Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Learning about Copilot PC exclusive features
Preview of upcoming features

Speakers

Aria Hanson

Program Manager, Microsoft

Working to help IT Admins manage updates.

Vinnie Flynt

Principal Program Manager on Cloud Managed Services, Microsoft

Cloud Management Services at Microsoft consists of our Microsoft Managed Desktop service as well as our Autopatch update manage service. Getting to work directly with our large enterprise customers while driving our device and imaging program, virtualization integration (W365/AVD... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Atlantic II V

Windows, Next-Generation

1:00pm EDT

Enhancing Threat Hunting Efficiency with Copilot for Security

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
We'll discuss enhancing threat hunting efficiency with Copilot for Security. Discover innovative strategies to streamline your security operations, leverage Copilot's advanced AI capabilities for faster threat detection, and reduce response times. Learn how to integrate Copilot seamlessly into your security workflow, empowering your team to stay ahead of emerging threats. We'll help elevate your threat hunting prowess with cutting-edge AI technology.

What you will learn:

Faster threat detection with Copilot's AI capabilities
Integrating Copilot seamlessly into your security workflow for efficient operations
Reducing response times with AI-powered security
Proactively managing emerging security threats

Speakers

Rod Trent

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Rod Trent is a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft focused on security and AI. He is a husband, dad, and first-time grandfather. He spends his spare time (if such a thing does truly exist) simultaneously watching Six Million Dollar Man TV show episodes and writing KQL queries.

Morten Knudsen

Cloud & Security Architect - Owner, 2linkIT

Morten is Dual Microsoft MVP (Security & Azure), MCT and holds +20 active certifications. As a Cloud & Security Architect, he is very passionate about Azure Infrastructure, M365, Automation, Security, Hybrid Cloud - and blogs about these topics on mortenknudsen.net. He loves to travel... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Security, Threat Hunting

3:00pm EDT

Empowering Your Data with Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI

Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
We'll explore the power of AI and how you can create your own copilots for any of your data without needing AI knowledge. Learn how to unlock the power of AI and use Copilot to enhance your productivity and enrich your experience. Discover the potential of AI and learn how to harness its power to achieve your goals.

What you will learn:

Create your own Copilot easily without needing AI knowledge
Unlock the power of AI to enhance productivity and experience
Discover the potential of AI and its benefits

Speakers

Kent Agerlund

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director | CT Global, MMS Staff

Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, security, cycling, running and football :-) Microsoft Security MVP and Microsoft Regional Director

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday CTGlobal

Andreas is a Principal Consultant at CTGlobal, focusing Azure adoption, platform engineering and DevOps helping global customers accelerating there cloud journey and maximize the potential of the platform. Also being co-founder of Cloud and Datacenter User Group Denmark, Andreas has... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Other, Data

8:00am EDT

Clash of Colors: The Red vs. Blue Team Showdown

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Witness an electrifying conference session as the Red and Blue teams go head-to-head in an ethical hacking showdown. You'll learn how attackers breach systems using ethical hacking techniques and how defenders use incident response with Microsoft 365 XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Copilot for Security to counterattack. You'll also learn best practices for mitigation. Don't miss it!

What you will learn:

How MITRE attack works
How to use Microsoft stack for investigation
Best practices for mitigation

Speakers

Sergey Chubarov

Ethical Hacker

Sergey Chubarov is a Security and Cloud Expert, Instructor with 15+ years' experience on Microsoft technologies.His day-to-day job is to help companies securely embrace cloud technologies.He has certifications and recognitions such as Microsoft MVP: Security, OSCP, OSEP, eCPPT, eCPTX... Read More →

Morten Knudsen

Cloud & Security Architect - Owner, 2linkIT

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Atlantic II V

Security, Incident Response

10:00am EDT

Intune and ConfigMgr - Better Together with Co-Management

Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Learn how to manage Azure AD only, hybrid joined devices, or a mix with Intune, ConfigMgr, and Co-Management. Discover the benefits of combining these services and how Co-Management brings more flexibility to targeting policies. Join us to understand real-time actions and integrated custom inventory and reporting. We'll also address Autopilot challenges.

What you will learn:

Flexible targeting of policies using Intune and ConfigMgr
Real-time actions like 'Run Scripts', 'CMPivot', Install Applications' and 'collect logs'
Integrated custom inventory and reporting
Solutions for Autopilot challenges

Speakers

Kim Oppalfens

Microsoft MVP, Senior Consultant, OSCC

Kim Oppalfens was awarded as an MVP 1st of April 2005, which makes him one of a couple of ConfigMgr April fool's MVP's. Kim is a self-proclaimed quiet, shy guy and overall nice guy, although part of that statement is currently under stress because of the evil influence of certain... Read More →

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Tom has been a Configmgr consultant for several years and has been a Microsoft Support Escalation Engineer for over 2 years. Tom became an independent Configmgr Consultant again and delivers consultancy for just about anything that is EMS or Systems Management related. The focus has... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Atlantic II V

ConfigMgr, Endpoint Management

1:00pm EDT

Automating Access Management with Entra

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Learn how to automate access to resources with integrated approval workflows and access governance using Entra. We'll cover automating access to licensed software, travel exclusions, and MDM device enrollment. You'll learn how to tie this back into Active Directory-based systems, and how to automate the removal or extension of access based on usage, time, and other factors.

What you will learn:

Learn how to automate access to resources with Entra
Understand how to implement Entra for common business processes
Learn how to integrate Entra with Active Directory using Entra Cloud Sync
Gain a solid understanding of Entra Entitlement management

Speakers

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Blogger, A Square Dozen

Adam Gross is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and Computing Solutions Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. in The Woodlands, TX where he shares management duties for a ConfigMgr and Intune infrastructure which supports ~9000 clients. He’s also a consultant for System Center... Read More →

Nathan McNulty

Sr. Security Solutions Architect, Patriot Consulting

I am currently a Senior Security Solutions Architect for Patriot Consulting primarily helping our clients securely implement Azure, Entra, Defender, and Intune. I started my career on helpdesk for a civil engineering firm and quickly became the Enterprise Desktop Administrator. After... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Other, Automation

3:00pm EDT

Configuring Kiosk Auto Logon Using Azure Technologies

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Atlantic II V

Description:
Learn how to configure Kiosk auto logon for Intune-managed devices with Azure Key Vault, Azure Functions, and PowerShell. Attend this practical session for automation tips from the field. (This session doesn't cover configuring Autopilot.)

What you will learn:

Configuring Azure Key Vault for Kiosk AutoLogon
Building an Azure Function for Kiosk AutoLogon
Deploying PowerShell tasks with Intune
Practical automation tips for Kiosk Auto Logon

Speakers

Bryan Dam

Patch Lover Extraordinaire, Patch My PC

After 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket, I've spent the last few as a software developer focused on trying to solve the day-to-day problems facing system adminsitrators. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll... Read More →

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Blogger, A Square Dozen

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Atlantic II V

Intune, Automation