D365 Pulse Agenda - Day #1
Welcome to D365 Pulse 2025!
Head to the main lobby, and follow the signage to the registration desk to pick up your badge, attendee bag, and snap a quick photo! After that, join us in Covington 2&3 for breakfast before we kick off the event.
Details Coming Soon!
Unlocking Business Value with AI-Enabled Outcomes, Agents, and Autonomous ERP
Presenter: Sandra Larrea
Location: Covington 2&3
AI is transforming how finance operates - from forecasting and reporting to automation and strategic decision-making. Hear Microsoft’s vision for an AI-enabled future, and what is means for businesses using Dynamics 365.
- Microsoft’s Vision
- Microsoft Own Evolution (Modern Finance)
- AI in D365 F&SCM
- Agents in Action – Live Demo
10:45AM | 15-Minute Intermission
The Wild Frontier of AI Business Solutions
Moderator: Gregor Newland
Panelists: Sandra Larrea, Jared Hall, Victor Para, Radin Mathew
Location: Covington 2&3
AI is reshaping how organizations think, operate, and compete. Join AI innovators, Dynamics 365 experts, and business leaders as they share real-world successes, lessons learned, and predictions for what’s next. Bring your questions and explore where the AI frontier is headed.
Community Sponsor - Dynamics User Group (DUG)
Presenters: Bobby Small & Ryan Harris
Location: Covington 2&3
12:15PM | Break for Lunch
What’s New in Quality Management (Version 44 Preview)
Presenter: Eric Kuhn
Breakout Type: Functional
Location: Covington 1
Explore the latest quality control capabilities and preview features shaping the future of manufacturing in D365.
Let the Bots Do the Work: Fabric Data Agents in Action
Presenter: Bill Spurling
Breakout Type: Technical
Location: Covington 2&3
Automate smarter with Microsoft’s new Fabric Data Agents - low-code tools for big impact, cross-platform integration, and hands-on creation.
AI-Augmented X++ Development with GitHub Copilot & MCP Servers
Presenter: Gonzalo Garcia
Breakout Type: Technical
Location: Covington 2&3
Agentic AI at work - turn functional specs into working X++ code using AI-powered development workflows designed for Dynamics 365.
What’s New in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Presenter: Jesper Livbjerg
Breakout Type: Functional
Location: Covington 1
A deep dive into the latest updates transforming Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management - explore new functional enhancements and AI-driven capabilities reshaping end-to-end operations. Learn about the most impactful features in the latest release and gain practical takeaways to boost efficiency and visibility across your organization.
2:40PM | Expo & Snack Break
Coming soon!
Exploring Licensing and User Security in D365 and Power Platform
Moderator: Bill Davies
Expert Panelists: Doug Bellingeri, Tad Dockstader, Trisha Alverson, Rick Wood
Location: Covington 2&3
Licensing and security choices can make or break your Dynamics 365 strategy. Learn from security specialists and IT leaders how to avoid common pitfalls, cut costs, and strengthen compliance while protecting your business.
Coming soon!
Ellipse Solutions & Day #1 Wrap-Up
Presenter: Rick Wood
Location: Covington 2&3
Networking & Charity Event
Location: The Gruff - 129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011
Time: 7:00PM - 10:00 PM
Get ready for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and giving back at the Charity Trivia Extravaganza! Join your fellow Pulse attendees for a lively team trivia event where every point scored helps raise money for great causes.
Enjoy drinks, snacks, and plenty of laughs as teams battle through themed rounds - including a special Dynamics & Microsoft segment - to earn donations for their chosen charities. Creativity and spirit count too, with bonus prizes for the most entertaining team names, hilarious wrong answers, and best overall energy. It’s the perfect mix of networking, philanthropy, and pure Pulse fun!
D365 Pulse Agenda - Day #2
Let's kick off Day #2!
Breakfast will again be served in Covington 2&3 - grab a bite to eat and prepare for more great sessions!
Beyond X++: Using Python Azure Function Microservices
Presenter: Denis Guryev
Session Type: Technical
Location: Covington 1
Extend your solutions with Python microservices for advanced AI models and algorithms - without reinventing the wheel.
Expert Panel - Mastering Advanced Warehousing in D365
Moderator: Mikhail Roytman
Expert Panelists: Danny Freeman, Jesper Livbjerg, Eric Davis, Greg Cobb, Kim Fielden
Session Type: Functional
Location: Covington 2&3
Explore how advanced warehousing can transform supply chain performance. Compare traditional approaches with modern capabilities in Dynamics 365, and hear real-world perspectives on driving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in warehouse operations.
