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#DynamicsCON: Build Gen AI driven bots in 45 minutes like Expert, Yes you heard right :)

Technical All Levels
Power Platform

Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework. We will be covering following topics: 1- World around Copilot 2- Copilot and data security: Busting myths and providing answers 3- Microsoft copilot studio integration with different channels like MS Team or Power Pages 4- Learn how to enable and use copilot in Power Platform efficiently. 5- Copilot plugins 6- How does copilot studio works with copilot for Microsoft 365? 7- How does copilot studio approach responsible AI? 8- Live demo to implement business cases into deliverables using a bot 9- latest updates 10- lesson learnt and top tips So stay tune to learn how to build bots in 45 minutes...

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, App Development, Azure, Dataverse, Implementation, Integration, Security & Compliance, Microsoft Teams, Optimization, User Case Study

Ambesh Singh

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Avanade Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

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Order Promising: An Underutilized Feature in Business Central

Functional All Levels
Business Central

Did you know that Business Central can calculate order shipment and delivery dates based on an items known and expected availability dates? Accurate shipment dates can be provided or, if the customer requests a specific delivery date, Business Central can assess whether the delivery date is realistic using the Order Promising functionality within Business Central.

Functional Topics: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing

Robin Finnell

Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 14 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer.

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Harmonizing Finance: Strategies for Effective Credit and Collections Management

Functional Intermediate
Finance ∓ Supply Chain

Imagine a multinational corporation juggling diverse clientele with unique payment terms. Within Dynamics Finance, we will witness the data-driven insights and strategic decision-making, enabling efficient credit risk and proactive collections strategies. In this session, we will look into: -New features of credit and collection -Collections coordinator workspace -Customer communication -Business scenarios and actions

Functional Topics: Finance

Amir Hemani

With more than 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry Amir had privilege to work in diverse roles in marketing, sales, presales, consulting, and training have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With expertise in D365 Finance & Supply Chain, CE, PowerPlatform and BI, Amir focuses on real business scenarios and excels in solutions across entire Microsoft stack.

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Harnessing AI Builder and Power Automate Desktop for Efficient Invoice Processing

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Unlock the Power of AI Builder & Power Automate Desktop for Invoice Processing! Learn to automate invoice handling seamlessly, from data extraction to legacy software integration. Discover how AI Builder and Power Automate Desktop streamline invoice processing for legacy systems, cutting manual effort and minimizing errors. In this interactive session, witness live demos of AI model configuration, desktop flow automation, and cloud-desktop flow integration. Walk away with the skills to set up AI models, manage Power Automate Desktop flows, and integrate tools with legacy apps, boosting financial operation efficiency and accuracy.

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, Implementation, Integration, Optimization

Agnius Bartninkas

6+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 50 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 5 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects. Personally trained over 10 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software. Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

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Help your Dynamics 365 Copilot so it can help you!

Technical Advanced
Finance ∓ Supply Chain
Power Platform

This is a session on how you can train, customize and update your Dynamics 365 Copilot in your ERP so that all of the users can ask questions about the customizations that are implemented into the system instead of just getting access from the publicly available documentation. Also, use VS and X++ code to achieve custom actions.

Technical Topics: AI/Copilot, Dataverse

Laze Janev

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distributed teams, integrating ERP solutions, and implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations projects. As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I’m like a Swiss Army knife for business processes. I slice through inefficiencies, debug tangled workflows, and occasionally open a bottle of celebratory virtual champagne. 🍾🔧💼

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Integrating Chat GPT 4.0 for Success Across Your Daily Life

Technical Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

As a student or corporate professional, how can ChatGPT bring change in your day-to-day life? How can you use prompts to stay focused on your goals? How can it provide you with the mantra for success and complete your tasks way ahead of your deadline? If these questions, make you ponder over something then ChatGPT can bring change to your day-to-day life. Well, it did for me. Let us bring this tool to your life and bring change to your daily lifestyle.

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, Other

Abhilekh Verma

Abhilekh Verma is a founder, mentor and technical coach who has had a decade of experience in the IT industry working with Sales Teams and Corporate Training Roles. He was a corporate trainer at KPMG Gurugram and KPMG Hyderabad before jumping on the wagon of Entrepreneurship. He is LinkedIn's Top Voice for Lead Generation and has written a couple of books including Introverts: Hidden Meaning. His story has been published on multiple platforms including Time to Shine Today Podcast (Top 2% Worldwide Show).

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Intro - Project Operations in Consulting industry

Functional Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Finance ∓ Supply Chain

In this session, we will learn about what Project Operations has to offer and hands-on walkthrough of Project creation, Project contract and Resource planning.

Functional Topics: Finance, Project Management, Other

Amir Hemani

With more than 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry Amir had privilege to work in diverse roles in marketing, sales, presales, consulting, and training have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With expertise in D365 Finance & Supply Chain, CE, PowerPlatform and BI, Amir focuses on real business scenarios and excels in solutions across entire Microsoft stack.

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Learn to create three types of low-code Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Extensions with Power Apps

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

With Power Apps we can build custom low-code extensions in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, making the report experience more interactive for the user. This session will show you the entire journey from A to Z, of creating three different Power Apps extensions to be embedded in Power BI reports, as well as teach you all the tips & tricks to make the most of the integration. After this session you will know: - How to build your own Comment Extension for your Power BI reports - How to build a LookUp extension to run dynamic queries against APIs such as OpenAIs ChatGPT, and return information to your Power BI users - How to build a write-back extension to Dataverse/SQL Database/Fabric Data Warehouse, which makes data inputted by your users show up LIVE in your report

Technical Topics: App Development, Integration

Jon Vöge

Jon is a Senior Consultant at Inspari, working with Solution Architecture and delivering Microsoft Fabric, Power BI & Power Platform solutions. He is passionate about Low-code development, and a huge believer in putting data analytics into the hands of the business user.

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Managing Resistance on a Project or Change Initiative

Functional All Levels
Business Central
Cross Product

Managing resistance effectively is critical to success with organizational change. Applying tactics for managing resistance can help you identify and focus on the right issues - so you can help your teams through their change journeys and engage with and adopt critical changes in your organization.

Functional Topics: Project Management, Other, Thought Leadership

Robin Finnell

Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 14 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer.

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Managing the People Side of a D365BC (or any) Implementation

Functional All Levels
Business Central
Cross Product

Does your change effort require people to do things differently? If the answer is yes, then the value your change delivers will be tied directly to how employees adopt and embrace the change - and a change management plan should be developed.

Functional Topics: Project Management, Other, Thought Leadership

Robin Finnell

Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 14 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer.

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Meet Sustainability Features in Business Central

Functional Intermediate
Business Central

This session covers the introduction of the recently added sustainability functionality in Business Central. Its development will unfold across several releases, and it will be good chance to learn about fundamentals and minimum scope ready for the beginning of 2025 year. Join us to delve into the chart of sustainability accounts, examine new journal types and entries, and navigate through the setup and reporting process, but also look at the future strategy.

