MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Supercharge Intune: Balancing Security and User Satisfaction in Application Packaging

Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Intune to streamline application management, minimize user interruptions, and enhance security compliance. Equip yourself with strategies to optimize Intune workflows, balance security with user needs, and implement automation and risk mitigation techniques that boost efficiency and satisfaction for IT teams and end users.

What you will learn:

Reduce failures and control exit codes in Intune.
Discover strategies to align security measures with user productivity.
Gain actionable insights to mitigate risks while keeping users satisfied.
Take away real-world examples of Intune-driven success stories.

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Manager, Security Engineering, 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 →

Chris Dalton

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I care about improving our community, and I know that meaningful change happens through collective effort. That’s why I choose to support those who are already making a difference. By uplifting and assisting those who dedicate their time to helping others, I believe I can play a... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Lakes B

Intune, Security

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10:00am CDT

The Autopilot Survival Guide

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Navigate the complexities of Microsoft Autopilot deployments with real-world lessons and actionable insights. Gain practical strategies to overcome common pitfalls and deploy devices confidently. Focus on managing expectations, fine-tuning profiles, and troubleshooting effectively to ensure successful Autopilot deployments.

What you will learn:

Identify the most common mistakes organizations make during Autopilot deployments and prevent them for smoother rollouts.
Optimize Autopilot profiles with effective device naming conventions, policy assignment strategies, and hybrid join considerations.
Utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools to quickly resolve deployment issues and minimize downtime for end-users.
Set realistic expectations, manage feedback, and demonstrate the value of Autopilot to your organization.

Speakers

Rudy Ooms

Microsoft MVP | Blogger, Patch My PC

Rudy Ooms works as a Content Creator Manager at Patch My PC as of June 2024. He utilizes his extensive IT experience to create and manage content, particularly focusing on Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM).One of his hobbies (next to drinking... Read More →

Steve Weiner

Microsoft MVP, Principal Architect, Rubix

When the news of becoming a dad of twins turned me from professional drummer to professional computer nerd, I started work as a presales MDM engineer. Then, Windows 10 came along with incredible Surface devices and a new way to manage them. Since that time in early 2016, I have become... Read More →

James Robinson

Microsoft MVP | Technical Architect, SkipToTheEndpoint

With over 20 years of experience in the field, James is an Intune and Windows MVP and Technical Architect specialising in Modern Workplace, Security, and End User Compute technologies, with a focus on getting environments onto Cloud-Native endpoints.

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Lakes B

Intune, Deployment

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1:00pm CDT

Transform Compliance Challenges into Seamless User Experiences

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Strategic investments in compliance can effectively address end-user non-compliance issues while enhancing the overall user experience. Learn practical approaches to align compliance initiatives with user-centric design principles, ensuring policy adherence becomes a natural part of daily workflows. Unlock the potential of improved compliance systems to foster both security and productivity in your organization.

What you will learn:

How compliance improvements can reduce end-user non-compliance rates
Strategies to enhance user experiences through compliance integration
Tools and techniques to align compliance initiatives with user behavior
Insights into fostering a secure, user-friendly digital environment

Speakers

Matt Call

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Matt is a Product Architect responsible for policy and security scenarios, as well as core infrastructure and services. He's spent a majority of his life working/consulting/architecting Windows clients in extremely large enterprises. Because he has, he also pertains a large amount... Read More →

Hailey Phillips

Systems Engineer | Microsoft MVP, The Pokémon Company International

Hi, I’m Hailey Phillips—a Microsoft MVP and Systems Engineer focused on automation, endpoint management, and modern workplace strategy. I’m especially passionate about bridging the gap between traditional IT and the DevOps world, helping organizations modernize in ways that... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Intune, User Experience

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3:00pm CDT

Hacking Windows Autopilot (Option 2)

Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Windows Autopilot focuses on provisioning devices by installing apps, running scripts, and applying policies. Discover creative methods to enhance Autopilot functionality, ensuring devices are fully prepared for productive use upon completion.

What you will learn:

Leverage Intune capabilities to extend Autopilot scenarios.
Identify what works seamlessly versus what requires creative solutions.
Explore working examples of customizations for Autopilot.
Learn tips for optimizing the Autopilot experience.

Speakers

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 →

Rudy Ooms

Microsoft MVP | Blogger, Patch My PC

Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Intune, Advanced Techniques

5:00pm CDT

Home Automation Tips and Tricks Showcase

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes B

Description:
Ventured into home automation? Share your creations and discover innovative tips and hacks from fellow enthusiasts. Learn from quirky and practical automations to inspire your next project and enhance your own home setups.

What you will learn:

Discover innovative automations created by peers.
Share your own tips and tricks with the group.
Get inspired to try new automation tools.
Gather ideas to enhance your home automation projects.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Happy Hour, Home Tech

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