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CONFERENCE SESSIONS


What's new: Cross-environment consolidations Brian Nielsen & Diego Joshua Martínez Pineda

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Brian Nielsen & Diego Joshua Martínez Pineda - What's new: Cross-environment consolidations

What's new: Add existing table fields to pages Mike Borg Cardona & Peter Borring

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Mike Borg Cardona & Peter Borring - What's new: Add existing table fields to pages

What's new: Service managements Andrei Panko

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Andrei Panko - What's new: Service managements

What’s new: Productivity features in the web client Mike Borg Cardona & Ivan Koletic

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Mike Borg Cardona & Ivan Koletic - What’s new: Productivity features in the web client

Introducing: Analyze data on lists and queries Kennie Pontoppidan

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Kennie Pontoppidan - Introducing: Analyze data on lists and queries

What's new: New demo tool Wael AbuSeada & Haoran Sun

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Wael AbuSeada & Haoran Sun - What's new: New demo tool

What's new: Troubleshooting Shopify integration Andrei Panko

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Andrei Panko - What's new: Troubleshooting Shopify integration

What's new: Reservation worksheet & fulfillment suggestions Andrei Panko

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Andrei Panko - What's new: Reservation worksheet & fulfillment suggestions

What's new: Fixed and variable GL allocations Brian Nielsen & Nikola Kukrika

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Brian Nielsen & Nikola Kukrika - What's new: Fixed and variable GL allocations

What's new: Warehouse management Andrei Panko

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Andrei Panko - What's new: Warehouse management

What's new: Marketing text suggestionss Mike Borg Cardona & Sam van Lieshout

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Mike Borg Cardona & Sam van Lieshout - What's new: Marketing text suggestions

What's new: Designing and developing generative AI experiences for your extensions Mike Borg Cardona & Cody Hoover

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Mike Borg Cardona & Cody Hoover - What's new: Designing and developing generative AI experiences for your extensions

Introducing: Bank account reconciliation assistance with Copilot Mike Borg Cardona, Brian Nielsen & Djordje Cenic

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Mike Borg Cardona, Brian Nielsen & Djordje Cenic - Introducing: Bank account reconciliation assistance with Copilot

What's new: Performance testing before go-live with BCPT Kennie Pontoppidan

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Kennie Pontoppidan - What's new: Performance testing before go-live with BCPT

What's new: Developer tools Peter Borring & Steffen Balslev

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Peter Borring & Steffen Balslev - What's new: Developer tools

What's new: AL-Go for GitHub Freddy Kristiansen

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Freddy Kristiansen - What's new: AL-Go for GitHub

What's new: Creating customer centric onboarding experiences Søren Alexandersen & Sara Mirdal

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Søren Alexandersen & Sara Mirdal - What's new: Creating customer centric onboarding experiences

What's new: Power BI and reporting (for developers) Kennie Pontoppidan & Enrico Cimitan

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Kennie Pontoppidan & Enrico Cimitan - What's new: Power BI and reporting (for developers)

What's new: Resources governance for Business Central online Sandy Winarko

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Sandy Winarko - What's new: Resources governance for Business Central online

What's new: Server and database - a faster runtime Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen

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Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen - What's new: Server and database - a faster runtime

The Importance of Partnership and Customer Outreach Art Pugach 
Chief Technology Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Recently Queue Associates, their CTO Art Pugach and Project Coordinator Mairead O'Donovan started the blog and podcast, "When in Doubt Reboot." This session will cover why the podcast and blog were created, the importance of customer outreach, and why a good partner is essential in this time of increasing security threats.


SPEAKER BIO:

Art Pugach
is the Chief Technology Officer at Queue Associates, Inc. As Chief Technology Officer, he manages all aspects of Microsoft technology deployment and provides on-going support for in-house as well as Queue clientele.

Over his 20+ year career at Queue Associates Art has earned an extensive amount of Microsoft Technology Solution Certifications. These include the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (starting with Dynamics AX 3.0); Microsoft Dynamics SL (starting with Solomon IV 4.x); Microsoft Dynamics GP (starting with Great Plains 6.0); Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (starting with CRM 1.x); Microsoft SQL Server (starting with version 7.0). He is also a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator and Microsoft Certified Trainer.

An Insiders' View of Microsoft Partnership Jaimie Fox 
Senior Account Technology Strategist

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In this session, we will hear from a 16 year Microsoft veteran who mentors other within Microsoft of most effective ways to work with partner.
You will learn what is important to Microsoft sales teams when engaging partners and best practices for partners to get traction and influence Microsoft account teams. We will cover the do’s and don'ts of working with Microsoft field account teams.


SPEAKER BIO:

Jaimie Fox is a Technology Strategist at Microsoft and a mentor in the Microsoft for Startup program. He has over 25 years of experience in various sales and consulting roles with several organizations including Tableau, Deloitte, CSC and mostly with Microsoft.
Jaimie has sat on several Advisory Boards as well as well invested in and advised various Microsoft partners and startups. He has been supported the local IAMCP chapters at Microsoft and has been a keynote speaker at the Worldwide Microsoft Technology User Group (WWMSTUG) as well as an advisor.
Jaimie was named a Top 50 Technical Visionary at the Intercon Conference in 2021. Jaimie also holds and has held leadership roles in various professional associations.

Delight your customers with Generative AI and Dynamics 365 Customer Service Beth Burrell 
GBB

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Learn how the new features of D365 CS and CoPilot lets you do more with less while truly support your customers with excellent service


SPEAKER BIO:

Beth Burrell
is an accomplished & results-oriented senior technology leader with progressive experience & expert proficiency in presales technology, project leadership, enterprise technology solutions & business process re-engineering. Passionate about technology & people on every project!

Everything that you wanted to know about about Dataverse, but were afraid to ask. Jeffrey Goldstein 
Director

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SPEAKER BIO:

Jeffrey Goldstein,
Managing Director of Queue Associates, founded the company in New York - where the company continues to have its headquarters with other offices and companies across the U.S. and the globe - in 1992. Jeffrey stated: "I love helping organizations with business transformation and business automation!"

Automating Your Manual Processes using Business Central and Power Automate Shannon Mullins 
CEO, Microsoft MVP

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In this session, I will show three common use cases for automation inside standard business processes, using Microsoft Teams, Power Automate and Dynamics 365. I will also explain how these use cases can be translated to connect to other accounting and ERP systems using PA along with additional steps you can utilize with SharePoint as well.


SPEAKER BIO:

Shannon Mullins
is the CEO and founder of a BC Consulting Group and a Microsoft MVP of Business Applications. She has over 20 years' experience across a wide variety of disciplines and products,including accounting, information technology, professional services, insurance, healthcare, mortgagelending, distribution, manufacturing, project management and deployment and implementation of CRM and ERP systems. Shannon has a deep understanding of the functional aspects of projects, process automation and system design, and the reporting needs and requirements for complex ERP systems. Shannon is a former controller and accountant and holds a master's degree in Accountancy.She currently resides in Nashville, TN and is an experienced international speaker and teacher.

