What we’re about
## Our community
User groups having been running in the UK for over 10 years, starting with a user group for Dynamics CRM in 2011.
Since then, we have expanded in number and in scope, covering not just the traditional ‘CRM’ applications under Dynamics 365 but also the Microsoft Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.
Our user groups provide an opportunity for users of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to get together, share their knowledge and get to know each other in a fun, open, and welcoming environment. Whatever your level of experience or how long you’ve been using the products, you’re welcome to our meetings!
### Topics
The user group meetings cover all topics under the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform umbrella. We have talks on technical subjects such as development and solution architecture but also cover business perspectives as well, such as user adoption, managing change and business analysis.
### National user group
Our flagship user group – what we call the National user group – runs several events per year. These last all day, have over 15 sessions and typically attract an audience of over of over one hundred people. The events are held at Microsoft’s offices in Reading or London.
### Regional user groups
Our regional user groups cover many areas of the UK. These meetings are typically held in the evening after a working day and have 2 or 3 speakers on topics related to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Reading Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group (Q3)Campus Reading International, Berkshire
Our third in-person meeting for this year will take place on Monday 22nd September from 18:00 at Campus Reading. We look forward to seeing you there and encourage you to arrive from 6pm to meet other user group members!
Agenda as follows:
- 18:00 - Welcome!
- 18:30 - AJ Zafar & Alex Baker-Wong - Offline AI in Action: What can you do with Power Platform?
Discover how to transform stock counting into an automated, efficient process by harnessing the Power Platform and camera-driven intelligence. This session demonstrates how to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities with Power Platform tools to create a automated stock counter that reduces manual errors and saves valuable time. Key highlights include:
- Building a stock-counting app with Power Apps that seamlessly integrates with a webcam.
- Automating workflows with Power Automate for real-time inventory updates and alerts.
- Leveraging AI-powered Computer Vision to analyze images, identify stock items, and automatically count inventory.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and practical examples, this session is tailored for professionals in inventory management, retail, and logistics looking to modernize stock counting with low-code, AI-enhanced solutions. Walk away equipped with the knowledge to implement an intelligent stock counter in your organization.
- 19:15 - Break & Pizza!
- 19:45 - Sharon Smith - Collapsing BizApps: the AI & Agents driving the Dynamics 365 UI/UX Revolution
As we enter the Era of Agents, the notion of Business Applications - of CRUD databases with a bunch of business logic - is collapsing. So what does that mean for products such as Dynamics 365 and Power Apps that are very static UI-led? Once all the logic is in the AI tier, what will that ultimate futuristic expression look like? This session covers the latest developments in the evolution journey, including:
- Hands-on demonstrations of all AI and out-of-box D365 Autonomous Agent Features available in Public Preview
- Screening of the latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 Release Wave Highlight Videos where new Features are not yet available in Public Preview
- Collaborative discussion of the direction of travel as indicated through engagement with the Microsoft Product Team through non-NDA groups - 20:30 - Networking & Close
- Birmingham D365 & Power Platform User Group - Sept 25th 2025Wesleyan, Birmingham
Our next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 25th September 2025 from 18:30 at the Wesleyan Building. Parking is available close by at the B4 Car Park or it’s a short walk from any city centre train station.
Presentation 1: Extremely Accurate AI: Leveraging Azure AI Search, MCP & Foundry with Copilot Studio (Speaker: Sean Astrakhan)
AI doesn't have to be a “Black Box”. With just a few Azure tools you can take complete control over what AI is doing and get the exact results you expect....EVERY TIME.This all-demo session will showcase how the right combination of Azure AI Search, MCP, Azure Functions and Azure AI Foundry, can consistently give exact results in Copilot Studio and Power Automate.
Presentation 2: Ask Us Anything (Speakers: Panel of experts from the community)
Bring your questions related to any area of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, AI and Copilot - whether technical or business focussed. We will learn and explore collaboratively to find the answers. This community is designed to help you navigate around these technology areas.This open forum is the perfect platform to get help directly from seasoned professionals. There's no such thing as a stupid question - the answer to one thing that you might be holding back from asking, might just help or inspire someone else in the room too. And don't be shy to even attempt to answer questions raised by others, either by volunteering to be on the panel or engaging from within the audience.
We strongly encourage you to arrive early to meet other user group members. We will be providing food and refreshments and you are welcome to stay afterwards for a chat!
We are always looking for people passionate about Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to present at our events. If you would like to speak at any of our future events please register here.
