Summit Watch: Why You Should Attend Community Summit & Planning for the Expo Hall

In episode 5 of “Summit Watch,” Aaron Back answers the question, “Why should I attend Community Summit?” and shares how to access a floor plan of the Community Summit Expo Hall.

This episode is sponsored by Summit North America, the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, taking place Oct. 15-20, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register today to connect with thousands of users across the Microsoft business applications ecosystem at the for user, by user event.

00:43 – Aaron points out that you can catch up on any of the Summit Watch videos you may have missed by visiting the Community Summit or the Dynamics Communities site.

01:14 – Why should you attend Community Summit? Aaron answers that question by sharing:

• It’s the largest independent gathering of the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem for users, partners, and ISVs.
• There are 3 things that set this event apart from any other community gathering:
  1. It’s focused on “for users, by users”
  2. It helps you decrease the complexity to deliver the results that you are on the hook for.
  3. It’s aligned with your Microsoft journey of considering Microsoft Business Applications, new to the applications, migrating from on-premise solutions to cloud solutions, or optimizing the solutions that you have invested in.

03:19 – Did you know that you can see a floor plan of all the vendors that will be on the Expo Floor at Community Summit? This is helpful as it allows you to prepare for your on-site experience, connect with the people at the booths, and learn more about the products and services they provide.