A guide to Windows 10 deployment and servicing at Microsoft Ignite 2019

The world of Windows deployment continues to evolve, making it easier and faster for you to upgrade to Windows and stay current with the latest feature updates and monthly updates. There’s so much to see and do at Microsoft Ignite this year, but the good news is that breakout and theater sessions will be streamed live—and available on demand after the event. Simply visit MyIgnite and sign in with the account you used to register for the event to browse the session catalog and attend any session virtually. Can’t attend in person this year? Not a problem, visit MyIgnite and sign in with your Tech Community account to access daily live streams featuring a pre-show and end-of-day wrap-ups.

So, to kick off day one, here’s a quick guide to the activities that will put you on your way to deploying and servicing Windows 10 on all your devices.

Breakout and theater sessions

Monday

• BRK2081 - Keeping 600 million devices protected, productive, and healthy: An insider’s view of the Windows Update service (3:15 PM - 4:00 PM)
  Speakers: Carlos Picoto (Microsoft)
  

Tuesday

• THR3073 - Demystifying Windows 10 Dynamic Update (9:00 AM - 9:20 AM)
  Speakers: Steve DiAcetis (Microsoft)
  
• THR3117 - Understanding and deploying Windows 10, version 1909 (9:35 AM - 9:55 AM)
  Speakers: Vivek Singh Gaur (Microsoft), Aarthi Thangamani (Microsoft)
  
• BRK3077 - Windows Autopilot: What's new, what’s coming, and tips for a smooth rollout (11:30 AM - 12:15 PM)
  Speakers: Michael Niehaus (Microsoft)
  
• THR3025 - Accelerate app validation against new Windows builds (1:50 PM - 2:10 PM)
  Speakers: Rahul Gupta (Microsoft)
  
• BRK3078 - Stay current while minimizing network traffic: The power of Delivery Optimization (2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
  Speakers: Andy Rivas (Microsoft), Narkis Engler (Microsoft)
  

Wednesday

• BRK3081 - Make the Windows update experience smooth and seamless for your IT team and your end users (10:15 AM - 11:00 AM)
  Speakers: Steve DiAcetis (Microsoft), Suma SaganeGowda (Microsoft)
  
• BRK3258 - Transforming update management with cloud controls (11:30 AM - 12:15 PM)
  Speakers: Gabe Frost (Microsoft), Jesse McGatha (Microsoft)
  
• THR3023 - Windows Autopilot: White glove pre-provisioning (1:50 PM - 2:10 PM)
  Speakers: Michael Niehaus (Microsoft)
  
• BRK4010 - Windows security internals: Containers for the win (4:30 PM - 5:15 PM)
  Speakers: Chris Jackson (Microsoft)
  

Thursday

• THR4002 - Solving Windows 10 feature updates in a multilingual deployment (10:55 AM - 11:15 AM)
  Speakers: Steve DiAcetis (Microsoft), Sudhagar Thirumoolan (Microsoft)
  
• BRK3079 - How to manage Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for on-premises and cloud environments (3:15 PM - 4:00 PM)
  Speakers: Michael Raschko (Microsoft)
  

Friday

• BRK3080 - Strategic and tactical considerations for ring-based Windows 10 deployments (11:30 AM - 12:15 PM)
  Speakers: John Wilcox (Microsoft), Sean McLaren (Microsoft)
  

Ask the experts

In addition to demos and presentations on the latest technologies and tools, you can ask a question anytime through the MyIgnite experience for each session. We’ve also organized a dedicated Q&A session so you have an opportunity to ask questions and talk to experts from Microsoft and other IT teams. Check out the Ask the experts: Modern deployment and device management Thursday afternoon, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM.

Interactive sessions: roundtables

And don't forget our roundtable topics – your chance to influence the direction of the product and get your feedback in the hands of the people building the features and capabilities .

Win big prizes

This one is only for those who are onsite at the conference. Attend select Windows servicing and delivery sessions, get a sticker on your badge as you leave the session, and show us your badge (with three stickers or more) at the Windows 10 booth in The Hub (neighborhood 29, Windows 10 + Office 365) for a very cool, some would even say ninja-like, prize.

Build your schedule

To build your personalized schedule, download the Microsoft Ignite app or use the web-based session scheduler.

Stay tuned

For the latest updates and news from the conference, make sure to follow us on Twitter @MSWindowsITPro. We will live tweet from featured sessions, post session reminders, and keep you apprised when content is available on demand.

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