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, Finance, Other, Reporting, Supply Chain

Aleksandar Totovic

Aleksandar is Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible (but not limited) for the delivering of regulatory features and the execution of geo-expansion strategies. His extensive IT background spans over 30 years, with a focus on ERP solutions before his current role at Microsoft. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, Aleksandar is also recognized for his expertise as a lecturer at international conferences.

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Model Driven Power Apps are cool, I will prove it to you!!!

Functional Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

I am aware that there are many other technologies that are considered to be sexier than Model Driven Apps but allow me to show you how cool they can be. When I am done you may have a different opinion about these secure and robust business applications. When you need to quickly create a robust application that lives on the Dataverse that can handle new and/or legacy data, has access to the Power Platform and has the Microsoft security model look no further. We will create a new Model Driven App from scratch with new fields, relationships, app theming, security roles and Power Platform components on the fly. Together we will experience just how easy and powerful creating native Model Driven Apps on the Dataverse can be for low-code and pro developers.

Functional Topics: Fundamentals, Optimization, Sales & Marketing, Thought Leadership

Scott Roller

I'm a Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. I have 17 years of experience working with Microsoft CRM, Dynamics 365 and the related solutions stack starting with CRM 3.0. I have been a functional team member, Dynamics practice lead and Solution Architect at several large and small Microsoft partners in the United States.

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Moving Massive Mountains of Magnificent Data

Technical Beginner
Cross Product

Data over here. Data over there. These days there are massive piles of data everywhere. Companies use many different systems. Those systems need to interact and share data to be useful. But how to get that data from place to place? Most of the time, what's built in to these various systems doesn't make it easy to move that data between them. Enter ETL. ETL stands for "extract, transform, load". ETL systems make it easier to move and manipulate large amounts of data between various systems. Using examples from Azure Data Factory, we'll gain an understanding of how ETL systems can make these complex interactions easier.

Technical Topics: Azure, Integration

Barret Blake

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, solutions architect, manager, developer, gamer, Buckeyes fan, model railroader, board member of JavaScript & Friends conference. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previous speaking, podcasts and sessions at my website: https://barretblake.dev

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Optimizing cloud flows: Techniques for maximum efficiency

Technical Advanced
Power Platform

Building optimal cloud flows is crucial for maximizing productivity and efficiency in business processes. Efficient flows reduce manual effort, automate repetitive tasks, and speed-up workflows, leading to time and cost savings. In this session I will guide you through some best -practices showing you ways to optimize most common cloud flow design mistakes. During this session you will learn: 1. How to optimize triggers, 2. How to optimize loops and conditions, 3. How to process data in the flow more efficiently, 4. How to limit number of API calls, 5. And finally - what is Process Insights! Well-optimized flows improve user satisfaction, enhance scalability, and ensure smooth operation of critical business processes in cloud environments. Be sure you are creating truly efficient cloud flows!

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, Optimization

Tomasz Poszytek

Tomasz is a seasoned Business Analyst passionate about enhancing organizational effectiveness through digitalization and process optimization. As a Power Platform expert and MVP, he brings a robust analytical acumen and extensive certifications. Proficient in SharePoint, Nintex, and more, Tomasz continuously updates his knowledge to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Renowned for crafting user-friendly processes, he prioritizes simplicity and reliability. A dedicated co-organizer of community events, blogger and YouTuber, Tomasz shares insights globally as an esteemed international speaker.

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Optimizing Power Automate Flows with External Configuration

Technical Advanced
Power Platform

Discover advanced techniques for managing configurations in Power Automate without disrupting flows. Explore several approaches, ensuring secure and seamless configuration updates. HOW: - Database Approach: - Structure configurations in a database. - Secure settings with stored procedures. - Develop user-friendly interfaces for configuration updates. - Dataverse Table Implementation: - Configure Dataverse tables for external storage. - Establish seamless connections with Power Automate flows. - Compare setup ease, usability, performance, and security of both approaches. TAKEAWAYS: Advance your skills to: - Store configurations externally for better manageability. - Implement secure procedures for database configurations. - Utilize Dataverse tables for efficient configuration management. - Create interfaces for hassle-free configuration updates.

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, Dataverse, Implementation, Optimization

Agnius Bartninkas

6+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 50 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 5 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects. Personally trained over 10 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software. Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

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Overview AP Automation features inside D365 Finance

Functional Intermediate
Finance ∓ Supply Chain

In this session we will look at the new features available to help automate the accounts payable process and how they are setup starting with the new Invoice Capture Solution. Other tasks include: -Automatically apply prepayments to vendor invoices -Automatically submit imported invoices to the workflow system -Match product receipts to pending vendor invoice lines -Simulate posting before a vendor invoice is posted -Quickly view workflow and automation history -View and analyze the results of automating vendor invoice processing -Resume automated processing for multiple invoices Learning Objectives: -List the features and functions of the Invoice Capture solution -Describe how automated tasks can be used to apply prepayments, manage worklows and post invoices -Evaluate the advantages of the AP Automation features

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, Finance

Dan Edwards

Dan is a seasoned CPA with 35+ years of experience in the ERP industry. His diverse roles in marketing, sales, presales, consulting, and training have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With expertise in D365 Finance & Supply Chain, BI & Power Platform, Dan assists customers and partners in addressing their reporting and data analysis challenges. He helps them find suitable solutions to maximize the value of their data. Additionally, Dan also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Business, teaching AIS & Analytics.

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Getting Data from Dataverse inside of Teams

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Microsoft Dataverse for Teams delivers a no code / low code out of the box data platform for Microsoft Teams. You get relational data storage, rich data types, enterprise-grade governance, and one-click solution deployment. Dataverse for Teams enables everyone to easily build and deploy apps. Come see what Dataverse for Teams is all about and how to get started building databased apps within Teams.

Technical Topics: App Development

David Patrick

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, www.madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, www.meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud.

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Power Automate: Performance without the Pain

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Simple to advanced strategies to make your Power Automate flows run lightning fast. If you're not careful, Power Automate can run sloooow leading to time-outs and impatient users. We'll go over proven and saleable techniques that will 10x the speed of your flows. Bonus! They'll use much LESS code to accomplish the same thing. Speed and Tidiness together: Win-win. We'll use Dataverse, SharePoint and Excel in the demos to make sure it's applicable to everyone's work environment. We'll also explore common pitfalls in Power Automate that lead to unexpected performance hiccups.

Technical Topics: App Development, Dataverse

Sean Astrakhan

Sean Astrakhan contracts for Microsoft as a Solutions Architect where he leads a team of developers in the Power Platform. His true passion is in upskilling other developers to achieve their career and salary goals. He has a YouTube channel (Untethered 365) that provides best practices on building powerful Low Code solutions with the least amount of effort. He also hosts free live events where he discusses anything from architecting solutions to resume writing.

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Replacing Visual Basic For Applications in your Microsoft Dynamics GP System

Technical Beginner
Dynamics GP

Visual Basic for Application (VBA) was classified as “End of Life” in 2019, does not work on the Dynamics GP web client and does not work with newer versions of Windows Server. It is time to move on and replace your VBA code with newer, more stable technologies that work on the web client and all versions of windows.

