Call for Speakers
D365 & Power Platform User Group North East
27 Nov 2025, 12 Feb 2026, 23 Apr 2026, 25 Jun 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Our community
We are a regional user group, part of the Dynamics 365 & Power Platform UK User Groups.
You can find out more here: https://www.d365ppug.com/
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.
Call for Speakers
01 Sep 2025
31 Aug 2026
What We’re Looking For
Our community thrives on a diverse range of sessions. We welcome talks that cover:
- Technical deep dives – development, solution architecture, integration patterns, security, DevOps, governance.
- Business-focused sessions – user adoption, change management, project delivery, business analysis, strategy.
- Product insights – Dynamics 365 apps (Sales, Service, Marketing, Field Service, etc.), and all areas of the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents, Copilot/AI).
- Real-world experiences – lessons learned, case studies, success stories, pitfalls and how you overcame them.
Session Formats
35–45 min talks – suitable for evening events, hosted in person.
Levels of Expertise
We encourage sessions for all skill levels:
- Beginner – introducing concepts, helping new users.
- Intermediate – practical how-to’s, implementation guidance.
- Advanced – deep dives, advanced patterns, emerging capabilities.
Target Audience
Our attendees range from:
- Business users and citizen developers.
- Functional and technical consultants.
- Developers, architects, and administrators.
- Leaders, project managers, and decision makers.
If you’re not sure whether your topic fits – it probably does!
Speaker Expectations
- Sessions must provide genuine value to the community.
- No sales pitches or product demos that serve only a commercial purpose – these will not be accepted.
- Content should be educational, practical, and beneficial to a broad audience.
Code of Conduct
We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all attendees and speakers. Please read and respect our Code of Conduct.
Why Speak?
Speaking at a user group is a great way to:
- Share your expertise and give back to the community.
- Grow your personal brand and professional network.
- Practice public speaking in a supportive environment.
Inspire and help others on their Dynamics 365 & Power Platform journey.
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