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## 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.
Kommende Veranstaltungen
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Manchester (Evening) D365PPUG - September 2026
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, One St Peter's Square, Greater Manchester, GBWe're excited to announce that our next Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (D365PPUG) UK chapter meeting for Manchester will take place on September 30th.
Agenda
17:45-18:15: Arrivals / Networking / Intros
18:15-19:00: Don't Let Your Agents Go Rogue: Governing AI with Agent 365 - Richa PanditAI agents are multiplying fast across Microsoft 365 and without the right controls, they can become a serious governance and security risk. In this demo-heavy session, we’ll skip the slides and go straight into Microsoft Agent 365, Microsoft’s centralized control plane for AI agents, generally available since May 2026.
Watch live as we walk through the Agent 365 admin centre dashboard, register and inventory agents across platforms, configure policy-based controls, and trigger runtime protection against real-world threats like shadow AI and prompt injection. We’ll also demonstrate how Agent 365 extends visibility beyond Microsoft - into AWS Bedrock and Google Cloud - giving you a truly unified view of your agent ecosystem.
You’ll walk away with a clear picture of what Agent 365 looks like in practice, what it can and can’t do today, and exactly how to start governing your agents with confidence from day one.
19:00-19:15: 🍕Pizza Time 🍕
19:15-20:00: Stand out in the Microsoft Business Applications Job Market - Sarah JonesThe Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 job market is changing, and so are the skills and experience employers are looking for. AI is having an impact on the way we work day to day and how recruitment teams search for candidates. Keeping your head down and hoping your next opportunity will find you is not a career strategy.
Sarah will share the trends she is seeing across the Microsoft ecosystem and offer practical advice on how to position yourself in the market. She will cover what makes a CV and LinkedIn profile stand out, how to present your experience clearly, and what recruiters and hiring managers are actually looking for.
The session will also explore how attending events, upskilling and building genuine relationships within the community can help you get noticed. More importantly, you will learn how to turn those activities into meaningful career opportunities rather than simply collecting connections, certifications or event badges.
This will be an interactive session, with plenty of time for audience participation and an "Ask Me Anything".
You will come away with:
- A clearer understanding of the current Power Platform and Dynamics 365 job market.
- Practical ways to improve your CV and LinkedIn profile.
- Ideas for becoming more visible within the Microsoft community.
- Advice on making networking, events and upskilling work for your career.
- Greater confidence in how you present yourself and approach your next opportunity.
Our Speakers
Richa Pandit is Power Platform & Copilot Lead at Capgemini. She specialises in building intelligent, scalable systems that enhance efficiency, decision-making, and user engagement across the enterprise. With 14 years of experience delivering digital transformation initiatives, I’ve led cross-functional teams to design low-code apps, automate complex workflows, and integrate AI-driven conversational interfaces. Richa's YouTube channel shares and discusses scenarios involving Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry and other related AI topics.
Sarah Jones is Director at Liberty Careers. Her experience as a specialist recruiter has given her the knowledge and skills to coach people on their career strategy. She specialises in the Microsoft BizApps and AI space, helping professionals to futureproof their careers, position themselves for new opportunities, and navigate change with confidence. Sarah also hosts a female-focused podcast that amplifies the voices of women in tech, explores career growth. Sarah also co-organises the Manchester AI Collective and co-founded the Extra Life freelancing programme and Power Platform Community High Five.
Location
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors,
One St Peter's Square,
Manchester,
M2 3AF34 Teilnehmer
Vergangene Veranstaltungen
129
