BizSource Community Conference Africa 2026
The Future of Business Applications in Africa
14 November 2026 | Microsoft South Africa, Bryanston, Johannesburg
The Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem in Africa is growing rapidly.
Every day, customers, partners, consultants, developers, students, architects, trainers, and technology leaders across the continent are building solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, and Microsoft's expanding cloud stack. Yet despite this growth, there are still too few opportunities for the community to come together, learn from one another, share experiences, and build meaningful professional connections.
That is why we are launching BizSource Community Conference Africa 2026.
More than a one-day event, this conference marks the beginning of a long-term initiative to grow and strengthen the Microsoft Business Applications community across Africa.
Our vision is simple:
To build the leading community-driven Microsoft Business Applications community in Africa, creating opportunities for professionals, customers, partners, students, and technology leaders to learn, connect, and grow together.
Whether you are an experienced Dynamics professional, a Power Platform specialist, a business leader, a student taking your first steps into the Microsoft ecosystem, or simply curious about the future of business technology, you are welcome to be part of this journey.
What is BizSource Community Conference Africa?
BizSource Community Conference Africa is a free, community-focused conference dedicated to Microsoft's Business Applications ecosystem.
The event brings together:
• Dynamics 365 users
• Business Central professionals
• Customer Engagement specialists
• Finance & Operations consultants
• Power Platform practitioners
• Developers and architects
• Microsoft MVPs
• Microsoft Certified Trainers
• Microsoft employees
• Customers and partners
• Students and future technology professionals
Our goal is to create a platform where knowledge is shared openly, relationships are built, and the African Microsoft community can thrive.
Event Focus Areas
Sessions are expected to cover a wide range of topics, including primarily:
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement
• Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
And secondly:
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Microsoft Copilot
• AI and Intelligent Agents
• Dataverse
• Microsoft Fabric
• Automation and Integration
• Analytics and Reporting
• Architecture and Development
• Customer Success Stories
• Career Development and Certifications
Opening Keynote
The day will begin with a keynote exploring:
• The future of Microsoft Business Applications
• Emerging AI and Copilot innovations
• Industry trends shaping organisations throughout Africa
• Opportunities for customers, partners and professionals
• The vision for the BizSource community
• Exciting new developments across the Microsoft ecosystem
Our aim is to inspire discussion, collaboration, and innovation amongst the community while helping attendees understand where the industry is heading.
Conference Tracks
Three parallel tracks are currently planned, although the final agenda will be driven by community submissions.
Business Central
Learn about implementation experiences, best practices, reporting, administration, development, integrations, AI capabilities, and upcoming innovations.
Customer Engagement
Discover how organisations are transforming sales, marketing, customer service, field service, and customer experiences using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement.
Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Explore how modern organisations are using Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to drive operational excellence, improve financial visibility, optimise supply chains, increase resilience, and support business growth.
A Conference for Everyone
The BizSource community is built on inclusion.
Whether you are:
• A customer
• A consultant
• A partner
• A developer
• An architect
• A business owner
• An IT professional
• A student
• A first-time attendee
there will be sessions and opportunities designed specifically for you.
Students and newcomers can expect dedicated content covering:
• What Microsoft Dynamics is
• Career opportunities within the Microsoft ecosystem
• Microsoft certification pathways
• Real-world career journeys
• Advice from young professionals who recently entered the industry
Call for Speakers
We are now accepting speaker submissions.
We welcome proposals from across the Microsoft community, including:
• Customers
• Partners
• Consultants
• Developers
• Microsoft MVPs
• Microsoft Certified Trainers
• Architects
• Technology leaders
• Microsoft employees
• Community advocates
If you have a customer success story, technical expertise, business insights, lessons learned, innovative solution, AI use case, or career experience to share, we would love to hear from you.
International Speakers Are Welcome
Although the conference takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa, we encourage speaker submissions from around the world.
Sessions may be delivered:
• In person
• Remotely via Microsoft Teams
Our goal is to bring the best Microsoft Business Applications content available to the African community, regardless of where the speaker is located.
Submission Deadline
6 November 2026 at 23:59 South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
The final agenda will be announced approximately one week before the conference.
https://sessionize.com/BizSourceCommunityConferenceAfrica2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
BizSource Community Conference Africa is a free event.
To keep the conference accessible to everyone while delivering a professional experience, we are seeking sponsors who want to support the growth of the Microsoft Business Applications community across Africa.
