How To Escape Legacy VDI

    Join Nerdio & Microsoft for an exclusive evening at the Sanderson, London. Dive into the future of Windows in the cloud, discover cost-saving strategies, and connect with top IT leaders. Limited seats!

    30 April 2025
    5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Sanderson, London

Speakers

Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network

As the host and moderator, Peter is responsible for organising and facilitating the discussion, whilst fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and respected.

Gavin Connolly
EMEA Field CTO
Nerdio

Gavin has almost a decade of experience in end user computing. He helps customers with their technology strategy and digital transformation journey. Gavin is a Computer Science graduate from Technological University Dublin with a passion for technology and EUC.

Robert Kenny
Cloud Computing Expert
Nerdio

Robert is a Cloud Computing Expert working at Nerdio. He helps customers maximise operational efficiency and cost savings through optimisation of virtual desktops in Microsoft Azure.

Daryl Gwyn
EMEA Windows 365 Lead
Microsoft

Daryl is the Windows 365 Lead (Global Black Belt) for EMEA at Microsoft, bringing over 20 years of experience. In his current role, Daryl focuses on advancing Windows 365 solutions, enabling organisations to leverage cloud technologies for enhanced productivity and operational efficiency.
Daryl's commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions continues to drive digital transformation across diverse…

Windows in the Cloud: How To Escape Legacy VDI to Cut Costs and Improve IT Agility

Join Nerdio, Microsoft, and fellow IT leaders for an exclusive networking dinner to explore the future of Windows in the cloud. As organisations move towards more agile, cost-effective IT strategies, solutions like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, and Microsoft Intune are transforming the way businesses manage and secure their virtual desktop environments.

Learn how to optimise your cloud strategy by reducing costs, simplifying management, and enhancing security while delivering a seamless user experience. Gain insights from industry experts on the latest innovations in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), endpoint management, and security—all within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why Windows in the Cloud is the Future – Explore how AVD and Windows 365 are reshaping the modern workplace.
  • Optimising Cost & Performance – Learn strategies to cut expenses while delivering a seamless user experience.
  • Simplifying Management with Intune – Discover how Intune streamlines endpoint security and policy management.
  • Enhancing Security & Compliance – Understand best practices for protecting your cloud-based virtual desktops.
  • Real-World Success Stories – Hear how organisations are modernising their IT environments with Microsoft technologies.
  • Exclusive Networking – Connect with industry peers and experts from Microsoft & Nerdio to shape your cloud strategy.

The Venue

Sanderson London, in the heart of the West End, offers a retreat from the bustle of the city into a world of fantasy.