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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260706T193000Z
DTEND:20260706T230000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State! Once you are settled\, come visit us at the registration desk to get your name badge and conference information.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Registration Desk I\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/2d6fc716a34cd4c6b4ed7ce8cfe934f1
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T104500Z
DTEND:20260707T200000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State! Once you are settled\, come visit us at the registration desk to get your name badge and conference information.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Registration Desk I\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8e7dee225a851e0b9432416f9c69b949
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/8e7dee225a851e0b9432416f9c69b949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T113000Z
DTEND:20260707T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast 🧇 ☕
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast for all conference participants.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/cfd6393ba0ac914138b7d91ea00521e1
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T122000Z
DTEND:20260707T124500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Welcome - Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Day One! Get oriented to our day with some morning updates from a member of the conference steering committee.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/b7dd0e89a307bf026c90ef27ff08ec6e
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:The Fundamentals: Get Started with Apple Device Management for New MacAdmins
DESCRIPTION:New to Mac administration or Apple device management? This full-day workshop gives you a clear view of today’s Apple management landscape and the core concepts you need to succeed. We’ll cover macOS fundamentals\, vendor-agnostic MDM and DDM principles\, essential tools and workflows\, best practices\, and practical resources. You’ll leave with a solid foundation to confidently build and manage your macOS program.\nRemember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
LOCATION:208\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/7da8ae3619223fa073ea44961f9847b8
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:How to edit your terrible tech writing / Troubleshooting Inclusion: Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths for Effective Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:This full-day workshop combines two half-day workshops.In the morning:\nHow to edit your terrible tech writing\nEverything you write as an engineer is technical writing — email\, computer dialogs\, how-to guides\, presentations\, or scripts.\n\nToday\, we’re fighting our audience’s short attention span to get our messages across. But whose fault is it if they don’t pay attention? Optimize your writing to give it impact.\n\nIn a half-day workshop\, I can’t teach you how to write technical documentation\, but I can show you how to improve what you have.\n\nThere’s no such thing as good writing — only good editing.\n\nIn the afternoon:Troubleshooting Inclusion: Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths for Effective Collaboration\nNeurodivergent IT admins bring unique strengths to their teams\, but effective collaboration requires understanding and communication. This workshop focuses on helping neurotypical colleagues appreciate neurodivergent perspectives and empowers neurodivergent admins to advocate for their needs\, learn strategies to foster inclusion\, improve teamwork\, and turn differences into opportunities for growth. This will be an open discussion and ALL are welcome.\nRemember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:de000e9f37e29541e63de8131e6f8d05
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/de000e9f37e29541e63de8131e6f8d05
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:Scripting for (Not Just) Beginner MacAdmins: Building Habits\, Not Just Scripts
DESCRIPTION:Shell scripting is a core skill for MacAdmins\, but it’s often learned piecemeal under pressure. This hands-on workshop covers scripting fundamentals with a strong focus on real-world macOS workflows and good reliable scripting habits. We’ll talk through common pitfalls\, testing strategies\, and best practices for writing and deploying scripts via MDM. Whether you’re brand new or filling in gaps\, you’ll leave with practical skills and confidence.\nRemember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:206\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0d562ab5d812e9e9f9092322bd4121c9
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:I Didn't Want To Learn PowerShell\, And So Can You!
DESCRIPTION:Charles is not a PowerShell advocate. He doesn't even like it very much. But even he will admit\, PowerShell for macOS does what it says on the tin: It is\, in fact\, a command line shell with some considerable power\, and it does a pretty good job automating tasks on macOS. Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool bash scripter\, or you've never ventured into the Terminal beyond pasting in "defaults write" commands\, if you're PowerShell curious\, this hands-on workshop is for you. It may even surprise you.\nRemember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP\,FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:207\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cd18abff1061be5ddb1794e15aaf74dd
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/cd18abff1061be5ddb1794e15aaf74dd
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:Automate Anything! Create AutoPkg Processor from scratch. / macOS GitOps: Building Secure and Versioned macOS Script Repos
DESCRIPTION:This full-day workshop combines two half-day workshops.In the morning:Automate Anything! Create AutoPkg Processor from scratchThis workshop will walk through the steps of creating an AutoPkg processor from start to finish. It will also cover testing the processor and creating example recipes from it.In the afternoon:macOS GitOps: Building Secure and Versioned macOS Script ReposI once accidentally committed a sensitive API key to GitHub\, and I only realized it when Security reached out to me. That is the reason I built Shikomi (https://github.com/maparker/shikomi)\, an open-source tool I built to help Mac Admins build scripts that are secure and versioned. We will use it as a framework to automate things like versioning\, security scanning\, and GitHub Actions.Remember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP\,INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:Deans Hall 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/25c3e9c7f6edd49bb2fdf401f1cb3d47
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T130000Z
DTEND:20260707T203000Z
SUMMARY:mSCP 2.0: The Quest for More Compliance
DESCRIPTION:This session will educate admins on the changes and the process of developing and deploying a working security baseline with version 2.0 of the macOS Security Compliance Project. We'll cover what's new from 1.0 and\, similar to our session in 2023\, have you build your own baselines live. Note: You did not have to be at the 2023 session to know what's going on here.\nRemember: You've already selected your workshop during registration. Adding this workshop to your sched agenda does not count.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP\,INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:Deans Hall 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bd5bdf37f7bf26eebed75abf4faa40b2
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/bd5bdf37f7bf26eebed75abf4faa40b2
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T160000Z
DTEND:20260707T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch 🥪
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for all conference participants.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6783b87dce3f77cbf07299e51e569dc5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/6783b87dce3f77cbf07299e51e569dc5
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T204500Z
