Sessions

Turn hundreds of AVD deployments' worth of hard lessons into your advantage. Drawing from four years of real-world implementations, discover proven strategies for right-sizing environments, mastering image management, and configuring autoscaling that actually works. Learn how organizations have reclaimed up to 40% of their AVD spend through smart resource optimization and automated overhead reduction. Skip the theory—get battle-tested solutions to the most common deployment challenges. Speaker: Neil McLoughlin, Principal Technical Account Manager, Nerdio

Want to turn your CISO's security concerns into enthusiastic approval? This session reveals how to implement Zero Trust security across your virtual desktop environment without sacrificing user experience. Master essential security controls including identity management with conditional access policies, RBAC implementation, and automated compliance monitoring through Nerdio's toolkit. Watch live demonstrations of CIS-hardened image deployment, endpoint protection strategies, and comprehensive audit logging configurations. Learn to automate security baselines, implement data encryption both in transit and at rest, and maintain continuous compliance through Nerdio's advanced automation. Leave with a blueprint for building a virtual desktop environment that satisfies the most stringent security requirements. Speakers: Bas van Kaam, Principle Technical Trainer, Nerdio

Join industry experts Aaron Parker and Benny Tritsch for a scientific showdown of AVD management approaches. Through side-by-side comparisons and screen recordings, watch as they pit native Azure tools against Nerdio Manager in real-world administrative tasks. No marketing fluff - just cold, hard data about time savings and risk reduction. See exactly how many clicks and minutes you can save on common tasks, backed by scientific analysis and actual recordings. From routine maintenance to complex deployments, discover where automation makes the biggest impact in both MSP and enterprise environments. This session transforms gut feel into measurable facts about AVD management efficiency.

Stop leaving money on the table with Microsoft 365. Discover how Nerdio's unique per-customer pricing model transforms basic Microsoft services into high-margin managed offerings. Learn how leading MSPs are using Nerdio's Modern Work features to create compelling service packages that customers actually want to buy.  Through real examples, see how MSPs are building new revenue streams by:

• Turning complex M365 management into profitable managed services
• Creating 'light-touch' offerings for price-sensitive SMBs
• Replacing expensive third-party tools with built-in capabilities
• Developing co-managed solutions for larger enterprises

Speaker: Will Ominsky, VP, MSP Sales, Nerdio

Stop reinventing security for every client. Through technical demonstrations, learn how to build and enforce standardized Microsoft 365 security baselines across your entire customer base using Nerdio's Solution Baseline feature. See how leading MSPs automate security deployment, from initial tenant setup to ongoing compliance monitoring. Watch live implementations of security baseline creation, automated deployment across tenants, and compliance verification workflows. Master the technical aspects of standardizing security configurations while significantly reducing operational overhead. Discover how to leverage Nerdio's automation to cut onboarding time, minimize configuration drift, and increase your security practice profitability through efficient standardization. Speaker: Ferrani Grantham, Sales Engineer, Nerdio

Ever had a migration project spiral into chaos? You're not alone. In this practical session, will guide you through using Nerdio and all our tools effectively to ensure a seamless go-live that will make your clients think you've been doing this for decades. You'll learn how to:

• Craft bulletproof migration plans using our proven discovery framework
• Partner with Nerdio's specialists to design and quote solutions and create a cost estimate sheet
• Navigate identity management challenges before they become roadblocks
• Ensure proper environment setup and how we can help architect and create the environment for you
• Plan discovery and testing phases and their critical role in achieving success

Best part? Every tool and expert we'll discuss—from Partner and Customer Success Managers to Solutions Engineers and Go-Live Engineers—is available to you at no cost. We'll show you exactly when and how to engage each resource for maximum impact." Speaker: Alex Guzzardo, Solutions Engineering Manager, Nerdio

Join us for an MSP-focused session exploring opportunities to deliver value through Microsoft Modern Work, Security, and AI Copilot solutions for SMBs.

