WORLDWIDE BEST "NON VENDOR, NO MARKETING BS, NETWORKING" SBC, EUC, CLOUD, ONPREM MVC CONFERENCE, FOR THE LAST 22 YEARS!
WORLDWIDE BEST "NON VENDOR, NO MARKETING BS, NETWORKING" SBC, EUC, CLOUD, ONPREM MVC CONFERENCE, FOR THE LAST 22 YEARS!
March 19-20, 2025
Cape Town , South Africa
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November 15 - 17, 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
Registration starts in May, 2025
Digital Employee Experience Management for the Work-from-Anywhere Era. ControlUp enables IT professionals to observe, analyze & optimize the digital employee experience, end to end, from VDI and applications to physical endpoints. ControlUp is transforming the way IT manages systems, troubleshoots issues, and delivers a great user experience. Thousands of organizations around the world rely on ControlUp to save time, money, and precious human resources to ensure business continuity.
Website: https://www.controlup.com/company/about-us/
Twitter: @ControlUp
Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is an all-in-one application delivery and VDI solution that allows users to securely access virtual workspaces from anywhere, on any device, anytime. Our cloud-ready software empowers organizations to embrace digital transformation by centralizing management of the IT infrastructure, streamlining multi-cloud deployment, reinforcing data security and improving process automation. Its flexible and scalable architecture allows organizations to quickly adapt to business demands. The key benefits of Parallels RAS include: · Superior user experience on any device, anywhere · Enhanced data security · IT agility and business readiness · Easy to deploy, configure and maintain · Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) Website: https://www.parallels.com/eu/products/ras/remote-application-server/
Twitter: @ParallelsRAS
AWS End User Computing (EUC) services provide secure access to the applications and desktops the workforce needs to get their job done. With AWS EUC services, workers can be productive from any supported device while improving IT agility and organizational security. You can scale up or scale down resources on demand, providing your teams with the resources they need, all without deploying and operating infrastructure.
Website: https://aws.amazon.com/products/end-user-computing/
We’ve always been about new ways of working.
16 million cloud users. Thousands of organizations. They all rely on Citrix to power a better way to work.
When we pioneered remote access, we believed people should be able to work anywhere and in any way they need. Three decades later, that’s even more true than ever.
It’s what drives us to create technology that transcends the constraints of time, place, infrastructure, networks, and devices. And it’s the reason thousands of organizations around the world trust us to keep their apps available, their data safe, and their people productive—wherever and whenever work happens.
Website: https://www.citrix.com
EUC Score by Dr. Benny Tritsch IT Consulting. Your Ultimate Guide to EUC Performance Tests and Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Analysis. Measuring perceived remote end-user experience in an organized, valid and repeatable way.
Website: https://eucscore.com
Cloudhouse is at the forefront of application migration and configuration monitoring, adept at addressing the most challenging IT scenarios and modernizing IT estates, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
With our two innovative solutions, Alchemy and Guardian, we ensure seamless transitions and robust system integrity.
Alchemy: The Cloudhouse Application Packaging Solution that modernizes IT estates by resolving unfixable applications and transitioning them to supported operating systems.
Guardian: A vendor-agnostic monitoring tool that provides comprehensive insights and integrity validation alerts, ensuring your systems operate at peak performance.
Cloudhouse stands out as AWS Preferred Partner globally for the End of Support Migration for Windows Servers and is a key migration partner for Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop.
Trusted by numerous government departments and major organizations such as the National Australia Bank, Experian, Royal Mail, and NASA, Cloudhouse is a name synonymous with reliability and innovation.
Recognized as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies by Deloitte in 2020, Cloudhouse continues to lead the way in IT modernization.
Headquartered in London since its founding in 2010, we serve hundreds of enterprises across all sectors globally, helping businesses maximize their existing assets. Join us at the E2EVC Conference to learn how Cloudhouse can help you turn your IT challenges into triumphs.
Twitter: @Cloudhouse
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deviceTRUST was founded in 2016 in Darmstadt / Germany by three experienced veterans in the IT and virtualization market to innovatively enable the ever-growing needs for secure and flexible digital workspaces.
deviceTRUST provides the central contextual platform for enterprises, enabling users to work with their digital workspace from any location, with any device, over any network and at any time, giving IT departments all the information and control they need to meet all security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Twitter: @deviceTRUST
Website: https://devicetrust.com
Island is the pioneer and market leader of the enterprise browser market. Island’s Enterprise Browser is the ideal enterprise workplace, where work flows freely while remaining fundamentally secure. With the core needs of the enterprise naturally embedded in the browser itself, Island gives organizations complete control, visibility, and governance over the last mile, while delivering the same smooth Chromium-based browser experience users expect, boosting both security and productivity. Led by experienced leaders of the enterprise security and browser technology space and backed by leading venture funds – Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts, Stripes, Georgian, Cisco Investments, Prysm Capital and Canapi Ventures – Island is redefining the future of work for some of the largest, most respected enterprises in the world. Island is based in Dallas with research and development in Tel Aviv.