DTEND:20260707T211500Z
SUMMARY:Speaker's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MacAdmins? Speakers ONLY\nMeeting for MacAdmins' Speakers to meet the conference staff\, get room orientation\, and Q/A.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Deans Hall 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3055730d5eea54f4e22d7246fb6d5103
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/3055730d5eea54f4e22d7246fb6d5103
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260707T210000Z
DTEND:20260707T234500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Opening and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the conference with dinner and a great opportunity to network with colleagues\, speakers\, sponsors\, and the conference staff. \n\nJoin us in Presidents Hall for dinner and opening remarks and special presentations. Later\, enjoy dessert\, games\, and great conversation in the Penn Stater Courtyard. An on-site bar will be available and accepts both cash and card.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/408f5232fd328048a9be3ccd41859187
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T113000Z
DTEND:20260708T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast 🍊🫖
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast for all conference participants.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:735056a6b529acdef380e2da0c1083de
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/735056a6b529acdef380e2da0c1083de
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T113000Z
DTEND:20260708T200000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State! Once you are settled\, come visit us at the registration desk to get your name badge and conference information.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Registration Desk I\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0c051e1f3700876018837f11bdcad27e
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0c051e1f3700876018837f11bdcad27e
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T122000Z
DTEND:20260708T124500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Day Two! Morning updates from a member of the conference steering committee.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0646435e265d4e9e37849d3b60ec0fc3
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0646435e265d4e9e37849d3b60ec0fc3
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Python vs zsh for MacAdmins
DESCRIPTION:Comparing python and zsh pros and cons for macadmin utility scripts and packaging
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:462f9ba49e84d7a0b44288ee8385c9d5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/462f9ba49e84d7a0b44288ee8385c9d5
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Imposter Syndrome\, Anxiety\, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:Imposter syndrome isn't a confidence problem. It's a pattern — and knowing that doesn't automatically stop it. This session is personal. We'll break down the loop that turns normal workplace ambiguity into anxiety and bad decisions\, and build practical tools to interrupt it — for the people living it and the leaders who don't realize they're feeding it.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3ddcb92a273302572e2b3339a8d1afba
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/3ddcb92a273302572e2b3339a8d1afba
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Terminal Survival Kit: CLI Skills for New Mac Admins
DESCRIPTION:A survival kit for new Mac Admins! Learn common command line tools to navigate folders\, manage files\, and manipulate macOS\; all from the terminal! Things that will be covered are: shell environments (Bash vs Zsh) basic file manipulation basic text manipulation and searching built in utilities to macOS system status utilities Then we'll see how these utilities work within MDM workflows to control devices at scale.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:83a1f1f9caa67e586a23bc1e60ea3a20
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/83a1f1f9caa67e586a23bc1e60ea3a20
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Platform SSO State of the Union
DESCRIPTION:Platform Single Sign-on (PSSO) for Mac has evolved with lots of options\, but remember\, “just because you can doesn’t mean you should.”
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/58848bb2e051c7cbc669835ae7ba9659
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Permissions\, Perils\, Pedantry\, and Configs: The Basics of PPPC
DESCRIPTION:Privacy Preferences Policy Controls are Apple's attempt to balance automation\, access\, and users security. By updating the Transparency Control and Consent database\, they manage access to sensors\, services\, and sensitive data. This session will cover the basics of their structure\, capabilities\, limitations\, tools for building them\, and considerations in deployment.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a33134b7604652a75c07f8a092f4a36d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/a33134b7604652a75c07f8a092f4a36d
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T130000Z
DTEND:20260708T141500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Alectrona
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Alectrona will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Alectrona’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/5cea633cff8c1ba288e9a6e5e4f5726a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:Jamf as Code: Managing Scripts and Extension Attributes with GitLab CI
DESCRIPTION:Managing Jamf scripts and Extension Attributes through the UI doesn’t scale. This session demonstrates how to treat Jamf objects as source-controlled code by syncing scripts and scripted computer Extension Attributes from Git into Jamf Pro using GitLab CI and the Jamf API. We’ll cover repository structure\, safe update patterns\, lifecycle handling\, and production lessons learned.
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/5054b9579c88776408d619d8ec4eb434
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:Real-World Parenting for the Mac Admin
DESCRIPTION:In the high-stakes world of Mac administration\, the line between "available" and "exhausted" often vanishes. This session offers an honest look at raising a family while managing demanding IT roles. Moving past the "always-on" culture\, we’ll discuss practical ways to protect your mental bandwidth and set boundaries with stakeholders. Whether you’re a new parent or planning ahead\, join us for a grounded talk on how to excel in your career without missing the life happening off-screen.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/555b0544f6bde4809a806406112bb567
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:macOS 27: What You Need To Know
DESCRIPTION:Need the lowdown on what's up with the latest version of macOS? This session will be your guide into the new features and changes coming in macOS 27\, how they'll affect you and your users\, and what you need to do to prepare!
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d34ef113c40c541fb0653f47d76d1e68
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/d34ef113c40c541fb0653f47d76d1e68
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:Session Coming Soon
DESCRIPTION:A conference session coming soon
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:66f664b823a1e99ba7721ad308e173da
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/66f664b823a1e99ba7721ad308e173da
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Workbrew
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Workbrew will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Workbrew’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/9f9d909ab9b5d0c3356526c4ef2c97a8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T144500Z
DTEND:20260708T160000Z
SUMMARY:Get and set default apps with Utiluti
DESCRIPTION:When just installing a desired app isn't enough\, meet Armin Briegel's Utiluti\, a flexible command-line tool for assessing and setting the default apps to be used by different file types. We'll review how file types are managed in macOS and how to use this tool in self-service and automated workflows.