Technical Topics: App Development

David Musgrave

David Musgrave is Managing Director of his own development and consulting business. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Winthrop Development Consultants offers a range of Microsoft Dynamics GP add-on products as well as development, consulting and training services to the ISVs, partners and customers of the Microsoft Dynamics GP community. David has presented at conferences and delivered training around the world. He is active in the Microsoft Dynamics GP community and has contributed to the forums as well as blogs. He has been recognized with both Microsoft MVP and GPUG All Star status.

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Revolutionizing Business Processes with Power Automate RPA

Technical Beginner
Power Platform

We all have to deal with them, those legacy desktop applications that are too important to get rid of, but not important enough to replace, the kind of application where someone has to open it up and click a few buttons. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is transforming the way businesses operate, letting us automate those ridiculous legacy app processes. And Power Automate RPA is at the forefront of this revolution. In this talk, we'll explore the features and capabilities of Power Automate RPA and show how it can be used to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks with those legacy applications. From automating legacy applications to increasing efficiency, we'll cover the benefits of RPA and demonstrate how Power Automate RPA can be used to improve business processes. Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or developer, this talk will provide valuable insights and best practices for leveraging Power Automate RPA to drive innovation and growth in your organization.

Technical Topics: AI + Automation

Barret Blake

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, solutions architect, manager, developer, gamer, Buckeyes fan, model railroader, board member of JavaScript & Friends conference. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previous speaking, podcasts and sessions at my website: https://barretblake.dev

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Revolutionizing Content Creation and Audience Segmentation with D365 CI - Journeys Copilot

Functional Intermediate
Customer Engagement

The objective of this session is to showcase the transformative capabilities of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights- Journeys Copilot in enhancing marketing strategies through AI-powered content creation and audience segmentation. Attendees will learn how to efficiently utilize natural language queries to automate and personalize their marketing efforts, significantly improving campaign effectiveness.

Functional Topics: Sales & Marketing

Burcu Gürel

Multi-certified Microsoft professional, holding certifications in Dynamics 365 for Sales, Marketing, and the Power Platform, backed by over six years of experience. Specializing as a Functional Consultant and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, she has developed tailor-made solutions across various industries such as Automotive, Rental Services, FMCG, B2B, Consumer Goods, and Electronics for prestigious clients like Coca Cola, Ford, and Deloitte. Her extensive knowledge and innovative approach have driven significant digital transformations, making her a key contributor to the ecosystem.

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Setup Data Driven Alerts on any data point in Power BI with Power Automate

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Do you want to send notifications to users by email/notification when Thresholds are exceeded? Do you want to export & store these data points in your database for further analysis? Then you need to check out the integrations between Power Automate and Power BI Datasets! This session teaches you how to get started with the integrations between Power Automate and Power BI Datasets, how to write the necessary DAX queries to export data from Power BI to Power Automate, and how to manipulate the data inside Power Automate. After this session, you will know how to set up your own Data Driven Alerts with Power Automate.

Technical Topics: App Development, Integration

Jon Vöge

Jon is a Senior Consultant at Inspari, working with Solution Architecture and delivering Microsoft Fabric, Power BI & Power Platform solutions. He is passionate about Low-code development, and a huge believer in putting data analytics into the hands of the business user.

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Simplify Administering your system with GP Power Tools

Functional Beginner
Dynamics GP

GP Power Tools is the Dynamics GP Administrator's favourite tool to help with the smooth running of their systems. This session uses real life examples to demonstrate of GP Power Tools will make life simpler, by easily solving pain points and enhancing the user experience. Come see how managing user licenses and administering application level security can be a breeze, how to ensure your system is optimized and avoid upgrade issues. See examples of what can be achieved with the Developer Tools module. See what’s new in the latest GP Power Tools build.

Functional Topics: Optimization

David Musgrave

David Musgrave is Managing Director of his own development and consulting business. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Winthrop Development Consultants offers a range of Microsoft Dynamics GP add-on products as well as development, consulting and training services to the ISVs, partners and customers of the Microsoft Dynamics GP community. David has presented at conferences and delivered training around the world. He is active in the Microsoft Dynamics GP community and has contributed to the forums as well as blogs. He has been recognized with both Microsoft MVP and GPUG All Star status.

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The future of Business Intelligence and Integrations with Microsoft Fabric

Technical Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Finance ∓ Supply Chain
Power Platform

Aren't you fed up with using many components and maintaining different subscriptions, key vaults, azure applications, data factories, etc.? Don't you want to set up everything by clicking and selecting your data? Join this session and learn how to make your data free from business applications and move to a lakehouse where the business, data architects and engineers can work effortlessly. Use the possibility of Fabric to create reports for you automatically after you just select the data and use Copilot to look like an expert 🤓. See how you can integrate multiple D365 CRM and F&O production environments into one single place, mesh that data with other sources like Microsoft Graph or other legacy solutions and provide KPI near real-time reporting for the business.

Technical Topics: Dataverse, Integration, Other

Laze Janev

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distributed teams, integrating ERP solutions, and implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations projects. As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I’m like a Swiss Army knife for business processes. I slice through inefficiencies, debug tangled workflows, and occasionally open a bottle of celebratory virtual champagne. 🍾🔧💼

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Understanding Flushing Methods in Business Central

Functional Intermediate
Business Central

Business Central provides an easy method for consuming materials onto production orders. During this session, we'll learn how to automate consumption of materials and capacity entries to keep inventory levels accurate and costs updated.

Functional Topics: Manufacturing

David Wiser

With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also proficient in the management of operations and finance functions, and the design, development and implementation of accounting and operating business processes and policies. Dave is a frequent trainer and presenter at various conferences with high approval ratings.

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Unleashing the Power of SQL Skills in Power BI with Dynamics 365 CE and NativeQuery

Technical Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

In this session, we'll explore how to leverage your SQL skills to build powerful Power BI reports on top of Dynamics 365 CE. With NativeQuery, you can use SQL statements directly within Power BI to query your Dynamics 365 CE data, giving you full control. We'll discuss the benefits of using Power BI with Dynamics 365 CE and demonstrate how to use NativeQuery to extract data and build visually appealing, interactive reports. We'll cover best practices for optimizing queries, handling complex data relationships, and creating calculated columns and measures. By the end of this session, you'll understand how to combine SQL, Power BI, and Dynamics 365 CE to create compelling reports and dashboards. Whether you're a seasoned SQL developer or a Power BI enthusiast, this session will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to take your reporting to the next level. Join us to learn how to unleash the full potential of your SQL skills in Power BI with Dynamics 365 CE and NativeQuery!

