Each AppManagEvent, we are looking for a lottery item which is

• not too big (should fit in a suitecase when traveling)
• falls into the category "nice-but-I-am-not-sure-if-I-would-spend-my-carefull-saved-money-on-this"
• is preferably a tech gadget
• is family friendly
• has strong wannahave vibe

It may be new/revolutionairy but does not have to be. In the past we had the Sonos Move, the Nintendo WII, Raspberry Pi's, one of the first drones, in 2021 the DJI Mavic Mini2 Drone, in 2022 two DUO packs of Sonos Roam and in 2023 the Nuki Smart Lock 3.0 Pro. 

• Only attendees (no partners or speakers) qualify to join the lottery after getting a few stamps from AME partners on the exhibition floor during the day
• Despite the coolness not all attendees make it on time: typically between 150 and 250 potential winners and 2 prices: that's a REAL chance of walking away with a cool gadget at the end of a fantastic day

In 2024, we've selected the RayBan Wayfarer Meta Smartglasses 

Join us and ... WIN !?!

Organizing staff - Coert Bosker

Forward to the Past and Back to the Future - Security in 2024/2025

Join Sami Laiho, Chief Research Officer of Adminize, for a look back in to what 2024 changed in the Security Threat Landscape and to hear his predictions on what will the future have in store for us.

Speaker: Sami Laiho

There are 4 break-out sessions to choose from; some have limited seating. Please register in your event app to secure your seat.

Is MSIX (finally) ready for you?

We know that MSIX is the future for applications, but when is that?  Microsoft MVP and world expert in Application Packaging, Tim Mangan, will provide you with the most up-to-date information on changes in the MSIX landscape.

For the IT Pro:

• What enhancements to MSIX are there now?
• Is the MSIX App Compat now "good enough"?
• Can you convert App-V packages?
• What new techniques are available to overcome limitations?
• What has changed with AppAttach?

For the Developer:

• Experiences in porting a 30k line application to DotNet 9 / MSIX Packaged App.

Speaker: Tim Mangan

What's New @ Patch My PC

Come and see what's new and upcoming from Patch My PC, including:

Patch My PC Cloud:
Join us for an exciting session on Patch My PC's new cloud solution, where we'll explore its features and benefits for streamlining 3rd party updates in your environment.

Advanced Insights:
Discover the latest innovations for reporting for Configuration Manager and Intune.

PSAppDeployToolkit:
Get a sneak preview of the forthcoming major update to PSADT.

Speakers:

Dan Gough & Scott McAllister

App deployment without a DROPLET of sweat

Delivering applications to the users is what allows them to process data. There are many approaches, and modern workplaces use app-stores.

However - there is a lot of information in systems that can't be delivered on the modern workplace, or the application does not work on the non-windows laptop. Not even discussing security and legacy issues the security officer mentions weekly.

Droplet allows to provide applications with near-native experience, maintaining the level of security and keeps management effort to a minimum. It does not matter if this is your 'temporary' fix to get the app available, or the long term endpoint for the 'archived' application stack.

...and that without a droplet of sweat!

Speakers: Frank Wils & Michael Baars

Fearless Automation: With Access Capture APIs

Enabling the Enterprise on Windows 11, Windows365 and Azure Virtual Desktop when moving to modern application package formats and new publishing and deployment solutions to validate application testing success using Access Capture.  

Due to the breadth of technologies supported by Access Capture and the effortless integration using their API framework provides you with the ability to fully test and choose each package format that suits your modern desktop strategy.

Speakers: David Butler McAllister and Lorraine Plenderleith

David Butler McAllister

David is a COO and co-founder of Access IT Automation, a best-in-class provider of IT automation products that help enterprises improve efficiency, save costs, and adapt to modern desktop strategies and digital transformation. 

With circa 30 years of experience in various roles in the IT industry, David has a deep knowledge of application management, VDI and cloud adoption, VMware and Microsoft products for desktop migrations.

 

 

 

 

 

Lorraine Plenderleith

Lorraine is currently working with Access IT Automation as an implementor and SME for Capture. Entering the world of the IT straight from Uni into support roles, then progressing into packaging and application migrations. Lorraine has worked with many of the major financial institutions in both The City & Canary Wharf, working in both technical and project roles for large scale application and platform migrations, OS upgrades and VDI implementations.

There are 4 break-out sessions to choose from; some have limited seating. Please register in your event app to secure your seat.

Adventures in the Underland: Uncommon Hacker's Persistence Methods and Countermeasures

Persistence is one of the main aspects that hackers pay special attention to during the malware development and during the attack phase. The goal is very simple: to be as stealth as possible.

