Workplace Ninja Summit

What does the future of cybercrime look like in 2025 and beyond? In this interview from the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, we talked with Fabian Bader and Sami Laiho about: ✔ Emerging cybercrime trends and threats ✔ How IT teams can prepare for evolving attacks ✔ Highlights from their sessions at the summit If you want to stay ahead of the curve in cybersecurity, this conversation is a must-watch!...

Plug-ins are appearing in Microsoft Security Copilot—but what does that mean for IT and security teams? In this interview from the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, we talked with Manuel Hauch and Jaime Guimera Coll about:✔ What Security Copilot agents and plug-ins are✔ How they change the way we manage security✔ Practical steps you should take nowIf you want to understand how AI-driven security tools...

What is Microsoft Sentinel DataLake, and why does it matter for security and analytics? In this interview from the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, I talk with Pouyan Khabazi and Javier Soriano about:✔ What Sentinel DataLake is✔ How it can be used in real-world scenarios✔ Key use cases for security and complianceIf you’re looking to understand how DataLake transforms threat detection and data manageme...

What powers a smooth user experience? In this interview from the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, we talk with Talal Alqinawi about the future of workplace management and the latest Windows innovations. We cover: ✔ Hotpatch and its impact on update strategies ✔ Cloud-native delivery for modern environments ✔ AI-enabled toolsets that empower IT teams If you want to understand what’s next for Windows an...

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Lenzke and Christopher Brumm to unpack Global Secure Access (GSA)—Microsoft’s modern approach to secure connectivity. Is GSA just another name for Zero Trust networking? How does it fit into your existing infrastructure? And what does it look like in real-world deployments? With hands-on field experience and practical insights, Peter and Christopher break do...

In this episode, we chat with Maggie Dakeva and Ben Yim about the latest innovations from the Windows and Intune teams aimed at simplifying and modernizing endpoint management. From behind-the-scenes investments to real-world impact, discover how Microsoft is making it easier for IT pros to manage devices efficiently, reduce complexity, and stay ahead of evolving workplace needs. Whether you're ma...

In this engaging interview, we sit down with Maxime Guillemin and Joery van den Bosch to explore how Intune Advanced Analytics and Microsoft Copilot are transforming proactive device management. Learn how to resolve issues faster, keep endpoints running smoothly, and boost IT efficiency—without needing deep technical expertise. Whether you're just getting started with Intune or looking to scal...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jason Roszak and Matt Call as Frans Oudendorp, Peter Daalmans and Harjit Dhaliwal dive deeper into their keynote, "Navigating the New Frontier: Embracing Cloud-Native and AI for Enhanced Security and Productivity." In this interview, we explore how Microsoft is reimagining endpoint management with Intune, leveraging AI-powered assistive agents, and enabl...

In this quick episode, I talk with Mirko about the start of the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden. We cover what the summit is, the number of sessions and speakers, and why this event is a must for IT professionals. Stay tuned for more conversations and insights from the summit!

In the final episode of the Platinum Sponsor Series,  Frans Oudendorp  and  Harjit Dhaliwal  chat with  Juha Haapsaari from Recast  about their role at  Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 . We discuss: ✔ Why community is at the heart of Recast’s mission ✔ What they’re bringing to the summit –  swag, demos, and sneak previews ✔ How Recast is driving innovation in endpoint management If you’re attending th...

In this exclusive pre-summit interview, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal connect with Ugur Koc from Glueckkanja, a key partner and thought leader in the modern workplace and cloud security space. 🎯 What’s inside: ✅ What Glueckkanja is bringing to the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 ✅ Their vision on secure cloud-native modern workplace environments ✅ Ugur’s take on the evolving needs of I...

In this exclusive pre-summit interview for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal sit down virtually with the team from 2Pint Software—industry experts in content delivery optimization. We dive into: ✅ What is 2Pint—and how did the name come to life? ✅ Why 2Pint is proudly part of the Ninja Summit community ✅ What they’re showcasing this year to boost endpoin...

📍 Ever wondered why the Workplace Ninja Summit is hosted in Baden, Switzerland? Join hosts Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal as they sit down with Alex Verboon , co-organizer of the summit, to uncover the story behind this unique location and its iconic venue, the Trafohalle. In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll get an insider's view of: ✅ Why Baden is the ideal host city for a gl...