Technical Topics: Dataverse, Implementation, Integration

James Reeves

Allow us to introduce James Reeves, the data enthusiast who's on a mission to turn data chaos into architectural awesomeness, all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work! 🏢 Armed with an in-depth understanding of Microsoft's Data Platform, James works his magic to transform raw data into valuable insights. He's like a data architect with a superhero cape, bringing order to the digital universe.🚀

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Use Design Principles To Guide Your Discovery

Functional Beginner
Customer Engagement

Depending on the survey, up to 2 in 3 CRM implementation projects fail to meet their goals. One of the key reasons for this is a poorly conducted Discovery /User Story Refinement. For less experienced consultants, or overzealous clients, the temptation to deliver more for the same price can be too much. This can lead to scope blowout, cost and time overruns and a poor experience for all involved. Setting Design Principles and getting agreement on them early can help mitigate this risk. In this session Leon will review what design principles are, how they can be used to encourage the best outcomes for the project and the key set of Design Principles he recommends using on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects.

Functional Topics: Thought Leadership

Leon Tribe

Leon Tribe is a technology and business thought leader based in Sydney, Australia. His passion is “solving business problems through the intelligent use of technology”. Leon has worked with CRM systems since the late 1990s and now works as a Business Applications Solutions Advisor for Datacom. In recognition of his passion and focus on Dynamics CRM, Leon was awarded Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP award) in 2009.

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Visual Storytelling for D365: Power BI can be Transformative!

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Recent changes to Microsoft's Standard Visualizations have made it more possible than ever before to lead users to actionable data in visually compelling ways. Features like an amazing new card visual, reference labels, detail customization and other options have changed the game. In this almost completely demo-driven session, we will delve into the art of storytelling through financial data, taking full advantage of the enhanced visual capabilities. We'll explore how these changes empower your audience, making data-driven decisions a reality. We'll cover various visual techniques in detail as well as view and talk about the actual code. This will equip you with the knowledge to design reports that are not only modern and visually appealing but also facilitate deeper data exploration and informed decision-making. Join us to discover how to engage users and drive actionable insights with these new options!

Technical Topics: Other

Robin Abramson

Robin Abramson is an Analytics Professional with 19 years of experience in information technology. She is a FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI, and specializes in Power BI architecture, development and design with a focus on dynamic reporting. Ms. Abramson served on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) as Director of Member Products and Services for 2001 - 2002. She was a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI for the entire length of the program.

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What Does it Take to Add MVP After Your Name?

Functional Beginner
Cross Product

An insight into what it takes to be awarded and maintain Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) status. A long time MVP takes you through their complex journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP and describes what lessons they learned along the way. Warning: This session includes lots of Microsoft Dynamics GP history, old computers and robotics.

Functional Topics: Other

David Musgrave

David Musgrave is Managing Director of his own development and consulting business. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Winthrop Development Consultants offers a range of Microsoft Dynamics GP add-on products as well as development, consulting and training services to the ISVs, partners and customers of the Microsoft Dynamics GP community. David has presented at conferences and delivered training around the world. He is active in the Microsoft Dynamics GP community and has contributed to the forums as well as blogs. He has been recognized with both Microsoft MVP and GPUG All Star status.

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Working with Assembly Orders in Business Central

Functional Intermediate
Business Central

Don't want to work with the complexity on full manufacturing in Business Central? Assembly Order can do much of the same function with reduced setup and processing. During this session, we'll review how to setup and use assembly orders and discuss some of the differences between assembly orders and production orders.

Functional Topics: Manufacturing

David Wiser

With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also proficient in the management of operations and finance functions, and the design, development and implementation of accounting and operating business processes and policies. Dave is a frequent trainer and presenter at various conferences with high approval ratings.

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Getting started with Power Automate for D365 F&SCM

Functional Beginner
Finance ∓ Supply Chain
Power Platform

You know Power Automate connects with D365, but you are not sure how you might use it? In this session we will dive into the options available with Power Automate, work through a few examples that will hopefully you give you some ideas on how to deploy automation in your business. See how the following examples are built: • Create a workflow for new customers that need credit team approval. • Create a workflow for new vendors to get W9 or tax information. • Create a journal entry from Excel getting approval before anything is entered in D365. • Integrate Dynamics 365 workflows with Teams

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, Finance, Supply Chain

Dan Edwards

Dan is a seasoned CPA with 35+ years of experience in the ERP industry. His diverse roles in marketing, sales, presales, consulting, and training have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With expertise in D365 Finance & Supply Chain, BI & Power Platform, Dan assists customers and partners in addressing their reporting and data analysis challenges. He helps them find suitable solutions to maximize the value of their data. Additionally, Dan also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Business, teaching AIS & Analytics.

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From Mess to Success: Mastering Data Hygiene for Improved ROI

Functional Beginner
Customer Engagement
Cross Product

So your data is a little messy, perhaps very messy, but does that impact your Dynamics ROI? You bet it does! This session will explore the principles of Master Data Management (MDM) to improve your data quality and maximize your Dynamics 365 ROI. We’ll discuss the basics of MDM, including steps to help you get started, and share strategies to help clean your data and keep it clean. We will also show how having good quality data will improve ROI by keeping data consistent across systems, allowing users to maximize time in various ways, improve customer service and more.

Functional Topics: Fundamentals, Optimization

Ryan Pennett

I am a real advocate for CRM, having worked with numerous companies and institutions for more than 20 years, (from before CRM was CRM!) and seeing the benefits that such a solution can provide. As an ISV partner, it is a great opportunity to share some of our experiences with others to help them achieve the most from their system.

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#DynamicsCON: Is your Power Pages ready to rule in Marketplace with latest Integration capabilities?

Technical All Levels
Power Platform

Unleash the power of seamless transactions, contract signature and integrated the Gen AI based copilot on your Power Pages! With just a few clicks, you can transform your website into a bustling marketplace. Sign up with a payment provider, plug in your keys, and voila! You’re ready to sell products, offer services, or accept donations. It’s secure, it’s convenient, and it’s waiting for you in the design studio. So why wait? Start monetizing your Power Pages today!

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, App Development, Dataverse, Fundamentals, Implementation, Integration, Security & Compliance

Ambesh Singh

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Avanade Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

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Copilot Studio & Azure IA ...Fun with Flags

Functional Intermediate
Power Platform

Javier Armesto and Miguel LLorca Gomez

Copilot Studio has a lot of things about AI. In this session, let’s show you these OOB features. Build a copilot with us to play Fun with Flags. Are you ready to do that?

Functional Topics: AI/Copilot

Javier Armesto

Passionate about Microsoft technology, specifically in those related to business applications. I like sports and I'm a Marvel fan

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Miguel LLorca Gomez

Miguel Llorca is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Since 2014, he has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award, for his contributions to technical communities. He is also a member of the Microsoft Regional Director program, recognized for his extensive technical and business acumen and leadership within the community. Additionally, Miguel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, an instructor and author for LinkedIn Learning, and a regular speaker at industry events and conferences, earning the distinction of LinkedIn Top Voice in 2024.