CATEGORIES:TOOLS / AI & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0763611f2745a07f79823e94c7da1004
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0763611f2745a07f79823e94c7da1004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T160000Z
DTEND:20260708T163000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch 🥪
DESCRIPTION:A meal This is a template schedule\, this is not the actual schedule for 2026
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e46d5692d224f3cb247f41a33066ebad
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/e46d5692d224f3cb247f41a33066ebad
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T163000Z
DTEND:20260708T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Visit our Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for all conference participants. After lunch\, visit our sponsors in the lobby!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/306242a0b7cab26d3975e707b90ef22c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:Everyday Git for Overworked MacAdmins
DESCRIPTION:Feeling like your script versions have gotten out of control? Struggling to share the load with different admins? Wondering where the heck to store process documents? Come see how I solved these problems -- and more! -- with git and GitHub/GitLab.
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ee4aa49e237777317ec0e2a8ad38a7e5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/ee4aa49e237777317ec0e2a8ad38a7e5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:The Remote System Admin: Thriving Without Burning Out
DESCRIPTION:A realistic look at what it takes to be effective\, visible\, and healthy as a remote Mac admin—without defaulting to hustle culture or constant availability
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eb52c764ebdefbdbc083362bea740026
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/eb52c764ebdefbdbc083362bea740026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:Maximizing macOS: EVEN MORE Insider Tips for Efficient Mac Administration
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever watched a conference presenter or YouTube tutorial about a topic\, but while the presenter is talking\, you notice them do some keyboard shortcut magic to complete a task that normally takes you 3 times as many steps? In this session\, we hope to teach you some of those shortcuts\, tools\, tips\, and tricks to help you be a more efficient Mac Admin.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/f439ad4687ce1dd8c6414189895c49d1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:The "Day One" Standard: Frictionless Onboarding with Okta
DESCRIPTION:Is your organization fully leveraging Okta's potential? This session will demonstrate practical strategies for utilizing key Okta features—including Groups\, Group Rules\, Access Requests\, and authentication policies—to streamline employee onboarding. Learn how to empower your IT team to have greater control and confidence over application access\, while eliminating common onboarding friction points.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6b764892f3b98c79a0f7ce07d5ba6233
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/6b764892f3b98c79a0f7ce07d5ba6233
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:An Introduction to SNMP
DESCRIPTION:SNMP is a useful and ubiquitous way to monitor networks and Macs. Get your feet wet with this introduction to this powerful tool!
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:50540c3b117b221f8cf40783c824aacf
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/50540c3b117b221f8cf40783c824aacf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T173000Z
DTEND:20260708T184500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Addigy
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Addigy will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Addigy’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b7842167f8e3ebdc485b60ab2d2d593
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/9b7842167f8e3ebdc485b60ab2d2d593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:Automate Anything! AutoPkg Processors for Everything
DESCRIPTION:This will cover what AutoPkg processors are\, their importance in AutoPkg recipes\, examples\, and custom processors that I have made. It will also cover my best practices for creating new AutoPkg processors in general.
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a5227523c7670ae594620afab45313d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/4a5227523c7670ae594620afab45313d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:Session Coming Soon!
DESCRIPTION:Details on this conference session is coming soon.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2d8249ffe830833278956d9f48f7be7c
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/2d8249ffe830833278956d9f48f7be7c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:MUSKY: Help Desk tools for Students and Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Musky is tool we've built to support our help desk and streamline common help desk workflows. Further expansion also has helpful tools for secretary's and Teachers to manage devices at the building and classroom level.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1e11e1c389297e64970204f8d99f2ba8
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/1e11e1c389297e64970204f8d99f2ba8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:What's New in Munki
DESCRIPTION:Munki\, an open-source tool for managing software installation on macOS\, has been popular with Mac admins for over 15 years. Even though it's been around for a while\, Munki continues to evolve and change. Join Greg as he highlights recent changes in Munki and how you might use them to make your end user experience even better.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f165a7d6a4cb99f130c9a5e29d7fe454
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/f165a7d6a4cb99f130c9a5e29d7fe454
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:macOS Compliance for the Busy Admin
DESCRIPTION:Let’s use the new macOS Security Compliance (mSCP) 2.0 together to create and customize a security baseline. Then\, I’ll show how to automate compliance using some management systems. If you are doing the mSCP workshop\, you can probably skip this. (If there is a workshop).