Twitter: @island_io
Website: https://www.island.io
Nerdio Manager for Enterprise helps organizations deploy, manage and scale native Azure Virtual Desktop admin experiences with the best-in-class enterprise capabilities, empowering IT professionals to automate, optimize, and secure AVD deployments with ease.
Website: https://getnerdio.com/
Twitter @GetNerdio
YouTube: Nerdio - YouTube
XOAP™, is a game-changing solution that enables organizations of all sizes and budgets to deploy and manage their entire IT infrastructure and workspaces with ease. Whether you need virtual desktops, notebooks or comprehensive server environments, XOAP™ offers a fully automated, flexible and cost-effective solution.
Experience the simplicity of "Infrastructure as Code for everyone", as Sinisa, our Chief Technology Officer, aptly put it. XOAP™ has an open architecture that can easily adapt to different scripting and coding requirements in cloud or hybrid environments. This versatility is packaged in an easy-to-use console, simplifying the management of even the most complicated IT requirements.
Unleash the power of XOAP™ and revolutionize the way you deploy and manage your IT infrastructure.
Website: https://xoap.io
Twitter: @xoap_io
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xoap_io
GitHub: https://github.com/xoap-io
10:15 - 11:00
Nerdio Copilot – Do Nerds Dream of Electric Sheep
This session will focus on EUC Scripting in the age of AI and how Nerdio Copilot can save the day.
Windows in the Cloud – Image & App management Masterclass by Nerdio (1 Hr Sat)
Learn how to automate your application and image updates and what is the best approach for this in win365, AVD and physical devises.
10:15 - 11:00
Citrix UPM & Nutanix Files Part.
Gaby Grau. Gaby is a Solution Specialist at Nutanix and she's definitely not your average tech geek. With a passion for making IT simple.
She's got 20 years of experience in the tech industry, working for companies like NetApp or Citrix. When she's not helping organizations modernize their IT infrastructure, you can find her in the woods running away from Zombies.
Twitter: @GabyGrau01
Jan Hendrik Meier. Jan is an Expert for Infrastructure- and Virtualisation-Solutions with a focus on SBC/VDI environments. He has a background of more than 20 years experiences with Microsoft- and Citrix-Products. Thus he has an excellent stock of knowledge in this area and combines this with a deep understanding of the technical connections. In the last years he published several books and articles about Citrix Virtual Apps / Desktops and NVIDIA (v)GPUs. He is awarded with the Citrix Technology Award and NVIDIA vGPU Community Advisor.
Twitter: @jhmeier
Website: http://www.jhmeier.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhmeier/
9:30 - 11:15
THIS MASTER CLASS STARTS AT 9:30!
MASTER CLASS: Troubleshooting EUC Problems Like a Pro.
Master the art of diagnosing and solving End-User Computing (EUC) issues with confidence. In this interactive session, we’ll dive deep into real-life examples of common and complex EUC problems. You'll learn how to leverage best practices, advanced tools, and proven strategies to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Whether it's performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, or application crashes, this hands-on approach will equip you with the skills to address EUC challenges like a seasoned expert.
Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their troubleshooting capabilities, this session will provide practical insights that you can apply immediately.
Delivered by Samuel Legrand:
Samuel is E2EVC Ambassador, as well as owner and IT consultant at LegSam Consulting, a French company specialized in Microsoft and Citrix infrastructures as well as ControlUp employee. His main areas of interest are:
11:05 - 11:45
How to deploy and Manage Azure Virtual Desktops.. with XOAP?
In this hands-on demo session, you will learn how to deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktops using XOAP. The session will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up Azure Virtual Desktops, leveraging the power of XOAP to streamline deployment, management, and scaling. You will see how XOAP simplifies the management of virtual desktops, ensuring seamless integration with Azure infrastructure, and optimizing performance. Whether you're new to Azure Virtual Desktops or looking to enhance your existing setup, this session provides practical insights and live demonstrations to help you get the most out of your virtual desktop environment.
Sinisa Sokolic: Sinisa is a member of the board of RIS AG. He has more than 25 years of experience in large infrastructure automation projects and is leading the development team behind the XOAP product range. Occasionally, he speaks at community events about automation and deployment technologies and is always willing to share his vision of future infrastructure deployment with friends and good colleagues.
Twitter: @sinisasokolic
11:05 - 11:45
FlexApp: your “Get Out of Jail Free” card for the modern workspace
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, Andreas van Wingerden 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. Andreas 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.
Andreas van Wingerden, Andreas has over 25 years of experience in the end-user computing area which he now applies in his role as a solution architect at Liquidware. Andreas helps organizations designing their modern workplace in the most efficient way. More specifically: how to make sure your workspace is both cost-efficient, has a good user experience and is agile enough to facilitate application management now - and in the future? As he likes to say: “user experience dictates adoption, security and productivity”.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasvanwingerden/
09:30 - 11:15
Troubleshooting EUC Problems Like a Pro.