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#DynamicsCON: When Copilot Met Power: A Low-Code Love Story

Technical All Levels
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

In a parallel universe where code snippets flirted shamelessly with no-code enthusiasts, Copilot and Power Platform found themselves at a quirky tech mixer. The sparks flew faster than a recursive function on steroids. Here's their delightful love story: *First Encounter: The Prompt Party *Automating Awkward Conversations *AI-Driven Romance *Invoice Processing, the Copilot Way *The Proposal And so, dear reader, Copilot and Power Platform danced their way into the sunset, leaving behind a trail of curly braces and heart-shaped comments. Their love story reminds us that even in the binary world, magic happens when code meets creativity. *Disclaimer: No actual code was harmed during the creation of this abstract. Copilot and Power Platform are fictional characters, but their love is very, very real.* 😄💻❤️ The session focus on live demo that how Copilot stun the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 by enhancing the product capability in multiple fold. Power Platform + Copilot = ❤️

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, App Development, Azure, Dataverse, Fundamentals, Implementation, Integration, Security & Compliance

Ambesh Singh

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Avanade Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

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10 Power FX tricks that you didn't know you needed

Technical Advanced
Power Platform

Are you a Canvas Apps developer looking for ways to optimize your creations? Perhaps you find yourself writing duplicate code, being frustrated with forms or experiencing poor performance? This session is a tour de force through 10 of the most useful formulas and functionalities in Power Apps. You will learn how to combine simple formulas that you already know in new ways, and optimize your use of more complex formulas. After this session, you will know how to: - Take advantage of controls in new and innovative ways - Performance optimize your code - Reduce duplicate code and improve readability of your code

Technical Topics: App Development

Jon Vöge

Jon is a Senior Consultant at Inspari, working with Solution Architecture and delivering Microsoft Fabric, Power BI & Power Platform solutions. He is passionate about Low-code development, and a huge believer in putting data analytics into the hands of the business user.

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7 Ingredients for Awesome App Development

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Katerina Chernevskaya

Ready to elevate your Power Apps experience? This session is ideal for developers looking to harness the power of Named Formulas and User Defined Functions to supercharge their applications. Discover the keys to simplifying complex code, enhancing app performance, and maintaining seamless operations. Session Highlights: - Leverage Precision and Speed: Understand how Named Formulas and User Defined Functions can transform your app’s functionality and responsiveness. - Optimize and Simplify: Learn to apply these powerful tools to streamline your app development process, reducing complexity while improving outcomes. - Best Practices for Maintenance: Dive into strategies for keeping your codebase clean and manageable, crucial for long-term maintenance and scalability. Join us to uncover these foundational ingredients that will optimize your current projects and inspire innovation in your future app developments.

Technical Topics: App Development, Implementation

Katerina Chernevskaya

Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on Power Platform & AI. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. Active in the Microsoft community, Katerina mentors new tech talent and supports innovation. Katerina takes part in the #SharingIsCaring initiative, guiding community contributions to the Microsoft Sample Solution Gallery. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinachernevskaya/

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A Hands-On Overview to Building AI Solutions with AI Builder

Technical Beginner
Power Platform

Whether it's generating automated interactive chat experiences or automating business processes, AI is the future of business software. AI Builder is a powerful tool for organizations looking to incorporate the power of AI into their business processes. In this talk, we'll explore the key features and capabilities of Power Automate's AI Builder and demonstrate how it can be used to build and deploy AI models quickly and easily. From automating tedious tasks to enhancing customer experiences, we'll examine the various use cases for AI Builder and show how it can help organizations drive innovation and growth. Whether you're new to AI or looking to expand your knowledge, this talk will provide valuable insights and best practices for using AI Builder to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence to automate your work processes.

Technical Topics: AI/Copilot, Fundamentals

Barret Blake

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, solutions architect, manager, developer, gamer, Buckeyes fan, model railroader, board member of JavaScript & Friends conference. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previous speaking, podcasts and sessions at my website: https://barretblake.dev

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Administering Data and Documents in Business Central

Functional Advanced
Business Central

Your client's database is getting pretty big. Invoiced documents are not being deleted properly. Ledger entry tables are expanding exponentially. How do you help your clients manage all this data. During this session, you'll learn how to clean up old purchase and sales documents, how to compress entries in various ledger entry tables and how to merge certain master records all with the goal to reduce database size and clean up the minutia.

Functional Topics: Fundamentals

David Wiser

With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also proficient in the management of operations and finance functions, and the design, development and implementation of accounting and operating business processes and policies. Dave is a frequent trainer and presenter at various conferences with high approval ratings.

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AI inside of the Microsoft Power Platform

Functional All Levels
Power Platform

We'll introduce the many ways AI is baked into Microsoft's Power Platform. We'll view a bunch of the AI offerings from Microsoft, include M365 CoPilot and see how it assists in the creation of low code apps and Power BI reports. We'll show the Designer tool to create AI images, demo how to create chatbots in Azure and Teams, and we'll learn how to leverage AI to quickly turn an Excel table into a Dataverse schema, with data and a fully functional low-code app using the assistance of AI and the Maker Portal.

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, Azure, Reporting

David Patrick

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, www.madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, www.meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud.

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Automate the testing of Dynamics 365 Finance for navigating in the fast-paced world of technology

Functional All Levels
Finance ∓ Supply Chain
Cross Product

Daniela Arsovska and Vera Temkov

Keeping up with the rapid changes in technology is essential for Dynamics 365 for Finance users. Join us to explore how automation can revolutionize your process testing and update procedures. Gain insights into streamlining your update procedures in minimizing manual efforts and making the transition to the latest updates in your production environment seamless and efficient.

Functional Topics: Other

Daniela Arsovska

Daniela has been transferring functional knowledge to customers. Duties such as assessing business needs, providing instructions, organizing training sessions, testing system performance are her specialty. Daniela is able to establish a communication and a relationship of trust with the clients. Daniela is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

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Vera Temkov

Vera has a position as Country Manager where her responsibility is to manage the office located in North Macedonia. But much bigger roles that she holds are AX/D365FO Senior Developer and Technical architect. Having more than 11 years 'AX experience, starting with AX 2009 Vera has been involved in multiple implementation projects word wide. Vera is active in the community to share her know-how by taking part in many conferences.

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Automate your IT Service Request using Power Automate/M365 and Azure

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

In last few years, we all hear word "Automation" a lot. In this session/workshop, i will demonstrate automation of business processes and IT service requests using the Power Platform, O365 and Azure. This will help you increase the usage of the tools and licenses you are already paying and will reduce manual work for the reoccurring requests and reports. I would like to cover one or more real world scenarios below, Using SharePoint list, Power Automate, Azure Function, Teams PowerShell, Teams 1. Microsoft Teams Recording Enable/Disable 2. Microsoft user on-boarding and off-boarding process (hybrid) 3. Integration with Power Virtual Agent (Chatbot) 4. Monitoring, Auditing and Securing Automation 4. Product Life cycle 5. Automation Best practices

Technical Topics: Azure, Implementation, Integration

Samir Makwana

Samir Makwana is Software Developer, Pre-sales and Solution Architect, he has a unique 17 years of experience in delivering diverse IT projects from initiation to completion, providing his clients with unique advantages. He is a leading expert in security, automation, messaging and collaborative technologies; He has designed multiple Automation and Office 365 Architecture solutions for various enterprises and governments. Over the years, he has been instinctive in coordinating large-scale projects, handling designs, deployment, upgrades, and documentation of large IT Cloud Environments.

