Microsoft Virtual Roadshow Day One – Azure + Security

Build a Smarter, More Secure IT Foundation with Microsoft Azure + Security

 

Join us for Day One of our Microsoft Virtual Roadshow, where we’ll explore what’s new across Microsoft Azure and Security. Our team will break down key updates, share how organizations are putting them to work, and highlight approaches that support stronger performance, tighter security, and more streamlined operations.

 

We’ll cover what it takes to modernize your environment, enhance your security posture, and support a more productive workforce, along with the tools and updates shaping those efforts today.

 

1:00PM-1:10PM: Welcome and Introduction to eGroup

 

1:10PM-2PM: Azure in 2026– Building a Successful Cloud Strategy with Microsoft Azure
A successful Microsoft Azure cloud starts with planning.  Understand the core fundamentals of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the opportunities you have to gain the knowledge & support you need.
  • Latest Azure Trends for 2026
  • Cloud fundamentals of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
  • How to evaluate workloads and make the decision to Migrate, Modernize, or Move On with the 7R Framework
  • Learn how to build budget confidence with predictable expenses
  • Opportunities to get the information you need to support smarter decision-making

 

2PM-2:50PM: Application Modernization in an Azure-First World
Modernization isn’t just about moving to the cloud, it’s about eliminating technical debt and enabling innovation.
  • Addressing technical debt as a growth barrier
  • How to determine what to modernize, simplify, or retire in Azure
  • Mapping dependencies and reducing risk with a repeatable modernization model
  • Optimizing cloud operations to avoid creating new technical debt
  • Accelerating modernization with GitHub Copilot

 

2:50PM-3:40PM: Secure Workspaces and Applications with Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop & Nerdio
End-user computing continues to evolve– In this session, we will explore the different angles to consider for both security and optimization.
  • Key trends shaping end-user computing in 2026. Winning strategies and legacy challenges.
  • How to secure access with an identity-first architecture and Entra ID
  • Modernizing approaches and accelerating productivity; How to run apps where they belong with Intune managed endpoints, Virtual Desktops in Azure, or On-Premises
  • How to secure your data with Microsoft Defender and Purview
  • How Nerdio creates value through simplicity and efficiency

 

3:40PM-4:30PM: Secure Azure, Hybrid, and Multi-Cloud Environments with Defender for Cloud
Unify your security posture with Defender for Cloud and the Microsoft Zero-Trust Framework.
  • Build a Foundation with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Align to Zero-Trust principles by assessing your security
  • Go beyond server anti-virus.  Identify threats across cloud native solutions, containers, databases, storage, and more.
  • Demonstration: It’s easy to get started with Foundational CSPM + Defender for Storage

 

4:30PM-5PM: Q&A and Wrap-Up

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts, explore the latest Microsoft capabilities, and walk away with next steps for success. Register now to attend Day One!

 

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Day Two: Microsoft 365 + Security Wed. May 20th | 1PM-5PM EST
Unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365 to empower productivity and elevate collaboration. REGISTER HERE
Day Three: Data & AI Thurs. May 21st | 1PM-5PM EST
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Date

May 19 2026

Time

EST
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Organizer

Jason Webster - Field CTO, Azure & Microsoft 365
Jason Webster - Field CTO, Azure & Microsoft 365
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbrentwebster/

Other Organizers

Mike Dent - Field CTO, Hybrid Data Center
Mike Dent - Field CTO, Hybrid Data Center
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dentmike/
Phil Kinsley - Field CTO, Security
Phil Kinsley - Field CTO, Security
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdkdc/
Dustin Meany - Field CTO, Cloud
Dustin Meany - Field CTO, Cloud
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meany/
Fred Barzycki - Director of Managed Services, CISSP
Fred Barzycki - Director of Managed Services, CISSP
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fbarzycki/
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May 19–21, 2026 • Microsoft Virtual Roadshow Days • 1–5 PM EST