10:10AM | 15-Minute Intermission
Coming Soon!
Copilot Studio’s Computer-Using Agents: Turning Legacy Pain into Productivity Gain
Presenter: Doug Bellingeri
Location: Covington 2&3
Discover how Copilot Studio’s new Computer-Using Agents (CUA) are revolutionizing automation by interacting directly with on-screen applications - just like a human would. This session showcases how CUAs simplify legacy processes, boost accuracy, and deliver faster results without the complexity of traditional RPA tools.
- AI-Driven UI Navigation: Witness the agent leverage computer vision to click buttons, select menus, and type into fields on-screen
- Boosted Accuracy & Speed: Learn how CUA reduces re-work compared to traditional RPA tooling for continually changing source systems.
- No-Code, Easy Setup: The session highlights how easy it is to build and modify a Computer-Using Agent
Coming Soon!
Community Sponsor - Dynamic Communities
Presenters: Giuseppe Ianni
Location: Covington 2&3
12:15PM | Break for Lunch
Coming Soon!
Build Your First Agent for ERP: Creating and Customizing AI Experience for Dynamics 365
Presenter: Jared Hall
Location: Covington 2&3
AI is revolutionizing how we think about business processes, but it can be challenging to know how to get started on your AI journey. In this session we'll talk through the building blocks you can use to create and customize AI experiences for Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps, providing practical steps to get you started building agents that drive real impact for your organization. In this session we'll cover:
- Overview of the agentic framework for F&O.
- Talk about the toolset and building blocks available for connecting agents to the data and business logic of your business applications.
- Deep dive on the new Model Context Protocol server for F&O.
- Ways to extend the AI capabilities in F&O.
- Tips and resources to start using AI in your environment.
Coming Soon!
2:35PM | Expo & Snack Break
The Death of the Password: Modern Authentication in Action
Presenter: Ben Gepfrey
Session Type: Technical
Location: Covington 1
Experience passwordless access, passkeys, and QR authentication for faster, more secure frontline workflows.
Dynamic Tariffs in the World of Dynamics 365
Presenter: Luke Fornadley
Session Type: Functional
Location: Covington 2&3
Best practices and tools for navigating constant tariff changes in sales, procurement, and landed cost management.
Application Insights & Telemetry in Dynamics 365
Presenter: Adrian Ciobanu
Session Type: Technical
Location: Covington 1
Unlock performance data, custom telemetry, and actionable insights to optimize your D365 environment.
D365 Business Performance Planning: From Data to Decisions
Presenter: Michael Schwartz
Session Type: Functional
Location: Covington 2&3
See how BPP connects Dataverse, Power BI, and custom visuals to turn raw numbers into actionable strategy.
Coming Soon!
Predictive Payments & Intelligent Cash Flow in D365
Presenter: Mary Van Kirk
Location: Covington 2&3
Explore how Finance insights brings practical AI into D365. This session highlights Customer payment predictions and Cash flow forecasting, showing how built-in machine learning models evaluate customer payment behavior, generate predictions, and use that data to create a more accurate view of cash flow and liquidity.