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Being a First Responder in business

Functional Beginner
Cross Product

As a DynamicsCon superhero, you are often the first responder to technical emergencies & incidents to support for your coworkers or customers. Have you ever thought about how your job might compare to a First Responder, and how you might use the same techniques to get your job done? In this session you will hear from Dan Edwards, who not only has over 30 years of experience in ERP consulting, but also has over 33 years of experience as a First Responder. He will share key points that he has learned and how they relate to business. The desire is that you will be able to use these tips to give you some ideas and techniques that you can apply in your daily work and personal life. Key Points – • Training Training Training • Partners Matter • Having a Plan is Important • Guidelines are Important • Documentation is Key • No Such Thing as Routine • Briefing and Debriefing • A Boring Day Can Change Quickly • Communication is Critical • The Little Things Make a Big Difference • Times Change

Functional Topics: Other

Dan Edwards

Dan is a seasoned CPA with 35+ years of experience in the ERP industry. His diverse roles in marketing, sales, presales, consulting, and training have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With expertise in D365 Finance & Supply Chain, BI & Power Platform, Dan assists customers and partners in addressing their reporting and data analysis challenges. He helps them find suitable solutions to maximize the value of their data. Additionally, Dan also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Business, teaching AIS & Analytics.

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Building a PVA-SharePoint Integration with Copilot Studio

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

Copilot Studio is a powerful tool that can help you create conversational experiences with ease. It provides a simple, intuitive interface for designing and testing your chatbots. With Copilot Studio, you can create custom topics, add natural language understanding, and integrate with other Microsoft services like SharePoint and Power Automate. In this session, I will demonstrate how to create Power Virtual Agent topics with a complete process flow using CoPilot Studio and show how they can interact with humans to submit data to SharePoint. I will also cover the steps to automate a business process using Power Automate. This session is ideal for beginners to Microsoft 365 who want to learn how to interact with a bot to automate a business process.

Technical Topics: AI/Copilot, Fundamentals, Microsoft Teams

Adnan Amin

Profile Highlights: Adnan, a distinguished Microsoft MVP since 2015, possesses over 18 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, the .Net Platform, and Microsoft BI. Currently working as a Senior Microsoft Consultant at Olive + Goose. In addition to his professional roles, Adnan is a devoted educator, sharing insights and knowledge as a trainer. He actively advocates for technology, engaging with the community through speaking engagements in various forums.

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Building Intelligent Enterprise-Grade Copilots using Copilot Studio

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella Says Microsoft is THE Copilot company. With the adoption of Copilots increasing at a rapid pace, there is an exponential rise in the demand for custom copilots. Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. In this demo-driven session, Microsoft Business Applications and AI MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will delve deeper into several intricate details and technical aspects and will also cover Practical guidance on developing robust, Custom Copilot using Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot Studio, focusing on industry requirements and best practices. • Azure OpenAI Services: • Prompt Engineering: • Customizing Azure OpenAI Services: • Microsoft Copilot Studio Overview: • How to evaluate use cases for custom copilots? • Creating Enterprise-Level Copilot Applications

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, Azure

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI MVP, Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT ), and Microsoft Certified Professional. He currently works as Cloud Solution Architect at Applied Information Sciences ( www.ais.com ). He is a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert in Conversational AI, Applied AI, Intelligent Business Process Automation, development, and post-implementation adoption of complex custom solutions in AI, Machine Learning, Bots, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint.

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ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI and Power Platform: Better Together

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

With ChatGPT, other large language models and generative AI has caught the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and c-suite. Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. In this demo-driven session, Microsoft Business Applications and AI MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will cover key concepts and how organizations can use ChatGPT, Azure Open AI, & Power Platform services to build next-gen enterprise-grade applications. We will cover : • Azure OpenAI Key Concepts • ChatGPT key concepts • Copilots in the Power Platform • How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Power Platform? • How organizations can build next-gen enterprise-grade apps using ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI, and Power Platform services?

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, App Development, Azure

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI MVP, Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT ), and Microsoft Certified Professional. He currently works as Cloud Solution Architect at Applied Information Sciences ( www.ais.com ). He is a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert in Conversational AI, Applied AI, Intelligent Business Process Automation, development, and post-implementation adoption of complex custom solutions in AI, Machine Learning, Bots, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint.

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Clean your Data to better leverage AI

Functional Beginner
Customer Engagement
Cross Product

AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are powerful and can be game changers…providing your data is clean. AI can give customer insights to target customers based on their segment, purchasing habits and so much more. It can also assist with business decisions to help your organization drive more revenue and position itself for the future. However, if your data is not clean and high quality, using AI may adversely impact your business. This session will discuss the effects of data quality on AI and how you can leverage some helpful tools and processes to increase your data quality to make the most of AI.

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, Fundamentals, Sales & Marketing

Ryan Pennett

I am a real advocate for CRM, having worked with numerous companies and institutions for more than 20 years, (from before CRM was CRM!) and seeing the benefits that such a solution can provide. As an ISV partner, it is a great opportunity to share some of our experiences with others to help them achieve the most from their system.

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Copilot, this is your Captain speaking! Jetset with Copilot Capabilities in Dynamics 365 Sales

Functional Beginner
Customer Engagement

Prachi Mishra and Aastha Patel

Join this intro session on Copilot for Sales and Copilot in D365 Sales, where you can learn more about embedded AI capabilities that pertain to CRM. In addition to covering key use cases, we will also dive into the future of AI and what paths you can take to upskill in the future.

Functional Topics: AI/Copilot, Fundamentals, Sales & Marketing, Thought Leadership

Prachi Mishra

Prachi Mishra is currently a Technical Sales Specialist at Microsoft, focused on CRM, Copilot, and AI. Prior to joining Microsoft, she worked at IBM as a Data & AI Solutions Engineer. Prachi is a Georgia Tech alumnus with an undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with past internships at VMWare & Equifax. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is an avid reader and gamer.

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Aastha Patel

Aastha Patel is currently a Technical Sales Specialist at Microsoft, focused on CRM, Copilot, and AI. Prior to joining Microsoft, she worked at Salesforce as a Sales Cloud Success Specialist.

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Fantastic "Copilot" Four

Functional Intermediate
Business Central
Customer Engagement
Power Platform
Cross Product

Javier Armesto and Roberto Corella

The fantastic four is here: Copilot BC, Copilot for Sales, Copilot Studio and Copilot for Finance. Do you like discover them? Would it be possible to combine them and provide a 360-degree customer experience?