Ever wished your session hosts could update themselves? Through live demonstrations, discover how Nerdio's Unified Application Manager transforms your app deployment headaches into automated success stories. Watch as we build complete session hosts automatically, deploy custom applications through WinGet in minutes, and create advanced installations using Shell Apps. Learn how automated re-imaging keeps your environments fresh and secure - no manual updates required. Perfect for IT pros ready to transform application management from a daily grind into a streamlined operation. Speaker: Neil McLoughlin, Principal Technical Account Manager, Nerdio

Transform your Nerdio demonstrations from technical walkthroughs into compelling customer conversations. Learn proven techniques for showcasing Nerdio's value in ways that resonate with different customer personas - from technical teams to business decision-makers. Through live examples, discover how to turn complex features into clear business benefits that drive decisions. Watch as we go through key features that consistently capture customer attention. Learn which capabilities to emphasize for different industries, customer sizes, and pain points. Get practical tips for handling common objections and turning technical questions into business value discussions.

Transform your AVD deployments from functional to exceptional by mastering Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework and Azure Landing Zones within Nerdio-managed environments. Even with Nerdio's powerful automation platform, understanding architectural best practices is crucial for maximum efficiency and security. Learn how leading organizations combine these frameworks with Nerdio to create highly resilient, optimized virtual desktop solutions. Through practical demonstrations, discover how to implement landing zone principles and align with Microsoft's best practices while maintaining Nerdio's management efficiency. Deep dive into the Well-Architected Framework's core pillars and see how they translate into actionable strategies for enhancing performance, reducing costs, and improving security in your AVD environments. Speaker: Jeremy Wallace, Principal Cloud Architect, Safari Micro

Cloud infrastructure can make or break your efficiency and profitability. But with so many options—Reserved Instances, capacity reservations, scaling plans, and Nerdio Manager's Auto-Scaling—how do you choose the right one for your needs? Through real-world case studies, see how leading MSPs are managing cloud costs while maintaining agility using different scaling approaches. Learn practical cost-saving strategies that work in the real world, and discover how successful service providers have simplified their operations using Nerdio's Auto-Scaling capabilities. Whether you're battling rising cloud costs or searching for the right scaling solution for your customers, leave with a clear roadmap for optimizing your cloud infrastructure. Speaker: Marcos Artiaga, Sales Engineer, Nerdio

Step into a virtual escape room where your cloud skills are your only way out. Face increasingly challenging Azure and AVD scenarios that test your ability to fix, optimize, and automate under pressure. From broken configurations to runaway costs, each puzzle brings you closer to freedom - if you can solve it in time. Through hands-on challenges, master Nerdio Manager's toolset while racing against the clock. Learn to quickly diagnose issues, implement automated solutions, and optimize environments in this unique, pressure-tested format. Work alone or team up to tackle real-world problems that stand between you and escape. Speaker: Quinn Simpson, Technical Account Manager, Nerdio

Master the complete application management cycle in this intensive hands-on lab. Get your hands dirty working with real-world applications like QuickBooks, Adobe, and Edge as you learn to package, deploy, update, and remove applications efficiently using Nerdio Manager. Through guided exercises, discover how to leverage different deployment methods including Intune, WinGet, Shell Apps, and scripted installations. We'll work through practical scenarios including:

• Building custom application packages
• Managing deployments across physical and virtual endpoints
• Implementing automated update strategies
• Choosing the right deployment method for each scenario
• Creating efficient lifecycle management workflows"

Put your Azure Virtual Desktop troubleshooting skills to the test in this interactive, game-show style session. Face increasingly challenging scenarios with limited information - just like real life! Work together or compete to diagnose and fix deliberately broken host pools while the clock ticks down. With each hint you need, the stakes get lower, but the learning gets deeper. Through this hands-on workshop, master common troubleshooting techniques while having fun with fellow cloud professionals. Perfect for unwinding after a full day of technical sessions while sharpening your problem-solving skills. Prizes awarded for the fastest fixes! Speaker: Dave Stephenson, MSP Escalation Engineer, Nerdio