Usually, attackers aim to maintain the presence in the target's network by installing malware on various workstations and servers. However, the main challenge for them is that the malicious code needs to be available also after reboot, so the best solution would be to put it in a place that most monitoring tools will not discover. Sneaky, right? And when this persistence finally pays off, ransomware begins to act and problems arise. Since there are so many places on Windows to hide even from the best monitoring tools, it would be great to become familiar with at least some of them, especially the uncommon ones!

During this session, Paula will demonstrate several less common persistence methods we should all be aware of. All the stories and scenarios presented during the demonstration are taken from real life, so don't miss it and leave with suggestions & ideas on how to reach the next level of security in your workspaces.

Speaker: Paula Januszkiewicz

Introducing DeployR

With current OS deployment solutions falling out of favor or out of support (MDT!), it's time to start something new but familiar. Whether you are using Intune, CM, MDT, or other bare metal solutions this session is for you. In this session, we'll show you the 2Pint way of doing OS deployments and bare metal imaging.

Speaker: Phil Wilcock

One size doesn’t fit all, when it comes to application management on the modern workspace.

Hybrid scenarios, migrations, and even daily management, require multiple tools and (too) many resources. Organizations are being imprisoned by how their workspaces are designed, while the only constant is change. In this hands-on technical session,

Berry Haveman offers a “Get out of jail free” card with FlexApp, a multi-platform application management solution. By detaching applications from the OS, they become universally portable over different platforms and Windows versions. Berry will demonstrate why moving away from solutions that are becoming end-of-life (or too expensive!), no longer require major projects by using dedicated conversion and automation tools.

 Speaker: Berry Haveman

Close the Loop - Merging Security, Patching and Packaging for Complete App Lifecycle Management

Application security, though considered top priority, it often remains fragmented across discrete processes. As the boundaries between teams responsible for packaging and security continue to blur, the complexity of managing both, increases. In this session, we will explore how enterprises can leverage actionable security insights and streamline their workflows by integrating traditional packaging practices into the same pipelines as security and eventually "close the loop" by patching vulnerable or problematic software.

Speakers: Venkat Ram Donga and Jeroen Braak

There are 4 break-out sessions to choose from; some have limited seating. Please register in your event app to secure your seat.

Azure Arc - The future of managing Servers

How do you make sure your hybrid Infrastructure is up to date, secure and keep tracks of security posture? This session will look at how we can leverage the cloud to secure on-prem, in more ways than one! Covering topics on Azure Arc, Entra ID, Conditional Access on servers(!) and more...

Speaker: Mikael Nyström

The Robots Revolutionizing Microsoft Endpoint Management

Are you ready to witness the future of automation in Microsoft Endpoint Management? Join us for an electrifying session that will transform how you think about app updates and packaging.

Discover how Robopack simplifies deployment, automates tasks, and offers 30,000+ pre-packaged apps for seamless integration. Learn how it manages multiple environments, executes flawless wave deployments, and enhances security through automation.

Don’t miss your chance to see why IT pros are raving about Robopack—the fastest-growing solution in Intune and MECM management.

Speaker: Ronnie Emilio Tynell

GraphAPI - A simple howto to get started

Are you ready to harness the power of GraphAPI? In this session, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to create a scalable low-code backend using GraphAPI. Whether you’re a developer, data enthusiast, or business professional, you’ll learn how to work with it, use it and make it do most of the work for you.

Join me as I demystify the GraphAPI and empower you to work with the Microsoft cloud beyond what the website / user interface offers you... and ofcourse to automate it all.

Speaker: Jeff Wouters

Rethink Packaging: Automate What You Can, Master the Rest

Packaging is both an art and a science, benefiting from the speed and precision of automation, yet requiring expert hands for creative problem-solving. In this session, we'll explore how you can leverage automation to tackle the scientific aspects of packaging while applying your expertise to master the art. Alongside Tim Mangan, I’ll demonstrate how to optimize your workflow, even with MSIX, ensuring faster, more reliable results. Through the lens of my work at Juriba, we'll discuss strategies and real-world examples of how to address packaging challenges, highlighting what can and cannot be automated.

Speakers: Bob Kelly and co-speaker Tim Mangan

There are 4 break-out sessions to choose from; some have limited seating. Please register in your event app to secure your seat.

Zero Trust - Dope or Nope

Zero Trust must be the worst name in the history of Security. But is it just a bad name? Does it really offer worthwhile goals or is it an overkill?

I hear sales pitches for it, like for many other security solutions, that concentrate on "What we can't allow anymore because of changed security landscape" all the time. Why does security have to be so negative?
A well done Zero Trust environment gives you "the ability to work as efficiently and securely, whether you are sitting in Starbucks or the corporate office" - Which I believe most of us want.
Come and listen to this talk about rights and wrongs of how to achieve Zero Trust and how keep Security as what it's meant to be - a support function for a happy workforce.

Speaker: Sami Laiho

We Talked with Over 100 Packagers: 7 Key Learnings

Master Packager software is becoming more and more dominant as the main packaging tool for many organizations and packaging service providers. 
This brings the team an opportunity to engage with many packaging teams from different parts of the world and learn from the challenges they face.