Functional Topics: AI/Copilot

Javier Armesto

Passionate about Microsoft technology, specifically in those related to business applications. I like sports and I'm a Marvel fan

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Roberto Corella

Since 1998 working with Navision, Dynamics NAV, and now with Business Central and Power Platform. I worked as an end-user, consultant, and developer in different companies and partners. In 2022 I was awarded Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications category. International Speaker at Directions EMEA, Directions ASIA, and Days of Knowledge Odense. Organizing committee member "Business Central Day ES" (www.businescentralday.es) and Global Power Platform Bootcamp Zaragoza (https://www.meetup.com/power-platform-zaragoza/) As an MCT I teach Microsoft courses about Business Central, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. I have a blog where I write about these Microsoft technologies: https://blog.msdyn365bc.es. Also, you can see me telling things about Business Central and Power Platform at different community events and on my YouTube Channel: Aprende Business Central en Español (https://www.youtube.com/@rcorella) If you want to know more about me, here you have my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertocorella/

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Crafting Prompts 101: A Comprehensive Introduction for Newcomers in Artificial Intelligence

Technical Beginner
Cross Product

The rapid expansion of generative AI, led by ChatGPT and other comprehensive language models, has garnered significant interest from global consumers, business entities, and the executive suite. OpenAI's GPT-3, GPT-3.5, and GPT-4, among others, operate based on prompts. While these models boast immense potential, their outputs are highly sensitive to the input prompts, rendering prompt formulation a crucial competency to hone. In this demonstration-led session, Microsoft Business Applications and AI MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will delve deeply into several pivotal topics: • What is Prompt Engineering? • What are Prompt Components? • What are the Instructions? • What is Primary Content? • What is Cue? • What is Supporting Content? • What is Space efficiency? • Best Practices

Technical Topics: AI/Copilot

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI MVP, Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT ), and Microsoft Certified Professional. He currently works as Cloud Solution Architect at Applied Information Sciences ( www.ais.com ). He is a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert in Conversational AI, Applied AI, Intelligent Business Process Automation, development, and post-implementation adoption of complex custom solutions in AI, Machine Learning, Bots, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint.

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Creating advanced AI solutions for Business Central with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel

Technical Advanced
Business Central

Generative AI features and "Copilots" are in every Microsoft product nowadays. But adopting AI in an ERP project is not simply adding some AL code calling an AI model. How can we create a real AI enterprise solution in Business Central? In this session we'll talk about how to create effective generative AI architectures for Business Central. We'll talk about how to integrate Azure Cognitive Search, how to use embeddings, how to create custom AI models with customer's data coming from the ERP, how to call AL APIs from the AI model and how to integrate Microsoft Semantic Kernel and Cognitive Search into your AL extensions. Whether you are an experienced developer or just starting out, this session will provide valuable insights into how to create innovative AI solutions for Business Central. You will be fascinated by what is possible with AI in Business Central...

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, App Development, Azure, Implementation, Integration

Stefano Demiliani

Stefano Demiliani is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and for Azure, MCT Regional Lead for Italy, MS Dynamics Community Star and Microsoft Community Champion for Azure. He's the auhtor of some of the most famous Microsoft Dynamics and Azure related books from Packt Publishing. He's the winner of the global "Tech Start of the Year" Digital Revolution Award 2023 and one of the main influencers in the Microsoft Dynamics world.

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Customer Service Optimization you need for your business! Managing cases made easy.

Technical Intermediate
Customer Engagement

Often times, we see that effective services offered by organizations play a vital role in establishing a good perception of a business. In this session, I'll walk you through how you can automate case management activities that are effective and helpful for your customizations and your team. We'll see how we can be creative in Dynamics 365 to utilize it's potential to work for our team make the most of the platform.

Technical Topics: Dataverse, Implementation

Vidit Gholam

I’m a software developer working with CloudFronts Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai India as an Senior Consultant Dynamics 365 CRM / Power Platform. I enjoy solving complex business challenges though Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM & Power Platform. I am also keen on learning and exploring more in the world of Dynamics 365 & Power Platform.

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Decoding Pipelines in Managed Environments: Optimize Your Software Delivery

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

Katerina Chernevskaya

Explore when and why to use Pipelines in Managed Environments, especially suitable for smaller projects where Azure DevOps might be too robust. This session will guide you through: - Determining the right scenarios for implementing Pipelines in Managed Environments. - Understanding the requirements and configuration steps. - Tailoring pipelines to suit your project needs. By the end of this session, you’ll possess comprehensive knowledge to craft and execute an effective ALM strategy, utilizing the right tools for your projects.

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, App Development, Implementation

Katerina Chernevskaya

Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on Power Platform & AI. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. Active in the Microsoft community, Katerina mentors new tech talent and supports innovation. Katerina takes part in the #SharingIsCaring initiative, guiding community contributions to the Microsoft Sample Solution Gallery. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinachernevskaya/

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Discover the Future of Productivity with Microsoft Copilots

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

Join this session to explore Microsoft Copilots, an AI-powered productivity tool reshaping work dynamics. Witness the future of productivity as we delve into the impactful world of Microsoft Copilots. Don't miss the opportunity to reshape the way you work! This session includes a walkthrough and seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps, providing insights into key Copilots: M365 Copilot Power Platform Copilots SharePoint Copilot

Technical Topics: AI/Copilot, Fundamentals, Microsoft Teams

Adnan Amin

Profile Highlights: Adnan, a distinguished Microsoft MVP since 2015, possesses over 18 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, the .Net Platform, and Microsoft BI. Currently working as a Senior Microsoft Consultant at Olive + Goose. In addition to his professional roles, Adnan is a devoted educator, sharing insights and knowledge as a trainer. He actively advocates for technology, engaging with the community through speaking engagements in various forums.

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Don't fly the airplane by yourself, you should be using Copilot!!

Functional Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

Everyone is talking about Copilot and how to use it to speed and enhance work streams. During this session we will dive into the current Dynamics 365 and Power Platform components that use Copilot and how they can be leveraged to enhance the developer and end user experience. Developers and technology professionals can use Copilot to speed up the creation of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform components. End Users can use Copilot to automate menial tasks like responding to emails and analyzing notes for a sales meeting. The Copilot technology is brand new and based on the ChatGPT AI model. It is here to stay and is only going grow in the number of applications that it touches in the future. Now is the time to learn about and embrace this new technology.

Functional Topics: AI/Copilot, Fundamentals, Marketing, Sales & Marketing, Thought Leadership

Scott Roller

I'm a Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. I have 17 years of experience working with Microsoft CRM, Dynamics 365 and the related solutions stack starting with CRM 3.0. I have been a functional team member, Dynamics practice lead and Solution Architect at several large and small Microsoft partners in the United States.

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Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Release Waves: What to Get Excited About!!

Functional Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Power Platform

The next Dynamics 365 and Power Platform release wave is just around the corner. Yes they come fast, it is not just you, it is difficult for everyone to keep up with the latest advances and releases for these two Microsoft Business Application platforms. Together we will review and discuss the most exciting new features that are being released and those on the horizon to be released next. This way you will know what to look forward to and how to potentially plan for this next wave of new features. I will focus on end user enhancements but also mention technical enhancements if they seem relevant. Please join me in a review and discussion of the new feature set that is about to roll out for Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

Functional Topics: AI/Copilot, Customer Service, Fundamentals, Marketing, Optimization, Reporting, Sales & Marketing, Thought Leadership

Scott Roller

I'm a Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. I have 17 years of experience working with Microsoft CRM, Dynamics 365 and the related solutions stack starting with CRM 3.0. I have been a functional team member, Dynamics practice lead and Solution Architect at several large and small Microsoft partners in the United States.