Shift Payor Behavior Change the Game David Gersten 
Senior Manager

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SPEAKER BIO:

David Gersten
has 25+ years of experience in Business Process Solutions including Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management solutions. As a Senior Manager, Emerging Ecosystems, David is responsible for building and managing relationships with Microsoft and Sage Intacct, both direct and through our VAR channels, while identifying and strategizing on future markets for Paystand to consider expanding into.

Increase Dynamics 365 CRM Usage through Contextual Support and Training Asif Rehmani 
CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Is your Dynamics 365 CRM environment actually getting used effectively? Want to increase usage and adoption of Dynamics 365 CRM while reducing your support costs at the same time? Of course, who wouldn't!What if I told you that you could reduce your support costs by 50% while making it 3X easier for your users to get access to info they are looking for - easily and quickly.In this session, I'll show you how you can use a built-in functionality to implement context sensitive training and support for your Dynamics 365 CRM users.


SPEAKER BIO:

Asif Rehmani
focuses on digital transformation and digital adoption. He has coined the term contextual microlearning and presents on areas related to this topic in his writing and speaking engagements. Asif advises CIOs and company leaders on how to most efficiently and continuously support and train their knowledge workers.
Over the years, Asif has authored several books and have spoken to audiences at conferences and private settings all around the world.
Asif also runs a company called VisualSP (a Contextual Microlearning Platform) focused on accelerating digital adoption and user training of enterprise web software.

Business Central Introduction to Manufacturing Andrew Good 
CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

There is great functionality in BC to run your manufacturing operations. You will learn the building blocks available for you to setup and run manufacturing. This includes Bill of Materials and Routings, so you can include the costs that you need.


SPEAKER BIO:

Andrew's
22 years of BC/NAV experience has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His project experiences range from finance through to manufacturing (automotive, food & beverage, and aerospace). The central themes of knowing the costs and revenues are pervasive and have empowered clients to make good decisions about their operations.
He has helped customers get the most out of their BC/NAV systems, through integrations, upgrades, and extensions that allow them to deal with their changing business environments. This includes leveraging the available tools to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Boosting Power Platform with ChatGPT Capabilities Mihail Mateev 
CEO/Founder

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Power Virtual Agents conversation chatbots are boosted now with capabilities from GPT -- the large language model from the tech giant's partner, OpenAI.
AI Builder now includes Azure OpenAI services in its interface, giving users access to new low-code generative AI models and templates in Power Automate and Power Apps.
This session is on how to use ChatGPT with Power Platform solutions, including real-life cases and demos.


SPEAKER BIO:

Mihail Mateev
is a Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Data Platform, MCT, CTO & Senior Solutions architect, Chairman of the board of Bulgarian Software Community Association currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria. My interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. I am also interested in programming, web development, and education.
His work is in various areas related to Microsoft technologies : .NET, IoT Suite, AI, Power Platform, Data Platform and Microsoft Azure
He also have Ph.D. in Cloud Computing and deliver lectures in university on Big Data, Smart Homes, IoT for Smart Energy, Computer Aided Engineering, Computer Systems in Construction

Building Automated Flows using Power Automate and Office Scripts Mihail Mateev 
CEO/Founder

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Power Platform features enable enterprises to use OpenAI’s GPT technology to create their own AI-powered bots or summarize and create content.
Power Virtual Agents enables developers to create AI-powered chatbots for different scenarios, such as a bot for answering complex questions or one to engage with customers in multiple languages. AI Builder is a Microsoft Power Platform feature that provides AI models that help automate business processes.


SPEAKER BIO:

Mihail Mateev
is a Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Data Platform, MCT, CTO & Senior Solutions architect, Chairman of the board of Bulgarian Software Community Association currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria. My interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. I am also interested in programming, web development, and education.
His work is in various areas related to Microsoft technologies : .NET, IoT Suite, AI, Power Platform, Data Platform and Microsoft Azure
He also have Ph.D. in Cloud Computing and deliver lectures in university on Big Data, Smart Homes, IoT for Smart Energy, Computer Aided Engineering, Computer Systems in Construction

Working with Flushing Methods in Business Central David Wiser 
President & Lead Consultant

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Flushing makes consumption of items and capacity entries more efficient in your manufacturing operations. During this session, you'll learn how to set up flushing within your organization to save time and make reporting more accurate.


SPEAKER BIO:

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.

10 Myths about test automation on customer projects Luc van Vugt 
Sr. Developer and Q&A specialist

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

As customers adopt the Cloud-first approach and implement Business Central SaaS, the subject of Test Automation (TA) is often left behind when PTE development is needed. TA tends to be surrounded with a lot of myths and hear-say. The biggest of them: "You just can't sell that."Seemingly valid arguments, will have you believe that the workload and technical know-how required in order to provide your customers with TA is just "too much" and "not worth it for the customer" prevents you from even bringing it up. Henrik Helgesen and Luc van Vugt would never drive their cars without having a proper insurance, and neither should your customers.In this session Henrik Helgesen and Luc van Vugt will unravel 10 myths about Test Automation on customer projects and provide you with suggestion on how to turn this into a business opportunity.


SPEAKER BIO:

In 1999, Luc van Vugt stepped into the Dynamics 365 Business Central world, training hundreds of developers. After Microsoft acquired Navision, he joined Microsoft’s Dynamics localization team GDL as tester, UA specialist, and project lead. For 6 years, he was closely involved with all successive releases. Since he left Microsoft, he has become an active community member by means of his blog. He is co-founder of Dutch Dynamics Community and a speaker at conferences. For all his community work, Luc has been awarded MS MVP since 2011. In 2014, he co-founded NAV Skills, supporting Dynamics 365 Business Central, at that time still called Dynamics NAV, pros around the globe with, among other things, webinars until 2019. He continued ever since to organize webinars under the flag of Areopa webinars. In 2012, Luc started fluxxus.nl, doing miscellaneous projects, including Dynamics 365 Business Central development courses and workshops on design patterns, and automated testing. Luc is one of the main driving forces on test automation in the Dynamics 365 Business Central community.

