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Monday, October 26
 

8:00am PDT

AI Tips and Tricks
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
This fast-paced, timed session is powered by you. Attendees share real-world AI tips, prompts, scripts, and workflows they're using in Windows environments. Each contributor has a short slot to deliver one practical takeaway—no slides required. Expect PowerShell wins, troubleshooting shortcuts, documentation hacks, and lessons learned. Bring one tip. Leave with dozens.

What you will learn:
  • Discover what other IT admins have found valuable about AI in their environment.
  • Learn what hasn’t worked with AI in IT environments.
  • Participate in the prize for best lesson learned.
  • Collect a wealth of practical AI tips from your peers.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Jesok

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance
I am an experienced information technology professional specializing in IT operations, systems management, and automation within large-scale enterprise environments. My career has focused on maintaining and optimizing complex IT infrastructures, where I have developed deep expertise... Read More →
avatar for Chris Sires

Chris Sires

Engineer
With more than 30 years of software development experience, including 25 years at Microsoft, Chris Sires brings deep engineering perspective to the world of AI. After leaving Microsoft, he went all-in on applied AI, built a successful SaaS business from the ground up with AI tools... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Artificial Intelligence
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8:00am PDT

Coding Agent Battle Royale: The Happy Hour Build-Off
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Watch current coding agents tackle the same ridiculous build prompt and see what unfolds. While they work, we throw curveballs, compare results, and discuss the harness that keeps the fun contained: disposable workspaces, cloud and local agents, tests, reset paths, and human review. The winner is judged by usefulness, chaos recovery, laughs, and whether we'd dare run it again.

What you will learn:
  • Run coding agents in disposable workspaces so experiments do not touch your everyday computer or production repo.
  • Design harmless, funny build prompts that reveal code quality, test behavior, tool use, and recovery from changing requirements.
  • Score builds based on their ability to run, recover from curveballs, stay within safety harness, and make the room laugh.
  • Compare cloud-hosted and local agent trade-offs for setup speed, tool access, privacy boundaries, cost, and reset behavior.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Stutz
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Artificial Intelligence
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8:00am PDT

Office Hours LIVE - Community Updates, QandA, and Roundtable Discussions
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Office Hours LIVE offers the latest industry updates along with QandA and roundtable discussions on Windows deployment, MDT, ConfigMgr, or Intune. Engage with your questions and comments to get answers from our special guests at the conference. A great chance to learn and connect with the community.

What you will learn:
  • Get the latest industry updates on Windows deployment and management.
  • Submit questions and receive expert answers directly.
  • Gain insights from special guests at the conference.
  • Network with peers and industry leaders for valuable connections.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect, Higher Education
Andrew has served in various technical and leadership roles in IT over 15 years, spending most of his time in higher education. He's always looking for new ways to perform tasks more efficiently and share knowledge with others. When he is not working with IT - professionally or in... Read More →
avatar for Johan Arwidmark

Johan Arwidmark

Technical Fellow, ViaMonstra Online Academy
Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow with ViaMonstra Online Academy and Mirolus, specializing in Systems Management and Enterprise Windows Deployment Solutions. Johan also speaks at several conferences each year, including MMS and Ignite events around the world. He is actively involved... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Discussion
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8:00am PDT

Oops! Modern Management Mistakes You Only Make Once
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Every IT Pro makes mistakes, sometimes small and harmless, sometimes big with impact across the entire organization. Walk through recognizable (and sometimes painful) real-world scenarios: misconfigured policies, forgotten monitoring, failed migrations, or that one PowerShell command executed a little too quickly. Analyze what went wrong, why it happened, and how to ensure you never repeat the same mistake.

