Ohio Valley Marketers Luncheon
2026-08-26 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Embassy Suites Columbus – Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH, 43017, US
Lunch, Community Brag Board & Real Conversations
Join us for an interactive lunch before DUG Regional: Ohio Valley where we’ll celebrate the wins that don’t always make it into conference sessions.
As you arrive, you will be able to add a recent win to our Community Brag Board. It could be anything—a customer success, a campaign you’re proud of, a promotion, a speaking opportunity, launching something new, overcoming a challenge, or simply trying something that pushed you outside your comfort zone.
Over lunch, we’ll read through some of the stories, celebrate the people behind them, and use them to spark a candid conversation about what’s working across the Microsoft ecosystem today.
Hosted by Kate Coffey-Bacon and Sam Bush, this isn’t a presentation—it’s an open conversation. We’ll share insights, answer your questions, and invite the room into the discussion.
Whether you’re in marketing, sales, partnerships, consulting, development, or leadership, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and a reminder that we’re all building something together.
Come hungry. Leave encouraged.

Power BI Version Control: A Smarter Way to Manage PBIX Files with SharePoint
2026-08-29 06:00 - 07:30 | Online event
Power BI Version Control: A Smarter Way to Manage Your PBIX Files with SharePoint
📅 Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM WAT
💻 Venue: Online
Ever spent hours building a Power BI report, only to make a change that you later wish you could undo?
What happens when you need to roll back to an earlier version, track changes, or collaborate with others without losing control of your PBIX files?
Join us for a practical session on:
🔹 Version control for Power BI reports
🔹 Managing and organizing PBIX files with SharePoint
🔹 Change management and maintaining report history
🔹 Collaboration and file management best practices
🔹 Practical approaches to reducing the risk of losing important report versions
Whether you’re a Power BI developer, data analyst, consultant, BI professional, or someone interested or working with Power BI reports, this session will give you practical approaches you can apply to your day-to-day work.
Learn a smarter way to manage your Power BI files.
📌 Save the date: Saturday, 29 August, 2026.
PowerBI #SharePoint #PowerBIVersionControl #BusinessIntelligence #DataAnalytics #DUGLagos #Microsoft #PowerPlatform

Diverse Minds DFW: Her Voice in Tech
2026-09-02 10:00 - 15:30 | 7000 State Hwy 161, 7000 State Highway 161, Irving, TX, 75039, US
We are so excited to bring Diverse Minds Elevates to DFW with our first Her Voice in Tech gathering! This is a day built to celebrate, amplify, and connect the women shaping technology across our community.
Join us for an inspiring keynote, a candid panel of women leaders sharing their journeys, and the official launch of SheBuildsWIT.com. We will close the day with dedicated structured networking, giving you real time to connect and build relationships that last well beyond the event.
Whether you are early in your career, a seasoned leader, or somewhere in between, there is a place for you here. Come be part of the conversation.
Good to Know

This is a free event.
Lunch will be provided.
Dress code is business casual.
This event is hosted at the Microsoft office, so all attendees must register in advance.

Agenda

10:00 am — Welcome, Coffee, and Opening with Kate Coffey-Bacon
10:30 am — Keynote with Elif Item
Short break
11:40 am — Thank You and SheBuildsWIT.com Launch with Kate Coffey-Bacon
12:00 pm — Lunch
1:00 pm — Panel and Roundtable, “Her Voice in Tech: Amplifying women’s voices across our community” with Jennifer Mazza, Jennifer Velez, Tiffany Allen, and Elif Item (Moderated by Kate Coffey-Bacon)
2:00 pm — Structured Networking
3:30 pm — End of Event

See you there!!

🖐️ 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄! 𝐀 𝐆𝐏 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭c𝐚𝐦𝐩
2026-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Office, 2000 McGill College Ave, Montreal, H1A 0A1, CA
🖐️ 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄! 𝐀 𝐆𝐏 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭c𝐚𝐦𝐩 (Please fill up this registration form to secure your seat!)
🎟️ Free registration. 🔗 [𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ]
Still using Microsoft Dynamics GP and wondering what it will really be like to work in Business Central?
Starting September 2, I’m hosting a FREE 5-week GP to BC Finance Bootcamp.
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM ET
🖐️ 5 Wednesdays | 5 Topics
💻 Live via Zoom
👥 Limited seats available
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:
Week 1: Setup & Fundamentals
Week 2: General Ledger
Week 3: Accounts Payable
Week 4: Accounts Receivable
Week 5: Banking & Bank Reconciliation
But High Five! isn’t meant to be another webinar.
I want this to be interactive.
Bring your GP experience. Bring your current processes. Bring your questions.
👉 “We do this in GP. How do we do it in BC?”
👉 “Why does BC work this way?”
👉 “What happens to this process when we move?”
👉 “What should we be thinking about before migration?”
𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
We’ll demonstrate, practice, compare GP to BC, ask questions, and learn from each other’s experiences.
🖐️ Five Wednesdays. Five core areas.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫?
1. Current Dynamics GP users considering a move to Business Central
2. GP users currently transitioning to or implementing Business Central
3. Former GP users who recently moved to Business Central

