Every Microsoft Event Going Virtual in 2020 (So Far)

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has reshaped the way we network and run our businesses, many corporations, and organizations across the globe have moved their live in-person events to the virtual space. This includes Microsoft.

While some events are still subject to change in the technology sector in these uncertain times, we have begun to compile a list of every Microsoft Event Going Virtual in 2020 that we know about so far.

We encourage you to bookmark this page so that you don’t miss any updates. We will do our best to keep it updated as Microsoft virtual events are announced to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Here is every Microsoft Event Going Virtual in 2020 that we know about so far:

Microsoft Business Applications

Microsoft Business Applications Summit is a free event hosted by Microsoft, taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Microsoft hopes this event will help you…

• Turn action into data
• Hone in on your skill sets and develop them
• And join your like-minded community peers

The summit starts at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) with a live pre-show, followed by a session hosted by James Phillips, President of the Microsoft Business Applications group, and Alysa Taylor, CVP of Business Applications marketing, at 8:00 a.m.

Phillips will present on the “latest product strategy, highlights from the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2020 release, and how these innovations can benefit you.” While Taylor will cover “what businesses need from a technology partner today, how Microsoft is helping organizations around the world respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” and what Microsoft is doing to keep moving forward together with each one of their customers, partners, and collaborators.

Following, users will experience:

• 9:00 a.m. – Live Sessions with Q&A
• 1:30 p.m. – Social Hour
• 2:00 p.m. – Expert Connect
• 2:00 p.m. – And/Or Attend Networking

Learn more about this event and sign up here.

Microsoft Inspire

Microsoft Inspire is the “largest and most comprehensive partner networking event year after year.” It helps partners connect, empower each other, learn about the latest business developments from Microsoft, network, and celebrate successes.

Microsoft has adapted this conference for the digital space to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of its partners and customers. Microsoft has answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the event change so far.

• “Microsoft Inspire will be a digital-only event experience
• The event dates are July 21–22 (aligned to the Pacific Time Zone)
• Registration will open in June
• There will be no cost to attend”

For more information, watch this informational video from Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, Commercial Partner at Microsoft.

Other Important Notes:

Questions have been pouring in about the state of Community Summit, formerly User Group Summit, which is a Microsoft-centered conference hosted each year by Dynamic Communities.

Community Summit is for all Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 FO/AX, CE/CRM, BC/NAV, or Dynamics GP, SL users. It is comprised of 700+ sessions, 3+ insightful days of learning, 7000+ attendees, and 150+ experts.

At this time, the summit not been moved to the virtual space, and Dynamic Communities still intends to host it live, in-person, later in 2020. Repeat – Community Summit is not moving to the virtual space as of now, but they are keeping their eyes and ears on the current situation and will adjust if need be.

The conference is set to take place at the Gaylord Opryland from October 6 – 9, 2020, in Nashville, TN.

For all updates regarding the conference, we encourage you to check the Community Summit (User Group Summit) Homepage often and subscribe to updates from Dynamic Communities.

As of May 1, 2020, Dynamic Communities states:

“Dynamic Communities will be holding events as planned and will continue to follow the protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) as it relates to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We take the health and safety of our attendees, sponsors, speakers, vendors, and staff very seriously, so we will continue to monitor and make any necessary changes as the situation evolves.”

Stay tuned should any changes arise with Dynamic Communities or if any other Microsoft events are moved to be completely virtual in 2020. We will be updating this page as we know more in the coming weeks and months.

Be well, stay safe, and take care of each other. We look forward to seeing you virtually soon.

In the meantime, if we can be of any help with your Microsoft Dynamics 365 challenges, please reach out to us here.