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- Cambridge D365 & Power Platform User Group - 7th Nov 2024Lord Ashcroft Building, Cambridge
Welcome to our final event of 2024.
- 6.20pm - Registration, networking and light buffet
- 6.50pm - Welcome and Introduction
- 7.00pm - Benefits of the Power Platform Centre of Excellence, Garry Pope
- 7.50pm - Networking
- 8.00pm - Lo code to pro code, a sliding scale, Phil Kermeen
- 8.50pm - Networking
- 9.00pm - Close
Benefits of the Power Platform Centre of Excellence session
This presentation highlights some of the benefits of the Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) and provides a concise overview of its components.Lo code to pro code, a sliding scale
PowerApp development is tightly linked to the operational processes of releasing it and then having to support it. We illustrate the value of at the various toolsets and 'pro-code' ideas you can utilize as a citizen developer to help you improve your development efforts and reduce your operational effort.We are looking for speaker volunteers. If you are interested in speaking, then drop us a line at cambridge@d365ppug.com.
Want to present?
If you are interested in presenting, then drop us a line at cambridge@d365ppug.com. First-timers especially welcome.The meeting will be at:
Room: LAB 027 (enter via Broad Street entrance)
Anglia Ruskin University
Lord Ashcroft Building
Cambridge
CB1 1PTLord Ashcroft Building on Google Maps
A member of the user group will be at the entrance to greet and direct you to the meeting room.
Arriving by Car: Please use the nearby (6 mins walk) Grafton centre car park (East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PS). It’s free if you enter after 6pm.
Arriving by Train: Cambridge Station is about a 20 mins walk / 5-10 min taxi. Cambridge North is a bit further around 15-20 mins by taxi.
- Birmingham D365 & Power Platform User Group - Nov 28th 2024Wesleyan, Birmingham
Our next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 28th Nov 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: AI Prompting (Speaker: Chris Haydock)
A quick look at some basic prompting techniques and guidance on how to make a good AI Prompt, getting an AI to work for you and the different ways AI can aid us in Power Platform.Presentation 2: Data Security in Power Automate (Speaker: Matt Weston)
When we are creating flows, the chances of sensitive data flowing through the automation is quite high. This could be data that is being retrieved from a data source, or could be related to embedded credentials which are required to make calls to external web services.
If we are really going to take our data security seriously, then we need to consider what our options are for hiding the information which we don't want anyone else to see.
In this session, we will explore how we can utilise everything from in-flow settings to Azure Key Vault to store, secure, and protect our data while our flows are running.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.