Top 8 Microsoft Dynamics Conferences You Can’t Afford to Miss 

Microsoft Dynamics & Business Applications are an ever-evolving platform, with new features and capabilities being added regularly. Staying up-to-date with the latest innovations and best practices is crucial for businesses looking to maximize their investment in this powerful suite of tools.

One way to do so is by attending Microsoft Dynamics conferences. Here are the top 8 Microsoft Dynamics conferences you should consider attending in 2024.

1. Dynamics Community Summit

Date: October 13 – 17, 2024 | Location: San Antonio, TX

The Dynamic Communities User Group Summit is a highly anticipated, large-scale conference that spans the comprehensive Microsoft ecosystem. This includes the extensive range of Microsoft solutions such as Dynamics 365, a suite of intelligent business applications, Customer Engagement (CE), Business Central (BC), Finance & Operations (F&O) and the dynamic Power Platform. This conference serves as a platform for professionals to immerse themselves in a rich learning environment, designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, experience, and best practices. It brings together a diverse group of participants, ranging from industry leaders, Microsoft product engineers, solution architects, to business users, providing a unique opportunity to connect and network with peers and industry experts from around the globe. 

2. DynamicsCon LIVE

Date: May 13 – 16, 2024 | Location: Denver, CO

DynamicsCon LIVE, hosted by Dynamics User Group returns May 13th-16th, 2024 in gorgeous Denver, Colorado! More than 250 sessions will be happening over the course of 3 days, with a welcome reception to kick off and reunite the DUG community on the evening of Monday, May 13th. DynamicsCon LIVE will be a three-day, multi-track event focused on Dynamics GP, Power Platform, and these Dynamics 365 products: Business Central, Customer Engagement, and Finance & Supply Chain.

3. Microsoft Build

Date: May 21 – 23rd, 2024 | Location: Seattle, WA & Virtual  

Microsoft Build is an annual conference event held by Microsoft, targeted towards software engineers and web developers using Windows, Azure, and other Microsoft technologies. 

First held in 2011, the event serves as a platform for Microsoft to announce and showcase its latest updates, new technologies, tools, and plans for the future. It typically covers a wide range of topics, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, databases, programming languages, and more. The format of the event includes keynote speeches by top Microsoft executives, technical sessions, hands-on labs, and demos. These are conducted by Microsoft engineers and other industry experts, offering deep dives into specific topics, providing an opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge and skills, and interact directly with those developing the tools they use. 

4. Microsoft Ignite

Date: November 18 – 22, 2024 | Location: Chicago, IL & Virtual

Get ready, tech enthusiasts and industry leaders, Microsoft Ignite is back.  Taking place November 18–22, 2024 for an experience that will redefine what’s possible in the world of technology.

Why attend?

1. Explore cutting-edge tech: Whether you’re an IT professional, developer, architect, or partner, Microsoft Ignite is your gateway to the latest innovations. From AI-powered solutions to copilots that amplify your productivity, we’ve got it all.
2. Live keynotes: Be there live to hear all the AI news and announcements from Microsoft leaders and experts. You don’t want to miss all the live action!
3. Deep technical training: With over 200 sessions, learn from the best, ask burning questions, and gain insights that will elevate your expertise.
4. Networking and meeting opportunities: Connect with thousands of industry leaders, decision-makers, and fellow tech enthusiasts from all around the world. Forge new partnerships, exchange ideas, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration.

5. DynamicsCon Virtual

Date: November 13th, 2024 | Location: Virtual 

DynamicsCon Virtual is set to host its sixth event on November 13, 2024, continuing its tradition of delivering user-centered content focused on Dynamics GP, Power Platform, Dynamics 365 products including Business Central, Customer Engagement, and Finance & Operations/Supply Chain. This year, we are excited to introduce a new Cross-Product track. This full-day online event features sessions selected by the Dynamics User Group community. Starting April 1, 2024, community members are encouraged to submit sessions for community voting, which will determine the conference agenda. Attendees can look forward to a free online conference that includes engaging educational presentations, live Q&A sessions with speakers, roundtable discussions, and post-event content available on our YouTube channel.

6. Microsoft 365 Community Conference

 Date: April 30th – May 2nd, 2024 | Location: Orlando, FL

The biggest and most exciting Microsoft 365 community event of the year, with over 150 sessions covering Copilot for Microsoft 365, Teams, Viva, SharePoint, Windows, and more. This event is ideal for anyone who wants to explore Microsoft’s latest AI innovations, connect with product makers, experts, and the community. Attendees will also deepen their Microsoft 365 and Copilot skills to advance their career in the era of AI.

7. Microsoft Power Platform Community Conference

Date: September 18 – 20th, 2024 | Location: Las Vegas, NV 

Microsoft Power Platform Community Conference is an event designed to bring together professionals, developers, and enthusiasts interested in Microsoft Power Platform – a suite of tools including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. This conference features a variety of sessions, workshops, and presentations aimed at helping attendees understand how to best leverage these tools to drive digital transformation, streamline business processes, and make data-driven decisions. Attendees can expect to gain knowledge on the latest updates and trends, best practices, and real-world use cases from industry experts and Microsoft leaders. 

8. TechCon365 & PWRCon

Date: June 3rd – 7th, 2024 | Location: Seattle, WA

TechCon365 & PWRCON Seattle, a Microsoft 365 Conference & Power Platform Conference, bring to you the world’s leading experts in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and Azure.

Whether you are new to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint or an experienced power user, admin or developer, TechCon365 has content designed to fit your experience level and area of interest. Workshops and sessions are taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Regional Directors and Microsoft engineers.