MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

The Intune Pitfalls of 2025

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Managing Microsoft Intune presents unique challenges. Discover common pitfalls faced by organizations and learn how to overcome them. Gain insights on trends for 2025, ensuring confidence in your Intune implementation, whether you’re just starting or seeking improvements.

What you will learn:

Identify typical mistakes organizations make when implementing Intune and how to avoid them.
Receive tips for creating practical configurations that work across your organization.
Walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.
Understand emerging trends and challenges in Intune for 2025.

Speakers

Sandy Zeng

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Sandy is an experienced Information Technology Specialist for over 15 years. Skilled in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr and Intune), Windows, and security. Sandy's interests are mostly related to Microsoft Technologies, she is passionate about learning new skill sets to improve... Read More →

Simon Skotheimsvik

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Consultant, CloudWay

Introducing Simon, a distinguished Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, renowned for his expertise in Microsoft 365 and extensive experience in enterprise mobility. With a career spanning back to the late 90s, Simon has immersed himself in the IT industry, progressively specializing... Read More →

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

Intune, Challenges

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10:00am CDT

Endpoint Admins Community Toolbox: Essential Tools for Efficiency (Option 2)

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Discover how Community Tools can streamline your daily administrative tasks. This demo-driven session showcases the latest tools for Endpoint Admins, focusing on task automation and troubleshooting to enhance productivity. Explore tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr that will revolutionize your workflow.

What you will learn:

Community Tools that save time and improve efficiency.
Essential tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr.
Strategies to work more effectively with automation.
Real-world examples of tool implementation.

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Security MVP and deliver... Read More →

Panu Saukko

ProTrainIT Oy, MVP - Enterprise Mobility, ProTrainIT Oy

Panu Saukko is a consultant and trainer at ProTrainIT and is based in Finland. He has over 25 years of experience working with Microsoft management technologies and has been MVP for 20 years. He has created training courseware for multiple Microsoft products over the years. He frequently... Read More →

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

Intune, Productivity

1:00pm CDT

Cutting Through the Hype: Evaluating the Impact of Copilot+ PCs on Sysadmins

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Copilot+ PCs integrate neural processing units (NPUs), unlocking device-local AI capabilities that optimize machine learning and AI applications. Understand the implications for sysadmins, including harnessing NPUs for script development, available admin controls, and detection and monitoring strategies. Compare NPUs across Windows and macOS and explore their impact on sysadmin tasks through live demos, leaving with actionable insights.

What you will learn:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot PCs and NPUs, including their functionalities and how they compare between Windows and macOS systems.
Through live demonstrations, discover whether NPUs can enhance sysadmin tasks like script development and explore practical alternatives when they cannot.
Learn how to manage and monitor NPUs effectively, including administrative controls, inventory detection, and performance monitoring.
Understand the real-world impact of NPUs on sysadmin workflows and leave with actionable insights to apply in your organization.

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I am a Customer Engineer at Patch My PC helping customers secure their environments by ensuring their third-part applications are patched. I have spent my career working heavily within Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager focusing on OS Deployment and Application Deployment... Read More →

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →

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

Windows, Sysadmin Tools

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3:00pm CDT

Top 10 Hardening Tips for Enterprise Clients

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Enhance the security of your enterprise clients using Microsoft Intune with essential hardening techniques. Learn to safeguard systems against potential threats and implement best practices for a robust and resilient environment.

What you will learn:

How to harden your Windows devices.
Important security features offered by Intune.
Methods to measure your security posture.
Strategies for continuous security improvement.

Speakers

Jannik Reinhard

Senior Solution Architect & MVP

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 25 years old and I am work in the internal IT department of the largest chemical company in the world. I am a senior solution architect in the area of modern device management and technical lead of AIOPS (AI of IT Operation).

Nicklas Olsen

Consultant Apprentice & Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, netIP

Nicklas is a 21-year-old data technician student specializing in infrastructure from Denmark. He is passionate about cloud technologies and dedicates his time to helping students and beginners explore the world of endpoint management. In his free time, he writes about all things Intune... Read More →

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

Intune, Security Best Practices

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5:00pm CDT

Stump the Expert: A Challenge of Knowledge

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Contestants take the stage to demonstrate their expertise on randomly selected topics. As the wheel spins, participants describe topics they may not know, while judges buzz if the explanation falters. The last contestant standing wins. A fun and engaging way to test knowledge and quick thinking.

What you will learn:

A fun way to test your expertise
Quickly learn new topics in an engaging format
Discover if you have what it takes to be a consultant
Network with peers in a competitive environment

Speakers

Steven Hosking

Windows Commercial CAT, Microsoft

With 20 years of experience in end use compute management, across internal, consultant, and now Vendor, Steven can provide a unique point of view. He is also one of the founding members of the highly popular Intune.training series.

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Co-Host of Intune.Training, A Square Dozen

Adam Gross is a Microsoft Intune and Windows 365 MVP and End User Computing 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... Read More →

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

Happy Hour, Interactive

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