Portland Microsoft User Groups Networking
2026-09-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Steeplejack Pizza and Beer, 4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR, 97221, US
We look forward to bringing the Portland Microsoft User Groups together including Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure Data IN PERSON for a lively evening of networking.
Whether you are a new or experienced user, or simply interested in learning more about working with Microsoft’s tools and technologies, we’d love to have you join us for food, drinks, and merriment.

Stop Marketing to Everyone
2026-09-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
Featuring Robbie Janes | August 28 | Hosted by Sam Bush
If your marketing sounds like everyone else’s, you’re already losing deals to partners who sound more relevant. Most partners claim they “specialize” — but very few actually build their brand, content, and campaigns around a true vertical strategy. The ones who do are closing more business with smaller budgets than partners spending twice as much and going broad.
Join Robbie Janes for a session that breaks down exactly how a vertical focus reshapes everything: your messaging, your content, your ads, your SEO, your events, and your partner co-marketing. Robbie will show why vertically aligned partners consistently outperform generalists, and walk through a clear, repeatable framework you can apply immediately — whether your world is manufacturing, field service, distribution, or another vertical you’re ready to own.
Come with your current positioning. Leave with a plan to make it sharper.
When: August 28 at 3pm ET

Beyond "Wait for an Approval": End-to-End Approvals with Power Apps & Dataverse
2026-09-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Online event
In this session we will explore an advanced Power Platform approach to approval management that combines Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power Apps into a seamless business process. Instead of relying on long-running “wait for approval” actions, approvals are treated as Dataverse-driven events that can be responded to directly within Power Apps and automatically processed when completed. I will should you how to: Enable approvers to respond directly from Custom Pages , Canvas Apps or maybe even a Power Apps Code App with richer user experiences and business validation; Trigger downstream automations when approvals are completed, rejected, or cancelled using Dataverse events; Surface approval outcomes, comments, and approver details back into model-driven app processes for improved visibility and governance. The result is a more scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly approval architecture that keeps approvals fully integrated within the broader Power Platform ecosystem.

DynamicsCon Regional: Montreal
2026-09-16 07:30 - 2026-09-17 15:00 | Microsoft Office, 2000 McGill College Ave, Montreal, H1A 0A1, CA
REGISTER HERE: DynamicsCon Regional: Montreal Registration
****Only those registered through Eventbrite will be able to attend.*****
DUG is excited to bring a FREE Regional event focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (BC, FO/FSC, CE/CRM) and Power Platform to Montreal, Québec!
Get ready for a two-day event full of insightful sessions and expert-led content designed for everyone, from seasoned professionals to those just getting started with Dynamics 365. Local presenters will share their knowledge, giving you fresh perspectives on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the industry.
And it’s not just about learning, you’ll also enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries, a delicious lunch, and a lively happy hour to wrap up. Thanks to our sponsors, you’ll also have plenty of chances to connect, network, and exchange ideas with other professionals in the community.
Agenda:

Day 1: September 16 – Focused on Business Central (BC) & Customer Engagement (CE/CRM)
Day 2: September 17 – Focused on Finance and Operations (FO) & Power Platform (PP)

Interested in sponsoring? Fill out the form here and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. We can’t wait to see you there!

D365 Manager & Admin Meetup - Sep 2026
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online event
9.00am-10.00am PT (US & Canada)
12.00pm-1.00pm ET (US & Canada)
5.00pm-6.00pm GMT (UK)
6.00pm-7.00pm CET (Europe)
Please join us for our September 2026 session.
Details to follow.
We look forward to connecting!
Best wishes,
Nancie, Tanya, and Vanda
dynamicsusergroup

