Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery with Azure in Zurich

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery with Azure in Zurich

Small Decisions, Big Impact: How to Stay Resilient – No Matter What
Disasters can strike at any time – from natural events to ransomware attacks. They disrupt operations, threaten data, and cause severe financial damage. Join us to discover the tools that help ensure your IT continuity – no matter the crisis.
In today’s digital, connected world, uninterrupted business operations are non-negotiable. A strong Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) strategy is key to reducing business risk – whether caused by cyber threats, technical failures, or human error. This event will explore what triggers BCDR processes and how Microsoft Azure offers the foundation for resilient business continuity. Learn how modern approaches such as Infrastructure-as-Code and automation make implementation both efficient and cost-effective.
The event will be held in English.
Event-Agenda
09:30 - 10:00 Doors Open & Warm-Up incl. Breakfast |
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome & Intro Céline Kreyenbühl, Azure Solution Sales Lead, Microsoft Florian Stöckl, Head of Azure, glueckkanja |
10:15 - 10:45 Digital Sovereignty and Resilience – Microsoft’s Commitments to Europe in the Context of BCDR Daniel von Büren, Swiss Security Officer, Microsoft In an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty and increasing demands around data protection, compliance, and business resilience, Microsoft has announced a set of major commitments to strengthen digital sovereignty, privacy, and operational continuity across Europe. This session provides an exclusive look at Microsoft’s five key assurances for Europe. We will explore how these initiatives are directly relevant to building and enhancing business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategies that are secure, compliant, and future-proof. Learn how organizations can boost their digital resilience with a cloud that aligns with European values and is designed to support operations – even in times of crisis. |
10:45 - 11:30 Inside Azure: Microsoft's Global Datacenters – Basis of Modern BCDR Strategies Pascal Kistler, Azure Specialist, Microsoft Gain insights into Microsoft's global Azure infrastructure. Pascal Kistler starts with an introduction to the regional availability of the Microsoft Cloud and highlights the number of Azure regions, network points of presence (PoPs), and data centers worldwide. Learn the fundamental concepts – from data center regions and availability zones to the specific terminology of the Azure infrastructure. Additionally, discover how Microsoft designs its infrastructure to provide maximum efficiency and reliability for critical services, focusing on high availability, disaster recovery, and backup scenarios. Microsoft's sustainability goals, such as carbon negativity by 2030, are also emphasized, along with innovative projects like Project Silica and DNA storage. |
11:30 - 11:45 Coffee Break |
11:45 - 12:30 Uhr Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Scenarios with and for Microsoft Azure Guido Vanhoefen, Azure Cloud Architect, glueckkanja In a digital and connected world, staying operational is non-negotiable. This session explores why a strong business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategy is key to reducing corporate risk — whether caused by cyberattacks, natural disasters, or simple human error. Find out which incidents trigger BCDR measures and how Microsoft Azure technologies help keep operations running smoothly. We’ll also look at modern methods like Infrastructure as Code and automation that make BCDR not only more efficient, but also more cost-effective. |
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break |
13:30 - 14:15 Uhr Worst Case Ransomware Attack: What Now? Florian Stöckl, Azure Lead Ransomware attacks are among the most serious threats to businesses today – within seconds, critical data can be encrypted and entire IT infrastructures brought to a standstill. This presentation offers hands-on guidance to help organizations stay up and running in an emergency. Find out which data, documents, and services matter most in the crucial first hours, how to get a crisis team up and communicating fast, and how to make sure there are no backdoors or lingering threats left in the system. We’ll also introduce Azure Emergency Response Environments (AzERE) from glueckkanja—a smart solution designed to support companies in tackling ransomware head-on. To wrap up, we’ve set aside time for your questions in a dedicated Q&A session. |
14:15 - 14:30 Closing |
From 14:30 Apéro Wrap up the day with informal conversations, networking, and refreshments. |
Our Speakers
Our speakers are part of a select group of experts in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. They bring not only deep technical expertise but also plenty of hands-on experience—from real-world crisis situations to proven strategies and solutions based on Microsoft Azure.

Head of Azure, glueckkanja

Azure Cloud Architect, glueckkanja

Azure Solution Sales Lead, Microsoft

Swiss Security Officer, Microsoft

Azure Specialist, Microsoft
Please note: This is an onsite, in-person event only. Remote participation is not possible. The workshop takes place at the Microsoft Office in Zurich:
Microsoft Schweiz Airport Zurich The Circle 02 8058 Zurich Switzerland