Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012

Relive Convergence 2012 with Official Photos

23 May 2012 11:40:00 -0600

Visit the official website for ALL the great photographs taken at Convergence 2012. Login and password are required to gain access to this site:

User: Convergence2012
PW: Houston

Please note: Photos on this site are available for personal use only; commercial use is not allowed.

Relive Convergence 2012 with Keynote Videos

23 May 2012 11:40:00 -0600

Visit the Microsoft Dynamics Community YouTube channel to view several of the videos that were viewed at Convergence 2012, including:

• Opening Video Shown on Monday, March 19
• Closing Video Shown on Wednesday, March 21
• Volunteer Video Shown on Wednesday, March 21

Congratulations to the 2012 Customer Excellence Award Winners

30 Mar 2012 11:40:00 -0600

This year’s Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award Winners were recognized during a special invitation-only luncheon during Convergence 2012 in Houston, Texas. To view photos of our award winners and their partners, visit the Customer Excellence Awards page.

We’d Love to Hear Your Feedback!

22 Mar 2012 11:40:00 -0600

Your feedback is important to us! Please help us to continue to improve Convergence by letting us know what you think. Visit the secure portion of the Convergence website to complete online evaluations for each session you attended, as well as our overall conference evaluation. And don’t delay – our evaluation tool closes on April 4, 2012.

Didn’t Attend this Year - Join us in Spirit with Virtual Convergence

19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0600

The opening keynote and general sessions are both being live streamed within Virtual Convergence on Monday, March 19 and are accessible for non-Convergence attendees. To view these live sessions (Keynote at 9:00am CT; General Sessions at 11:00am CT) or to view them on-demand after the live event is completed, non-attendees may complete a simple registration form to gain limited access to Virtual Convergence.

We are also making the recordings of a small sampling of our most popular concurrent sessions available within Virtual Convergence. View the recordings within 24 hours of the live session—and as many times as you wish to get a feel for the value gained by attending Convergence. We hope to see you in 2013!

Feeling Adventurous at Convergence 2012 - Attend These Sessions for a Very Rewarding Experience

19 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0600

Join us at some of our extra special concurrent and deep dive sessions and you'll earn one of many deals around Houston this week sponsored by the "Convergence Adventure". All you need to do is show up to the sessions from the list below and scan the Microsoft Tag on the "adventure" sign out front of the session to instantly download one of many perks. Discover a world of opportunity through sessions at Convergence 2012 and unlock a world of opportunity in Houston's after hours.

Perks include:

Complimentary passes and hors d'oeuvres at The Strip House (Steak)
VIP access to the foundation room at House of Blues (hang out with the artists!)
Exclusive drink specials at Tejas Grill & Sports Bar
50% discount on one appetizer with purchase of entrée and beverage at McCormick and Schmick's

The Convergence Adventure begins on the Mobile Experience at http://m.microsoft.com/Convergence/. Don't have Microsoft Tag? Get it at http://bit.ly/getmsfttag

Track	Session Code	Title	Room	Date	Start Time
Microsoft Dynamics AX	CSAX01-R1	Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Overview	GA Theater A	3/19/2012	3:30PM
Microsoft Dynamics CRM	CSCRM05-R1	Analytics Made Simple with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011	GA Theater C	3/19/2012	3:30PM
Cross Product	CSCP06-R1	What's New in Management Reporter 2012?	Hilton Ballroom B	3/19/2012	5:00PM
Business Leadership	CSBL05-R1	The “So What” of Social Media: What It Means For Your Business	Hilton Ballroom A	3/19/2012	5:00PM
Microsoft Dynamics NAV	CSNAV11	Opportunities with Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Microsoft Office 365	342 BCEF	3/20/2012	11:00AM
Microsoft Dynamics GP	CSGP01-R1	The Best of 50 Tips in 50 Minutes for Microsoft Dynamics GP	GA Theater B	3/20/2012	2:00PM
Microsoft Dynamics SL	CSSL09-R2	Recent Activity: Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 and Enhancements for 2012	330	3/20/2012	2:00PM
Microsoft Dynamics SL	CSSL08-R1	Status Update: Project Enhancements for Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011	332 AD	3/20/2012	5:00PM
Business Leadership	DDBL01	The Leadership Gift	Hilton Ballroom A	3/20/2012	9:00AM
Business Leadership	CSBL01	CFO & CIO Business Partnership: Converge Business & IT Goals!	Hilton Ballroom A	3/21/2012	11:00AM
Microsoft Dynamics CRM	CSCRM07	Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Product Recap & Roadmap Primer	GA Theater C	3/21/2012	11:00AM
Microsoft Dynamics GP	CSGP19-R2	Administering Microsoft Dynamics GP Like a Pro with the Support Debugging Tool	371 ABDE	3/21/2012	11:00AM