Master the art of diagnosing and solving End-User Computing (EUC) issues with confidence. In this interactive session, we’ll dive deep into real-life examples of common and complex EUC problems. You'll learn how to leverage best practices, advanced tools, and proven strategies to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Whether it's performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, or application crashes, this hands-on approach will equip you with the skills to address EUC challenges like a seasoned expert.
Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their troubleshooting capabilities, this session will provide practical insights that you can apply immediately.
11:50 - 12:30
The downsides of modern auth in DaaS: surviving Citrix FAS and SSO expectations -Reloaded-
Let's face the facts in the updated "2nd edition release": modern authentication is becoming the de facto standard for any access strategy. It (typically) satisfies user expectations and todays' security requirements the same way. But it's not best of both worlds per se when attempting to remove legacy authentication from DaaS and CVAD deployments. Do you know about the why and how to deal with authentication flows to ensure smooth controlplane and worker operations? Multiple forest trusts? When to use FAS? How to make sure FAS even works under SLA and failure scenarios? Not to forget this "one more thing": transitioning an existing environment and allowing side-by-side operations...
Thorsten Rood: Thorsten is an IT veteran with 3 decades enterprise experience, awarded CTP and certified as MCSE, CCE and more, and he is a technologist with true passion for bits and bytes in real world challenges. His business role as CTO with braincon targets hybrid application delivery infrastructures and he has a good sense for deploying non-standard customized solutions. He is focussed on cloud technologies, app networking, mobility and security architectures. For many years now, he's also a frequent event and user groups speaker, legendary known for deep-dive level 400+ sessions.
Twitter: @ThorstenRood
11:50 - 12:30
State of FSLogix and Citrix UPM Profile Containers (OCT 2024 Edition).
In this session we are discovering the featureset of both products. Is FSLogix still the route to go? You will see some enduser specific performance metrics comparing the two products. Is FSLogix dead?
Markus Zehnle, Markus is based in Black Forest Germany and has been working in IT for over 20 years. He started in a classical helpdesk role before he moved on becoming an
Consultant with focus on EUC. He is one of the co-founder of Virtualization Community in BadenWürttemberg (@vcbawue) and active member
in World of EUC, IGEL- and ControlUp
Community. When not working he spends most of the time with his two kids in Europa Park, which would be an awesome location for the E2EVC.
Twitter: @markuszehnle
11:30 - 12:30
Citrix CVAD & DaaS Update.
During this session, you can learn what’s new in Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and Citrix DaaS, how to take advantage of new capabilities to unlock new use cases, enhance user experience, save on infrastructure costs, streamline operations and secure your deployments.
Thomas is a Senior Principal Product Manager in the Citrix App and Desktop Virtualization team, where he focuses on integrations with Microsoft Windows 365, Google Cloud, and sustainability. During his almost 20 years at the company, Thomas held various leadership roles in technical marketing, consulting, readiness, and market intelligence. Prior to Citrix, he worked in different consulting roles for EUC infrastructures at several multinational companies.
Twitter: @tberger80
12:35 - 13:15
Pimp my AVD with Hydra for Azure Virtual Desktop - #All-In-One.
Azure Virtual Desktop is becoming increasingly popular, and more and more customers are using the Microsoft solution. As good as AVD is, some challenges remain for IT. User support, imaging, deployment, and maintenance are still regular tasks for IT. Hydra for Azure Virtual Desktop simplifies and partially automates these tasks. In the session, we create images with a click, bypass the challenges of Sysprep, scale in all directions, and automate the management of the environment. Hydra is free for environments with up to 6 hosts per pool without further restrictions.
Marcel Meurer is responsible for the professional IT services business unit at sepago GmbH in Cologne. In this role, he leads a team of consultants who provide their expertise in Microsoft and Citrix Technologies for customers and partners. His technical focus is Microsoft Azure platform services, and he has been a Microsoft Azure MVP since 2016. Since 2021, Marcel has also run the company ITProCloud GmbH. The company is focused on delivering cloud-based solutions for all kinds of companies. The well-known solution for managing Azure Virtual Desktop easily and automatically is Hydra for Azure Virtual Desktop or WVDAdmin.
12:35 - 13:15
Death by a thousand cuts - The cost of Cloud.
Sean invites you to join him for a session on the true cost of cloud, the role of sustainability in an enterprise organisation, and the economic challenges faced when building at global scale. He aims to cover a number of items that you may or may not have considered when building out your VDI environment in the cloud, and will look into some techniques and technologies that you can use to hopefully cut down on your cloud costs.
Sean Corrigan: Sean has been in the EUC space for over 15 years, wearing all the hats from helpdesk trainee to architect. He has looked after environments ranging from 20 user MSP customers, to his current role at Fortune 500 financial, where he is currently in the process of migrating over 100k users into Azure.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrseancorrigan/
12:35 - 13:15
Modernizing Enterprise Workloads with Kasm: Bringing Simplicity and Security to Every Application.
