About us
## 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 free 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 all-day user groups – what we call the 'National' user groups – run several free all-day events per year. Each event offers 15+ sessions and typically attracts an audience of 150+ people. The events are held either in central London or Manchester.
### 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
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Birmingham D365PPUG - May 2026
Wesleyan, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, GBOur next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 14th May 2026 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.27 attendees
Virtual D365PPUG - May 2026
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for the D365 & PP UG Virtual Event! This user group will focus solely on Virtual Events. We know that not everyone can make it to in person events, so we've created a dedicated Virtual UG that anyone can attend!
Agenda
18:00 - Intros
18: 15 - Talk 1: Hello World, Goodbye Syntax: Vibe Coding React Apps on Power Platform - Charles Sexton and Josh Giles
19:00 - break
19:05 - Talk 2: Building Production-Ready Power Apps: Error Handling, Validation & Resilience - AJ Zafar
19:55: Wrap up20:00 - Finish
Talk 1 - Hello World, Goodbye Syntax: Vibe Coding React Apps on Power Platform - Charles Sexton and Josh Giles
"Vibe Coding" is the practice of forgetting the code exists and focusing purely on the flow. Until recently, this was a fantasy for pro-coders. Now, this is a reality in the Power Platform.
This session is a deep dive into Power Apps Code Apps, the code-native capability that allows developers to deploy JavaScript web applications in Power Apps. We will leave the Canvas Studio behind and "Vibe Code" a solution live. You will learn:- The Stack: Understanding what code apps actually are and where they sit in the Power Platform ecosystem.
- The Workflow: How to orchestrate the "Plan -> Build -> Iterate" lifecycle using only natural language.
- The Reality Check: How to review the generated code so your "vibe" doesn't become technical debt or, even worse, a danger to your organisation.
Talk 2 - Building Production-Ready Power Apps: Error Handling, Validation & Resilience - AJ Zafar
Back to Basics:Most Power Platform solutions start the same way: a quick app, a simple flow, and everything just about works… until it doesn’t.
In this session, we go back to the basics and focus on what actually makes a solution production-ready.You’ll learn why apps break, how bad data creeps in, and how small design mistakes can lead to big issues at scale. We’ll take a simple app and evolve it into something far more robust by introducing proper validation, user-friendly error handling, and reliable automation patterns.
Across both Power Apps and Power Automate, we’ll cover:- How to prevent bad data with effective validation.
- How to design meaningful, user-friendly error messages
- How to handle failures in flows using scopes, run-after conditions, and retry patterns
- How to think about resilience across the full solution, not just individual components
By the end of the session, you won’t just know how to build apps, you’ll know how to build ones that don’t break in the real world.
Key takeaway:
Anyone can build an app that works nicely. Professionals build apps that also fail nicely.Bio
AJ Zafar32 attendees
Past events
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