DUG Tampa AI Night: AI Advantage + Intelligent Data Workflows
2026-09-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Dynaway, 3030 North Rocky Point Drive West Suite 655, Tampa, FL, 33607, US
AI is changing how we work. But as the technology becomes more accessible, what will separate the organizations that lead from those that simply keep up?
Join us on Thursday, September 17 for another evening with the DUG Tampa Dynamics 365, Power Platform & AI User Group. Connect with the community and hear from two outstanding speakers sharing practical insights into the future of AI across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Session 1
The Compounding Company: Building an AI Advantage Competitors Can’t Copy
Aldwin L. Pagan-Pedrogo explores why lasting competitive advantage comes from the way people, processes, and AI work together. Drawing on the latest announcements from Microsoft Build 2026, he’ll share practical ideas you can apply in your own organization.
Session 2
Copilot + Fabric Data Agent: Accelerating Intelligent Data Workflows
Andrea Martini, Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, will demonstrate how Copilot and Fabric Data Agents are helping organizations accelerate intelligent data workflows and unlock more value from their data.
Agenda
5:30 PM – Networking
6:00 PM – Welcome & Community Introductions
6:15 PM – Aldwin L. Pagan-Pedrogo
6:45 PM – Andrea Martini
Location
Dynaway Office
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West, Suite 655, Tampa, FL 33607
Whether you’re a longtime DUG Tampa member or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there.
Mary Myers & Jon Rivers – DUG Tampa Organizers

Dynamics 365 + Power Platform - Vancouver Virtual Meetup
2026-09-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Online event
Join us for our next virtual session, where we dig into what’s actually working (and what isn’t) across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. This one’s for practitioners, admins, and partners who want practical takeaways they can apply the same week, not another vendor pitch.
Who should attend:
Anyone working with D365 (Business Central, F&SCM, Customer Engagement) or Power Platform in the Vancouver area, whether you’re on the customer side, a partner, or an ISV. All experience levels welcome.
Full agenda to come.

When Does Marketing Become Fun?
2026-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online event
Featuring Jackson Tarrant
Everyone wants marketing that gets talked about — but “fun” doesn’t happen by accident. It happens after you’ve built the engine that makes it safe to take the risk.
Join Jackson Tarrant, Head of Growth at Marketing Copilot and a decade-plus B2B SaaS marketer, as he breaks down what has to be true — positioning, process, trust in the data — before a team earns the room to have fun with its marketing.
Who should attend: Marketing leaders and practitioners at Microsoft partner organizations.
Facilitated by: Sam Bush and Kate Coffey Bacon

Virtual Meetup TBD
2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Online event
TBD

D365 Manager & Admin Meetup - Nov 2026
2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online event
9.00am-10.00am PT (US & Canada)
12.00pm-1.00pm ET (US & Canada)
5.00pm-6.00pm GMT (UK)
6.00pm-7.00pm CET (Europe)
Please join us for our November 2026 session.
Details to follow.
We look forward to connecting!
Best wishes,
Nancie, Tanya, and Vanda
dynamicsusergroup

Dynamics User Group Kentucky Chapter Meeting - November 2026
2026-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Office, 2000 McGill College Ave, Montreal, H1A 0A1, CA
Join us for our next in-person Kentucky DUG Meetup!
We will meet at the Texas Roadhouse Corporate Office in Louisville, Ky.
Details coming soon!

D365 Manager & Admin Meetup - Dec 2026
2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online event
9.00am-10.00am PT (US & Canada)
12.00pm-1.00pm ET (US & Canada)
5.00pm-6.00pm GMT (UK)
6.00pm-7.00pm CET (Europe)
Please join us for our final session of 2026!
Details to follow.
We look forward to connecting!
Best wishes,
Nancie, Tanya, and Vanda
dynamicsusergroup

Convergence 2026
2026-12-08 08:00 - 2026-12-11 16:00, 2026-12-08 09:00 - 2026-12-11 17:00 | Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 33140, US
REGISTER HERE!
****Only individuals registered through Eventbrite will be admitted. RSVPs on Meetup are just to see who from your group is attending, they do not count as tickets.*****
Join us for Convergence 2026, Microsoft’s flagship event for the Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI business applications ecosystem, taking place December 8–11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Convergence brings together Microsoft product teams, industry leaders, partners, MVPs, and enterprise customers for an immersive week focused on how AI and Copilot are transforming modern business applications and ERP systems.
Attendees will get exclusive access to:

Microsoft-led keynote sessions and roadmap insights across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI
100+ breakout sessions and deep-dive workshops
Partner readiness and strategy pre-day content
Executive roundtables and real-world customer stories
A dynamic expo hall featuring ISVs, partners, and solution providers
Networking events, receptions, and community engagement opportunities

This event is designed for business leaders, IT professionals, solution architects, finance and operations leaders, supply chain experts, and Microsoft partners looking to stay ahead in the era of AI-driven enterprise transformation.
Whether you’re focused on Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Central, Customer Engagement, or Power Platform, Convergence delivers practical insights, real-world use cases, and direct access to Microsoft experts shaping the future of business applications.
Need a hotel room? Learn more about our hotel room block here!
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead the future of intelligent enterprise. We hope to see you there!