Searching for Specific Exhibitors

19 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0600

Our online exhibitor directory provides you with a number of different search options to locate exhibitors of interest. Here’s some ideas to help you get started:

To search for Exhibitors and Sponsors supporting Microsoft Dynamics products in your country – simply type the country name into the search box at the top of the Floor Plan tab.
To retrieve a list of Exhibitors and Sponsors supporting Microsoft Dynamics products in your country – select the Products Supported/Verticals/Services tab at the top of the screen and view all the countries listed.
To create your own custom Exhibitor list – Select Exhibitors at top of screen, select View My Exhibitors, create an account, and add the exhibitors you are interested in visiting.

Watch the Opening Keynote Right Here on the Convergence Website!

18 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Our opening keynote on Monday, March 19, with Kevin Turner and Kirill Tatarinov will be streamed live beginning at 8:45am CT, with the keynote beginning at 9:00am. Join with the Microsoft Dynamics community and be a part of Convergence!

Tell Us About Your Convergence Experience

18 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Your feedback is important to us! Please help us to continue to improve Convergence by letting us know what you think. Visit the secure portion of the Convergence website to complete online evaluations for each session you attend. We’ll award fun prizes randomly throughout the conference to those that submit their feedback. And for each person that submits an evaluation, we’ll contribute $1 to Dance Houston, an organization that serves thousands of children annually by providing free and low-cost dance activities.

Ready for a little fun during Convergence

18 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Join us on the Convergence Adventure, a fun way to discover new business potential, useful information, and can't-be-missed event happenings while unlocking opportunities to earn a collection of rewards, deals and sponsor prizes. Visit the Convergence mobile experience at http://m.microsoft.com/Convergence/ and start your adventure today!

General Session Live Webcasts Available on Monday, March 19

06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Not able to attend Convergence this year? We want you to be a part of the Microsoft Dynamics community anyway! Beginning at 9:00am CT on Monday, March 19, we’ll webcast the Opening Keynote with Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer, and Kirill Tatarinov, President, Microsoft Business Solutions, both Microsoft Corp. Join us as our company visionaries share a vision of connected, forward-looking organizations and how Microsoft delivers on the promise of enabling people to do their best work, driving data to insight to action – anytime, anywhere -- as they seek to make a difference in moving the business forward. The keynote will be webcast from the main page of the Convergence website.

Following the keynote, each of our product general sessions will also be webcast live from within Virtual Convergence. Stay tuned as product leaders for each of the Microsoft Dynamics product lines share their vision and product roadmap for the road up ahead. Viewing of the general sessions is at no charge; login is required.

Support Our Sponsors – Attend Sponsor Sessions - Tuesday, March 20 at 12:30pm

02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, March 20 is the date – 12:30pm is the time. Be sure to check out the wide array of sessions that will be held during our designated Sponsor Session timeslot. Each of our platinum, gold and silver sponsors will be hosting a 60 minute presentation and we’d love to have a stellar turnout for each of their informative sessions. Check out the Session Catalog for a complete listing; filter the list by "Session Type" equals "Sponsor Sessions".

Celebrate the 2012 Customer Excellence Award Winners

23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0600

The 2012 Award Winners have been announced! Visit the Customer Excellence Awards page to see the list of this year’s award winning Microsoft Dynamics customers.

Check Out the New Tools for Registered Attendees

01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0600

On this Convergence website, you’ll notice a new menu item, “After You Register”. This navigation piece contains information, tools and resources that will help Convergence registered attendees prepare for the event. Schedule Builder provides a resource for attendees to create their own personalized schedule based on their breakout session choices. Connect is a structured networking tool that makes it easy to connect and network with colleagues at Convergence 2012. Attendee Info contains all those housekeeping details that will help set expectations about arriving into Houston, getting registered and beginning your Convergence experience.

