​Vancouver Technology User Group is kickstarting 2026 by re-engaging our community of 2,000+ members with deep-dives into the technologies shaping the modern enterprise.

​Explore the building blocks of modern IT, with a focus on Azure infrastructure, identity, and Zero Trust security featuring three focused sessions designed to build your understanding of Microsoft Azure and modern security architecture.

​Whether you're getting started or looking to strengthen your foundation, this event delivers practical insights across infrastructure, identity, and security.

​Event Schedule

• ​05:00 PM: Doors Open & Networking

• ​05:30 PM: Session 1: Zero Trust Foundations

  • ​Explore the core principles of Zero Trust and how Microsoft 365 enforces secure access using identity, device, and risk signals. This foundational session will set the stage for a deeper dive into Zero Trust.

• ​06:00 PM: Session 2: Azure Foundations

  • ​This session covers the core principles of a well-architected environment, including governance, resource organization, identity, and cost management, then puts them into practice with a look at Azure Site Recovery and Azure Virtual Desktop.

• ​06:30 PM: Networking Break (Food & Drinks)

• ​06:45 PM: Session 3: Azure Virtual Desktop

  • ​This session covers Nerdio Enterprise and how it simplifies management of Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments at scale. We'll walk through multi-tenant administration, auto-scaling, image management, and cost optimization, giving IT admins and architects a practical look at what Nerdio Enterprise can handle and where it fits in a modern desktop infrastructure stack.

• ​07:30 PM: Open Q&A & Community Updates

​Featured Speakers & Sponsors

​We are proud to be supported by leaders in the Vancouver tech ecosystem. This event features speakers and support from:

• ​Nerdio

• ​Steeves and Associates

• ​CyberArmor

​Why Attend?

• ​Expert Knowledge: Learn from senior engineers and architects.

• ​Structured Learning: This is the first of a continuous series; what you learn in April sets the stage for our May session on implementing core architecture across identity, Azure governance, and AVD deployment.

• ​Community: Re-connect with fellow IT professionals, architects, and students in the local Vancouver scene.