Application and Workspace Modernization on Azure – Malvern, PA

Join us for a half-day, in-person event to discover the evolution of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and application platforms, along with what these changes mean for organizations planning for 2026 and beyond.

Led by specialists from eGroup, Microsoft, and Nerdio, this session will explore Microsoft’s AVD strategy, application modernization in Azure, and how organizations can effectively manage, govern, and optimize desktops and applications at scale. Topics include architecture, operational models, cost control, and key lessons learned.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 25th | 10AM-3PM EST

WHERE: Microsoft Innovation Hub – MPR II Conference Room

45 Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• AVD’s position on Microsoft’s 2026 roadmap and comparison to Windows 365

• Nerdio’s role within the Azure operating model concerning governance, cost management, and ongoing operations

• Identity first design, Azure Arc, and platform engineering are transforming virtual desktop strategies

• Application modernization helps reduce sprawl, technical debt, and long-term operational risks

• eGroup’s approach to helping customers manage their cloud services with speed and certainty

AGENDA: 

10:00AM – 10:15AM: Welcome & Introductions

10:15AM – 11:00AM: Microsoft AVD’s Direction In 2026

• Azure’s role as the default control plane

• Azure Virtual Desktop vs Windows 365 positioning

• Identity-first architecture (Entra ID + external identity)

• AVD in hybrid environments using Azure Arc

• Operational shifts: platform engineering vs “VDI management”

• Thick client apps and MSIX App Attach depreciation

11:00AM – 12:00PM: Application Modernization in an Azure‑First World

• Legacy app packaging to pipeline-based app delivery

• Where apps belong: on physical endpoints, in AVD / Windows 365, refactored to PaaS / web

• Reducing app sprawl and technical debt

• Reference architectures, before and after modernization benefits

12:00PM – 12:30PM: Lunch

12:30PM – 2:30PM: How Nerdio Helps Organizations Operate and Govern AVD at Scale

• Where does Nerdio fit in the Azure operating model?

• Image lifecycle conceptually (simple step-by-step demos)

• Cost control, automation, and day‑2 operations

• Supporting security and governance models

• Lessons learned from customers modernizing apps and desktops

2:30PM – 3:00PM: eGroup Ongoing Management, Cost Control, and Wrap-Up

• FinOps for EUC and app platforms

• Running AVD as a service, not a project

• Key decisions customers should be making in 2026

• Engagement paths

Register Now to gain valuable insights on how to make applications and Azure Virtual Desktop operations easier and more efficient through automation and standardization.