Closing Remarks & Day #2 Wrap-Up
Presenter: Mikhail Roytman
Location: Covington 2&3
| Time | Event | Presenter | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30AM | Registration & Breakfast | N/A | Main lobby | Head to the main lobby, and follow the signage to the registration desk to pick up your badge ... |
| 9:15AM | Welcome & Keynote | Mikhail Roytman Ellipse Solutions |
Covington 2&3 | Details coming soon! |
| 9:45AM | Unlocking Business Value with AI-Enabled Outcomes, Agents, and Autonomous ERP | Sandra Larrea Microsoft |
Covington 2&3 | AI is transforming how finance operates – from forecasting and reporting to automation and strategic ... |
| 10:45AM | 15-Minute Intermission | N/A | N/A | Short break for coffee and networking. |
| 11:00AM | The Wild Frontier of AI Business Solutions | Expert Panel | Covington 2&3 | AI is reshaping how organizations think, operate, and compete. Join AI innovators, Dynamics 365 experts ... |
| 12:00PM | Community Sponsor: Dynamics User Group (DUG) | Bobby Small & Ryan Harris | Covington 2&3 | Community Sponsor - Dynamics User Group (DUG) |
| 12:15PM | Break for Lunch | N/A | N/A | |
| 1:00PM | What’s New in Quality Management (Version 44 Preview) | Eric Kuhn | Covington 1 | Explore the latest quality control capabilities and preview features shaping the future of manufacturing in D365 ... |
| 1:00PM | Let the Bots Do the Work: Fabric Data Agents in Action | Bill Spurling | Covington 2&3 | Automate smarter with Microsoft’s new Fabric Data Agents – low-code tools for big impact, cross-platform ... |
| 1:45PM | I-Augmented X++ Development with GitHub Copilot & MCP Servers | Gonzalo Garcia | Covington 2&3 | Agentic AI at work – turn functional specs into working X++ code using AI-powered development workflows ... |
| 1:45PM | What’s New in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management | Jesper Livbjerg | Covington 1 | A deep dive into the latest updates transforming Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management – explore new functional ... |
| 2:40PM | Expo & Snack Break | N/A | N/A | Grab a quick refreshment and visit our Event Sponsors in the expo area! |
| 3:10PM | Sponsor Showcase: DynamicWeb | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 3:30PM | Exploring Licensing and User Security in D365 and Power Platform | Expert Panel | Covington 2&3 | Licensing and security choices can make or break your Dynamics 365 strategy. Learn from security specialists ... |
| 4:35PM | Sponsor Showcase: Avalara | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 4:55PM | Ellipse Solutions & Day #1 Wrap-Up | Rick Wood | Covington 2&3 | |
| 6:00PM | Networking Dinner & Charity Event | N/A | The Gruff - 129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011 | Get ready for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and giving back at the Charity Trivia Extravaganza! Join your ... |
| Time | Event | Presenter | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30AM | Breakfast | N/A | Main lobby | Let's kick off Day #2! |
| 9:15AM | Beyond X++: Using Python Azure Function Microservices | Denis Guryev | Covington 1 | Extend your solutions with Python microservices for advanced AI models and algorithms – without ... |
| 9:15AM | Mastering Advanced Warehousing in D365 | Expert Panel | Covington 2&3 | Explore how advanced warehousing can transform supply chain performance. Compare traditional approaches ... |
| 10:10AM | 15-Minute Intermission | |||
| 10:25AM | Sponsor Showcase: Vertex | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 10:45AM | Microsoft Featured Session: Doug Bellingeri | Doug Bellingeri Microsoft |
Covington 2&3 | Copilot Studio’s Computer-Using Agents: Turning Legacy Pain into Productivity Gain |
| 11:40AM | Sponsor Showcase: Znode | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 12:00PM | Community Sponsor: Dynamic Communities | Giuseppe Ianni | Covington 2&3 | Community Sponsor - Dynamic Communities |
| 12:15PM | Break for Lunch | N/A | N/A | |
| 1:00PM | Sponsor Showcase: Paystand | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 1:20PM | Build Your First Agent for ERP: Creating and Customizing AI Experience for Dynamics 365 | Jared Hall | Covington 2&3 | AI is revolutionizing how we think about business processes, but it can be challenging to know how ... |
| 2:20PM | Sponsor Showcase: Dooap | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 2:35PM | Expo & Snack Break | N/A | N/A | Grab a quick refreshment and visit our Event Sponsors in the expo area! |
| 3:05PM | The Death of the Password: Modern Authentication in Action | Ben Gepfrey | Covington 1 | Experience passwordless access, passkeys, and QR authentication for faster, more secure frontline ... |
| 3:05PM | Dynamic Tariffs in the World of Dynamics 365 | Luke Fornadley | Covington 2&3 | Best practices and tools for navigating constant tariff changes in sales, procurement, and landed cost management ... |
| 3:35PM | Application Insights & Telemetry in Dynamics 365 | Adrian Ciobanu | Covington 1 | Unlock performance data, custom telemetry, and actionable insights to optimize your D365 ... |
| 3:35PM | D365 Business Performance Planning: From Data to Decisions | Michael Schwartz | Covington 2&3 | See how Business Perfomance Planning connects Dataverse, Power BI, and custom visuals to turn raw numbers into actionable strategy ... |
| 4:05PM | Sponsor Showcase: Corpay | Covington 2&3 | ||
| 4:25PM | Predictive Payments & Intelligent Cash Flow in D365 | Mary Van Kirk | Covington 2&3 | Explore how Finance insights brings practical AI into D365. This session highlights Customer ... |
| 4:55PM | Closing Remarks & Day #2 Wrap-Up | Mikhail Roytman | Covington 2&3 | Closing Remarks & Day #2 Wrap-Up |