In this session, Toms will unveil the learnings he has gathered while talking to many application packaging professionals from different organizations.
If you want to learn how in the year 2024 others are maximizing value and working with PSAppDeployToolkit (PSADT), Intune, MSIX, AI, and more, then this session is for you.
Speaker: Toms Knostenbergs

The future of application packaging

Join Ronald for an insightful session on the future of application packaging, where he will explore the evolution of techniques and the enduring need for robust application management solutions. While techniques continue to evolve, one critical aspect remains constant: the need for comprehensive information about applications, including silent install switches, packaging tips and deployment strategies for large organizations.

Discover how SparkleFlow is poised to revolutionize the future of application packaging and learn how you can stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape. Are you ready for the future? Join us to find out!

 Speaker: Ronald Vonk

Application Deployment with Microsoft Intune: Notes from the field

In this session, Peter Daalmans and Kenneth van Surksum, both Microsoft Intune MVPs will share their tips and tricks about deploying and managing applications with Microsoft Intune. While working with many customers both gathered a lot of notes from the field.

Speakers: Peter Daalmans & Kenneth van Surksum

There are 4 break-out sessions to choose from; some have limited seating. Please register in your event app to secure your seat.

You can't do Zero Trust with AD FS, learn how to leave it behind

Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) has been the corner stone to many Hybrid Identity implementations, but increasingly it is becoming a burden for organizations that still depend on it. Often, it is insecurely implemented, incorrectly managed and improperly monitored, glaringly exposing the organization to information security risks.

In this session, Raymond Comvalius and Sander Berkouwer explain in which scenarios AD FS is still required and under what circumstances you can say ‘Goodbye’ to your AD FS farm. They cover the pros and cons of other Microsoft Cloud authentication methods, they show how to migrate, and they show how to correctly remove everything AD FS-related so your organization can embrace Zero Trust with confidence.

Speakers: Sander Berkouwer & Raymond Comvalius

Mastering Application Management with Microsoft Intune

In today’s dynamic and increasingly remote work environment, creating a modern workplace is essential for productivity and collaboration. This 45-minute session explores how Microsoft Intune and the Recast Software Suite can revolutionize your application management, enabling a seamless, secure, and efficient workspace.

Discover how to streamline application deployments, automate processes, and optimize your digital workspace, all while minimizing disruptions. Ideal for IT professionals and system administrators, this session provides practical insights to enhance your application management and keep your organization ahead in the modern workplace.

 Speaker: Nico Zieck

PacKit - a new home for your packages

PacKit is a new free tool built by the Advanced Installer team that allows you to create, update, and upload your Intune packages.
It features integrations with PSADT, WinGet, Intune, and MECM.
If you just want to simplify your Intune package management, migration from SCCM or just find some command line switches for your package, join me and discover our new tool and our plans for it.

Speaker: Danut Ghioghita

Best Practices to Migrate Applications Today & Manage Apps Tomorrow

Today’s enterprises are choosing automation to simplify the application migration process, optimize packaging practices, and provide a clear path for day-to-day application management.

Automating the mundane provides more time for complex application troubleshooting and tackling strategic initiatives. Learn how to bring innovation into your packaging process and increase packaging throughput including new methods for unattended user acceptance testing that result in documented application validation.

With automation, you can handle any migration to ongoing management , whether it’s Windows OS, VDI Adoption, or a migration from SCCM to a modern management plane.

Speakers: Josh Travers and co-speaker Tim Mangan

A Look into the Future: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Operations

In the years to come, artificial intelligence will be playing a key role in cybersecurity-related operations and procedures. While a holistic approach to cybersecurity is necessary, it is simply too extensive to be handled by humans alone. For that reason, AI is becoming crucial in detecting and fighting against advanced threats, and the widespread use of machine learning capabilities seems to be the inevitable future.

A powerful tool for cyber defenders, in the hands of hackers AI can become a dangerous weapon, significantly increasing their scope and efficiency. From the rapid creation of advanced malware to the unsettling world of facial and vocal impersonation, we'll explore the evolving threats posed by AI in today's digital landscape. You will learn about phishing attacks, biometric manipulation, and the automation of vulnerability discovery, all reshaping the cybersecurity arena.
New opportunities for criminals to exploit AI are being discovered every day, so understanding its two-sided application in the context of cyber security is a key issue today.

During this session, cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz will discuss both the potential and the risks of using AI in cybersecurity. Real stories of recent attacks and live demonstrations of hacking techniques will be presented. Don't worry, it's a keynote so Paula will keep it light, educational, entertaining and let you leave with a full picture to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

Speaker: Paula Januszkiewicz

Enjoy the final thoughts and get ready to win before we close the day at the bar with drinks & snacks.