This document provides information about the Microsoft Dynamics User Summit taking place October 10-13, 2017 in Nashville, TN. The summit is a conference for all Microsoft Dynamics users focused on education, networking, and learning about upcoming product developments. It will feature keynote speakers, training sessions, an expo hall, and social events. Attendees can learn about new features, share knowledge, and give feedback to Microsoft and vendors. Registration costs $1,299-$1,699 by September 7. The hosting company TrinSoft will attend and is available to assist attendees in navigating the event.
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Nashville 2017 Summit
• WHO? ALL Microsoft Dynamics Users
• WHAT? Dynamics USER’S Group/Education
• WHEN? October 10-13, 2017 (8 week
countdown)
• WHERE? NASHVILLE, TN
• WHY???
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WHO should attend?
Anyone who wants to learn more about Microsoft Dynamics – ANY version
Different Tracks for the User Group:
• Administrators
• Accountants/Finance Professionals
• Controllers
• Human Resources/Payroll
• AP/AR
• Developers
• IT Professionals
• Manufacturing Professionals
• Sales, Service and Purchasing Professionals
• Supply Chain Management
• BI and Reporting Specialists
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WHAT Exactly is Summit?
The Dynamics User Groups come together as a vibrant community of
both Dynamics Users and Partners
• Key Note Speakers
• HUGE Expo Hall
• Concurrent Sessions/General Sessions
• Training
• Social Events
**2016
6,500 Dynamics users, partners and Microsoft employees attended
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Sessions
For a complete list of sessions, visit the following pages:
Dynamics GP
• https://www.eventscribe.com/2017/Summit-
GPUG/agenda.asp?h=Full%20Schedule&BCFO=GG|GP|
GE|G|PB|ACGP|CGNP|AGNP
Dynamics NAV
• https://www.eventscribe.com/2017/Summit-
NAVUG/agenda.asp?h=Full%20Schedule&BCFO=N|NP|
NG|G|PB|ACNP|CGNP|AGNP
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Schedule Planner
Meeting Schedule Planner Tutorial
This comprehensive planning tool should be
your primary source for information regarding
the event schedule and session details. The
online itinerary planner lets you:
• Find sessions FAST
• Customize itinerary
• Add personal meetings (TrinSoft, ISV, Microsoft, users, etc.)
• Add plan to calendar
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WHEN is Summit?
Summit Nashville: October 10-13, 2017
October 9th and 10th – Pre Conference Academy Training (Optional training
before/after the event)
October 10th – Certification Exams (Optional)
October 10th-13th – Conference
October 10th – New Attendee Welcome Social 4:00
October 10th – Expo Welcome Reception 5:00
October 12th – Downtown Nashville Experience 6:00
TrinSoft Special Events – throughout the week BOOTH 344
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WHY Attend?
• BENEFIT from others knowledge
• GAIN special access to Microsoft leadership
• RECEIVE product roadmaps, focused learning
and networking opportunities
• COMMUNITY connection
• SPECIFIC Role-based sessions
• SPEAK OUT to Microsoft, vendors and reps
with your ideas for future developments
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Where is Summit?
• Gaylord Opryland Nashville, TN
• Choose from over 20 hotels “reserved” by
Microsoft
• Shuttle Service
• Delta Discount
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What is a USER GROUP?
• User groups are independent, active
communities that meet regularly to discuss
and share information on various technical
topics.
• It's a great way to connect with others and
learn about technical content and education
and to build your network.
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User Groups
• BY Users, FOR Users
• Member Driven Organizations
VISION: To engage every individual and
company using Microsoft Dynamics in value-
added networking and knowledge sharing and
to be the single most important communication
channel for Microsoft to seek guidance on
future development of Dynamics.
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Family of Microsoft Dynamics Users
• You are NOT alone.
• The Microsoft Dynamics Community gives you
online access to Microsoft team members and
Microsoft Dynamics users like you.
• Share, listen and learn with the folks who
know.
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The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/nor
thamerica/GP/learning/user-group/UserGroups
• An independent community of Dynamics
users sharing the common interest of
optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics.
• No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable
learning and networking opportunities for
busy Dynamics professionals.
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Prepare for the Conference
What do you want to get out of the conference?
Research – who will be there?
Have questions ready
Microsoft reps
TrinSoft reps
ISV reps
Hands on labs
Know what you want to “play with”
what do you want to learn?
TrinSoft will help navigate
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Pricing for Summit
• REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 7th
– User Group Members $1,299
– Non-Members $1,699
Please let Tara know if you want to hear more about
User Group Memberships…
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Who’s Coming with Us?
• TrinSoft will have a booth in the expo hall
#344
• Conference call before the event – TBD
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Thank You
Thank you for attending today’s webinar.
Please contact Tara Cox if you have any questions,
or if you would like a copy of the slides of today’s
presentation.
Tara Cox
859.252.6225 1017
tcox@trinsoft.com
Editor's Notes
Welcome to the TrinSoft monthly webinar – Summit
My name is Tara Cox and most of you probably know me through email
House keeping notes – muting the phones – if you want to ask a question or comment, unmute your phone by pressing *6 and we will have time for Q and A at the end of the session.