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0e2def26d07b60e69bfc576edc650b13
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0e2def26d07b60e69bfc576edc650b13
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T191500Z
DTEND:20260708T203000Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Ninja One
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from NinjaOne will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at NinjaOne’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:18a1f33ec18443aec8b9821b24367306
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/18a1f33ec18443aec8b9821b24367306
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260708T210000Z
DTEND:20260709T000000Z
SUMMARY:Taproom Takeover: MacAdmins at Axemann Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, July 8\, for a relaxed and fun evening at Axemann Brewery\, one of Happy Valley’s most unique gathering spaces. This year’s event will be 100% indoors or undercover\, so rain or shine\, we’re good to go. Limited outdoor spaces will also be available for those who want to step outside.\n\nHoused in a beautifully revitalized metal factory\, Axemann Brewery offers a spacious industrial vibe with plenty of seating\, free-play pinball machines\, lawn games\, large TVs\, and room to spread out. We’ll kick things off with DJ music\, then turn up the fun with MacAdmins Karaoke later in the evening\, participation encouraged\, enthusiasm required. \n\nA buffet-style meal will be provided (menu details coming soon). Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening\, including non-alcoholic mocktails\, local ciders\, wines\, and spirits\, along with Axemann’s wide selection of craft beers. Axemann will also be offering a $4 draft “tailgate” special for conference attendees.\n\nTransportation to and from the venue will be provided\, making it easy to relax and enjoy the evening with fellow MacAdmins.\n\nWhether you’re there to sing\, game\, socialize\, or just unwind\, this is a perfect mid-conference night to connect and have some fun.\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, Innovation Boulevard\, State College\, PA\, US
SEQUENCE:0
UID:471b6e1b7a539ecac2cd87bf640def54
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/471b6e1b7a539ecac2cd87bf640def54
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T113000Z
DTEND:20260709T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast 🥞 🥛
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast for all conference participants.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:39f979171b2abf338b7c1ea83ef35841
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/39f979171b2abf338b7c1ea83ef35841
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T113000Z
DTEND:20260709T200000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State! Once you are settled\, come visit us at the registration desk to get your name badge and conference information.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Registration Desk I\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:87573af1b0d9a2c7110375a9c3c872ef
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/87573af1b0d9a2c7110375a9c3c872ef
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:How to Chat with Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself intimidated by running the gauntlet of sponsors at the conference? Are you unsure how to approach the tables? Maybe you have no interest or need for their product or service? This is the session for you to find out how wonderful and friendly our valuable sponsors are!
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:573241ee0c9372be17c746575122d58a
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/573241ee0c9372be17c746575122d58a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:Support as Relationship: How Human-Centred IT Builds Trust
DESCRIPTION:What if IT support were more like a relationship instead of just a ticket queue? This session explores simple changes in language and daily habits that help us treat our colleagues as partners rather than mere “users.” We examine how these adjustments foster genuine trust\, making people more comfortable seeking help and reporting problems early.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1e995da2f1b51f6041f0e49d27b21b00
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/1e995da2f1b51f6041f0e49d27b21b00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:From Chaos to Follow-Me: Implementing PaperCut Mobility Print on a Multi-Platform Campus
DESCRIPTION:Implementing Follow-Me printing in a higher-ed environment sounds simple until you add Macs\, Windows PCs\, authentication\, mobility printing\, and thousands of users. In this session\, I’ll walk through how we deployed PaperCut Follow-Me printing at Rutgers\, how we made macOS work seamlessly alongside Windows\, and what we learned along the way. We’ll cover queue strategy\, authentication\, deployment methods\, and real-world troubleshooting lessons from a live campus environment.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:17707eac0d0e83a26c07fb19afa4bc48
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/17707eac0d0e83a26c07fb19afa4bc48
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:Managing the Unmanageable: How Snap Inc. (Snapchat) Rolled out Managed Apple Accounts
DESCRIPTION:At Snap Inc.\, we had thousands of “personal” Apple IDs tied to corporate email\, manual Apple Developer offboarding\, and over 1\,000 engineers relying on Apple services every day. This case study walks through how we designed and implemented federation and Managed Apple Accounts\, moving to a fully automated\, Okta-integrated lifecycle. You’ll see the real-world architecture\, rollout plan\, developer-safe migration tactics\, and the gotchas we hit so you don’t have to.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8f166ba36113838a1761d2b43dacf7cc
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/8f166ba36113838a1761d2b43dacf7cc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:Wait\, We Have to Be What? Making Sense of Compliance for Mac Admins
DESCRIPTION:One day your manager walks over and says the company needs to be SOC 2 compliant\, NIST aligned\, or ISO-27001. And just like that\, compliance becomes your problem. If you've ever nodded along while quietly wondering what any of it actually means for your apple fleet\, your team\, or your organization\, this session is for you. We'll map major frameworks\, cut through the tool noise from GRC platforms to the macOS Security Compliance Project and give you a process that scales from SOC 2 to FedRAMP.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:422e0754c41dfa48b1537f49f19abf7e
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/422e0754c41dfa48b1537f49f19abf7e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T130000Z
DTEND:20260709T134500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Twocanoes
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Twocanoes will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Twocanoes’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a659a1775514d2aac8554cbd2b3a998a
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/a659a1775514d2aac8554cbd2b3a998a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:Three Lessons from a Woman in Enterprise Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Enterprise architecture feels like a conceptual mountain of technology – which unfortunately is true. Women represent less than a quarter of EAs and bring unique qualities to the table and if we have to bring our own chair\, so be it! In this session\, I’ll share my journey and three lessons to articulate why women should consider EA as a role and what you can do to explore this job type. For hiring managers\, I’ll highlight why hiring a woman is a distinct advantage.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c601b73aefff1e4d0df4e27de9d7c3b7
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/c601b73aefff1e4d0df4e27de9d7c3b7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:What’s New for IT
DESCRIPTION:Join Apple to learn about the latest IT management capabilities coming to Apple platforms following the announcements at WWDC 2026. We’ll cover enhancements to Apple Business and School Manager\, updates to Platform Single Sign-On and Declarative Device Management\, and new deployment and management capabilities across macOS\, iOS\, iPadOS and other platforms. Whether you’re responsible for deploying\, securing\, or managing Apple devices at scale\, this session will provide an overview of the latest tools and capabilities designed to help IT teams work more efficiently and effectively.\n\nNote: This session will not be recorded.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:922ba21494ca66d19b3499fd8d17b51b
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/922ba21494ca66d19b3499fd8d17b51b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:Seamless Endpoint Branding at Scale: Dynamic Customization for macOS Fleets
DESCRIPTION:In multi-brand organizations\, ensuring endpoints reflect the correct identity without added complexity is challenging. This session presents a vendor-neutral approach to dynamic macOS branding using just-in-time logic. Learn how to adapt tools like Munki\, Nudge\, Santa\, SupportApp and more to automatically display the right branding based on user context—scalable\, maintainable\, and ready for organizational change.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f2bf67236b8eea1e93e6ad14daa347c2
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/f2bf67236b8eea1e93e6ad14daa347c2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:Managing Student Media Makers
DESCRIPTION:Students in Penn State's Bellisario College of Communications produce hundreds of hours of films\, journalism and podcasts every year. Almost every piece of content touches a computer running macOS. Come see how we manage (or sometimes just deal with) the applications and workflows that keep the content flowing.
