Manchester (Evening) D365PPUG - June 2026

We're excited to announce that our next Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (D365PPUG) UK chapter meeting for Manchester will take place on June 17th!

Agenda

17:45-18:15: Arrivals / Networking / Intros
18:15-19:00: Intelligent Automation in D365 F&O: Real-World Use Cases with Power Automate - Laiyba Mahmood

Discover how to bring intelligence and agility into your Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes using Power Automate and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. In this dynamic, demo-led session, we’ll showcase two impactful automation scenarios - vendor onboarding and automated goods receipt approvals - designed to reduce friction, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and accelerate decision-making and procurement cycles.

Whether you're shaping business processes or building the automation behind them, you'll gain practical insights into designing scalable, low-code workflows that seamlessly connect procurement, finance, and operations to drive smarter and faster outcomes across the enterprise.

19:00-19:15: 🍕Pizza Time 🍕
19:15-20:00: Power Platform Pipelines - ALM for all sizes - Matt Collins-Jones

What the heck is ALM? Let's be honest, it's tempting to think, "Let’s build in Dev and deploy straight to production; who needs testing?" or even, "No, let’s just build in production!" But hold on—there's a better way that doesn't give developers and IT admin nightmares!

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is absolutely crucial in software development. For Low-code developers and simple projects, we have inbuilt Power Platform Pipelines. This ALM tool is designed for Makers, Fusion Teams, and High-Code developers alike, catering to companies of all sizes—from small businesses to large enterprises.

In this session, we’ll dive into:

• Where Power Platform Pipelines Shine (and Where They Don’t): Discover the strengths and limitations of Power Platform Pipelines compared to other ALM methods.
• Scalability Across Organisations: Learn how Power Platform Pipelines can be implemented in any company, regardless of size.
• Tailoring Your ALM Strategy: Get insights on creating a customised strategy that fits your needs.
• Best Practices: We’ll ensure you’re equipped with best practices throughout the entire process to maximise success.

20:00+ : Close and Drinks Social

Our Speakers

Laiyba Mahmood is a dedicated degree apprentice at Capgemini, committed to expanding her expertise and gaining hands-on experience in Cloud Computing, with a strong focus on the Microsoft ecosystem. Her areas of interest include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (ERP), Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE (CRM), and leveraging Microsoft’s Power Platform to drive innovation and efficiency.

Matt Collins-Jones is Managing Solutions Architect at Capgemini. As well as being a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Fast Track Recognised Solution Architect (FTRSA). Matt currently organises the virtual edition of our UK user groups, and was formerly part of the organising committee for our Manchester evening events. We're delighted to welcome Matt back to present at our UG!

Location

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors,
One St Peter's Square,
Manchester,
M2 3AF