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Monday, October 26
 

8:00am PDT

Demystifying Local AI: Running Intelligent Automation on Hardware You Already Own
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Relying entirely on cloud APIs introduces 'The Cloud AI Trap,' characterized by skyrocketing enterprise costs, volatile metered billing, and data privacy risks. 'Intelligent Automation on the Edge' presents a permanent solution. Contrast local versus cloud AI architectures, breaking down hardware requirements like GPUs, NPUs, and unified RAM across workstations and modern phones. Through live demos, learn to wire up secure local LLM coding environments for offline PowerShell scripting.

What you will learn:
  • Evaluate the cost, execution speed, and data privacy trade-offs of deploying local LLMs versus volatile pricing models of cloud-hosted enterprise AI.
  • Optimize local hardware allocations by aligning model sizes with specific CPU, GPU, TPU, and RAM configurations across your existing machine fleet and mobile endpoints.
  • Configure localized development environments to safely assist with PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API automation without risking data egress.
  • Walk away with a hardware evaluation checklist and a 'Problem vs. Solution' presentation template to pitch local AI infrastructure to your leadership team.
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 Donnie Taylor

Donnie Taylor

Microsoft MVP, Architect, GM
Donnie is an IT architect and leader with 25+ years in enterprise systems management and automation. He has led multiple systems-management user groups and delivered 400+ conference sessions and workshops. A eight-time Microsoft MVP (Cloud and Datacenter Management, Azure, PowerShell... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Other, Artificial Intelligence
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8:00am PDT

Get AI Ready: Building the Foundation for AI Success
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Everyone wants AI, but not everyone is ready for it. Learn how organizations prepare their infrastructure, applications, and data for AI—whether in Azure, on-premises, or across hybrid environments. Explore Adaptive Cloud, data modernization, SQL modernization, security, and Azure services that create an AI-ready foundation. Walk away with insights to assess readiness and a roadmap for AI adoption.

What you will learn:
  • Understand what it means to be AI-ready beyond simply deploying AI models.
  • Identify infrastructure, data, and security requirements for successful AI adoption.
  • Learn how Azure supports AI workloads across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • Build a practical roadmap to modernize applications, data, and operations for the AI era.
Speakers
avatar for Dieter Wijckmans

Dieter Wijckmans

Managing Consultant, OB-V-US
Dieter is an MVP in System Center Cloud and Data management. He 's been active in the IT industry for over 20 years. He co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers. He's an active member in his local tech community. His motto illustrates... 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
  Other, Artificial Intelligence
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8:00am PDT

PowerShell Hot Takes
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
You've heard folks make some wild statements pervasive in the PowerShell community... some good, some outdated (*cough* Write-Host *cough*). Discover why there's no one-size-fits-all prescription for writing PowerShell. Even experts can disagree.

What you will learn:
  • Explore different techniques for debugging and effective error handling in PowerShell scripts.
  • Understand various perspectives on performance optimization to enhance script efficiency.
  • Examine diverse opinions surrounding GUI/UI implementation for a better user experience.
  • Gain insights into modern PowerShell practices to elevate your scripting skills.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff
Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise... Read More →
avatar for Nathan Ziehnert

Nathan Ziehnert

Microsoft MVP, Principal Engineer, 2Pint Software

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

Think Less, Build More: GitHub Copilot and Agentic Development for IT Pros
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Get started with GitHub Copilot and agentic development for IT Pros. Learn core concepts, navigation, and how Copilot works across tools. Understand billing and token usage, optimizing costs through better prompting. Discover custom instructions, reusable prompts, and skills to shape AI behavior consistently. Connect external services using MCP to extend Copilot into real-world automation scenarios.

What you will learn:
  • Understand Copilot fundamentals, navigation, and workflows.
  • Manage billing, tokens, and optimization strategies.
  • Discover skills to consistently shape AI behavior with custom prompts.
  • Integrate services with MCP to automate IT tasks.
Speakers
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avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Global Principal Architect, Twoday
Andreas is a Global Principal Architect at Twoday, 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... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Other, Artificial Intelligence
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8:00am PDT

Your Scripts, Everywhere: Using GitHub to Keep Your PowerShell Environments in Sync
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Manage scripts across a work laptop, jump servers, and remote endpoints? You know the pain of 'which version is current?' Dive deep into using GitHub as the backbone of your PowerShell environment, covering repo structure, profile management, automated sync, and branching strategies. Explore real workflows, including pulling updates on launch, handling conflicts, and keeping sensitive config out of your repo. Ensure your scripts are consistent and current everywhere you work.

What you will learn:
  • A practical repo structure for IT Pros that separates personal profiles, shared scripts, and machine-specific config cleanly.
  • Automate sync so your environment pulls the latest version without you thinking about it.
  • Branching strategies that make sense for solo scripters and small teams without the overhead of a full dev workflow.
  • Handle the gotchas: credentials, machine-specific paths, and keeping secrets out of a public repo.
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 →
avatar for Donnie Taylor

Donnie Taylor

Microsoft MVP, Architect, GM
Donnie is an IT architect and leader with 25+ years in enterprise systems management and automation. He has led multiple systems-management user groups and delivered 400+ conference sessions and workshops. A eight-time Microsoft MVP (Cloud and Datacenter Management, Azure, PowerShell... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Other, PowerShell
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