CATEGORIES:DEVICE MANAGEMENT & MDM\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7217016a27d40eda03013381d0f0c44b
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/7217016a27d40eda03013381d0f0c44b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Parallels
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Parallels will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Parallels’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f65ee678aadbb08f83a9173464209d14
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/f65ee678aadbb08f83a9173464209d14
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T140000Z
DTEND:20260709T150000Z
SUMMARY:Transforming Asset Management with SwiftDialog and APIs
DESCRIPTION:We transformed the way we handle asset management by building zsh scripts that leverage swiftDialog\, the Google Workspace APIs\, our student information system's APIs\, and our asset management software's APIs to allow for transactional logging and email receipts to students\, faculty\, and parents.
CATEGORIES:TOOLS / AI & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7364d5059ef47bed292b70ef74d0beee
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/7364d5059ef47bed292b70ef74d0beee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T151500Z
DTEND:20260709T160000Z
SUMMARY:Open Source Contributions Don't Have to Be Code
DESCRIPTION:Don't feel comfortable contributing code to your favorite open source project? Don't worry! Coding skills are not needed to contribute to open sources projects and the communities built around them. This session will discuss the various ways you can contribute even if you never write a line of code.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b9efa607ce79c5aec8c89b79e403c05d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/b9efa607ce79c5aec8c89b79e403c05d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T151500Z
DTEND:20260709T160000Z
SUMMARY:The Mac Admin Playbook – From First Device to Full Estate
DESCRIPTION:Most companies scale their Mac fleet before they build the foundations to support it\, and spend years paying for that mistake. The Mac Admin Playbook cuts through the noise to give you the exact stack\, in the right order\, from day one\, covering every critical layer of a modern Apple environment\, from secure onboarding and encryption to endpoint protection\, identity and remote access. Then it takes you further into decisions\, tradeoffs\, and pro tips that separate reactive from proactive IT teams.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ba485682f42be8c2bc72f805d5dbc9e9
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/ba485682f42be8c2bc72f805d5dbc9e9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T151500Z
DTEND:20260709T160000Z
SUMMARY:How Root went Mac First
DESCRIPTION:This session will go over how we went from a primarily PC first org to Mac first\, outlining steps taken to justify the cost and change to leadership as well as working with user's who primarily worked off windows before.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5cceea8d5b468400e3ae7b52857518a4
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/5cceea8d5b468400e3ae7b52857518a4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T151500Z
DTEND:20260709T160000Z
SUMMARY:From recipe to reality: Automating software deployment with AutoPkg and Fleet
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build end-to-end software deployment workflows using AutoPkg and Fleet's open-source platform. This session covers practical examples of automating everything from package creation to deployment through GitOps workflows. You'll see how AutoPkg processors integrate with Fleet's API\, how to manage software releases declaratively\, and how to build repeatable workflows that scale. We'll demo real recipes\, review common patterns\, and discuss community contributions to FleetImporter.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8c2ae2551fe5a3b1e6a07f293975edb6
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/8c2ae2551fe5a3b1e6a07f293975edb6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T151500Z
DTEND:20260709T160000Z
SUMMARY:FileVault 101
DESCRIPTION:This session discusses various topics related to Apple's FileVault 2 encryption on macOS\, including information on how FileVault 2 works on Apple Silicon Macs and virtual machines\, how to use Apple's fdesetup tool for managing FileVault 2 from the command line and how to use device management solutions to manage this encryption solution.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b20d64961e04f75d6c2e4ed59f9b228
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/3b20d64961e04f75d6c2e4ed59f9b228
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T160000Z
DTEND:20260709T163000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Visit our Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:A meal This is a template schedule\, this is not the actual schedule for 2026
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:223370154bc48441dfdae7d47a05860e
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/223370154bc48441dfdae7d47a05860e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T163000Z
DTEND:20260709T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Visit our Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for all conference participants. After lunch\, visit our sponsors in the lobby!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6fec0ac314289338d8196574045cc554
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/6fec0ac314289338d8196574045cc554
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:Security Called: How I Turned a Scripting Disaster into a GitOps Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:I once accidentally committed a sensitive API key to GitHub\, and I only realized it when Security reached out to me. That "Oh\, no!" moment was the reason I built Shikomi\, (https://github.com/maparker/shikomi). This session introduces my open-source framework designed to help Mac Admins move away from risky\, manual script management. I'll show you how to use Shikomi to automate an efficient process that handles things like versioning\, security scanning\, and GitHub Actions with secret prevention.