Sponsorship opportunities include support for:
• Registration and welcome activities
• Tea and coffee stations
• Lunch and refreshments
• Community merchandise and swag
• Student initiatives
• Speaker gifts
• Prize giveaways
• Photography and media coverage
• Event branding and materials
While a formal exhibition area is not currently planned, organisations interested in additional involvement, demonstrations, or community engagement opportunities are encouraged to contact the organising team.
Venue
Microsoft South Africa
3012 William Nicol Drive
(Winnie Mandela Drive)
Bryanston
Sandton
Johannesburg
2191
South Africa
Event Schedule
08:00 - 09:00 – Registration, Coffee & Networking
09:00 - 10:00 – Opening Keynote
10:00 - 12:00 – Conference Sessions
12:00 - 13:00 – Lunch & Networking
13:00 - 15:00 – Conference Sessions
15:00 – Official Closing
Depending on speaker submissions and final scheduling, additional sessions may be added and the conference may be extended beyond the planned closing time.
Registration
Attendance is completely free.
Registration will open shortly once venue capacity has been confirmed by Microsoft South Africa.
Places will be limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached.
[Registration Link Coming Soon]
Help Us Build Something Bigger
BizSource Community Conference Africa is not just another technology event.
It is the start of a long-term community movement focused on connecting people, sharing knowledge, developing skills, creating opportunities, and helping grow the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem throughout Africa.
Whether you attend a single session, submit a presentation, sponsor the event, volunteer, or simply join the conversation, you can help shape the future of this community.
We hope you will be part of it.
BizSource Community Conference Africa 2026
The Future of Business Applications in Africa
Call for Speakers - BizSource Community Conference Africa 2026
The Future of Business Applications in Africa
The BizSource Community Conference Africa 2026 is a free, community-driven event focused on growing and strengthening the Microsoft Business Applications community across Africa.
We're looking for passionate speakers who want to share knowledge, experiences, lessons learned, customer stories, technical expertise, career journeys, and innovative ideas with the community.
Whether you're a customer, partner, consultant, developer, architect, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, student, technology leader, or Microsoft employee, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your session here:
https://sessionize.com/BizSourceCommunityConferenceAfrica2026
What Topics Are We Looking For?
We're particularly interested in sessions covering:
• Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement
• Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management
• Power Platform
• Microsoft Copilot
• AI & Agents
• Dataverse
• Microsoft Fabric
• Analytics & Reporting
• Integration & Automation
• Development & Architecture
• Customer Success Stories
• Career Development
• Microsoft Certifications
• Community & Personal Development
If your session helps attendees learn something practical, discover something new, solve a problem, or better understand Microsoft's Business Applications ecosystem, we encourage you to submit it.
Session Format
• Session length: 45 minutes
• Includes audience questions
• Presentation, demo, panel, customer story, or workshop-style sessions are all welcome
• Sessions can be delivered in person or Remotely via Microsoft Teams for international speakers
International Speakers Welcome
Although the conference will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, we welcome speaker submissions from anywhere in the world.
Our goal is to bring the best content available to the African Microsoft Business Applications community, regardless of where the speaker is located.
Can I Reuse Existing Content?
Absolutely.
You are welcome to submit sessions that have been delivered at previous conferences, user groups, community events, customer events, or internal conferences.
We do ask that content remains relevant, current, and reflects the latest Microsoft technologies, capabilities, and best practices.
Speaker Guidelines
• Focus on education, learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Real-world experiences and lessons learned are highly encouraged.
• Customer stories, demonstrations, case studies, and practical guidance are always popular.
• Sessions should be community-focused rather than sales-focused.
• Keep content current and relevant.
• All experience levels are welcome, from first-time speakers to seasoned conference presenters.
Speaker Limits
• A maximum of two speakers per session is preferred.
• Additional speakers may be considered where justified by the session format or content.
Important Dates
Call for Speakers Opens: Now
Submission Deadline:
6 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
Agenda Publication:
The final conference agenda will be published approximately one week before the event.
Speaker Recognition
As a thank you for supporting the community, selected speakers will receive:
• Complimentary lunch during the event
• A speaker gift
• Community recognition
• The opportunity to help grow the Microsoft Business Applications community across Africa
For Microsoft MVPs, speaking at community events may contribute towards community contributions and speaking activities as part of the MVP award program.
Help Us Build Something Bigger
BizSource Community Conference Africa is more than a one-day event.
Our vision is to build the leading community-driven Microsoft Business Applications community in Africa, creating opportunities for professionals, customers, partners, students, and technology leaders to learn, connect, and grow together.
If you have a story to tell, knowledge to share, or a lesson the community could benefit from, we encourage you to submit a session and become part of that journey.
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