Commissions Management in Business Central Salvador Gimeno 
Chief Tecnology Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Are you tired of the tedious and error-prone commission management process in your organization? We have a game-changing solution for you – iCommissions!
Join us in our upcoming online session to discover how iCommissions can revolutionize the way you handle commissions. Our innovative tool has been specifically designed to bridge the gaps in ERP Business Central's commission management capabilities.
With iCommissions, you can:
Save Time: Say goodbye to the hours spent manually calculating commissions. Our tool streamlines the entire process, allowing you to get back to what matters most – growing your business.
Boost Transparency: Whether you work with in-house sales teams or external brokers, iCommissions provides unparalleled transparency. Your team members will have a clear view of their earnings, creating a motivated and engaged sales force.
Eliminate Errors: Human errors can be costly. With iCommissions, you can virtually eliminate these errors. Our automation ensures that your commission calculations are accurate, every single time.
Join us for this online session and learn how iCommissions can transform your commission management process, saving you time and money while enhancing transparency and accuracy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
Ready to supercharge your commission management? Register now for our upcoming session and experience the future of commissions with iCommissions!


SPEAKER BIO:

Salvador Gimeno
is Chief Tecnology Officer at iDynamics Business Solutions.
For the last 4 years, has been working with the main Microsoft Partners and individuals to provide the #1 app to manage commissions in Business Central, becoming the reference app to manage Sales Commissions in the Microsoft ecosystem.

The Blueink Difference! Glen Echeverria 
Vice President of Channel

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Global eSignature Market Trajectory and more.....


SPEAKER BIO:

Glen Echeverria
operates at the intersection of high-level business strategy and hands-on team development. As VP of Channel Sales at Blueink, he’s pivotal in sculpting go-to-market approaches and cementing the brand's presence across various sectors. His expertise isn't just in devising strategies – he's instrumental in ensuring that they're executed with finesse.His tenure at Ingram Micro was marked by accolades, with Glen securing the President's Club Award, thanks to his talent in pre-sales consultation, presentation, & ease of an onboarding process.Away from the corporate world, Glen's heart beats as a dedicated father to his son Glen and dog BUTKUS! His instrumental role in revitalizing the Lackawanna Little Loop Football program, combined with coaching young talent in multiple sports, underlines his commitment to mentorship and community growth.

AI Financial Intelligence for Business Central Kamil Karbowiak 
MD

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

We'll dive into our recent product using Generative AI to create valuable insights coming from Dynamics BC Financials.


SPEAKER BIO:

Kamil Karbowiak

Data Scientist, Data Enthusiast. Over 20 years in the BC/NAV/FnO Space :)

Dynamics 365 Marketing with Events....We're Back! Lauren Haapakoski 
CRM & Marketing Automation Senior Consultant

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

With the recent lifting of some COVID restrictions, events are back! Get prepared or refreshed on how to manage on-site, online, and hybrid events.
Dynamics 365 Marketing makes the entire process a breeze, from the creation of an event page to online registration, management of hotels, sponsors, and speakers to automated communications.
This app is not limited to just Marketing, all teams across all organizations can benefit from using Event Management for their affairs.


SPEAKER BIO:

Lauren Haapakoski

CRM & Marketing Automation Consultant | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing | ClickDimensions

Seamless Payments, Maximum Flexibility: Dive into a multi-payment Integration Luis Guillermo Ortega Mendez 
Partner Manager

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In this session, you will learn the seamless integration of various Payment Service Providers in record time using the Business Central App, collana pay. Explore diverse partnership opportunities available for your business. After showcasing the benefits for you and your E-Commerce clients, witness a live demo illustrating the effortless installation and configuration process. Gain insights into our extensive range of supported Payment Service Providers and Payment Methods. A Q&A session will also be held at the session's conclusion.

An introduction to a modern Point-of-Sales solution for Retail businesses with Business Central Claus Klein-Ipsen, John Holdt, Jacques Rasmussen, and Frederik Levorsen

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


In this 30-minute session incl Q&A, we invite you to see how your small and mid-size Business Central customers can benefit from the newest Point-of-Sales technology and how you can have faster, less complex, and more profitable Business Central and Point-of-Sales projects.

The speakers are:

Claus Klein-Ipsen, CEO, a seasoned veteran in FinTech, consulting, ERP, POS, and SaaS.

John Holdt, CTO, architect and developer of several ERP, POS, e-commerce, and other it-products. Expert in the Microsoft .Net development stack. Seeks to be at the forefront of technology, introducing the newest product technology.

Jacues Rasmussen, CSO, an expert with Point-of-Sales solutions, especially within retail. Is in charge of POS-ONE’s partnership program and working closely with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners on all continents.

Frederik Levorsen, Solution Architect Manager, a veteran of Point-of-Sales solutions and product design. Has a keen eye on all details and understands that simplifying solutions is the key to many challenges. Has deep knowledge of how POS systems can work even better with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, especially when solving complexity within verticals.

Navigating Mid-Market ERP Opportunities Kyle Collins  
Director of Business Development

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Due to the many changes in technology and the use of the cloud for running ERP systems, the process of evaluating, educating, and closing new opportunities is constantly evolving. The size and type of businesses in the mid-market space has also changed, leading to a wide range of expectations for functionality and cost. We’ll discuss these changes and some ways to compete in the Mid-Market space.


SPEAKER BIO:

Kyle Collins
is the Director of Business Development for DSWi, a Houston based Microsoft Partner. Kyle has been in the Microsoft channel since 2012 and has 15 years of experience as a professional sales executive. He’s had several speaking sessions at Microsoft events and frequently participates in partner and customer events in the channel. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and lives in Cypress, TX with his wife of 14 years and 2 boys.

ALLIES Take Action Gavriella Schuster  
CEO and Managing Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

One of the most important ways to create an inclusive environment is through Allyship: through intentional, informed, consistent, and empathetic practice that upholds our culture of inclusion. Being an ally requires reflection, re-thinking, and re-learning past behaviors. Allyship is a critical piece in encouraging everyone to speak up and be heard. Learn how to identify microaggressions, how to use intentional leadership, develop your own awareness and have the courage to advocate allying with others to create an inclusive work environment.


SPEAKER BIO:

As a C-Level Microsoft Executive and global thought leader, I bring over 30 years of leadership in digital and cloud transformation roles. I build strategy spanning all aspects of business model and product development, launch, marketing, sales, and partnership, with operational execution excellence. Throughout my career, I have helped thousands of businesses of all sizes to digitally transform through technology. I have grown a P&L into $10B over 5 years, managed global sales revenues of $40B, and led a global portfolio of channel partners that has influenced over $1 trillion through Microsoft's fastest growing ecosystem.

Jedi against pirates Simon David  
CEO and Managing Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Understand how to manage the risk for people that have exposed information (PII, passwords) on the DarkwebUnderstand on how to proceed in an active Cybercrime to secure the people and the business.Best practices inside an active incident


SPEAKER BIO:

As CEO of Group ISM located in Canada. Group ISM and Simon David Williams survived a major Cybercrime and today helped in 50 major Cybercrimes. The goal is to help business and individuals to protect after and in an active Ransomware attack. In this conference you will naviguate the Darkweb and see how to secure your organization and yourself by learning how hackers publish and act in a Cybercrime.