Discover how Kasm redefines enterprise application management by treating every app or website with the same level of security and ease of deployment. Groundbreaking features like autoscaling VMs, and Kubernetes support, transforming how enterprises approach workload management. Features like RDP gateway capabilities and standalone workspace PWAs provide secure, remote access, while the introduction of managed egress and inline help simplify network management. By simplifying Windows service installation and adding managed egress providers, Kasm reduces infrastructure costs and minimizes security risks. See how treating every application with the same robust security standards allows enterprises to create a streamlined, productive environment that is both cost-effective and highly scalable. Learn how these enhancements can streamline your operations, cut costs, and boost productivity across your enterprise workloads.
Jaymes Davis, James is a seasoned technology strategist with over 20 years of experience in application delivery, virtualization, and cloud-native solutions. Currently the CPO for Kasm Technologies, he specializes in transforming enterprise workloads with secure, flexible, and cost-effective computing solutions. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including Kasm Workspaces and IGEL, Jaymes focuses on improving productivity, reducing IT complexities, and enhancing security. His expertise spans diverse industries, working with both government and commercial organizations.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymesdavis
13:15 - 14:15
13:15 - 14:15
EAT AND LEARN
Enhancing User Experience with Apple Vision Pro.
In this session, Thomas will demonstrate the exceptional user experience within Apple's ecosystem, starting with media playback captured on an iPhone. You’ll witness how seamlessly video and music content is experienced across devices, with a particular focus on the MacBook Air 15” working in tandem with the Apple Vision Pro. He will showcase how the MacBook Air’s display expands into a stunning 400-inch 4K screen using Apple Vision Pro’s immersive technology, providing a powerful and visually captivating environment.
Additionally, he will present a comparative demonstration of five leading EUC (End User Computing) solutions—DaaS, Citrix, Frame, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop—running side by side. This will highlight the flexibility and performance of these platforms across different use cases.
The session will also explore next-generation virtual collaboration, where I will illustrate how Apple Vision Pro integrates with platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Using Apple’s advanced avatar technology, which faithfully renders a true-to-life digital representation of the user’s face, I will demonstrate how virtual meetings transcend the limitations of traditional avatars. These avatars bring a highly realistic presence to virtual meetings, enhancing communication and collaboration in ways never seen before
13:15 - 14:15
14:15 - 14:55
Securing Your Virtual Desktop and RemoteApps Session Hosts.
In this session, we will highlight a number of easily implementable security best practices that reduce the attack surface on session hosts/workers. These best practices have been tested and commended by various penetration testers.
As many organizations integrating a RemoteApp or virtual desktop concept into their modern workplace strategy. During numerous consultations and health checks performed on Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows365, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Omnissa Horizon across various organizations, we often observe that these environments are just configured to ensure that RemoteApps or virtual desktops are technically operational. However, the principle of 'secure by design' is often not applied. This leaves session hosts exposed to threats like ransomware attacks, lateral movement, pass-the-hash, and privilege escalation.
Join our session to learn how you can fortify your session hosts/workers against these vulnerabilities.
Patrick van den Born, Patrick is an independent senior Consultant and IT Architect focused on the End User Computing, Public Cloud, Everything-as-Code, and DevOps area. He is responsible for designing, leading, and implementing End User Computing projects. With experience in automation, everything-as-Code, infrastructure, and EUC, he is capable of transforming organizations towards a DevOps and automation approach.
His expertise include following area: Citrix End User Computing, Microsoft Azure, NVIDIA-Technologies, Hashicorp Terraform, and Hashicorp Packer. He also has a broad knowledge of on-premises VMware and Microsoft Technologies.
He is also active in the community presenting at various events. Iis also a member of TeamRGE and GO-EUC. He was awarded Citrix Technology Professional status by Citrix.
Twitter: @pvdnborn
Stefan Dingemanse, Stefan works as a Freelance Microsoft (Cloud) Consultant at Brainpulse IT. He mainly focuses on advising, building, managing and providing training in the field of the Modern Workplace and the public cloud with products and services such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Endpoint Management, Azure Virtual Desktop / Windows 365, Azure DevOps and automation .
He is also very active within the various communities. For example, he organizes knowledge sessions with the Dutch Virtual Desktop User Group and he is co-founder of the worldwide Virtual Desktops Community together with Neil McLoughlin. Stefan likes to share his passion, knowledge and technical expertise with the public. He is also Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).
Twitter: @SDingemanse
14:15 - 14:55
A practical guide on how to get started with user experience benchmarking.
According to Gartner, "Experience Analysis" is an important use case for Digital Employee Experience Management. Learn how to run your own experience analysis tests in a strictly scientific way. In this session Benny Tritsch give you a hands-on introduction into collecting Windows performance counters and recording the endpoint device screen using free community tools. He also presents tips and tricks on how to visualize and interpret this data.