A Copy of the slides will be sent out to everyone per their request – you will see my contact information at the end of the presentation
Anyone can benefit from the User Group
Summit will offer education for all versions of Dynamics. No matter your Dynamics version or where you are in your implementation, you’ll find value through educational sessions. Summit is perfectly ‘tuned’ for these individuals:
CPE credits are available for select breakout sessions and Academy courses at NAVUG Summit. Please note, not all Summit sessions are CPE eligible. CPE eligible sessions are noted in the Online Planner and in the User Group Summit Nashville Mobile App. In order to request CPE credits, you must complete the session survey. Your last name must be entered on the CPE Requested field.
Microsoft Dynamics User Group Summit is a conference where Microsoft Dynamics Customers gain special access to Microsoft leadership and valuable peer-to-peer knowledge exchange
UG Summit is unique because it is a great platform for Dynamics Users to benefit from the expertise of their peers as well as Dynamics professionals in an authentic community-driven environment
meeting face-to-face with Customers and Partners in one place to discuss Dynamics cloud opportunities, benefits and concerns.”
Samples of breakout sessions:
*GP user to GP Superhero
*Dynamics modules you aren’t using that should be
*The power or Excel and Power BI
*Hot issues in Sales and Use Tax
*Disaster recovery on a budget
*ISV breakout sessions
There is something - - -a jam packed schedule for everyone
Login using your user group credentials to leverage all the meeting schedule planner has to offer!
This comprehensive planning tool should be your primary source for information regarding the event schedule and session details. The online itinerary planner lets you:
Quickly Find Sessions and browse course descriptions.
Customize Your Itinerary, Add sessions to your plan.
Add Personal Meetings or appointments to your schedule.
Add Your Plan to Your Calendar, or email/print your customized conference schedule.
PLUS, customize your schedule on the meeting website and it will automatically sync when you download the Mobile App in September
The actual event will kick of October 10th (evening)
But there are pre conference training sessions – You must register for these
There are options to take certification exams
Extra hands on training courses – led by expert instructors in a class room environment – EARN CPE
Dig deep into targeted topics – Power BI, Manufacturing and Controllers bootcamp
New Attendee Welcome Social
Tuesday October 10 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM this your first time attending Summit? Mingle with fellow newcomers during the New Attendee Welcome Social. Board and committee members, and veteran Summit attendees will be on hand to welcome you and share insight and tips for the week.
Look for a special invite to this complimentary event coming mid-summer. Be sure to indicate this is your first Summit during registration to be added to the guest list.
Downtown Nashville Experience Thursday October 12 | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Put on your boots and get ready to kick up your heels on Music Row. Roundtrip shuttle service will be provided from 6:00 - 11:00pm.
Shuttles will depart from the Delta Portico at the Gaylord beginning at 6:00 p.m., and drop off/pickup at the cul-de-sac off Broadway & 1st Ave. The last pick up from Downtown Nashville will depart at 11:00 p.m.
As a Microsoft Dynamics user you rely on your user group peers to keep your business moving with frequent exchanges that boost your knowledge
step away from the world of net-centered chat and power real-life growth alongside your peers in a lively, engaged environment
Increase your expertise: Get prepped to approach, analyze, synthesize, and report at a higher level using Dynamics, with hands-on training that will make you feel able to accomplish everyday tasks and explain the results to team members of all skill levels.
Meet & network with your user group buddies: Nowhere else will you find the collective Dynamics brainpower than at Summit North America.
Meet & network with your user group buddies: Nowhere else will you find the collective Microsoft Dynamics GP brainpower than at GPUG Summit.
Geek out over great content: There’s no better instructor than an actual Microsoft Dynamics® GP user. Receive deep level technical training in a focused environment on Dynamics GP functions that you can utilize 365 days a year.
Serve as a voice: Speak with vendors and Microsoft representatives so they understand your product pain points and can grow your industry with their products and future development.
Evaluate and test solutions: Understand third party solutions and learn what they can do for your industry or organization
Opportunities for learning
Everyday at lunch – tabletops by roles, regions, modules – leverage lunch hours to learn something new
Advanced networking each evening
Not a sales pitch
Delta Discount Code
For travelers flying to Summit, we are excited to offer you a discount code to use when booking airfare through Delta.
Visit www.delta.com/meeting
Select Book Your Flight
Enter meeting event code: NMPNH
Today – I am going to show you how to get more involved in the dynamics community. I want to show you some options that you have available to you for guidance with your dynamics solution
We look at everything we do, from our educational offerings to our member benefits to our annual user conference, as a way to help members achieve your ultimate goal - growing your knowledge and competency in your Dynamics GP system.With that in mind, members are at the forefront of our content and strategy. Our Advisory Committee, made up of user and partner member representatives, leads the strategic direction of GPUG. Members volunteer their time and talents to present webinars, lead chapter meetings, and share their tips. With each new member, the value of the community and the shared knowledge base grows - increasing the learning and education for all who are engaged.
The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups are an independent community of Dynamics users sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics. No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable learning and networking opportunities for busy Dynamics professionals
https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/northamerica/GP/learning/user-group/UserGroups
Resourceful Connections, Networking Opportunities - - share with others that have the same challenges in your business or industry. Find solutions together – find tools that you can share
Professional Growth – problem solving, collaboration and learning at your fingertips
Various channels for getting answers to questions – direct contact with other dynamics users, online forums, webinars, academy training classes and the summit conference
Knowledge
Have a list of questions ready
Issues that have come up
Are you interested in a new product - a new module
Have a list of people that you want to meet
Trinsoft is there to help!
After sept 7th – the price goes up $100-$200 per attendee