About us
## 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 free 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 all-day user groups – what we call the 'National' user groups – run several free all-day events per year. Each event offers 15+ sessions and typically attracts an audience of 150+ people. The events are held either in central London or Manchester.
### 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
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Virtual D365PPUG - November 2026
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for the D365 & PP UG Virtual Event! This user group will focus solely on Virtual Events. We know that not everyone can make it to in person events, so we've created a dedicated Virtual UG that anyone can attend!
Agenda
18:00 - Intros
18: 15 - Talk 1: Introducing the Power Platform ToolBox - Carl Cookson
19:00 - break
19:05 - Talk 2: 60 Power Platform Tips in 60 Minutes - Kylie Kiser & Heidi Neuhauser
20:00 Wrap up & Finish
Talk 1 - Introducing the Power Platform ToolBox - Carl Cookson
Power Platform ToolBox is a modern, cross‑platform desktop application that brings together community‑built tools for managing, building, and troubleshooting Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse applications.In this lightning talk, you’ll get a fast‑paced introduction to what Power Platform ToolBox is capable of. We’ll look at how it lets you discover, install, and update tools with a single click, connect securely to your environments using interactive login and MFA, and run each tool in complete isolation for improved security and stability.
I'll also highlight the kinds of tools available today, including:Dataverse data management, bulk operations, and migrations
Environment, solution, and security role analysis
Power Automate flow exploration and visualisation
Metadata exploration, dependency analysis, ERD generation, and documentationDeveloper tools for plugins, PCF controls, and Custom APIs
Finally, we’ll touch on how Power Platform ToolBox is open source, community‑led, and designed to evolve alongside the platform, making it a successor to the XrmToolBox in lots of ways.Bio
Carl CooksonTalk 2 - 60 Power Platform Tips in 60 Minutes - Kylie Kiser & Heidi Neuhauser
Your favorite fast-talking MVP duo will rattle off as many tips as we can fit in our time! We’re talking about tools, best practices, tips and tricks for Dynamics 365, Power Apps and other Power Platform tools! Let’s see if we can get through all 60 or maybe even more!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Take away one tip that you can implement in your organization
Learn about a new product or feature to test out
Find some interesting information to do additional research onBio
Kylie Kiser & Heidi Neuhauser62 attendees
Birmingham D365PPUG - November 2026
Wesleyan, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, GBOur next in-person meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 19th November 2026 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.
Agenda
Presentation 1: Power Platform for Good - Melissa Hale
What: This talk gives the attendees insights into how someone like me, with a scientific non-technical background ended up as a developer for a consulting company and a volunteer for a charity – “Collaboration for Kids”. Expect to learn how I used Power Platform to transform this charity’s digital space in a meaningful way, and how you can collaborate with your local charities of NGOs with something you already know! I will show you how I created a useful intranet and some process automations, with a strong focus on promoting healthier choices for children and adults. All powered by Microsoft Technology – Business Applications and Modern Workplace.Why: Non-profit organisations are facing increasing pressure to optimise their operations and invest most of their time in supporting the cause. By leveraging technology, this goal can be more easily achieved, addressing challenges in communication, manual workloads, and other areas. If you want to learn how to go above and beyond with your local charity by using Power Platform, this is the talk for you!
How: Expect engaging storytelling, live demos, practical cases of Power Automate and SharePoint working together, tips on how to work with diverse Stakeholders and much more!
Takeaways:
• Concrete - and cool - examples of applying Power Platform for non-profit organisations.
• Strategies for effective collaboration and user adoption.
• Inspiration to go back home, bring your tech skills to the table, and help your local charity.Presentation 2: Architecture in the Age of AI - Neil Rowlands & Adrian Cole
Microsoft is embedding AI into every layer of Power Platform and Dynamics 365. If it can gather requirements, design solutions and write code, what is left for architects, developers and consultants?In this session, user group leaders Adrian Cole and Neil Rowlands use lessons from past tech revolutions to show why writing software was never the hard part
As the agent-tooling landscape is reshaping how we build, who really owns the consequences? Our roles don’t disappear- they evolve. Because in the Age of AI, implementation becomes abundant and judgment becomes scarce
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.23 attendees
Past events
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