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Elevating Power Automate: The Synergy of AI driven authoring

Functional Intermediate
Power Platform

Who hasn't heard yet about the GPT models, that helps anyone in creation of articles, blog posts and more. AI has widely arrived in Microsoft 365 ecosystem already. On each step you can find a different co-pilot and Azure offers OpenAI service, to let companies shape AI to their needs. In this session we will focus on the latest AI additions to Power Automate: * let's discover Power Automate co-pilot * let's look into the new actions in cloud and desktop flows using GPT models * finally, let's take a look at new AI Builder models I prefer saying, that the AI is not a threat, it's here to help us be more efficient and productive. But to achieve that, we need to learn how to use it. Join me, if AI is the buzzword you want to learn more about.

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot

Tomasz Poszytek

Tomasz is a seasoned Business Analyst passionate about enhancing organizational effectiveness through digitalization and process optimization. As a Power Platform expert and MVP, he brings a robust analytical acumen and extensive certifications. Proficient in SharePoint, Nintex, and more, Tomasz continuously updates his knowledge to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Renowned for crafting user-friendly processes, he prioritizes simplicity and reliability. A dedicated co-organizer of community events, blogger and YouTuber, Tomasz shares insights globally as an esteemed international speaker.

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Enhancing ALM efficiency in Power Platform with pipelines

Technical Advanced
Power Platform

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) stands as a cornerstone for every Power Platform project, transcending mere buzzword status to become an indispensable process for organizations leveraging the Power Platform. Delve into the essential facets of ALM maintenance within Power Platform, with a particular focus on leveraging pipelines: 1. Mastering the deployment and configuration of Power Platform pipelines 2. Implementing pipelines tailored to organisational needs 3. Creating deployment approvals to ensure governance and compliance 4. Utilising Service Principal to execute deployments As the era of spontaneous app and flow creation dissipates, strategic Power Platform adoption necessitates meticulous planning of ALM processes to safeguard the integrity and longevity of solutions developed within the platform.

Technical Topics: App Development, Implementation

Tomasz Poszytek

Tomasz is a seasoned Business Analyst passionate about enhancing organizational effectiveness through digitalization and process optimization. As a Power Platform expert and MVP, he brings a robust analytical acumen and extensive certifications. Proficient in SharePoint, Nintex, and more, Tomasz continuously updates his knowledge to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Renowned for crafting user-friendly processes, he prioritizes simplicity and reliability. A dedicated co-organizer of community events, blogger and YouTuber, Tomasz shares insights globally as an esteemed international speaker.

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ERP and CRM developers unite!

Technical Intermediate
Customer Engagement
Finance ∓ Supply Chain
Power Platform

One of the most important features of Dynamics 365 F&O since it was released. First, it was called local development, then online development, and in the end, it settled on a Unified Development Experience! In this session, I will demo the new admin, the new development experience and also how developers can work seamlessly from their laptop and switch between different branches, versions and even customers.

Technical Topics: App Development, Implementation, Integration

Laze Janev

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distributed teams, integrating ERP solutions, and implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations projects. As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I’m like a Swiss Army knife for business processes. I slice through inefficiencies, debug tangled workflows, and occasionally open a bottle of celebratory virtual champagne. 🍾🔧💼

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Error Mixology: Crafting Resilient Cloud Flows with Power Automate

Technical Intermediate
Power Platform

Join us for a spirited session on mastering error handling in Microsoft Power Automate cloud flows! Discover how to shake off errors and stir up robust solutions. Dive into advanced features, concocting reliable flows with flair. We'll garnish your knowledge with tips on efficient monitoring and troubleshooting. Sip on insights about crafting error notifications that pack a punch, and learn to log data for a smooth finish. Leave with a recipe for success, equipped to craft resilient flows that leave errors on the rocks. Cheers to enhancing your Power Automate game! 🍹

Technical Topics: AI + Automation, Implementation, Integration, Optimization

Agnius Bartninkas

6+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 50 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 5 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects. Personally trained over 10 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software. Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

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Explore the Power of Calculations Group in the new Power BI

Technical Advanced
Power Platform

This session will expose participants to different scenarios and applications of the Calculations Group in a business case. More importantly as it is now fully available in the Power BI desktop application

Technical Topics: Fundamentals

Muhsin Hameed

Muhsin is a Business Intelligence Professional with over 3 years of solid experience building Reporting and Analytic solutions with background in Consulting and Non Profit. He hones his skillset in the use of MS Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, to name but a few. Beyond his 9-5, he's exceptionally passionate about the community and as such engages in a number of community based activities that align with his interests. He currently serves in the capacity of the Community Technical Lead for the Power Platform User Group Naija.

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Exposing SQL Databases to Business Central in minutes with Microsoft Data API Builder

Technical Advanced
Business Central

In a traditional Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS project, there’s often the need to interact with external SQL databases (Azure SQL or on-premises SQL instances) and for this task often a lot of work is needed in order to create an integration layer. Although you could use tools such as Azure Functions or App Service to build your own data API layer, this adds inefficiencies and increases your maintenance and testing requirements. Data API builder is a new tool that transforms your SQL Database into a REST API that you can use for your modern application in minutes without writing too much code. In this session we’ll see how you can use Data API Builder to expose external databases to Dynamics 365 Business Central in minutes (full database or parts of it) from any platform and how you can interact with the external database from AL code, all in a full REST-compliant and SaaS-compatible way. Connecting Business Central online to other databases will be more easy now…

Technical Topics: App Development, Azure, Integration

Stefano Demiliani

Stefano Demiliani is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and for Azure, MCT Regional Lead for Italy, MS Dynamics Community Star and Microsoft Community Champion for Azure. He's the auhtor of some of the most famous Microsoft Dynamics and Azure related books from Packt Publishing. He's the winner of the global "Tech Start of the Year" Digital Revolution Award 2023 and one of the main influencers in the Microsoft Dynamics world.

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Your business Copilot for questions, queries and day-to-day tasks

Functional Intermediate
Power Platform
Cross Product

Miguel LLorca Gomez and Javier Armesto

In this session we are going to explore and exploit the new capabilities available that Microsoft Copilot Studio offers us. We will start from scratch by creating our bot, which we will provide with tools so that, depending on the intention it detects in our query, it allows us to answer questions about a process or document, send approval requests, or even create a support ticket. Will you join us?

Functional Topics: AI + Automation, AI/Copilot, Fundamentals

Miguel LLorca Gomez

Miguel Llorca is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Since 2014, he has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award, for his contributions to technical communities. He is also a member of the Microsoft Regional Director program, recognized for his extensive technical and business acumen and leadership within the community. Additionally, Miguel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, an instructor and author for LinkedIn Learning, and a regular speaker at industry events and conferences, earning the distinction of LinkedIn Top Voice in 2024.

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Javier Armesto

Passionate about Microsoft technology, specifically in those related to business applications. I like sports and I'm a Marvel fan

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