3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Monday, October 20

As technology evolves, businesses must modernize their IT infrastructure to stay competitive, improve efficiency, and enhance security. In this session, we’ll explore five key strategies to modernize your IT stack, covering everything from cloud backups to full cloud workload migrations. Attendees will gain practical insights into modern IT best practices and learn how to create a scalable, future-ready technology environment.  

Speaker: Rob Pratt

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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Tuesday, October 21

Unlock the power of payroll data with Power BI! In this hands-on session, we will walk through the process of building a payroll insights dashboard, providing HR and finance teams with real-time visibility into payroll trends, quarterly numbers, labor costs, and employee compensation metrics. Attendees will learn how to connect payroll data to Power BI, create meaningful visualizations, and implement best practices for interactive reporting. Whether you’re new to Power BI or looking to refine your reporting capabilities, this session will give you practical knowledge to build a powerful payroll dashboard that drives data-driven decision-making.

Speaker: Samantha Vislay

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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Tuesday, October 21

Effective reporting is essential for gaining insights, making informed decisions, and driving business success. Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a variety of reporting tools, each with unique features and capabilities. Whether you’re transitioning to Business Central or looking to enhance your reporting capabilities, this session will guide you through the different reporting options available within Business Central, from built-in reports to Power BI integrations and custom report creation. Attendees will learn how to choose the right reporting tools for their business needs, optimize report performance, and ensure data accuracy and accessibility across the organization.

Speaker: Jim Sawyers

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Tuesday, October 21

There’s nothing new with GP, right? Wrong. Come join this session to hear ground-breaking advancements that will help GP afficionados leverage new technology and trending advancements in their current system, as well as bridge their path to future modern ERP solutions. Attendees will hear how they can leverage insights to simplify and streamline workflows today and carry this into their future with Dynamics 365 Business Central. The End of Life for GP is only four years away. Take steps today to gain flexibility and insight with your current solution while making it easier to plan for a future transition.

Speaker: Chad Sogge & Kasey Metzger

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4:30 PM – 4:40 PM | Tuesday, October 21

Speaker: Chad Sogge

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Wednesday, October 22

SmartLists in Microsoft Dynamics GP are a powerful tool for data retrieval and reporting, but improper customization can lead to inefficiencies and errors. Users often want to edit SmartLists and do not know where to begin. This session will equip Dynamics GP end users with knowledge to translate their wants into system speak and provide essential guidance on the best practices for building customized SmartLists for all modules, including payroll, inventory, manufacturing, or preparing for an ERP migration.

Speaker: Lucas Reuss

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Wednesday, October 22

Preparing for the end may sound scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Join this session to learn practical steps to take to prepare your systems, processes, and people for a potential migration and how to optimize the solution you have to maximize its effectiveness in the near term or to prepare for a smooth transition. This session will explore incremental actions that Dynamics GP users can implement to improve system performance, ensure data integrity, and make future migrations easier. Whether you’re sticking with GP for the time being or preparing for a move to a new ERP, this session provides valuable guidance on how to proactively manage your system and data. 

Speaker: Lucas Reuss

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 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Thursday, October 23

Payroll calculation errors in Microsoft Dynamics GP can lead to incorrect paychecks, compliance risks, and frustrated employees. Understanding the root causes of these errors and how to resolve them efficiently is key to maintaining smooth payroll operations. In this session, we will explore common payroll calculation issues, including incorrect tax withholdings, deduction miscalculations, and overtime errors. Attendees will learn troubleshooting techniques, correction methods, and best practices to ensure accurate payroll processing every time. 

Speaker: Samantha Vislay

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 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Thursday, October 23

With the end of life (EOL) for Microsoft Dynamics GP approaching, many organizations are considering their next steps. But what if you're not ready to migrate yet? This session will explore the options available to businesses that need to continue using GP while planning for the future. We’ll discuss strategies for maintaining security, compliance, and system performance, as well as options for extended support and potential integrations to keep GP running efficiently. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to maximize their investment in GP while preparing for an eventual transition on their own timeline, exploring the pros and cons of each option along the way.

Speaker: Melissa Grover

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 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Thursday, October 23

Downtime is downright dangerous, with serious financial and operational consequences for any organization. Lost revenue, decreased productivity, and potential compliance risks are just a few topics to cover. Dive deep into understanding the underlying causes of system failures and how to proactively pivot toward strategies to minimize downtime, maintaining business continuity, and reduce risk for your organization. In this session, we’ll explore the hidden costs and risks associated with downtime, common causes of disruptions, and practical steps businesses can take to prevent and mitigate system failures. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for disaster recovery planning, system monitoring, and leveraging cloud-based solutions to enhance reliability.

Speaker: Melissa Grover

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 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Thursday, October 23

Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central requires careful planning—especially when it comes to reports. This session will guide you through the essential steps to evaluate, clean up, and transition your GP reports to Business Central. Attendees will learn how to identify critical reports, map data structures, and leverage Business Central’s reporting tools, such as Power BI and Jet Reports. Whether you're in the early planning stages or actively transitioning, this session will help ensure a smooth and efficient report migration.

Speaker: Lucas Reuss

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 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Thursday, October 23

Take your Microsoft Dynamics GP Word templates to the next level! This session dives into advanced techniques for customizing and optimizing Word templates beyond creating a simple Word template. Attendees will learn how to incorporate complex formatting, using a modified report, and advanced layout adjustments to enhance document presentation. We’ll also explore troubleshooting strategies for common issues and best practices for managing template versions effectively. If you're ready to go beyond the basics and gain full control over your Word templates, this session is for you!

Speaker: Samantha Vislay

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