At the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden, Harjit Dhaliwal and Frans Oudendorp sit down with Keeran Mistry and Rudy Ooms from Patch My PC , one of this year’s Diamond Sponsors . 💬 In this interview, you'll hear: Why Patch My PC is backing the Ninja Summit as a Diamond Sponsor What kind of awesome swag they’ve brought for attendees What they’re planning to showcase at the booth The sessions and...

In this special episode of the Workplace Ninja Summit Podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal sit down with Lavanya Lakshman for an inspiring conversation on how to actively engage and support diversity in the tech industry. Lavanya shares her personal journey as a woman in tech, highlights the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and offers practical advice for women aiming for le...

In this special dual interview, Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal sit down with two powerhouse speakers — Sander Rozemuller and Petri Paavola — to talk about their passion for the community, their current focus areas, and what they’re planning for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden 🇨🇭. 🎯 What’s inside: Their motivation for speaking at community-driven events The modern workplace and secur...

In this pre-selected speaker interview, Harjit Dhaliwal sits down with Rudi Ooms to explore his journey, his passion for the modern workplace, and what he’s planning for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden 🇨🇭. 🎯 In this conversation, Rudi shares: What motivates him to speak at community-driven events like WPNinja Summit The IT topics he’s most excited about right now How he hopes to inspire...

In this pre-selected speaker interview, recorded live at the MVP Summit in Seattle, Frans Oudendorp sits down with Windows security expert Sami Laiho to talk about his journey, passions, and what he’s bringing to the stage at the  Workplace Ninja Summit 2025  in Baden this September. We cover: ✅ Sami’s background and what drives him to speak at community events ✅ The IT and modern workplace topi...

Join us for an engaging interview with Gianni Castaldi, recorded at the iconic Microsoft Building 92. In this session, Gianni shares his background and motivation for speaking at the community-driven Workplace Ninja Summit. Discover the IT and modern workplace topics that excite him the most, and learn how his expertise can inspire and positively impact the Workplace Ninja community. Gianni also o...

Big news for the Workplace Ninja community! 🎉 We’re excited to officially launch our new website: summit.wpninjas.global — the new home for everything related to the Workplace Ninja Summit . In this short update, we talk about: 🌐 Why we made the move from wpninjas.eu 🆕 What’s new on the platform 📢 How this site also supports Workplace Ninja User Groups around the world The new site will not on...

In this third episode of our pre-selected speaker series for Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, Harjit and I had an awesome conversation with Esther Barthel — a true expert and passionate advocate for automation, infrastructure as code, and community growth. We talked about her inspiring journey to becoming a speaker at the summit, her deep expertise with Bicep, automation, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AV...

In this second episode of our pre-selected speaker series for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025, Frans Oudendorp sat down with two longtime contributors and community icons — Ronni Pedersen and Jorgen Nilsson. We talked about their return to the summit as speakers, their upcoming session topics, and how the Workplace Ninja community continues to evolve. From endpoint management to Intune best practi...

In our very first pre-selected speaker interview for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden, Harjit and I sat down with two well-known security experts from the community — Thomas Naunheim and Fabian Bader. We talked about their upcoming sessions, what trends they’re seeing in identity and security, and what they’re most excited about for this year’s summit. Expect a good mix of technical deep d...

In this interview Frans Oudendorp and Harjit Dhaliwal are talking with Peter Daalmans the Speaker Manager Master of the Ninja Summit. He explains the process of taking the right speakers, dive into the qualities and experiences that are needed and when the CfS are opened. The call for speakers can be found at Sessionize - https://sessionize.com/workplace-ninja-summit-2025 For a complete overview o...

In this special wrap-up episode of the Workplace Ninja Summit podcast series, host Frans Oudendorp is joined by Ronni Pedersen, Jose Schenardi, and Jorgen Nilsson to reflect on the highlights of the 2024 summit. Together, they discuss key takeaways, impactful sessions, and memorable moments, while sharing their excitement for what’s to come at next year’s event. Tune in for a thoughtful recap and...