Benny is an IT evangelist and the creator of
the EUC Score Toolset. He is a Subject Matter
Expert in IT virtualization,enterprise mobility,
system analysis and remote end-user
experience benchmarking. Over the last
decade Benny was awarded as E2EVC
Ambassador, Microsoft Most Valuable
Professional (MVP), Citrix Technology
Professional (CTP) Fellow, VMware vExpert
EUC, NVIDIA GRID Community Advisor
(NGCA), and Parallels VIPP.
Twitter: @drtritsch
14:15 - 16:15
MASTER CLASS: Introduction to AWS End User Computing. "Turn your desktop applications into SaaS without rewriting code."
Refactoring business critical applications into a modernized, cloud-based SaaS delivery model is often complex and costly. Amazon AppSteam 2.0 is a fully managed desktop and application streaming service that provides a clear path to modernize your application delivery. With its pay-as-you-go pricing, managed streaming infrastructure, and dynamic scaling options, you can worry more about what you want to deliver and less about how you are going to do it. In this master class, we will dive deeper into how AppStream can accelerate application SaaSification for Individual Software Vendors (ISVs) and builders. Participants get their own AWS account to provision resources in for the duration of this hands-on session.
Instructor: Andrew Morgan, Andrew came to AWS in 2019 from a large datacenter environment where he specialized VMware, Cisco UCS, and automation. His AWS career began on the Windows team in Premium Support. By 2020, he was the Lead Subject Matter Expert on Amazon WorkSpaces. He then transitioned to a Solutions Architecture role specializing in End User Computing (EUC). Through his work on EUC services, he developed a passion for the DCV streaming protocol. In 2022, he started his current role as the DCV Developer Advocate.
15:00 - 15:40
Flexing your muscles with Parallels RAS and Bicep.
In today’s EUC world automation is key and in the case of Cloud, Infrastructure as Code is the way. Join this session and learn how to use the magic of Bicep and PowerShell to automate any EUC environment in Azure. We’ll take Parallels as the example use case and deploy Parallels RAS in Azure in under 10 minutes. As bonus material we’ll also address some insights into how this relates to the Azure Marketplace.
Freek Berson, Freek is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups around the world and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2011. He authored the book “Getting started with Bicep”, and co-authored “RDS – The Complete Guide”. He works at Parallels as an evangelist and Principal Product Manager with a focus on Parallels RAS and Cloud solutions for virtual application and desktop delivery. He maintains his personal blog at http://themicrosoftplatform.net where he writes articles and blog posts related to Bicep, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Azure, Parallels, and much more.
Twitter: @fberson
15:00 - 15:40
The EUC Renaissance: Addressing Challenges and Trends in End-User Computing.
In this session, we’ll discuss the key challenges and trends organizations face in EUC today, such as improving digital experience, reducing costs, and adopting lightweight VDI solutions. We’ll explore what’s currently happening in the industry and how these shifts are shaping EUC strategies. Finally, we’ll share how the Island Enterprise Browser can help tackle these challenges and build a more efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly EUC platform.
Yuval Krigel, Yuval is a Product Manager at Island, where he works on the Enterprise Browser. His area of focus is building solutions to help enterprise customers rightsize their VDI environments and deliver a great end-user experience. Prior to Island, he gained extensive experience as a security researcher and engineer with expertise in IT, operating systems, networks, and cloud technologies. Building on his experience with cybersecurity and product development, Yuval is supporting enterprise organizations in their digital transformation and adoption of innovative Enterprise Browser technology.
LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/yuval-krigel
14:15 - 16:15
MASTER CLASS: Introduction to AWS End User Computing. "Turn your desktop applications into SaaS without rewriting code."
15:45 - 16:30
Does HCI really stack up?!?
Amid the rapid changes in EUC and the increasing demand from customers to reduce costs, we delve into our recent experience of replacing Citrix and VMware with Azure Stack HCI and AVD. We'll discuss the challenges encountered, the benefits realised, and provide an overall summary. Additionally, we'll compare the Azure Stack HCI with our experiences from other HCI solutions.
Alyn Peden. Alyn is the Technical Director and co-founder of Auxilium IT Consultancy, with two decades of IT experience. His passion for technology began early, leading to a career that started on the Service Desk of a local police authority at 18. Alyn's fascination with application delivery sparked a strong interest in Citrix technology, which has significantly influenced his career. Over the years, he gained extensive experience in various EUC technologies and industry sectors. After several years as an independent EUC consultant, Alyn co-founded Auxilium IT Consultancy, now in its sixth year specialising in Managed Services and EUC consultancy.
Twitter: @Auxilium_ITC
15:45 - 16:30
TPop opens the EUC Pandoras box… learnings from the field.
In this session Thomas will reveal his field experience in EUC around following subjects
- Geolocation in EUC, why use this technology and why is this important.