Optimize your Supply Chain with Microsoft Supply Chain Platform Chiara James  
Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In today's competitive business landscape, supply chain optimization is essential for success. Microsoft's Supply Chain Platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services that can help you streamline your operations, improve visibility, and reduce costs.In this webinar, we will discuss how you can leverage Microsoft's Supply Chain Platform to optimise your supply chain and achieve your business goals in the following areas:- Demand forecasting and planning- Inventory optimization - Transportation & logistics efficiency- Enhanced visibility and traceability- Supply Chain Risk mitigation Register for this session today to learn more about how you can use Microsoft's Supply Chain Platform to improve your supply chain and achieve your business goals.


SPEAKER BIO:

As Director at Queue Associates Worldwide, a Global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner, Chiara heads up the business development strategy and operations for the EMEA region. Leveraging her degree in Management from Bayes Business School, Chiara maintains over 8 years of experience in Business Development and fast-paced growth having worked for a number of start-ups in the UK. Chiara is passionate about leveraging technology to support business growth, specifically in the areas of Supply Chain and Distribution, and thrives off of helping customers to improve efficiency and save costs.

5 KPIs to Measure the Performance of Your Dynamics 365 Practice AJ Ansari  
COO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

If you are a Dynamics 365 practice leader, a business manager or owner, this is a must-attend session. There's an old saying that you can only improve what you can measure. I will show you five KPIs to gauge individual and team-level performance of your ERP/CRM practice with details on how you can calculate each KPI. Once you implement these metrics within your organization, you will be able to spot your team's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement and increased profitability. The insights will help you identify trends and canaries in the coalmine so you can do what good leaders do: stay ahead of the curve!


SPEAKER BIO:

AJ is a recovering consultant with 16 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and a Microsoft MVP since 2018. He is a prolific public speaker and has been presenting sessions on Business Central, Power BI, sales and leadership topics at Partner and User-Group conferences since 2012.Before joining DSWi as a Partner and COO in 2018, he served as a practice leader, presales specialist and product evangelist at well-known NAV partners in North America. AJ is a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust and a recipient of multiple accolades, most notably the BCUG / NAVUG All-Star, the Community Summit Legends Award and the Directions North America Under 40 Excellence awards.

Hiring Young Talent? 10 Lessons From the Field for Success AJ Ansari  
COO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In 2019, we at DSWi embarked on an aggressive growth plan, with recruitment being one of the cornerstones of our strategy. More specifically, recruiting talent straight from local colleges and universities and mentoring them to grow into productive employees and superstar consultants. It was a rough start, but we are now beginning to reap the rewards of this initiative. In this session, I will start with WHY we see this as a cornerstone for growth and success, and then share 10 tips you that we've learned from our successes and our failures. If you're looking to hire young, this is a must-attend session.


SPEAKER BIO:

AJ is a recovering consultant with 16 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and a Microsoft MVP since 2018. He is a prolific public speaker and has been presenting sessions on Business Central, Power BI, sales and leadership topics at Partner and User-Group conferences since 2012.Before joining DSWi as a Partner and COO in 2018, he served as a practice leader, presales specialist and product evangelist at well-known NAV partners in North America. AJ is a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust and a recipient of multiple accolades, most notably the BCUG / NAVUG All-Star, the Community Summit Legends Award and the Directions North America Under 40 Excellence awards.

Moving from Outbound to Real Time Customer Insights - Journey. The Day is Coming! Are You Prepared? Stephani McDowell 
Manager

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Are you ready to take advantage of Microsoft’s latest and greatest Marketing technology? Join us to learn everything you need to know about transitioning from Outbound Marketing to Real Time Customer Insights - Journey.


SPEAKER BIO:

Sr. Project Manager, Analyst, and Marketing Specialist in digital solutions with over 20 years of professional experience and three applicable college degrees. Diverse industry knowledge including, but not limited to, manufacturing, healthcare, not for profit, and finance for both B2C and B2B organizations. Specialties include marketing automation (I.e. D365 Marketing), portals, websites, content management systems, and web applications. Hundreds of successful implementations fulfilling a large variety of roles and responsibilities, primarily that of Project Manager and Business Analyst. A passion for helping non-profits and volunteering IT / Marketing skills.

What's new: Legislation and localization Aleksandar Totovic, Predrag Maricic & Artur Ventsel

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic, Predrag Maricic & Artur Ventsel - What's new: Legislation and localization

What's new: The Danish bookkeeping act Aleksandar Totovic & Alexander Gladkov

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic & Alexander Gladkov - What's new: The Danish bookkeeping act

What's new: Using enforced digital vouchers Aleksandar Totovic & Artur Ventsel

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic & Artur Ventsel - What's new: Using enforced digital vouchers

Introducing: Payment times analysis Aleksandar Totovic & Vadim Stepanenko

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic & Vadim Stepanenko - Introducing: Payment times analysis

What's new: VAT Date Aleksandar Totovic, Predrag Maricic & Magnus Hartvig Grønbech

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic, Predrag Maricic & Magnus Hartvig Grønbech - What's new: VAT Date

What’s new: E-invoicing Aleksandar Totovic, Wael AbuSeada, Volodymyr Synchuk & Magnus Hartvig Grønbech

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Aleksandar Totovic, Wael AbuSeada, Volodymyr Synchuk & Magnus Hartvig Grønbech - What’s new: E-invoicing

What's new: BC mobile apps featuring brand barcode scanning capabilities Blazej Kotelko, Claudiu Ciumedean & Qasim Ikram

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Blazej Kotelko, Claudiu Ciumedean & Qasim Ikram - What's new: BC mobile apps featuring brand barcode scanning capabilities

What’s new: Business Central integration with Power Platform Blazej Kotelko & Monica Ahuja

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Blazej Kotelko & Monica Ahuja - What’s new: Business Central integration with Power Platform

What's new: Cross-environment intercompany posting Brian Nielsen & Jose Antonio Garcia

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Brian Nielsen & Jose Antonio Garcia - What's new: Cross-environment intercompany posting

What's new: Dataverse & Dynamics 365 app integration, Part 1 Ivan Koletic

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Ivan Koletic - What's new: Dataverse & Dynamics 365 app integration, Part 1

What's new: Server and database - a faster data stack Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen - What's new: Server and database - a faster data stack

What's new: Server and database - New reporting capabilities Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen - What's new: Server and database - New reporting capabilities

What's new: Server and database - more stable web services Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Kennie Pontoppidan & Jens Møller-Pedersen - What's new: Server and database - more stable web services

What's new: Power BI and reporting (for developers) Kennie Pontoppidan & Enrico Cimitan

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Kennie Pontoppidan & Enrico Cimitan - What's new: Power BI and reporting (for developers)

What's new: Telemetry Kennie Pontoppidan

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Kennie Pontoppidan - What's new: Telemetry

What's new: Dataverse & Dynamics 365 app integration, Part 2 Sandy Winarko

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Sandy Winarko - What's new: Dataverse & Dynamics 365 app integration, Part 2

Supply chain efficiencies with EDI & AI Harry Zgnilek & Sharon Barr

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


Discussion on how to increase your supply chain efficiencies by automating your electronic business workflow flow (Purchase orders, invoices, Advanced shipping notices, inventory, Analytics.) with your customers and Retailers. Learn how to save time and costs for an efficient supply chain.
EDI Gateway and MXS Commerce can bring you the best supply chain solutions from traditional EDI to customized web portals. We will also discuss AI and machine learning and how it fits into the supply chain ecosystem.