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4942a570ffe690b359e9c0df68ba0bb5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/4942a570ffe690b359e9c0df68ba0bb5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:The Journey of Apple Issue Escalation
DESCRIPTION:"File a feedback" is not the end of the conversation with Apple\, but the beginning. I have been inside Apple Engineering\, am a current Apple customer and developer and a software vendor that depends on Apple technology for success. Over the last 25 years\, I have learned how to effectively escalate issues\, understand the obscure responses\, and have a productive relationship with Apple.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:41222dbf0177f7c9e07aa5486b8a66b6
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/41222dbf0177f7c9e07aa5486b8a66b6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:Rock the Cache-Bar! Apple Content Caching Explained
DESCRIPTION:Built into macOS is a powerful feature (which a lot of device management admins are unaware of) to save bandwidth and improve update times/experiences: Apple Content Caching. But how does it work? How do you configure it? Why should I use it? What are the Pro's and Con's? In this session\, we'll cover the details of configuring and using Apple Content Caching.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1838864e3676694745cacd15dc06f140
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/1838864e3676694745cacd15dc06f140
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:Seven Reasons Why You Should Store Metadata on Your Macs
DESCRIPTION:Storing metadata from Jamf or other sources on your managed Macs can be an important tool for managing your Mac environment. This metadata can reduce the need for API calls\, track the number of days a Mac is unpatched\, store a build date\, and importantly\, ensure that mission-critical Configuration Profiles remain on your Mac. Attendees will learn about creating and modifying PLISTS\, and will be provided numerous (at least seven!) use cases\, plus scripts\, Extension Attributes\, and Smart Groups.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:86da9b0a58e4a8b5fdd68927e8ca7891
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/86da9b0a58e4a8b5fdd68927e8ca7891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Fleet
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Fleet will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Fleet’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:06d664363956b13db3788383e817fbf5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/06d664363956b13db3788383e817fbf5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T171500Z
DTEND:20260709T181500Z
SUMMARY:Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Apple Intelligence\, the personal intelligence system for iPhone\, iPad\, and Mac that combines the power of generative models with personal context to deliver intelligence that’s incredibly useful and relevant. Apple Intelligence is deeply integrated into iOS\, iPadOS\, and macOS. It harnesses the power of Apple silicon to understand and create language and images\, take action across apps\, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. With Private Cloud Compute\, Apple sets a new standard for privacy in AI\, with the ability to flex and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger\, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers. \n\nNote: This session will not be recorded.
CATEGORIES:TOOLS / AI & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8729a82ad8dac51f70aff22c596bd9f4
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/8729a82ad8dac51f70aff22c596bd9f4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:Not broken\, just different: Working with ADHD\, anxiety\, and neurodivergence in tech
DESCRIPTION:Mac Admin work requires staying calm while systems break and priorities shift. For neurodivergent people\, this creates predictable challenges. Two neurodivergent technical professionals share practical techniques they use to stay effective: time containment\, energy-aware scheduling\, professional communication strategies\, and when to ask for accommodations. You'll leave with concrete tools you can use during incidents\, meetings\, and when your brain is loud.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b778cec83ac687509c98500a042014c9
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/b778cec83ac687509c98500a042014c9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:Mac Administration and the basics
DESCRIPTION:I will give you the basics to get started in the Mac Admin scene. The tricks I have learned through the years and the mindset I use when doing Mac Administration.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:99cb3012d4d5ba5691e0d475a37308e4
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/99cb3012d4d5ba5691e0d475a37308e4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:TCP/IP Networking Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Learn the bedrock technologies of computer networking from AP's to Zoning.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4e45cdd1f95e99d8a58ddcd9358bc143
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/4e45cdd1f95e99d8a58ddcd9358bc143
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:MDM Migrations - Intune Edition
DESCRIPTION:Discuss migrating from one MDM to another\, specifically Microsoft Intune. How to plan your MDM migration\, including Identity Management\, Enrollment\, Software\, User Interactions\, and System Extensions. We will look at the options for migrating including AxM and another tool we developed to support macOS 15 and lower.
CATEGORIES:DEVICE MANAGEMENT & MDM\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a02d72ec3d3098cf006fa9de547de1c9
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/a02d72ec3d3098cf006fa9de547de1c9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Console
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Console will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Console website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bbbfd403262267d8007a10491e5b062b
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/bbbfd403262267d8007a10491e5b062b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T185000Z
DTEND:20260709T195000Z
SUMMARY:Applying AI to Log Analysis
DESCRIPTION:AI offers new capabilities that IT admins need to learn correctly or they can become susceptible of failing to keep up with their peers. AI systems can help automate the process of log analysis. By seeing a variety of methods to analyzing logs with AI automation\, the goal is attendees will understand how they can enhance their workflows with higher accuracy and save time in the process.
