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Techmentor Event Microsoft HQ 2026

I’m pleased to announce I’ll be attending the Techmentor Event at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, WA, August 3-7, 2026. Register now and save $500.00 with the discount code HICKS.

Sessions

I’ll be delivering three sessions at this year’s event.

Join Me

The event is shaping up to be one of the best, with industry experts from around the world presenting on many important topics. Be sure to join me! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn from the best in the industry. Register today. Hope to see you there!

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by Richard M. Hicks on May 9, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Always On VPN, AOVPN, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Services, Certificate-Based Authentication, certificates, Conference, education, Entra Certificate-Based Authentication, Entra Global Secure Access, Event, Global Secure Access, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Private Access, SSL and TLS, TLS, VPN, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zero Trust, Zero Trust Network Access, ZTNA
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on May 9, 2026

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Midwest Management Summit (MMSMOA) 2026

I’m excited to be presenting two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA), taking place May 3-7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington, MN. This is the premier systems management event in the U.S., offering unrivaled access to Microsoft and industry professionals from around the world.

Cloud PKI for Intune

My first session, Zero to Certificates in 5 Minutes with Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune, covers how to quickly configure and deploy certificates using Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune. This session is ideal for anyone looking to streamline certificate management without the traditional heavy infrastructure burden.

Entra Private Access

My second session, Moving to Zero Trust: Entra Private Access for Always On VPN Administrators, explores the transition from traditional Always On VPN to Microsoft’s Entra Private Access, highlighting practical steps, architectural differences, and the benefits of maintaining secure access in a modern Zero Trust environment. I will also share important migration tips, tricks, and best practices.

Let’s Connect!

Looking forward to diving into these topics with everyone there. I hope to see some familiar faces and meet new ones, too! If you are attending the event, be sure to say hello!

Additional Information

Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA)

Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune on RunAs Radio

Microsoft Entra Private Access on RunAs Radio

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory Certificate Services, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Services, Certificate-Based Authentication, certificates, Cloud PKI, Conference, education, Entra, Entra Private Access, Entra Private Network Connector, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Private Access, PKI, Training, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026

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Workplace Ninjas Conference U.S. 2025

I’m excited to announce I’ll be presenting at the inaugural U.S. Workplace Ninjas Conference! This two-day event takes place December 9-10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Much like the popular Workplace Ninjas Conference held in Switzerland, this event focuses on systems management and endpoint security with Microsoft technologies. It features an impressive lineup of speakers from around the world.

Session Topics

The conference will feature more than 50 deep-dive sessions on a variety of topics, including:

  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Entra
  • Microsoft Security
  • Windows 11
  • Cloud Security
  • Automation

Why You Should Attend

The Workplace Ninja Conference is a must-attend event for IT pros to dive into endpoint management, cybersecurity, and Microsoft innovations through expert sessions and networking. Attendees will benefit from the following:

  • Practical Learning: Engage in over 50 expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and real-world demos focused on Microsoft Intune, Entra, Windows 11, and more.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with Microsoft MVPs, peers, and top vendors in a collaborative environment, including the Expo Hall.
  • Specialized Tracks: Benefit from dedicated sessions on Women-In-Tech and Neurodiversity-In-Tech, alongside core topics like cybersecurity and automation.

Register Now

Registration for this two-day event is open now. Be sure to reserve your spot today. I look forward to seeing you there!

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by Richard M. Hicks on September 11, 2025  •  Permalink
Posted in Conference, education, Endpoint Manager, Entra, Entra ID, Intune, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Training
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on September 11, 2025

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