The most thorough training and education event on Microsoft business applications for finance and accounting, IT, operations, and systems administrators is Community Summit 2023, from Dynamics Communities, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 15-18, 2023. 

And Community Summit 2023 it's a hot ticket. Why?

Community Summit 2023 will feature 500+ sessions on AI, Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and more.

The "for user, by user" event aims to shorten the time it takes to complete the equivalent of months of training. Users can navigate how-to and tutorial sessions that provide practical advice they can bring back and implement at their businesses.

Plus, if purchased before the 5-day event, every attendee's registration fee will be at most $1,849 to access a variety of sessions. Comparatively, a single online training course from a company can cost more than $2,500; your Community Summit 2023 ROI is a no-brainer, say previous participants. 

11 compelling reasons to add Community Summit 2023 to this year's budget

• 4,000+ attendees from business administration, IT, accounting, and finance roles across various sectors and businesses of all sizes
• 500+ expert-led education sessions organized by AI, Dynamics & Dynamics 365 ERPs, Power Platform, Data, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, Vertical Industry and more
• Tech-Medic Help Desks, where knowledgeable users work to address your unique difficulties or issues
• General sessions by Microsoft executives providing updates and business and ERP roadmap apps you regularly use
• 200+ partners and independent software vendors (ISVs) on the expo floor to close gaps in implementation, data management, cybersecurity, automation, reporting, and more
• Registration fee covers all meals and receptions
• A welcome celebration with live music, food, beverages, and special events on the expo floor
• NASCAR Hall of Fame reception with notable NASCAR attendees, food, beverages, and engaging racing experiences
• Opportunity to network with peers and exchange ideas and experiences –understanding other companies' difficulties and how they overcame them is valuable information
• More than 30 hands-on academy training sessions that count toward continuing education requirements (additional cost)
• The Preconference AI Summit on October 16 will feature Microsoft executives, AI MVPs, and knowledgeable users (additional cost)

Community Summit 2023 Academy – an education bonus

As an add-on to your event registration (at an additional fee), the Community Summit 2023 Academy program can help you accomplish three key goals:

1. Deep dive into a particular Microsoft business application area for intensive training in the "master class" format
2. Establish a connection between you and a knowledgeable trainer in the field who will help you understand how to apply the training to your company
3. Earn CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits to meet your continuing education requirements on time

Academy is a fantastic opportunity to employ tailored material and specialized classroom instruction to support learning, development, and growth for Dynamics users. 

Community Summit 2023 – a fountain of knowledge

There are numerous reasons why you might consider Community Summit 2023. Knowledge is a precious asset, so it's an excellent opportunity to learn something new.

Conference attendees can absorb information in a manner that reading an article or participating in a conference call can't match, whether that knowledge happens to be the newest games or a tutorial on the future of cloud computing.

And while there's something for everyone in the learning opportunities, you won't want to miss the chance to meet and collaborate with like-minded peers to share business experiences and solutions.

Haven't registered yet? Secure your ticket.

Are you concerned about push-back from your manager? This will help justify your trip!

Learning sessions with Liberty Grove's Andrew Good

Liberty Grove CEO Andrew Good will be featured as a panelist, co-presenter, and independent speaker in several sessions.

Andrew built his 22 years of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC/NAV experience on personal experiences with various companies. His project experiences range from finance to manufacturing (automotive, food and beverage, and aerospace). The central themes of knowing costs and revenues are pervasive and have empowered clients to make good decisions about their operations.

Throughout his career, Andrew has helped customers get the most out of their BC/NAV systems through integrations, upgrades, and extensions that allow them to deal with their changing business environments. His expertise includes leveraging the available tools to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Andrew also speaks at many industry events.

You can learn more about the learning sessions with Andrew below:

Ask the Experts: Manufacturing

Tuesday, October 17 • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Manufacturing is indeed a topic for the experts. Attend this session with queries or difficulties you may be experiencing with manufacturing. An expert panel will share advice and assist in this open discussion.

Panelists: Cliff McDaniel (Moderator), Ben Baxter, Steven Chinsky, Andrew Good, Dave Wiser

Manufacturing in Business Central for Newbies

Tuesday, October 17 • 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM EST

This session is appropriate for you if you are new to manufacturing or the Business Central production module. It will focus on a review of the fundamentals of setting up items, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, dealing with Production Orders, and posting inputs and outputs. You'll receive advice on how to avoid manufacturing errors, particularly as some of them are difficult to fix. We'll construct a fictitious potato chip factory to help with comprehension.

Presenters: Andrew Good, Steven Chinsky

Supply Chain Challenges Today

Wednesday, October 18 • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Bring your supply chain problems and use the influence of your peers to gain new insights. You will have the chance to share your expertise and knowledge with others. In this roundtable discussion, you can benefit from one another's experiences and discuss what has and hasn't worked for you.

Speaker: Andrew Good

Ask the Experts: Inventory, Warehouse & Supply Chain

Thursday, October 19 • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Amidst the ongoing geopolitical, economic, epidemic, and weather-related problems, supply chains remain a significant concern.

In this interactive discussion, a panel of supply chain professionals will explore how they are sustaining business operations, meeting urgent demands, and minimizing supplier problems during this disruptive time.

To provide first-hand insight into current strategies, best practices, and forward-looking approaches to navigating the current environment and the inevitable storms ahead, we'll draw on various experiences across the supply chain, from inventory management to shipping, receiving, EDI, and warehousing.

Panelists: Kate Pinyan (Moderator), Steven Chinsky, Andrew Good, Chris Howes, Bryan Whitney

If you attend any of Andrew's sessions, please seek him out and say, "Hello!" Got questions about your business for Andrew? Contact us to schedule your personal 1:1 session where you can ask Andrew about what's on your mind. 

About the author

Liberty Grove Software is an established Microsoft Partner that focuses on providing customers with sales, service, and support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV solutions and training and upgrades.

Over more than 25 years, Liberty Grove has assisted hundreds of customers with businesses ranging from small to mid-sized to Microsoft Partners in implementing, training, customization, and upgrading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions.

The organization is one of only a few companies worldwide that Microsoft recognizes as qualified to provide Business Central/NAV Upgrade Service Centers.