--- title: "Community Summit: Join Us at Summit 2025" description: Meet the experts in Microsoft ERP at Community Summit (Booth No.707). image: https://www.enavate.com/hubfs/Enavate_April2026/images/cover1.png --- [![Enavate_logo](https://www.enavate.com/hubfs/2020/Logos/Enavate_logo.svg "Enavate_logo") ](https://www.enavate.com/) [ Industries ](https://www.enavate.com/industries) [ Solutions ](https://www.enavate.com/solutions) [ Services ](https://www.enavate.com/services) [ GP Center of Excellence ](https://www.enavate.com/solutions/microsoft-dynamics-gp) [ Partners ](https://www.enavate.com/partner-services) [ About ](https://www.enavate.com/about-us) [ Resources ](https://www.enavate.com/resources) [ Talk With an Expert ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLJvgvcA1NC%2BzQ4r0JMtte28JJrFs9dXnxOpaDuSXC%2FKnkTXIj5Xzn%2FH3N6pJH0GeiwjxBmp56xlbcK8rh7Tmi5vFLUIt6CW7fxxk%2FwauUdl8lkjxMzXuRQVJdOmNQMg006%2Bd3oJcL14xqTKEcup2qMJ0fQnqlK6CQXZpNnuD%2FxmudiEODSRh9gAaup&portalId=3002663) [ Talk With an Expert ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLJvgvcA1NC%2BzQ4r0JMtte28JJrFs9dXnxOpaDuSXC%2FKnkTXIj5Xzn%2FH3N6pJH0GeiwjxBmp56xlbcK8rh7Tmi5vFLUIt6CW7fxxk%2FwauUdl8lkjxMzXuRQVJdOmNQMg006%2Bd3oJcL14xqTKEcup2qMJ0fQnqlK6CQXZpNnuD%2FxmudiEODSRh9gAaup&portalId=3002663) ** ** ![Summit-2025-LP-Header](https://www.enavate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Documents/Summit-2025-LP-Header.png?width=2000&height=500&name=Summit-2025-LP-Header.png "Summit-2025-LP-Header") ## Community Summit NA 2025 Booth #707 - THE spot for success! Whether it is optimizing your current system, shifting your GP system to the cloud, or migrating GP to Dynamics 365, Enavate is your partner for all of your Dynamics GP needs. **[Register for Community](https://tools.eventpower.com/reg/index/jNNFGXQR47) Summit with code: ENAVATE10 for 10% off admission!** ![Asset-184](https://www.enavate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020/Icons/Color/Asset-184.png?width=100&height=100&name=Asset-184.png) #### **Optimize Dynamics GP**   ![Asset-251](https://www.enavate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020/Icons/Color/Asset-251.png?width=100&height=99&name=Asset-251.png) #### **Shift GP to the Cloud**   ![Asset-132](https://www.enavate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020/Icons/Color/Asset-132.png?width=100&height=97&name=Asset-132.png) #### **Migrate to Dynamics 365**     ## Don’t Leave Your ERP to Chance! Ask Enavate When it comes to your business systems, you can't afford to settle for anything but the best. Trust the experts at Enavate, the leading Dynamics GP partner and the developer behind the Dynamics GP migration assessment used by Microsoft Partners across the country. ## Community Summit Session Presentations ***Monday-Wednesday*** Thursday's sessions can be found in the next section. 5 Ways to Modernize Your IT Stack for Dynamics GP and BC ##### Location: Sun 6 Convention Center, Level 2 ### 5 Ways to Modernize Your IT Stack for Dynamics GP and Business Central **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[**](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=3078) [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1544) Power BI for Payroll Insights: Let's Build a Dashboard! ##### Location: Sun 6 Convention Center, Level 2 ### Power BI for Payroll Insights: Let's Build a Dashboard! **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1130)   Mastering Reporting in Dynamics 365 Business Central ##### Location: Coastal 1 Convention Center, Level 2 ### Mastering Reporting in Dynamics 365 Business Central: Exploring Your Options **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1603)   All Signs Point to Success: New Life for GP ##### Location: Lafayette 5, Convention Center Mezzanine ### All Signs Point to Success: New Life for GP and a Path to the Future **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner ](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=2157) Premier Spotlight: Predicting the Future of GP ##### Location: Legends Stage, Expo Hall ### Premier Spotlight: Predicting the Future of GP: All Signs Point to Success **4:30 PM – 4:40 PM | Tuesday, October 21** Speaker: Chad Sogge [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner *](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=2191) Do’s and Don'ts to Customize Building a Smartlist for Dynamics GP ##### Location: Sun 5, Convention Center, Level 2 ### Do’s and Don'ts to Customize Building a Smartlist for Dynamics GP **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner *](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1237) Incremental Things GP Users Can Do Before GP EOL or Potential Migration ##### Sun 1, Convention Center, Level 2 ### Incremental Things GP Users Can Do Before GP EOL or Potential Migration **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner ](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1029) ##### Location: Sun 6 Convention Center, Level 2 ### 5 Ways to Modernize Your IT Stack for Dynamics GP and Business Central **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[**](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=3078) [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1544) ##### Location: Sun 6 Convention Center, Level 2 ### Power BI for Payroll Insights: Let's Build a Dashboard! **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1130)   ##### Location: Coastal 1 Convention Center, Level 2 ### Mastering Reporting in Dynamics 365 Business Central: Exploring Your Options **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1603)   ##### Location: Lafayette 5, Convention Center Mezzanine ### All Signs Point to Success: New Life for GP and a Path to the Future **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner ](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=2157) ##### Location: Legends Stage, Expo Hall ### Premier Spotlight: Predicting the Future of GP: All Signs Point to Success **4:30 PM – 4:40 PM | Tuesday, October 21** Speaker: Chad Sogge [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner *](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=2191) ##### Location: Sun 5, Convention Center, Level 2 ### Do’s and Don'ts to Customize Building a Smartlist for Dynamics GP **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner *](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1237) ##### Sun 1, Convention Center, Level 2 ### Incremental Things GP Users Can Do Before GP EOL or Potential Migration **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner ](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1029) ## Summit Sessions Continued ***Thursday *** GP Payroll: Resolving Payroll Calculation Errors ##### Naples 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### GP Payroll: Resolving Payroll Calculation Errors  **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1129) GP EOL Options: What to Do if You’re Not Ready to Say Good-bye ##### Osceola 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### GP EOL Options: What to Do if You’re Not Ready to Say Good-bye  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1438) The Risks and Costs of Downtime and How to Avoid Them ##### Osceola 4, Convention Center Level 2 ### The Risks and Costs of Downtime and How to Avoid Them  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1340) Preparing Dynamics GP Reports for Transition to Business Central ##### Coastal 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### Preparing Dynamics GP Reports for Transition to Business Central  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1236) Advanced Changes to Word Templates in Dynamics GP ##### Osceloa 4, Convention Center Level 2 ### Advanced Changes to Word Templates in Dynamics GP  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1125) ##### Naples 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### GP Payroll: Resolving Payroll Calculation Errors  **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 [*Add This Session to Your Show Planner*](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1129) ##### Osceola 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### GP EOL Options: What to Do if You’re Not Ready to Say Good-bye  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1438) ##### Osceola 4, Convention Center Level 2 ### The Risks and Costs of Downtime and How to Avoid Them  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1340) ##### Coastal 1, Convention Center Level 2 ### Preparing Dynamics GP Reports for Transition to Business Central  **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 [Add This Session to Your Show Planner](https://connect.summitna.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=1236) ##### Osceloa 4, Convention Center Level 2 ### Advanced Changes to Word Templates in Dynamics GP  **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! 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