DUG NW FL July 2026: Don’t Worry About Skynet — Worry About Losing IT Oversight

Join us for our July 2026 event, where IT professionals and Microsoft enthusiasts from the Florida Panhandle (and around the world) gather to discuss the latest updates and trends in Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM, ERP software, and Power Platform tools. This community features engaging sessions on Artificial Intelligence, Power Automate, Reporting with Power BI, and user group discussions for Dynamics 365 users.

Join us for an exciting presentation from Dean Vance

Topic: Don’t Worry About Skynet — Worry About Losing IT Oversight

Description: Technology has advanced at an incredible pace. We now have cloud platforms, low-code tools, automation, and AI that can build solutions faster than ever before. But while the tools have changed, the responsibilities of IT have not.

This session explores how technical debt is created—not just through code, but through skipped processes, missing documentation, unmanaged access, and solutions built without proper oversight. Drawing from real-world experiences across multiple systems and organizations, this presentation highlights the lessons IT professionals have learned over time and why those lessons still matter in the age of AI.

Attendees will hear practical stories of what happens when governance is ignored, shortcuts are taken, or powerful tools are used without proper planning. The session will also demonstrate how organizations can safely embrace innovation while maintaining the discipline required to keep systems secure, reliable, and supportable.

Despite the headlines, the biggest risk is not artificial intelligence taking control. The real danger is losing IT oversight.

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the most common causes of technical debt in modern IT environments, including process gaps, unmanaged automation, and lack of governance.

Understand why advances in technology—such as automation, low-code platforms, and AI—do not eliminate the need for IT oversight and structured processes.
Apply practical lessons and governance principles that help organizations adopt new technologies safely while reducing long-term support risk.