CATEGORIES:TOOLS / AI & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:16ed0a1febb55635c837395346d04b5e
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/16ed0a1febb55635c837395346d04b5e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:Navigating LGBT Challenges and Building Support in IT a year latter
DESCRIPTION:This panel \, as a follow up to last year will explore the differences between last year and this year in the United States and the increased challenges faced by LGBT professionals in the IT industry and society. we will discuss workplace dynamics\, representation\, mental health\, and overcoming biases\, while sharing personal experiences and actionable insights. The session aims to spark dialogue\, promote allyship\, and encourage concrete steps toward a more inclusive IT environment.\n\nNote: This session will not be recorded.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:361c7f8552a9a2de8d1bb0c2d5e091f8
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/361c7f8552a9a2de8d1bb0c2d5e091f8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:Put Down the MDM Config for a Minute: Let’s Fall Back in Love with the Mac
DESCRIPTION:As Mac engineers and administrators\, we spend our days deep in MDM configurations\, policy conflicts\, and deployment pipelines. And somewhere in that grind it’s easy to lose sight of what makes macOS genuinely exciting to use. This session takes a deliberate step back from the technical trenches to spotlight the features hiding in plain sight across recent macOS releases\; the ones your users might not have discovered yet\, the ones that will make them smile\, and the ones that quietly solve real workflow problems. And yes\, that includes your workflow too. Because before you can champion the platform to others\, you deserve a moment to rediscover it for yourself\, to pick up a trick or two that makes your own day a little smoother and maybe even a little fun again. Whether you’re trying to win over a reluctant Windows migrant\, re-energize a long-time Mac user who’s stuck in their ways\, or simply remind yourself why you chose this platform in the first place\, this session is your permission slip to get excited about macOS again.\n\nNote: This session will not be recorded.
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a014472dc928d555d28b519b29d80c8d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/a014472dc928d555d28b519b29d80c8d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:Mobile Device Management - Working to Get it Right
DESCRIPTION:To federate or not to federate - that's just ONE question. How Apple Business Manager can help you manage your fleet. Tips\, tricks and many lessons learned.
CATEGORIES:DEVICE MANAGEMENT & MDM\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:02ae5809b7a15d06eaea96b7911d60dc
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/02ae5809b7a15d06eaea96b7911d60dc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:Apple Platform Security
DESCRIPTION:Apple devices are secure by design\, helping IT admins monitor and protect devices without needing to disable core features. Join this session for foundational learning on Apple Platform Security and management capabilities\, and how they work together to elevate both the user experience and the needs of enterprise IT. This session is recommended for IT admins who are getting started with Apple.\n\nNote: This session will not be recorded.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1edef2cb187c9bfc6efc8f6c609385f5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/1edef2cb187c9bfc6efc8f6c609385f5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Mac Admins Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Details for this session are coming soon! Representatives from Mac Admins Foundation will be joining us to share insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for more information as we finalize the session details. In the meantime\, you can learn more about their work at Mac Admins Foundation’s website.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fce4370ae3007a50037cc7533bbe0953
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/fce4370ae3007a50037cc7533bbe0953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T201500Z
DTEND:20260709T211500Z
SUMMARY:S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. is Back Again
DESCRIPTION:S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. (or just super) is an open-source script that provides administrators with a comprehensive solution to encourage and enforce macOS minor updates\, macOS major upgrades\, Jamf Pro Policies\, or enforced system restarts. This session will demonstrate the latest features of the super update workflow.
CATEGORIES:TOOLS / AI & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f1679ef07e1d8422e7773930b9e0b8bf
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/f1679ef07e1d8422e7773930b9e0b8bf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260709T213000Z
DTEND:20260710T000000Z
SUMMARY:MacAdmins AMA!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our MacAdmins AMA event! Engage with top Mac experts\, gain invaluable insights\, and get expert advice on managing Apple devices in enterprise environments. Our esteemed panel\, boasting years of hands-on experience\, will be at your disposal to answer any burning questions. Whether seeking solutions to everyday challenges\, exploring cutting-edge strategies\, or simply curious about the latest Apple technologies\, this AMA is a not-to-be-missed opportunity.\nDinner will be served before the event—come early to grab a bite and connect with fellow attendees.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:92b759c9427226d1e72ac251c688bfd4
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/92b759c9427226d1e72ac251c688bfd4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T113000Z
DTEND:20260710T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast 🥐
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast for all conference participants.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c07d6fef122cdba478a74111f5211e6e
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/c07d6fef122cdba478a74111f5211e6e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T120000Z
DTEND:20260710T150000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Got a question? &nbsp\;Come visit us at the registration desk for conference information.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Registration Desk I\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0b73af95fa964ac62395c7954d2755d5
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/0b73af95fa964ac62395c7954d2755d5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:Create your own PowerShell Module
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn scripts into modules\, create your own custom PowerShell commands and increase your scripting power!
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9de259424fc96f80a08ed78ffd16912f
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/9de259424fc96f80a08ed78ffd16912f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:AI Got Good: Now What?
DESCRIPTION:I used to think AI was mostly useless. Confident nonsense that sounded right and wasted time. Then I actually started using it to build something real — and it changed my mind. This session is about what I learned: how to give AI clear direction\, how to constrain it so it stops making things up\, and why your domain knowledge is still the thing that makes it actually work.
CATEGORIES:CAREER / COMMUNITY & WELLBEING\, FUNDAMENTAL
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:56c58fcb3f68f108db4970d53a9a2fa8
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/56c58fcb3f68f108db4970d53a9a2fa8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:The Evolution of macOS Identity: PSSO\, Network Relay\, and What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO) is the foundation of modern macOS deployments. This session will cover PSSO's deployment modes (Simplified Setup\, Authenticated Guest Mode\, Tap-to-Login)\, the complementary technologies that amplify it (Kerberos for hybrid access\, Network Relay for agentless connectivity\, telemetry for observability)\, and practical migration strategies from Jamf Connect. New deployments or evolving existing infrastructure\, you'll leave with clarity on when/ how to implement PSSO.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:47c944b0f15cf52dcb09c892c22b29fc
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/47c944b0f15cf52dcb09c892c22b29fc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:Intune my Mac
DESCRIPTION:macOS management in Intune has evolved rapidly. This session gives Mac admins a practical\, real‑world view of managing Macs with Microsoft Intune today—covering modern enrollment\, Declarative Device Management\, app and script deployment\, identity and security integration\, and community tooling such as Intune My Macs for quickly building a proof or concept.
