My Synergy Agenda

by Daniel Feller, Citrix

As a XenApp/XenDesktop techie, I’m always looking for those sessions where I will learn something.  I want to hear about what people have seen or done with technology.  I want to know what is coming soon. I want to know what is possible.

That is how I craft my Citrix Synergy agenda.  Based on that, this is my Synergy 2017 agenda (if I didn’t have to present).

Wednesday

TimeTitleSpeakerMy Expectations
8:30-9:15SYN306: Solving PVS challenges with simple shell scriptsAndrew WoodJim MoyleAutomation. I’m hoping to see some really good automation scripts to simplify the admin’s life.
9:30-10:15SYN302: Keys to a successful XenApp and XenDesktop user experienceSteve DownsShane SmithReal-world experiences from Citrix Consulting.  Always something to learn here.
10:30-11:15SYN111: What’s new with Citrix Cloud and what’s to comeJoe VaccaroModesto TabaresWhether we want to or not, the cloud is going to be part of our lives. We need to understand what’s possible and what’s to come.
2:45-3:30SYN125: Security challenges and uses cases you can solve with a  Citrix WorkspaceVishal GaneriwalaFlorin LazurcaAs a XenApp/XenDesktop guy, I’m curious to see how the solution can expand even further with the merging of other technologies.
3:45-4:30SYN319: Securing devices, apps and data with XenMobileSujit NarayananGayathri SomanathYou can’t do anything without an endpoint device.  I want to see what more I can do and how this can be integrated into XenApp and XenDesktop.
4:45-5:30SYN701: How is Citrix Cloud used? Insights and notes from the trenchesDaniel LugoRyan MoreyReal world experiences. I’m always excited to hear about that, especially with newer approaches like cloud.

Thursday

TimeTitleSpeakerMy Expectations
10:30-11:15SYN314: Extend existing storage investments with ShareFileAnirban ChakrabortyCrystal Ricevuto Where your data is located is important from a user experience in XenApp and XenDesktop.  Good to understand how we can tie everything together.
11:30-12:15SYN103: XenApp and XenDesktop App LayeringChris MidgleyRon OglesbyApp Layering. It is new. It is awesome. You want to learn this. It will simplify the life of the admin.
1:30-2:15SYN309: Blueprint for easy, fast and cost effective branch office setupRuben SpruijtTarkan KocogluBig design questions here that can impact users and admins.  Curious about the latest recommendations.
2:30-4:00SYN301: XenApp and XenDesktop Tech Update: May 2017 editionDaniel FellerAlways a highly rated and full session. Great to learn about latest advancements and updated best practices. Plus, good jokes 🙂
4:30-5:15SYN127: Introducing Smart Tools for the Xen product family; faster POCs and efficient operations on-premises or in the cloudMathew VargheseJie FengI’ve seen some of these already.  It can really impact the admin’s job. Good idea to see what is possible.

Daniel (Follow on Twitter @djfeller)

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