Implementing Microsoft Intune is easy.
Keeping it stable, predictable, and manageable over time is where real engineering begins.
This full-day, in-person event is led by Microsoft MVP Johan Arwidmark and industry expert Andrew Johnson, and focuses on how Intune behaves in real production environments. No portal tours. No marketing demos. Just practical operational guidance from practitioners who manage live customer tenants every day.
You’ll leave with techniques you can apply immediately to improve reliability, structure, and long-term maintainability.
This event is not recorded or streamed. Attendance is in person only.
Who Should Attend?
This event is for IT professionals who use Intune today or are preparing to implement it and want to run it the right way from the start.
You’ll benefit if you want to:
Early Bird pricing available through March 31, 2026 - $150.
Price increases April 1, 2026 - $195
Please note that the event is not recorded or streamed. You must show up in person…
Date, Time, & Sessions
Date and Time of the Event:
Thursday, May 14, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Location:
The Crawford
119 Shuman Blvd
Naperville, IL 60563
Agenda:
Registration, Coffee, and Networking
8:30 AM-9:00 AM (Central US Time)
Keynote: Microsoft Intune – State of the Union
9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Central US Time)
Explore the current state of cloud-native endpoint management and what it means for modern IT operations. This keynote outlines how Intune and Entra are replacing traditional infrastructure models and how cloud-first security, deployment, and identity strategies are reshaping enterprise environments. You’ll gain a forward-looking perspective and practical guidance for aligning your organization with Microsoft’s evolving platform.
What You’ll Learn:
Morning break
10:00 AM-10:15 AM (Central US Time)
Highlights from MMS 2026
10:15 AM-11:00 AM (Central US Time)
MMS at MOA is one of the most technical endpoint management conferences of the year. If you couldn’t attend, this session brings the best parts to you.
We’ll break down the most impactful announcements, deep technical insights, and operational lessons from the week. Fresh insights, practical implications, and honest perspectives, delivered just days after the conference ends.
What you will learn:
Modern Deployment – Introduction to DeployR
11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Central US Time) - Presented by Michael Niehaus
With Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) now deprecated, many organizations are looking for a modern platform to handle operating system deployment. DeployR is designed specifically for that purpose: delivering reliable, repeatable Windows deployments using familiar task sequence-driven workflows.
In this session, Michael Niehaus introduces DeployR and walks through how the platform handles real-world OS deployment scenarios. You will see how DeployR provisions Windows devices, how task sequences automate deployment steps, and how the platform integrates with modern management tools such as Microsoft Intune.
The focus of this session is practical Windows deployment and how DeployR can provide a dedicated platform for building and running modern deployment workflows.
What you will learn:
Lunch
12:00 PM-1:00 PM (Central US Time)
Mastering App Deployment and Lifecycle Management with Intune
1:00 PM-1:50 PM (Central US Time)
Effectively deploy and manage applications using Microsoft Intune with a focus on best practices. Deploy Microsoft and third-party apps quickly while avoiding common pitfalls. Gain insights into app lifecycle management, including patching, updating, and removal. Equip yourself with tools and strategies for both large-scale deployments and individual updates.
What you will learn:
Afternoon break #1
1:50 PM-2:05 PM (Central US Time)
Managing Software Updates and Windows Servicing using Intune
2:05 PM-2:55 PM (Central US Time)
Learn how to confidently manage Windows 11 updates using Microsoft Intune with a practical, operations-first approach. In this session, you’ll gain the skills to create and structure Windows Update policies, configure user experience settings that reduce disruption, manage feature updates with control, and design update rings that balance speed, stability, and risk.
What you will learn:
Afternoon break #2
2:55 PM-3:10 PM (Central US Time)
AMA / Expert Panel
3:10 PM-4:00 PM (Central US Time)
Join us for an open Ask Me Anything session featuring experienced Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr experts. This interactive panel is your opportunity to ask real-world questions, discuss design challenges, and explore practical solutions beyond the slide deck. Bring your toughest deployment, update, security, or recovery scenarios and get direct, experience-based insights. No marketing, no fluff, just honest technical discussion.
Please note: This event is live and in-person at The Crawford in Naperville, IL. It will not be recorded or streamed. Attendance is in person only.
The Crawford
119 Shuman Blvd
Naperville, IL 60563
This On-Site event will be held at The Crawford in Naperville, IL. See below for nearby accommodations.
Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville
28351 Dodge Dr, Warrenville, IL 60555
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville
1823 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL 60563
Holiday Inn Express Naperville
1837 Centre Point Cir, Naperville, IL 60563
Remember - Early Bird pricing available through March 31, 2026 - $150.
Price increases April 1, 2026 - $195
Please note that the event is not recorded or streamed. You must show up in person…
Johan Arwidmark
Andrew Johnson
Michael Niehaus