You will learn how to:

1. How EDI affects your daily life

2. Increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

3. Eliminate need to re-key data and reducing errors.

4. Understanding EDI compliant and Trading Partner requirements

5. EDI and future supply chain needs

Linkedin Blueprint: Go From Invisible to Influential Candyce. Edelen 
President/CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

In 2018, Candyce. Edelen pivoted PropelGrowth to a new target market. Needing to find sales leads quickly, she experimented with LinkedIn and landed on a strategy that allowed her to book 125 sales calls and close $438K in sales in 6 months. Now she teaches sellers and business owners her strategy. Hundreds of sellers in the channel are using her strategy to reliably and predictably build their sales pipelines without spamming or losing the warmth of human-to-human outreach.

Use LinkedIn to build your sales pipeline Candyce. Edelen 
President/CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

In 2018, Candyce. Edelen pivoted PropelGrowth to a new target market. Needing to find sales leads quickly, she experimented with LinkedIn and landed on a strategy that allowed her to book 125 sales calls and close $438K in sales in 6 months. Now she teaches sellers and business owners her strategy. Hundreds of sellers in the channel are using her strategy to reliably and predictably build their sales pipelines without spamming or losing the warmth of human-to-human outreach.

How To Supercharge Your Lead Generation Engine with Marketing Automation Marie Wiese 
Founder

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Marie Wiese
is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing CoPilot, a strategic marketing agency that has helped hundreds of companies turn their websites into lead generation and sales machines. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30 years and focuses today on marketing automation and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie is the author of award-winning business book, You Can’t Be Everywhere and host of the podcast Women Talk Tech.

5 Ways to Customer Proof your Marketing Strategy Sam Bush 
Senior Partner Marketing Manager

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Sam Bush

Senior B2B Marketer with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies and tactics. With a focus on sales enablement, content strategy, partner marketing, and demand generation, I pride myself on telling stories and creating experiences for every step in the buyer's journey. I am a firm believer in out of the box thinking when it comes to amping up your marketing game and love to bounce ideas around with marketing peers. I've had the privilege of being in the channel for over 7 years!

How To Take Your Marketing Game to the Next Level by Increasing Conversion Rates Barbara Pfeiffer 

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

As technology marketers, we all know how it feels to check on campaign performance and see high views and playback rates, only to discover that your audience isn’t converting.
So, how do you get that prospect to fill out a form, download information, or respond to your email? That’s the question we’re all constantly asking ourselves!
Join us for this session to discuss the importance of conversion rates and share strategies and ideas for building powerful calls-to-action that will increase your conversion rates, leading to better results across all your marketing campaigns. We’ll discuss:
• How to craft a powerful call-to-action
• What data you should track to ensure optimal campaign performance
• Proven strategies and ideas from industry experts


SPEAKER BIO:

Barbara Pfeiffer
has spent most of her career developing and driving high-performing marketing programs for Microsoft and a global network of software VARs and ISVs. She was the strategic mind behind many exclusive Microsoft programs such as GAP, Landlord, Butterfly Publisher, Marketing Essentials and Marketing Office Hours.

Revolutionize Your Writing: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI Tools for Research and Writing Jon Rivers 
COO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

As the co-founder of Marketeery, Jon Rivers brings 20+ years of experience working with Microsoft, Oracle/JDE Edwards, MSPs, Technology Partners, ISVs, to drive business growth and revenues.Jon has been recognized as a pioneer within the partner community for his proven skills in social media marketing. His passion runs deep as he analyzes every social media message and how it’s driving traffic to the website and engages people.He loves to write engaging content and works closely with our graphic designers to make sure the design elements stand out.

What a CPO (Chief Partner Officer) can do for you Per Werngren 
Chief Executive Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Per Werngren

P2P (Partner-to-Partner) on a worldwide level in the Microsoft ecosystem is my expertise. I work with partners from all over the globe as well with Microsoft.
I created the highly adopted P2P Maturity Model based on my experience leading and growing the IAMCP, International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners and leading the growth from 4 to 44 countries.
Have led multi-national organizations and have extensive experience working with people from different cultures and nationalities.

Use Your Microsoft Partner Center Data to Hone Your Marketing & Partnering Strategy and Increase Revenue Cheryl Salazar & Eddie Bader

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Did you know that you could use the data in your Partner Center to deliver valuable insights into what your existing customers are using and what their potential is for additional products and solutions?During the session, we’ll share what data is available to you, how to find it, and what you could be doing with it!Join us for this informational session to learn how this data could help you expand your audience using different marketing platforms and content distribution tactics, thus improving your marketing results significantly!

Easy As 1-2-3: How to Ace Your Product Messaging Cheryl Salazar & David Sinton

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

You can have the most robust digital marketing strategy in the world, but if your product and services messaging doesn’t speak directly to your target buying audience, you won’t see the ROI you’d hoped for. If you’re a technology marketer that has found themselves in this predicament, this is the session for you!During the session, we’ll discuss three ways to fix your product messaging:A testing methodology that will transform your marketing resultsTactics to benchmark your messaging’s performanceThe ultimate checklist to create effective messagingJoin us to learn everything we know about how to develop messaging that drives ROI from your marketing efforts - every time!


SPEAKER BIO:

Cheryl Salazar

For over 30 years, I’ve been immersed in the technology channel and community throughout the U.S. and Africa. As Partner and EVP Channel & Marketing Strategy for The Partner Marketing Group, I specialize in B2B and P2P (Partner to Partner) marketing, helping companies create marketing and channel programs that drive impactful results.Microsoft, Sage, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Intuit, Salesforce and Intel are a few of the software publishers and partner channels I work with and my goal always is to become a seamless extension of their marketing team. We collaborate on assessments, building marketing programs, business and market strategies, execution, and ongoing consultation. I stay up to date with industry changes, market developments, technology advancements and the evolution of marketing tactics and trends so I can help our clients grow and excel.


David Sinton

As a co-founder of Quiet Owl Marketing, I help businesses demystify their digital marketing channels and build a growth engine that they both understand and control. With 8 years of experience in B2B and SaaS marketing, I have developed and implemented sustainable growth strategies for clients across the globe.