- Storage accounts in Azure, what to use with FSlogix
- New Windows App from Microsoft to AVD/W365
- Teams VDI 2.0 in AVD, best practices
- How to manage Azure Virtual Desktop/W365 using Nerdio (the EUC Switzer knife)
- Enhancing AVD simple with Hydra.
Thomas Poppelgaard,
Thomas is an independent technology architect and has been running his own company, Poppelgaard.com, for more than 11 years.
He specializes in providing consultancy within Microsoft, NVIDIA, Citrix, VMware, Nutanix, technologies.
He is also a subject matter expert in gpu, ai, apm, end user computing, remote graphics, security, visual computing, datacenter, cloud
In addition, Thomas actively serves on various advisory boards, boards of directors, and committees.
He is widely recognized within the industry for his expertise in GPUs and workload acceleration. Among his accolades are awards from NVIDIA, Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, and Parallels.
Thomas is also a renowned keynote speaker and presenter at major international conferences, including E2EVC, NVIDIA GTC, Autodesk AU, HPE Discovery, Citrix Synergy, VMware Explore,CopenX, AI Days.
Twitter: @_POPPELGAARD
14:15 - 16:15
MASTER CLASS: Introduction to AWS End User Computing. "Turn your desktop applications into SaaS without rewriting code."
16:30 - 17:10
CI / CD Pipelines and Desired Configuration Management.
In this presentation, Christian and Saša will take you on a journey through modern infrastructure management. Automation today is "slightly" different from automation in the good old days. The shift from sequential list of administrative tasks to declarative description of infrastructure is the key for modern infrastructure management. We will use a few examples to explain why you should care, what it can do for you, what tools you need to get started, and answer all your questions about modern infrastructure management. Even the ones you were afraid to ask.
Saša Mašić. Saša is an Enterprise Architect based in Hamburg, Germany. He spends most of his time on digital transformation, application delivery, data centre infrastructure and infrastructure management projects. Saša started his journey in server-based computing during his bachelor thesis with first contact with virtualisation technology on GSX 1.0 and ESX 1.0 beta. E2EVC has had a great impact on his career since 2005 and he is proud (Alex, please fill in my real achievement here) of E2EVC. It is easy to grow among great people. Always happy and grateful for the opportunity to present at E2EVC. Works for a living, happily married, father of two grown-ups. In his spare time Saša is a basketball coach.
Christian Reineke, Christian is a member of the board of RIS AG. With over 20 years of management experience in the IT industry, he has played a significant role in steering organizational growth and strategic initiatives, including contributing to the development of the XOAP product range. Throughout his career, he has managed national and international projects in Europe, Asia, and the United States at various listed companies. Since 2012, he has been responsible for Corporate Development and Corporate Investor Relations. Occasionally, he shares his expertise as a speaker at events and customer workshops.
16:30 - 17:10
Automation of Citrix DaaS and Citrix CVAD using Infrastructure-as-Code - A New Administrative Experience.
In this session, we look at the current possibilities for automating the administration of Citrix DaaS and Citrix CVAD.
Using the Citrix Terraform Provider, you can reduce the administrative effort involved in creating environments, scanning them for (unintended) changes, and keeping them aligned with the initial setup.
The Terraform Provider makes everyday work easier, such as changing the images, changing the policies, etc.
Join us in a session discussing and demonstrating Infrastructure-as-Code using the Citrix Terraform Provider and other technologies.
Gerhard Krenn, Gerhard is a Principal Product Marketing Manager - Technical Marketing at Cloud Software Group Austria GmbH. His current focus areas are Citrix TechZone, Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and all Azure- and AzureStack HCI-related stuff.
He has worked as an MCT and CCI for almost 20 years.
Gerhard has experience with Citrix and Microsoft products since 1997. He holds all relevant Citrix certifications and Microsoft Azure-related Expert certifications.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhardkrenn/
Twitter: @austrianctxguy
16:30 - 17:10
Getting Started With Citrix uberAgent - a Practical Guide
You've heard that uberAgent is now part of Citrix and you're wondering where to start and how to get up to speed? If you were nodding your head while reading, then this session is for you.
In this presentation, members from the uberAgent team will introduce you to Citrix's newest acquisition. They'll explain how to install and configure the product, how to access the dashboards, and give practical tips that help you troubleshoot your setup if something doesn't seem to be working.
In a nutshell, this session is the perfect starter for anyone wanting to learn about Citrix uberAgent. You'll want to plan your PoC as soon as you're back from E2EVC.
Dominik Britz, Dominik is a Lead Product Manager for uberAgent at Citrix, with over 15 years of experience in the end-user computing space. He is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to support customers on their Digital Employee Experience (DEX) journey.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-britz-329a0060
Philipp Brzosa, Philipp is a Lead Product Manager for uberAgent at Citrix, with a strong background in software development and deep technical expertise in product security. Having grown up with tools like IDA Pro, OllyDbg and Cheat Engine he has developed extensive knowledge in reverse engineering, various programming languages, and Windows internals over the years.
LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/philipp-brzosa
17:15 - 18:00
LEVEL-UP: Secure & Standardize Your VDI/DaaS/Web Apps UX via 10ZiG Modernized Managed Endpoint Solutions.
The number of unmanaged endpoint devices across the globe is nothing short of crazy given the impact of cyber-attacks on organizations, both operationally and financially. In a world where VDI/DaaS/Web Apps are on a huge upwards trajectory – there is no-need to continue pumping out unmanaged endpoints to access those environments… Introducing 10ZiG Modernized Thin & Zero Clients which have levelled-up from a traditional focus on VDI and now also offer an exceptional secure and standardized solution for all things VDI, DaaS and Web Apps. We will explore the 10ZiG solution range from hardware based Managed Endpoints, to our Repurposing OS to re-energize existing x86 Windows machines into dedicated VDI/DaaS or Web App Portals, to the 100% FREE 10ZiG Manager Server that oversees any device running a 10ZiG OS whether our own Linux OS or Windows 11 IoT LTSC. In addition, there will be sneak previews of some of 10ZiG’s latest and forthcoming exciting new features. Come and LEVEL-UP with 10ZiG and see our Linux & Windows 11 IoT LTSC solutions…
Kevin Greenway, 10ZiG CTO joined 10ZiG in 2012 becoming CTO in 2015. He oversees 10ZiG’s overall strategy working with all teams globally to continually keep 10ZiG evolving in a fast paced and disruptive market to offer Modernized, Managed, Secure Endpoints all via a single vendor with focus on hardware & software. Kevin who has graduated in Computer Science and holds numerous IT certifications has worked in the IT sector for 20+ years. He has vast experience in remote connectivity, including Terminal Emulation, VoIP & Unified Communications. Since joining 10ZiG he has focused exclusively on VDI/EUC and oversees 10ZiG’s technology alliance partnerships with market leading companies including Citrix, Microsoft, VMware amongst other known technologies in this space. Kevin is a family man at heart and enjoys spending his spare time with his wife, two children and dog. He enjoys running, cycling and watching sports such as Motorsport & Football/Soccer, especially his son’s team and Leicester City FC.
Twitter: @Kevin_Greenway
17:15 - 18:00
Enabling Change in the modern IT World
What is Drift? Why do you care? How you can embrace Drift to enable enriched IT Change approaches. See how Cloudhouse Guardian can enhance your IT Change process enabling you to focus on exceptions and the non-compliant.
Remko Weijnen is a Staff Engineer at Cloudhouse, primarily focused on research and development (R&D). With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Remko has developed deep expertise in End User Computing, Application and Desktop Delivery, Security, and Reverse Engineering. His developer background gives him a unique understanding of Windows and application internals, enabling him to optimize applications for virtual environments without compromising security.
Remko shares his knowledge through his well-known blog, presentations at community events like E2EVC, the Dutch Citrix User Group, and other international forums. He is also a co-founder and steering group member of the Dutch Citrix User Group.
Stephen Earl joined Cloudhouse 2 years ago as our Principal Product Manager, and now Head of Product is guiding and driving our direction for both our Guardian and Alchemy product families.
Having run engineering, infrastructure and development teams in his past lives Stephen has a broad exposure to both technology and business challenges and how to solve them, having worked at BlackBerry, BMC Software, ServiceNow and Ivanti he brings his experience to our solutions.
🎙️ Welcome to the Impact of AI Podcast! 🎙️
🌟 Where AI Meets Real Life! 🌟
Join us for an engaging live recording of our monthly podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with special live guests. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or just curious about the future of AI, this podcast is for you!
🎯 Our Mission: At the Impact of AI Podcast, our mission is to demystify artificial intelligence and explore its profound impact on various aspects of our lives. We aim to provide insightful discussions, expert opinions, and real-world examples to help our audience understand and navigate the evolving landscape of AI.
📢 Want to be a guest? Reach out to James or Gerjon at podcast@impactof.ai, and we'll be thrilled to add you to our guest list. Your insights and experiences could be the highlight of our next episode!
💬 Interactive Q&A Session: Don't miss the chance to participate in our live Q&A session during the podcast. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage with our expert guests in real-time.
🔍 Topics:
AI in EUC (End-User Computing): Explore how AI is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology in our daily lives.
Limitations of AI: Understand the current boundaries of AI technology and the challenges we face.
AI Transformation of Business: Discover how AI is reshaping industries and driving innovation across various sectors.
How AI Will Impact Your Job Security: Delve into the implications of AI on the job market and what it means for your career.
🔔 Subscribe Now: Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to the Impact of AI Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and stay updated with the latest discussions and insights.
Tune in and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of AI. See you all there!
