What we’re about
## Our community
User groups having been running in the UK for over 10 years, starting with a user group for Dynamics CRM in 2011.
Since then, we have expanded in number and in scope, covering not just the traditional ‘CRM’ applications under Dynamics 365 but also the Microsoft Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.
Our user groups provide an opportunity for users of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to get together, share their knowledge and get to know each other in a fun, open, and welcoming environment. Whatever your level of experience or how long you’ve been using the products, you’re welcome to our meetings!
### Topics
The user group meetings cover all topics under the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform umbrella. We have talks on technical subjects such as development and solution architecture but also cover business perspectives as well, such as user adoption, managing change and business analysis.
### National user group
Our flagship user group – what we call the National user group – runs several events per year. These last all day, have over 15 sessions and typically attract an audience of over of over one hundred people. The events are held at Microsoft’s offices in Reading or London.
### Regional user groups
Our regional user groups cover many areas of the UK. These meetings are typically held in the evening after a working day and have 2 or 3 speakers on topics related to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Reading Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (Q3)Campus Reading International, Berkshire
Our third in-person meeting for this year will take place on Wednesday 18th September from 18:00 at Campus Reading. We look forward to seeing you there and encourage you to arrive from 6pm to meet other user group members!
Agenda as follows:
- 18:00 - Welcome!
- 18:30 - Rajarshi Ray - How to keep up with the Microsoft Upgrades/Releases with Test Automation
- Testing D365 applications presents unique challenges due to their intricate and interconnected nature.Keeping up with Microsoft Dynamics releases requires robust testing practices. In this topic we discuss and show demonstration on how by embracing test automation, you can confidently manage updates, enhance functionality, and ensure smooth D365 operations.
- 19:15 - Break & Pizza!
- 19:45 - Andrew Wingate and Graeme Donnell - Power up SMB Power Apps with Business Central Virtual Tables & Copilot – Live Build Demo
- Have you taken advantage of the recently released virtual tables for Business Central? To highlight what a game-changer these are join us for a live demo, where we taunt the demo-gods and setup Business Central Virtual Tables and use these to make some apps in the Power Platform from scratch!
- What is Business Central
- The Power Platform opportunity for SMB
- It’s make time – demo gods please look upon us kindly!
- Activate Virtual Tables
- Building a Power App / Portal
- Finally, monsieur et madame, a wafer-thin slice of copilot? – All right just one!
You can expect to leave this session knowing how and enable the Business Central virtual tables and how to best use these to make Copilot-connected apps and portals.
- 20:30 - Networking & Close
- Birmingham D365 & Power Platform User Group - Sept 26th 2024Wesleyan, Birmingham
Our next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 26th Sept from 18:30 at the Wesleyan Building. Parking is available close by at the B4 Car Park or it’s a short walk from any city centre train station.
Agenda details to follow...
We strongly encourage you to arrive early to meet other user group members. We will be providing food and refreshments and you are welcome to stay afterwards for a chat!
We are always looking for people passionate about Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to present at our events. If you would like to speak at any of our future events please register here.