7 Tips for Marketing to Millennials Sam Bush 
Senior Partner Marketing Manager

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Sam Bush

Senior B2B Marketer with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies and tactics. With a focus on sales enablement, content strategy, partner marketing, and demand generation, I pride myself on telling stories and creating experiences for every step in the buyer's journey. I am a firm believer in out of the box thinking when it comes to amping up your marketing game and love to bounce ideas around with marketing peers. I've had the privilege of being in the channel for over 7 years!

Content Marketing and AI - The Good, Bad and Ugly Marie Wiese 
Founder

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Over the past year Marketing CoPilot has been testing ChatGPT and other AI tools to see how they can be leveraged to drive content creation and marketing for Dynamics ISVs and Microsoft Partners. Join Marie Wiese for an interactive session on how AI is impacting the marketing and sales function, where she’ll unpack new ideas in using AI to build and deploy content marketing strategies. Marie will share a test performed using AI content and the pros and cons of AI in the current content marketing environment.During this session, participants will have the opportunity to demo Marketing CoPilot's new AI tool: What's My Value Proposition, and get access to the Marketing CoPilot guide to Content Marketing and AI.
And no… we did not use ChatGPT to write this copy.


SPEAKER BIO:

Marie Wiese
is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing CoPilot, a strategic marketing agency that has helped hundreds of companies turn their websites into lead generation and sales machines. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30 years and focuses today on marketing automation and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie is the author of award-winning business book, You Can’t Be Everywhere and host of the podcast Women Talk Tech.

Navigating LinkedIn for Personal Branding and Sales Brian Galicia 
Sr. Director, GBA ISVs

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Join Brian Galicia, the acclaimed author of "Navigating LinkedIn Sales," and global Dynamics 365 ISV leader at Microsoft for a deep dive into the realm of deep selling/social selling. This session will showcase the power of LinkedIn to drive your personal brand and maximizing LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to drive relationships for better selling outcomes.


SPEAKER BIO:

Brian Galicia
is the Global Business Applications ISV leader within Microsoft. His partner team empowers partners & ISVs to grow their revenue with line-of-business applications built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. He has been with Microsoft for 17+ years across various leadership roles including Sales and Marketing and has won numerous awards including the prestigious Microsoft Circle of Excellence/Platinum Club. He is a keynote speaker and a published co-author of "Navigating LinkedIn for Sales", which was the #1 Sales & Selling Techniques book the week it was launched on the Kindle Store.

A structured approach to successful partnering Per Werngren 
Chief Executive Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Per Werngren

P2P (Partner-to-Partner) on a worldwide level in the Microsoft ecosystem is my expertise. I work with partners from all over the globe as well with Microsoft.
I created the highly adopted P2P Maturity Model based on my experience leading and growing the IAMCP, International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners and leading the growth from 4 to 44 countries.
Have led multi-national organizations and have extensive experience working with people from different cultures and nationalities.

Building a successful partnership with Microsoft - how to be noticed by sellers Khaled Nassra 
Founder & Managing Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


This session will explore the key elements that make a partner stand out in the Microsoft ecosystem, offering practical tips for visibility and collaboration. Learn how to navigate the channels, showcase your unique value proposition, and foster relationships that elevate your presence in the eyes of Microsoft sellers, ultimately paving the way for a mutually beneficial and successful partnership.

Converse with your SQL Server data with Power Virtual Agents and GPT Mariano Gomez Bent 
Chief Technology Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In this session, MVP Mariano Gomez Bent will show you how you can build interactive end-user experiences for your SQL Server data with Microsoft Power Virtual agents and GPT. Come and learn the pre-requisites, the gotchas, and walk away with some ideas for your own business


SPEAKER BIO:

Mariano Gomez Bent
is a Chief Technology Officer at Mekorma, Inc., and a Microsoft BizApps MVP specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning systems and the Microsoft Power Platform. Mariano is an international speaker and blogger who loves traveling across the world sharing his knowledge with the community.

Jersey Style - Ideation, Innovation, Incubation Marc Jellinek 
Launch Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

The cloud gives everyone access to capabilities that were previously reserved for the largest corporations, universities and governments.Today, a few loosely aligned collaborators can have huge impact with minimal effort and minimal cost.John Q Public Inc and The Asylum have applied the capabilities to solving problems using an approach called Jersey Style.Problems we are tackling:
Diabetes
Cancer
Homelessness
Domestic
ViolenceVeterans
AffairsAutismAlzheimer's and Aging
Societal Re-entry


SPEAKER BIO:

Marc Jellinek
has been taught the art of turning data into positive outcomes by the largest, most demanding corporations and organization in the world.
Having made (nearly) every mistake (at least twice), Marc knows what doesn't work... and avoiding mistakes saves both money and time.
He enjoys sharing the successes, but the mistakes are a lot more fun to talk about.

Dynamic SQL: Writing Efficient Queries on the Fly Edward Pollack 
Data Architect

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Dynamic SQL can be a powerful tool that allows you to write fast & efficient queries when the specifics may not be known until run-time. It can also be complex, difficult to read and debug, and the source of some of the most confusing TSQL you'll ever see.

Explore the many uses for dynamic SQL as well as best practices for writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining it, with the bonus of helping to improve the sanity of your coworkers (and your own) in the process!


SPEAKER BIO:

Edward Pollack
is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for learning how the Microsoft Data Platform works and sharing that knowledge with the community. His experiences in data architecture, database design, performance optimization, and data security are motivation for public speaking, writing, coding, and other community activities.

Turning Data Into Positive Outcomes Marc Jellinek 
Launch Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

The capabilities of the cloud to deliver positive outcomes are growing immensely. AI capabilities, data warehouses, data marts, data lakes.. all can be spun up in seconds and get you to your solution quickly and cheaply.

These all require a strong foundation to build on. Are you ready to take advantage of these new capabilities?

Let's talk about the path to get there quickly, economically and be in the best position to deliver value.


SPEAKER BIO:

Marc Jellinek
has been taught the art of turning data into positive outcomes by the largest, most demanding corporations and organization in the world.
Having made (nearly) every mistake (at least twice), Marc knows what doesn't work... and avoiding mistakes saves both money and time.
He enjoys sharing the successes, but the mistakes are a lot more fun to talk about.

Data Governance with Microsoft: The First Milestone to Data Insights & Data Monetization Andrew Svintsitsky 
Chief Technology Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

In an era where data drives innovation and competitive advantage, understanding the importance of Data Governance is critical. We will delve into the intricacies of Microsoft's Data Governance solutions, providing you with the tools & strategies to establish data governance framework within your organization.

Learn how to make Data Governance your first milestone on the path to data insights and monetization success with Microsoft. Whether you are just starting your data journey or looking to optimize your existing processes, this session will provide guidance and best practices.