What you will learn:
  • Spot the pitfalls: gain insight into common mistakes in management, security, and cloud implementations.
  • Best practices: learn which checks, tools, and processes help minimize risks.
  • Scenario analysis: walk through concrete cases and discuss alternative approaches.
  • Actionable tips: practical takeaways you can immediately apply in your own environment.
Speakers
avatar for Tim De Keukelaere

Tim De Keukelaere

@Tim_DK, Workplace Architect / MVP
Tim is a freelance consultant with over 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on endpoint management and securit. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
avatar for Peter Daalmans

Peter Daalmans

Solutions Architect, SecMinds Solutions
Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer at SecMinds Solutions with a primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a Security MVP (Microsoft Intune) since 2012 and... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Best Practices
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8:00am PDT

Owning Your Career: Be the CEO of You
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
'Owning Your Career' guides individuals through career development and personal growth. Covering self-assessment, goal setting, skill development, networking, personal branding, and recognizing when to change careers, it provides actionable insights and strategies to take control of career paths and achieve professional aspirations.

What you will learn:
  • Discover your strengths and define your career goals.
  • Build a skill development plan that accelerates growth.
  • Grow your network and personal brand with purpose.
  • Recognize when it's time to pivot, stretch, or level up.
Speakers
avatar for Jim O'Neil

Jim O'Neil

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC
Customer Engineer with Patch My PC and former Twin Cities Systems Management User-Group (TCSMUG) official. A two-time MMS speaker, Jim focuses on automating Application Lifecycle Management and Endpoint Management. He is passionate about bridging the gap between complex infrastructure... Read More →
avatar for Chad Lich

Chad Lich

Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist, Microsoft
Chad has over 30 years of industry experience across all verticals and technologies, don't even try to put baby in a corner! Strongest corners are Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods. 

With years of experience as a technologist and a BS in Information Management, an MBA, and a GED, Chad can help you with just about anything at 200 level! However, he does have a strong background in Azure Infrastructure and hybrid technologies that align to the topics he is speaking... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Career Development
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8:00am PDT

Preserving Digital Assets: A Survivor Guide for All
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
An overlooked reality of your digital footprint: what happens after death? Explore strategies for preserving the 'digital things' you control, how and when to share access with survivors, and other crucial talking points. Gain valuable insights and walk away with actions to protect yourself and support others, ensuring your digital legacy is accessible and meaningful for those you care about.

What you will learn:
  • Understand the scope of your digital assets and the risks of neglecting them after death.
  • Create and prioritize a meaningful digital asset preservation plan.
  • Discover tools, techniques, and secure practices for managing and sharing digital assets.
  • Learn first-hand insights, tips, and lessons from individuals experienced in asset preservation.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Zaske

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota
Matt is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. His background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Digital Preservation
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8:00am PDT

Your Manager Doesn’t Speak Geek — Stop Sounding Like a Log File
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
As 'techies,' we do a lot. We build infrastructure, tighten security, reduce risk, clean up messes, and automate half the company without anyone realizing it. The second we try to explain our work, it turns into foreign geek speak. Eyes glaze over. People start checking their watches. This session fixes that. Learn how to translate technical work into something leadership understands and cares about—clear, simple business value, not buzzwords or corporate bingo.

What you will learn:
  • Stop Explaining Tech, Start Explaining the Impact: Shift from technical explanations to clear, outcome-focused messages that leadership understands.
  • Quantify the Stuff You Already Do: Discover simple ways to put numbers behind your work so its value is visible, measurable, and impossible to ignore.
  • Tell the Story Like a Human, Not a Log File: Build communication habits that make your work make sense to non-technical people without losing accuracy.
  • Convert Technical Jargon into Business Language: Master the art of simplifying complex ideas to engage management effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Lockwood

Nathan Lockwood

Lead IT Engineer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Nathan Lockwood brings deep experience—and a healthy dose of professional sarcasm—to untangling real-world enterprise infrastructure as the Endpoint Engineering Lead at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Northwood... Read More →
avatar for David Brook

David Brook

Managing Consultant & Microsoft MVP, CloudXP Ltd
David, a distinguished Microsoft MVP in the Security category, brings a wealth of expertise in Microsoft Intune and Device Management capabilities. _x000D_
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Beyond his specialisation, David's versatility shines as he navigates the breadth of the Microsoft ecosystem, seamle... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Happy Hour, Communication
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