Optimising cloud desktops is about more than just reducing spend — it’s about delivering a fast, consistent user experience while keeping costs under control.

In this session, we’ll break down what it really takes to optimise both performance and cost across Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. We’ll look end-to-end at the Microsoft EUC stack, covering everything from architecture and sizing decisions to profiles, storage, monitoring, and scaling.

You’ll see how common design choices in AVD and Windows 365 directly impact user experience and monthly costs, and how small configuration changes can often deliver significant improvements. The session is based on real-world production environments and focuses on practical guidance you can apply immediately.

Topics covered will include:

Host pool and Cloud PC design, VM SKUs, and right-sizing strategies

Autoscaling, scheduling, and capacity planning to reduce idle compute costs

FSLogix profile and storage optimisation for performance and reliability

Monitoring user experience and performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Common performance and cost pitfalls in both AVD and Windows 365 — and how to avoid them

Whether you’re running Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, or a combination of both, this session will give you clear, actionable strategies to improve performance, reduce waste, and operate your cloud desktop environments efficiently at scale.