SPEAKER BIO:

Andrew Svintsitsky
is a CTO at Exelegent, where he and his team are guiding clients through their digital transformation journey, leveraging Microsoft and Azure technologies for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. With over a decade of experience in Microsoft Technologies, Andrew is a recognized expert in Digital Workplace and Cybersecurity.

Unlocking AI Potential with Prompt Engineering Jean Joseph 
Microsoft Technical Trainer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

AI models can do amazing things, but only if they are given the right instructions. Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting prompts that elicit optimal responses from AI models.
In this session, you will learn about the different types of prompts, such as zero-shot, one-shot, few-shot, COT, and RAG, and how they affect the model’s performance. You will also get a glimpse of the details behind these techniques, such as the choice of input format, task description, and examples.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of prompt engineering and see how it can boost your AI applications.


SPEAKER BIO:

Jean Joseph
is a Data Engineer & DBA and work for Microsoft as a Technical Trainer. He is a speaker, former Microsoft MVP, IT Event Planner, Blogger, Data Driven Community Builder, Founder & main organizer of Cloud Data Driven User Group & Future Data Driven Summit, highly experienced in Traditional Database, and Big Data technologies with a history of successes in designing, implementing complex technical projects for diverse businesses in various stages of their development. Acknowledged as a leader capable of mentoring teams of different backgrounds and talents and inspiring individual efforts to deliver.

Securing Azure Cosmos DB Leonard Lobel 
CTO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Every database needs to be secured, and Azure Cosmos DB provides enterprise-class security features to make certain that all your data is fully protected. In this session, you’ll learn how to setup network security - the first line of defense against any unauthorized access. We’ll cover the IP firewall and VNet access using service endpoints, plus how to enable private endpoints for a solution that’s completely isolated from the public internet. We’ll then move on to authentication options using master keys, resource tokens, and Azure Active Directory integration. Finally, we’ll look at built-in server-side encryption using Microsoft managed keys and customer managed keys, plus client-side encryption which ensures that highly sensitive data is always encrypted, and accessible only through applications that you approve. Attend this session and arm yourself with the skills you need to secure your database in Azure Cosmos DB!


SPEAKER BIO:

Leonard Lobel
(Microsoft MVP, Data Platform) is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Sleek Technologies, Inc., a New York-based development shop with an early adopter philosophy toward new technologies. He is also a Microsoft consultant with Ernst & Young. Programming since 1979, Lenni specializes in Microsoft-based solutions, with experience that spans a variety of business domains, including publishing, financial, wholesale/retail, health care, and e-commerce. Lenni has served as chief architect and lead developer for various organizations, ranging from small shops to high-profile clients. He is also a consultant, trainer, and frequent speaker at local usergroup meetings, VSLive, SQL Bits, and other industry conferences. Lenni has also authored several MS Press books and Pluralsight courses on database programming.

Using Power Automate & Power Apps to automate the Accounting Department Dan Edwards 
Managing Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

The Power Platform is not just for the IT department.Many functions in the accounting department are repetitive, but are also very crucial. Missing just one step can cost the organization money. In this session we will look at how the accounting team can use Power Automate and Power Apps to help automate the repetitive steps and give themselves more time for other business critical activities.Improve the on boarding of customers and vendorsTrack approval for accounting entries using Teams and OutlookAutomate report distributions to Teams and OutlookMonitor credit limits and key datesAutomate upload of entries from Exceland more...


SPEAKER BIO:

Dan Edwards
is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the accounting and ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles throughout the industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, combining his accounting experience with his technical experience to help customers and prospects understand how to transform their business through these business solutions.He is a frequent speaker and presenter for Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events.

AI and the Employee Lifecycle Andrew Roberts  
EVP of Product

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

AI is transforming the world of work and learning, creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations and individuals. Are you curious about how AI can help you improve your HR and learning practices? In this session, you will learn about the current AI technology landscape and how it is impacting the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. You will also discover how Microsoft 365 tools can help you leverage AI in your HR and learning strategies, enabling you to create more personalized, automated, and engaging experiences for your employees. You will also get an understanding of how to balance the use of AI in HR Tech and get a glimpse into the future of AI in learning and human success.


SPEAKER BIO:

Andy Roberts is currently EVP of Product at LMS365 and founded the UK HR Tech company Weekly10 in 2018 before its acquisition by LMS365 in 2023. He has been developing products in AI and Machine Learning for over a decade in industries from Financial Services, E-commerce, and telecommunications.

Making Power BI Run Faster!!! Thomas LeBlanc 
Consultant

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

This session will review the areas of performance problems and helpful tools. From data refreshes to model calculations and visual rendering to data model design, performance tuning is vital to keep the attention of a report user. More than 5 or 6 seconds for a refresh can drive someone to not use a report. There are many ways to handle tuning, but it should start in the design. This is not always the case, so internal and external tools are there to guide the current developer. We will talk about query folding, minimizing data loaded as well seeing the difference between the storage and formula engines. Come join me for tuning Power BI reports and the data models.


SPEAKER BIO:

Thomas LeBlanc
is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP (6 years) and has spent 15+ years as a Data Warehouse Manager and Business Intelligence Architect in Baton Rouge, LA along with 15+ year as a Database Administrator specializing in SQL Server, Microsoft Business Intelligence Services (SSIS, SSAS & SSRS) and Power BI. Starting as a COBOL while in college as Louisiana State University, he has also been a developer, report writer, trainer and documentation writer. Thomas has been a recent and frequent speaker at PASS Summit, SQLSaturday, Live360, VSLive and Power Platform events.

Why Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile is must have for hybrid workplace? John Zarei 
Chief Executive Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

John
is co-founder of Point Alliance and today serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Directing the activities of the Cloud and Web services practice, John also plays an integral role in Point Alliance's overall business development and strategic planning.

Microsoft Intune Win-Win solution for IT Team and end users! John Zarei 
Chief Executive Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

John
is co-founder of Point Alliance and today serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Directing the activities of the Cloud and Web services practice, John also plays an integral role in Point Alliance's overall business development and strategic planning.

Power BI Copilot, An Analytics Game-Changer Christina Tillbrook 
Senior Intelligence Technical Specialist

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Power BI Copilot is a powerful tool that uses natural language query and Open AI to enable data and report creation. It can help you generate valuable insights and improve your reporting and analytics capabilities. Learn more about the capabilities of Power BI Copilot which makes this a game changer in the world of data analytics and reporting.


SPEAKER BIO:

Christina Tillbrook is a senior intelligence technical specialist at Microsoft, focusing on Health and Life Sciences clients. She helps her clients explore, learn, and design solutions focused on end user analytics, data visualization, and data governance on Azure. She has a strong history in working with clients to establish governance and innovation, both as a consultant and inside larger organizations like AT&T and Traveler’s. Christina has a passion for empowering innovation across the organization and at the end user level, while also balancing the need for security, governance, and organizational awareness of usage and innovation.

