If you are a Dynamics SL consulting, sales or marketing professional, you definitely want to get to Reno early to take advantage of extended sessions! Attend this session to see live demos of the current CU1 Web Apps available as well as the upcoming R2 release. Not only will you get a chance to see live demonstrations, but you'll also have ample opportunity to ask questions of our subject matter experts.
More extended sessions for Dynamics SL: Join this session to prepare for your implementation of Microsoft Dynamics SL Web Apps. Take this opportunity to see a live deployment of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2015 Web Apps and also to ask questions. At the conclusion of this session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to begin implementing Web Apps. Topics will include: Prerequisites, Live installation, Setup.
Attend this hands on session where we will help you with a live deployment of Web Apps. Please bring your own demo image or use the Microsoft Dynamics SL sales image during this session.
Welcome to Reno! Spend time relaxing and reconnecting with business associates, peers and friends - old and new - from the Dynamics partner community. This reception hosted by our great sponsors provides a great way to kick off Summmit week and get ready for PreGAME.
Why do people make the decisions they do? From logical thought sequences to seemingly irrational decisions, the underlying principle behind how people think can be deciphered by one primary heuristic — evaluating the impact of value and motivation on friction and anxiety. At MECLABS Institute, the research team conducts tests, analyzing thought sequences in an effort to understand why people make the choices they do. In this session, Robert Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer, MECLABS Institute, the parent company of MarketingSherpa, will explain why your marketing, outreach and interrelationships fail or succeed as well as walk you through a scientific formula explaining how to get people to say “yes.”
Just one year ago, we talked for the first time about creating independent professional certifications for Microsoft Dynamics consultants. Our members said that they were ready, willing and able to help deliver on that vision. Now that vision has become reality. Come to this session to learn what is being created through the Association of Dynamics Professionals. Learn all the reasons and great benefits of getting involved and add your ideas to into what is being built.
Executive Director, Association of Dynamics Professionals
Welcome to a great partner conference~ This is my second year working with the Dynamics partner community and the first year of the Association of Dynamics Professionals. Since 1988 I have always worked with or for partner organizations. Partners are where it is at for me. My goal... Read More →
ISVs - this session is just for you! The life of a Dynamics ISV is quite different than that of a other partners - more complex and challenging. You have to work every aspect of the Dynamics ecosystem - VARs, consultants, Microsoft, customers and even other ISVs. Attend this panel discussion to learn how successful organizations have made this work.
Bill is a former Microsoft Circle of Excellence Award winner, having served as Northwest District Dynamics PAM and Solutions Specialist, as well as EPG Alliance Manager. With more than 20 years of experience managing partnerships in the Microsoft Ecosystem, and within Microsoft... Read More →
I used to be a Unanet customer. My firm purchased and used Unanet to manage people and projects and gained great efficiencies in resource utilization and planning! Profitability increased as a result of better program management and real-time visibility to reports.
Now I've been... Read More →
I'm a 30 year veteran of the IT and Business Process Consulting industry with a specialization in Cloud and Business Process Optimization. I also work as part of an extended team that drives Global Alliances engagement at ReadSoft and have done so as part of my Sales and Consulting... Read More →
Social media is free, but is reaching a level of saturation that might not all be positive. How do you make your message stand out and stay relevant with your target audience without becoming noise? Conversely, how can you reach your audience when they’re not online, either by personal or work choice, without resorting exclusively to mailers? This session will look at tried and true methods of providing value while considering the attention that Customers (and fellow Partners) are both willing and able to provide.
Marketing & Communications Manager, The Partner Channel
I've been in the Microsoft Dynamics world since 2006, helping VARs and ISVs with their marketing, sales, and leadership in many capacities. I love working for The Partner Channel where I can continue helping to connect Partners by providing them with the right resources and opportunities... Read More →
President/Social Media Disruption Expert, Marketing Monarchs
Jon will be joining the conference as part of the Media Team for 2015 and as the President/Social Media Disruption Expert for Marketing Monarchs, a Marketing Boutique company helping ISV’s, Partners and other organizations within the Microsoft ecosystem with Marketing & other ISV/Partner... Read More →
Brooke was born and raised right here in Marietta, Georgia. She is a 2002 graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Grady College of Journalism. While in college, Brooke pledged the Alpha Rho chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority... Read More →
As technology and access to information becomes more and more a part of the buying process, customers have become smarter and smarter about the way they buy new products and services. As knowledgeable as customers get they are still missing critical aspects of your offering and inaccurately comparing you to competitors. This requires sales and marketing professional to become more strategic to identify those gaps in customer knowledge as well as teach those customers why those gaps are important to their business. Objectives: • What is the teaching model of selling • How to combat solution fatigue • Strengthen your positions as a trusted advisor
Microsoft Dynamics SL 2015 launched last year! Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 is switching from mainstream support extended support next year. Attend this session to ask questions and learn about the new features in Microsoft Dynamics SL 2015 in the following areas: Reporting, Financials, Project and Payroll.
