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 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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Reading Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (Q4)
Campus Reading International, Berkshire, GBOur final in-person meeting for this year will take place on Monday 1st December 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 - Lewis Baybutt - Enabling neurodiverse teams with accessible digital experiences
- In this session, Lewis will explore how product designers and developers using the Microsoft platform can create digital experiences that support neurodiverse teams. We’ll look at how to reduce barriers to productivity through accessible design and how to build experiences that work for different ways of thinking. Learn about the key accessibility considerations you should be making for the apps we’re still building, and how to apply these ideas to the new wave of agentic experiences entering the workplace.
- 19:15 - Break & Pizza!
- 19:45 - Rory Neary - All I Want for Christmas Is… Power Platform Plan Designer
- Give yourself the gift of faster, smarter Copilot led solution-building this festive season! Join us for a demo heavy session exploring the Power Platform Plan Designer—a game-changing tool that takes you from idea to app in record time. Together, we’ll unwrap its key features and discover how a solution architect might make use of this in the real world. By the end, you’ll be able to decide if Plan Designer needs to go on the nice list or if it makes you feel like you've had a few too many sprouts🥬!
- 20:30 - Networking & Close
39 attendees
Birmingham D365 & Power Platform User Group - February 5th 2026
Wesleyan, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, GBOur next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 5th February 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.5 attendees
Q1 2026 South West Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol, GBWelcome to the next instalment of the South West User Group, as usual we will be hosting at the Engine Shed in the Junction room, with two 45-minute speaker slots talking about everything Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. We will be providing food and refreshments and for those that wish, we will carry on for a social afterwards.
Agenda TBC
SouthWest@d365ppug.com3 attendees
Past events
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