Microsoft Partners: The Key to Industry Transformation Mathew Batterbee 
Global GTM Solutions Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Mathew Batterbee
is a Global Cloud Technology Leader with multiple years experience of this channel, the solutions, the Microsoft partner programs and enabling Partners to grow their businesses. Having enabled many partners over the years to expand and grow their practices I am extremely passionate about continuing this work and enabling this community to grow and be successful.

The Power Of Partnerships: A Simple Strategy To Increase Your Revenue Martyn Hall 
EMEA Strategic Sales

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Do you want to grow your cloud business and reach new customers? Do you want to offer them the best solutions for their needs and challenges? If so, you might be interested in learning about the power of partnerships. Partnerships are a simple strategy that can help you increase your revenue by creating value for both parties. In this session I will focus on partnerships with Dynamics 365 partners and you will discover:- why you should partner- how partnerships work- what benefits they offer- how to find and manage them effectivelyYou will also learn some examples of successful partnerships that have increased their revenue and reputation. By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of how partnerships can help you increase your revenue with ease.


SPEAKER BIO:

A dedicated professional with a passion for understanding how things work, whether it be technology, business processes, or even mechanical. It's led me to work closer with Dynamics 365 and genuinely be excited about my work! I have successfully collaborated with multiple FMCG brands to optimize their business processes and achieve remarkable results.

Reigning in the Talent War: How to Treat Candidates Like Royalty and Win Big Elena Baeva 
Founder and CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Join us for an enlightening session with Elena Baeva, where she unveils the secrets to conquering the talent war by treating candidates like royalty. In a world where candidates hold the power of choice, learn how to make your company stand out as the most inviting suitor. This engaging session will explore how to create an experience fit for royalty, starting with the grandeur of your company's facade and the importance of your website's career page.Elena will guide you through the art of building connections with potential hires, understanding their aspirations and fears, and emphasizing the importance of your employer brand. Discover the perfect blend of technology and human touch, to not only attract top talent but also forge lasting relationships.Gain insights on the significance of swift decision-making, providing valuable feedback, and the importance of inclusivity and diversity in creating a prosperous kingdom of talent. Elena will also highlight the role of transparency in fostering trust and growth, and how defining your company's culture and commitment to learning can be the legacy that attracts the best candidates.Get ready to transform your talent attraction strategies with Elena's straightforward and effective tips, and prepare for your own company for reigning in the war for talent.


SPEAKER BIO:

Founder and CEO at 365 Talent Portal.EMEA President, International Vice President and Diversity and Inclusion Chair at IAMCP.Elena is an accomplished talent leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft community, where she actively addresses the ongoing challenge of meeting the ever-growing demand for talent.Following a successful career at Microsoft, Elena founding 365 Talent Portal 10 years ago. This company specialises in expertly guiding tech companies and professionals to accelerate their success through innovative hiring and training services. They've empowered over 1,000 businesses worldwide to enhance and upskill their talent, as well as 10,000 processionals to advance their career in technology.Elena's dedication extends to a deep passion for diversity and inclusion, encompassing various dimensions such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, age, education, religion, social background, and even personality. She takes the lead on projects that raise awareness about the advantages of inclusive leadership and shares best practices within the tech community.

Leading with Empowered Authenticity Emily Carlson 
Executive and Technology Officer

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

This session will discuss the importance of leading with authenticity and the, positive, impact it has on organization's that empowers their team members to do so.


SPEAKER BIO:

Emily Carlson
is a leading executive and mentor in the Healthcare IT consulting industry. Emily’s 30-year career in Information Technology and Project Management realms has focused on supporting her passion for the healthcare industry by delivering best-in-class quality projects to aid strategic initiatives and grow revenue for her clients.

Massive Opportunities Ahead! Vince Menzione 
Founder

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Vince Menzione
is a leading authority on technology partnerships and channel strategies. With an extensive background in the tech industry, including roles at major companies like Microsoft, Vince has proven expertise in navigating complex business alliances. He is the host of the popular 'Ultimate Guide to Partnering' podcast, where he dissects the elements of successful partnerships, offering invaluable insights to his audience. A strategic thinker and business leader, Vince Menzione's guidance has empowered companies to scale effectively, adapt to market changes, and forge meaningful business relationships.

AI Readiness: A Roadmap for Success Mathew Batterbee 
Global GTM Solutions Director

SESSION DESCRIPTION:


SPEAKER BIO:

Mathew Batterbee
is a Global Cloud Technology Leader with multiple years experience of this channel, the solutions, the Microsoft partner programs and enabling Partners to grow their businesses. Having enabled many partners over the years to expand and grow their practices I am extremely passionate about continuing this work and enabling this community to grow and be successful.

Ensuring AI will positively impact your business and life Erik Frantzen 
President

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

The degree of "Chat-ter" over the last several months about Gen AI has spiked exponentially. Whether you're going to be an advisor or simply take advantage of AI personally or professionally this session will take a practical real life look at how AI will change your life forever.


SPEAKER BIO:

Erik Frantzen
has been involved in the technology channel since obtaining his undergraduate degree in 1987. He is a proud graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and received his MBA from Northeastern University of Boston.Erik’s first job was as a consultant for mid-market financial and ERP solutions, including Great Plains and Sage. He spent a major part of his career at Alpine Computer Systems/AimNet Solutions, a Microsoft Gold Partner and one of the first Managed Services Providers.Former VP, CRN 500 Reseller, Alpine Computer Systems (AimNet Solutions) - 10 YearsMicrosoft Partner Advisory Council for 2 termsAssociate Editor of The Channel Marketing Journal10+ years of sessions at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference - InspireCisco Velocity 4-city partner tour speakerInternational Association of Microsoft Channel Partners - US Board Member Emeritus

Unlocking Success: Operational Excellence, Growth, and Culture Transformation Amanda Russo 
CEO

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Discover the transformative power of operational excellence. We'll explore how optimizing your operational processes can not only increase the bottom line but also pave the way for scalable growth. Uncover the profound ripple effects on employee engagement, customer experience, and the overall corporate culture. Through compelling insights and practical strategies, this talk will inspire you to harness operational excellence as a catalyst for holistic business improvement.

Key Takeaways:
*Driving Efficiency for Profitability
*Scalability Through Solid Foundations
*Culture of Success

It will be an eye-opening discussion that will inspire you to unlock the potential of operational excellence, driving not only financial success but also the ability to scale, while nurturing an engaged workforce, exceptional customer experiences, and a thriving corporate culture.


SPEAKER BIO:

Amanda Russo

A results-oriented COO and business process improvement specialist with expertise in delivering analytical, data-driven solutions that effectively propel organizational success. Through a collaborative approach and extensive experience spanning various industries, possesses comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end process improvement, process engineering, systems migration, and cost reduction.