CATEGORIES:DEVICE MANAGEMENT & MDM\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8b7fd19ffe29f3d24640633b29b99e26
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/8b7fd19ffe29f3d24640633b29b99e26
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:The Secret-Free Fleet: A Security-First Approach to JIT Admin and MDM Automation
DESCRIPTION:What's the right way to give your fleet privileged access to your directory without handing every Mac your API keys? This session answers that with a production JIT admin escalation system built on a custom middleware API\, keeping secrets server-side\, automating revocation\, capturing every admin session with eslogger\, and building a foundation that goes far beyond just local admin.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:703648e5e32f6c58a21c0e6a879474f8
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/703648e5e32f6c58a21c0e6a879474f8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T130000Z
DTEND:20260710T141500Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Company to Be Announced
DESCRIPTION:We’re finalizing details for this sponsor session and will share more information soon! This session will feature insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for updates as we confirm the participating sponsor and session details.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:07a8745754cbc884c409e667fb63abf9
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/07a8745754cbc884c409e667fb63abf9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:From Manually Run Scripts to Automation: GitHub Actions for Mac Admins
DESCRIPTION:Mac administrators frequently write and execute scripts daily. However\, what if these scripts could operate autonomously? This session delves into Git\, GitHub\, and GitHub Actions. We will explore the process of uploading scripts to GitHub\, the significance of version control\, and the utilization of Actions to automate script execution. The objective is to transform manual workflows into dependable automation.
CATEGORIES:AUTOMATION / DEVOPS & SCRIPTING\,ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 5\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a7897ad93707557c9520b813b0e96a0
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/4a7897ad93707557c9520b813b0e96a0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:Discover The Troubleshooting Tools in Your Mac\, Gilligan's Island Edition
DESCRIPTION:You are stuck on Gilligan's Island and the users are getting restless. It is up to you and your fresh out of the box Mac to fix everything. Let's investigate the wide selection of tools at your disposal. Network tools\, Wifi tools\, directory services tools and more are all there and allow your Mac to become a Swiss Army knife at your disposal. We will allow some time for everyone to share their favorite built in tools\, tips and tricks!
CATEGORIES:CORE MAC ADMINISTRATION\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 3\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b846376500eda374ad0f32d27ab717e0
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/b846376500eda374ad0f32d27ab717e0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:Rosetta's Retirement Party: How to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how Apple handles technology deprecations and how they affect us as MacAdmins\, with a focus on the upcoming removal of Rosetta 2. Get tips on where you should look to find both obvious and hidden dependencies in your environment\, and how you should tackle any that remain over the next year.
CATEGORIES:DEPLOYMENT / IDENTITY & INFRASTRUCTURE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 2\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4947cc298a92a732c66cd35ab374300d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/4947cc298a92a732c66cd35ab374300d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:Dr. Strangeprofile or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Legacy Profile and Declarative
DESCRIPTION:Declarative Device Management is the future of Apple device management. However\, it is not going to take over all management overnight. Learn how the Legacy Profile Declaration bridges that gap in support for payloads\, and how native Declarations for features compare to traditional Profile Payloads on device and in reporting. This will cover examples at a higher level from OS logging and status channel. We may touch on some management vendor specifics but it will not be the main focus.
CATEGORIES:DEVICE MANAGEMENT & MDM\, INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION:TBA 1\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7fb6e294b5a51cca2114964095452b99
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/7fb6e294b5a51cca2114964095452b99
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DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:LARPing LAPS with Jamf
DESCRIPTION:Local admin password management just got easier. This session introduces Jamf LAPS — what it is\, how it works\, and the features that make it valuable for Mac fleet security. We'll walk through the implementation details\, highlight current limitations\, and share practical tips. Then\, meet JPass: a new CLI tool designed to simplify LAPS workflows. The session wraps with a live demo showcasing JPass in action. Ideal for admins evaluating or actively deploying LAPS.
CATEGORIES:SECURITY & COMPLIANCE\, ALL LEVELS
LOCATION:TBA 4\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:20ae503da1eafe9eefd3140908b7e6b6
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/20ae503da1eafe9eefd3140908b7e6b6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T144500Z
DTEND:20260710T160000Z
SUMMARY:Sponsor Session: Company to Be Announced
DESCRIPTION:We’re finalizing details for this sponsor session and will share more information soon! This session will feature insights\, tools\, and real-world experiences relevant to the MacAdmins community.\n\n\nStay tuned for updates as we confirm the participating sponsor and session details.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SPONSOR\,ADVANCED
LOCATION:205\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2b42ffac6bbea7b55c43230d062efb3b
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/2b42ffac6bbea7b55c43230d062efb3b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260512T161338Z
DTSTART:20260710T160000Z
DTEND:20260710T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Conference Wrap-up!
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone\, it's time for lunch! Feel free to grab some delicious food with all the other conference participants. At 12:20\, the conference team will share some of the best moments from the week\, express their thanks\, and send you off with warm regards. \n\nDon't forget to share your thoughts with us about the conference by providing feedback at this link: https://bit.ly/psumac-2025-feedback. We value your input!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Presidents Hall\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9d5b5edfd7d7fde6f455a0582d1d239d
URL:http://psumac2026.sched.com/event/9d5b5edfd7d7fde6f455a0582d1d239d
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