The SMB Focused Dynamics Partner Community October 29-31, 2018, The Hague, The Netherlands

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1 The SMB Focused Dynamics Partner Community October 29-31, 2018, The Hague, The Netherlands

2 Join the Directions Community Conferences THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN, SHARE AND GROW WITH DYNAMICS 365 BUSINESS CENTRAL AND DYNAMICS NAV The Directions Community is an organization for professionals working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/Dynamics NAV and servicing SMB customers. The Community is run by partners for partners and the main objectives are to enable partner companies and their employees to grow through: Education, training, knowledge sharing, best practices around Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV and surrounding technologies Partner business optimization and evolution Market development & responding to future trends Expanded network with Other professionals, both local and across the world the Microsoft Team in the local area and from the Development Center ISVs and Service Providers that can help add value to SMB customers Product promotion Growing together Knowledge sharing Networking Learning The future is Dynamics Professional development Community collaboration and support Driving innovation

3 Joining and strengthening the Community is a win-win for everyone (except the competition) Partner Companies get smarter, more knowledgeable and more efficient. Employees improve competences, network and get motivation. Customers get updated and valuable services from partners, and Microsoft can sell more products. As a collaboration platform for partners and Microsoft, Directions runs yearly conferences, issues invitations to monthly webinars throughout the year and encourages the community to be active on our Directions Facebook and LinkedIn groups The Community has been active for 12 years and continues to grow. In 2017, 2154 NAV professionals, from 635 companies, 63 countries met at Directions EMEA in Madrid, Spain for 3 fantastic days. Attendees Companies 2154 Attendees 635 Companies 73 Sponsors 63 Countries

4 Directions EMEA (October 29-31) The Hague, The Netherlands DRIVE INNOVATION AND SUCCESS WITH DYNAMICS 365 BUSINESS CENTRAL In October, the online version of Business Central will have been on the market for 7 months and it is around the time that the on-premise version will be released. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to gain initial experience shared and updated on the news from Microsoft, other partners, ISVs and Service Partners. Directions EMEA is also the only conference in the region where you can get the most comprehensive overview of the most crucial partner programs including Ready to Go, CSP and ISV Embed programs. Offering a variety of sessions and workshops, Directions EMEA is a must-attend event for proactive and innovative professionals who seek new training and development opportunities as well as business owners who wish to develop the most effective strategies for continued business success. Technical professional You will get architecture updates, hands-on experience with the new development environment and development best practices, deployment tips&tricks, The Microsoft Development team, MVPs and other experts will guide you through issues such as migration, extensions, integration and AL development. Full day trainings and workshops will provide you with best practices that will enable you to handle the challenges of Business Central faster and use the full potential of the latest technologies. Functional professional You will learn about migration guides, updates on new functionality and use scenarios, integration options to Power BI, Sales, Marketing, Office 365, Power App and Flow directly from Microsoft program managers, product specialists and industry experts. Moreover, ISVs and Service Providers will tell you how they can help add value for your customers.

5 Sales & Marketing professional The knowledge you will receive will enable you to increase customer engagement by developing effective strategies and tactics. You will get insight into Business Central positioning, presentation, pricing, licensing, migration options, messaging and marketing directly from Microsoft Corporate and Local Product Marketing teams and from early adopters real life experience. What s more, you will meet ISVs and Service providers that will help you to gain a competitive advantage by expanding your product offer. Top Management & Owner You will be the first to get to know Microsoft Strategy and Roadmap updates, SMB trends, business development input. You will also have the possibility to connect with and give input to Microsoft executives. In addition, ISVs and Service Providers will tell you how you can generate more sales by offering integrated solutions that meet the specific needs of your customers. Microsoft Employee You will meet and engage with the people that market, sell, deploy and implement Business Central i.e. the ones that help you achieve your goals. With a real understanding of the SMB market and hurdles Partners and ISVs have to face, you will be able to collaborate with your local partners more effectively and support them in their efforts to provide competitive solutions to SMB customers.

6 Connect with the best Dynamics experts A wide range of Dynamics-related topics will be presented by the best industry experts, including: Microsoft Executives Microsoft R&D and Field Team Industry thought leaders Independent Software and Service Vendors Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE IS THE BEST INVESTMENT TO ENSURE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR YOUR COMPANY ON THE SMB MARKET. Meet your peers and build your professional network During the conference, there will be a wide range of opportunities to meet and network with your peers, Microsoft employees, ISVs, Service Providers and MVPs. The conference is run in a friendly and community-like manner, where any Business Central/NAV professional is welcome and made to feel part of the family. This will all ensure you in-depth information, know-how and a network to build your future on. Grow your partner channel For ISVs and Service Providers to the Dynamics SMB Channel, the Directions conferences are the best and most cost-effective platform for you to connect with and present to Dynamics Partners from around the world. Directions EMEA is the best place to promote products, educate partners about product innovations and collaborate on successful marketing strategies for local markets. Check out our sponsor opportunities here.

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