James is a Product Marketing Manager and Community Lead. With 18 years of experience in End User Computing (EUC), he is passionate about advocating for its benefits and I enjoy collaborating with my peers across the industry. For the past 6 years, he has been recognised as a Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA)I frequently speak at events across the EUC community. In January this year Gerjon and James created an AI podcast called The Impact of AI: Explored
Twitter: @jamesoregan
Gerjon works as Innovation Officer at RawWorks in het Netherlands, focusing on AI, future Workspace and Cloud. Gerjon has 25 years of experience in the IT business starting as a system engineer working his way up to a IT pro with broad and in depth knowledge. Gerjon is a known presenter on Expertslive, Azure/M365/Citrix User Groups and E2EVC. He has a Podcast called the Impact of AI: Explored with James 'O Regan and as he is a Microsoft Certified Trainer you might have met him in a classroom somewhere.
Twitter: @gkunst
10:00 - 10:40
To optimize the experience of remote applications, DCV provides an Extensions SDK. In this session, a Sr. Development Engineer will dive deep into how to integrate applications with the DCV protocol. You will learn how developing extensions within the protocol can provide a local like experience for end users. This is especially important of Individual Software Vendors, SaaS providers, and IT administrators.
Fabio is a Senior Software Development Engineer in the Displays Protocol team at Amazon Web Services.
He has a strong passion for computer graphics and over 15 years of experience in the TV broadcasting industry, where he has gained expertise in CGI and video streaming protocols.
Fabio began his career at Motorola as a fresh graduate from Politecnico di Torino in Italy, contributing to the early development of smartphone technology.
10:45 - 11:30
This session will dive into the journey of transitioning from traditional VDI/DAAS solutions like Citrix to a modern, Kubernetes-based Enterprise VDI using Kasm on Rancher/Harvester HCI. We'll explore the advantages of containerized workspaces, discuss real-world examples, and showcase how organizations can simplify management, reduce costs, and enhance security. It’s a session designed for the tech-savvy, offering practical insights for IT teams looking to modernize their VDI strategy.
Nick is a technology strategist who built his career from the bottom, working within small companies as 1st line service desk analyst, through to large managed service providers and finally software vendors. EUC is where his focus has been for the last two decades designing those solutions, implementing those designs and becoming a trusted advisor to over 350 managed service providers across the north of Europe. Now using cutting edge technology to help customers reduce their reliance on legacy infrastructure and provide a workspace fit for the 21st century.
11:35 - eternity
Hands on on the topic of Presentation skills and art!
Rob has 25 years of experience in IT. Being a trainer during most of that time, he has had his fair share of presentations and PowerPoint slides. Currently, he is a Technical Trainer at Ivanti.
We don't know what that black dot on his profile picture mean. Please don't email us asking!
Twitter: @Airdeca_nl
10ZiG Technology allows you to implement a single-vendor endpoint strategy that provides a secure, standardized and high-performance UX across your whole organisation that is agnostic to the endpoint of choice, the VDI/DaaS/SaaS/WebApp platform, or the physical/geographical location of the employee. 10ZiG does this by offering FREE PC Repurposing, FREE Cloud Ready Management and a wide-range of Thin & Zero Client hardware for AVD, Citrix, Dizzion Frame, Parallels, VMware and more.
Website: www.10zig.com
Twitter: @10ZiGTechnology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10zig-technology
YouTube: 10ZiG Technology
“With a focus on building enduring business relationships with vendors and clients, Auxilium IT Consultancy excel in EUC consulting across diverse industry sectors within the enterprise. Additionally, we leverage our expertise to provide tailored managed services that cater specifically to SMB clients throughout the United Kingdom, bringing together vendors and clients to deliver exceptional value.”
Website: https://auxilium-it.com
Twitter: @auxilium_itc
CoreLayer is a managed service provider and knowledge center for Citrix NetScaler (ADC) and Fortinet products, providing application delivery and security services to clients ranging from SMB to Enterprises and Governments across Europe.
EfficientEther: AI-driven solutions with two key products: EfficientEther Cloud for cost optimisation and EtherAssist as an AI technical assistant, both enhancing EUC solutions' cost efficiencies and accelerating IT actions.
Website: https://efficientether.co.uk
Flexxible IT helps organizations to intelligently and rapidly transform to modern workspaces while maintaining and improving employees’ digital wellbeing. Our solutions enable IT to quickly scale, simplify the deployment and lifecycle management of their digital workspace infrastructure and deliver users the ultimate experience, while always striving to maintain employee wellness at the forefront.
Website: https://www.flexxible.com
Twitter: @FlexxibleIT
Liquidware is the leader in Digital Workspace Management solutions for Windows workspaces. The company’s products encompass all facets of management to ensure the ultimate user experience across all workspaces – physical, virtual, DaaS or cloud. Enterprises across the globe utilize Liquidware solutions to dramatically decrease time spent managing workspaces, while delivering increased security, flexibility and scalability. Supported platforms include Microsoft physical, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and RDS desktops, Citrix, VMware, Amazon WorkSpaces, and Nutanix Xi Frame.