With Microsoft’s recent announcements reshaping the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform partner landscape, the path forward is clear: partners must evolve from traditional Business Applications implementers to AI-powered “Solutions Partner for Business Applications”. But what does that transformation require?
In this panel discussion, Rick McCutcheon, 12–time MVP and the host of the acclaimed PartnerTalks series, brings together leading voices from the Microsoft ecosystem—partners, MVPs, and Microsoft insiders—to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of becoming a Microsoft AI Business Solutions Partner.
Drawing on insights from over 270 PartnerTalks episodes and conversations with Microsoft Executives and top-performing partners, this session will unpack:
• The strategic shifts required to integrate AI into your offerings
• How to align with Microsoft’s AI vision and co-sell priorities
• The evolving role of VARS/SI Partners and ISVs in the AI era
• Practical steps to upskill teams, repackage services, and reposition your brand
This session aims to facilitate honest dialogue, share actionable insights, and encourage partners to lead in the AI transformation, rather than follow.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand Microsoft’s evolving expectations for AI Business Solutions Partners
• Identify the key capabilities and mindset shifts needed for transformation
• Learn from peers who are already making the leap into AI