MMS 2026 Midway Edition: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

Getting Windows Autopilot to Work for You

Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

TBD

Description:
Windows Autopilot often looks easy in demos, but real deployments are rarely that smooth. Explore what actually happens when Autopilot is used in production. Based on real customer environments, learn which setup choices matter most, where things commonly go wrong, and how to make Autopilot more reliable. Avoid common issues and give users a better first-day experience.

What you will learn:

What you need in place to make Windows Autopilot work consistently in real environments.
Common Autopilot and enrollment problems seen in production, and how to prevent or fix them.
Practical ways to simplify enrollment and improve the user onboarding experience.
Strategies to enhance overall efficiency and reliability in your deployment process.

Speakers

Sandy Zeng

Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay | Microsoft MVP, CloudWay

Sandy Zeng is a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Microsoft cloud, endpoint management, identity, security and automation.

With more than 15 years of experience in IT, Sandy has worked extensively with Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID... Read More →

Simon Skotheimsvik

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, CloudWay

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID.

As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering engaging sessions that combine in-depth technical expertise with practical guidance, inspiring IT professionals to rethink how they manage and secure endpoints in today’s cloud-first world. His expertise and thought... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD

Intune, Deployment

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8:00am PDT

Mastering App Deployment and Lifecycle Management with Intune

Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

TBD

Description:
Effectively deploy and manage applications using Microsoft Intune in this best-practices-focused session. Discover how to deploy Microsoft and third-party apps quickly and efficiently while avoiding common pitfalls. Gain insights into app lifecycle management, from patching and updating to removing apps when they are no longer needed. Equip yourself with tools and strategies for success, whether deploying at scale or managing individual updates.

What you will learn:

Best practices for deploying Microsoft and third-party apps with Intune.
How Intune integrates with Windows for app delivery.
Techniques to patch and update deployed applications.
Avoid common pitfalls in app deployment and management.

Speakers

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 →

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

Intune, Deployment

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8:00am PDT

Windows Autopilot: Back to Basics, Forward to Excellence

Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

TBD

Description:
A deep dive into the fundamentals of Windows Autopilot and its essential deployment capabilities. Cover recent updates, practical insights, and troubleshooting strategies to master core concepts of Autopilot. Build a test infrastructure, navigate common challenges, and confidently deploy Autopilot in real-world scenarios.

What you will learn:

Best practices for deploying Microsoft and third-party apps with Intune.
Streamlined app deployment and patching with Intune.
End-to-end app management with Microsoft Intune.
Strategies for troubleshooting common challenges in Autopilot deployments.

Speakers

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect, Higher Education

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 →