Once Web Apps are deployed, the next question is, "Can I customize?" Attend this session to learn about what can be customized out of the box and learn the basics on customizing Microsoft Dynamics SL Web Apps.
The global economy does not slow down and neither does the ERP and CRM market. It seems like just yesterday that Hal Howard left Microsoft. With a year under his belt in the greater Dynamics ecosystem, Hal has gained new insights and a fresh perspective on the Dynamics market. Attend this session to hear what is happening across the globe, in your backyard and what you need to do to remain an essential partner to your customers.
Did you know that the typical Dynamics customer has at least three add-on products? Many have five or more. What does it take to successfully sell, implement and suport these customers? This group of Dynamics ISVs will talk about how they work with partners, customers and Microsoft to maximize client value and deliver the very best TOTAL solution possible.
Learn how to navigate Microsoft, find information and support faster, maximize your organization’s revenue and more. In this session we’ll provide tips and tricks to help you improve your Operational excellence.
Attend this session to learn about the latest marketing tools available today and what is coming soon. Also learn about new demonstration tools that can be used by partners.
Developing strong relationships with other Partners in the Microsoft Dynamics channel takes trust and sometimes, it just simply doesn't work out. There are, however, some tried and true ways to find the right Partners that match your strategic goals AND to build mutually beneficial Partnerships...we have a panel of ISVs and VARs to prove it! In addition to a 30 minute panel undergoing a "marriage counseling" of sorts, we'll also have an industry expert share tactical tips and best practices on cracking the ISV and VAR code. It's possible, and by attending this 90-minute session at PreGAME to Summit, we know we can convince you.
My life's work centers on restoring humanity in the workplace and beyond. At StartHuman we do that by helping individuals and organizations create remarkable customer experiences from the inside out - through a stellar employee experience and effective leadership.
Talk to me if... Read More →
Solution Selling Coach, Food Manufacturing Expert, YMCA Advocate, Fighting Irish Fan; Tom is a member of ABC Computers’ executive leadership team and has been managing the business development and customer account groups since 2007. He brings to the company 15+ years of experience... Read More →
Marketing & Communications Manager, The Partner Channel
I've been in the Microsoft Dynamics world since 2006, helping VARs and ISVs with their marketing, sales, and leadership in many capacities. I love working for The Partner Channel where I can continue helping to connect Partners by providing them with the right resources and opportunities... Read More →
A company’s social media strategy can be broken into a three-pronged approach. During this session, we will dive into these three components: Branding, Building vast networks of connections and Social Listening (listening to the desires and preferences of your target audience) to support your robust approach to social media.
President/Social Media Disruption Expert, Marketing Monarchs
Jon will be joining the conference as part of the Media Team for 2015 and as the President/Social Media Disruption Expert for Marketing Monarchs, a Marketing Boutique company helping ISV’s, Partners and other organizations within the Microsoft ecosystem with Marketing & other ISV/Partner... Read More →
How does Microsoft Dynamics CRM compare to other CRM products? Many customers have switched to Dynamics CRM for lots of reasons. Each customer has their own reasons why Dynamics CRM was the best solution for their business.
Attend this session to hear some of the most compelling reasons why customers switch from another CRM to Dynamics CRM.
Chief Technologist - Health and Public Sector D365, DXC Technology
Chris Cognetta is the Chief Technologist for Healthcare and Public Sector & DXC Technology and is based in Tampa, Fl. Chris is a Microsoft Business Solutions 365 MVP, along with being an active community member, Azure & CRMUG Medic Founder, CRMUG Programming Board.. Chris is an frequent... Read More →
End of Support. On-Premise vs. Cloud. Licensing vs. Subscription. Lapsed and Net New Customers. The technology business is all about change. The software and hardware customers use is becoming obsolete and reaching end of support. What business strategies, from a sales and marketing perspective, do you have to transition customers from old technologies and business models to Microsoft Azure? Attend this session to hear examples of how partners are helping customers make the technology shift.
Hands on session! Bring your own demo image to this session with product experts from Microsoft. During this round table we will walk through customization and development tips for Dynamics SL Web Apps.
Attend this session to hear from those who have real life experiences upgrading customers to Microsoft Dynamic SL 2015. What are the current tops bugs and what should you think about before you upgrade.
New, independent certifications offered through the Association of Dynamics Professionals (Dynamics Pro) will set the standard for Microsoft Dynamics® GP and NAV Professionals. Be among the very first professionals to earn your new Dynamics GP 2015 and Dynamics NAV credentials. Differentiate yourself from your colleagues and competitors, and demonstrate your commitment to the Dynamics community.
Attend this session to learn about the latest Microsoft Dynamics SL marketing tools available today. Also come prepared to learn & share best practices for Microsoft Dynamics SL sales & marketing strategies.
Web Apps are a big part of the Microsoft Dynamics SL roadmap. Attend this session to hear about the current releases and provide your feedback on upcoming Web Apps and SL rich client features that you need to help compete in selling Microsoft Dynamics SL.