Be sure to review all the information available. The online tools are for registration attendees and require credentials to login.

Begin Your Expo Experience Today

01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0600

Our valued solutions developers and business partners have been lining up for months to be a part of Convergence 2012 and we’re excited to provide you with an exhibit hall that’s nearly bursting at the seams with excitement for this year’s event. With so many leading edge technology partners waiting to meet with you, you’ll want to be sure to maximize your time in the Expo Experience. Why not begin your journey today by visiting our online Expo Experience. You can view our abundant exhibitor listing and review company and product information, and utilize our extensive online sorting and filtering options to help narrow down the list to those partners most important to you. In addition, the Floor Plan tab provides you a complete layout of the exhibitor floor.

Customer Excellence Award Finalists Named

19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0600

The 2012 Award Finalists have been announced! The finalists have been posted to the Customer Excellence Awards page. Check them out! We’re one step closer to the 2012 Award Winners!

Hurry – Early Registration Discounts End Soon!

19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0600

Register for Convergence 2012 before 11:59pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, January 25 and save $300 off of the full conference fee. Don’t miss this premier event for the Microsoft Dynamics customer and partner community!

Sponsor Sessions Now Available in the Session Catalog

19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0600

New at Convergence 2012, Sponsor Sessions provide attendees the opportunity to check out the latest offerings from our valued partners and ISV’s in a 60 minute breakout session. Check out the Session Catalog for a listing of available Sponsor Sessions—there’s something for everyone!

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) to Headline March 21 Keynote

18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0600

It is with great honor that we announce that General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), world leader and former U.S. Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and National Security Advisor, will be our featured keynote speaker at Convergence 2012. Taking the stage on Wednesday, March 21, General Powell will draw upon the examples garnered from his experience as both a leader on the world stage and as an eyewitness to leadership in action, to illustrate precisely what it takes to be a leader.

Make plans today to attend this exceptional presentation.

Rock Out with DAUGHTRY

11 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0600

Attendees at Convergence 2012 will have the opportunity to experience singer, songwriter, musician DAUGHTRY live at the Convergence Reception on Sunday, March 18.

Having released back-to-back No. 1 albums, DAUGHTRY has scored four No. 1 Adult Top 40 hits (“It’s Not Over, “Home,” “Feels Like Tonight,” and “No Surprise”), earned four Grammy Award nominations (including “Best Rock Album” for their debut album, DAUGHTRY), and won four American Music Awards. DAUGHTRY has brought its electrifying live show to all corners of the world, including South Africa, Singapore, and The Philippines, and we look forward to an unforgettable show at Minute Maid Park.

Content Development Nearing Completion

04 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0600

Be sure to check out the Session Catalog for the latest information on breakout sessions at Convergence 2012. We’re in the content development home stretch as our content owners work to finalize their session topics and line up subject matter experts. Within the Session Catalog, you can easily identify those newly added sessions by the orange “New” signifier, which indicates sessions that have been added within the past two weeks. Take advantage of the various filters that help drill down into the catalog and identify sessions specific to your product interests, your skill level and your role. Specific times and dates for breakout sessions will be published on the website beginning in early February.

Microsoft Executive Keynote Speakers Announced

05 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0600

Kirill Tatarinov, President of Microsoft Business Solutions Division and Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Corporation, will share the keynote stage at Convergence 2012 on Monday, March 19 to share their vision and insight on the latest trends, technologies and strategies.

Customer Excellence Award Nominations Open Through January 9, 2012

05 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0600

Now through January 9, nominate a customer for a 2012 Customer Excellence Award. Visit the Customer Excellence Award page to submit your nomination today!

Customer Excellence Award Nominations to Open December 5, 2011

28 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0600

Visit the Customer Excellence Award page to review this year’s award categories and criteria. Nominations will be accepted from December 5, 2011, until 11:59pm PT on January 9, 2012.

Registration Now Open!

16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0600

Session Catalog Now Available!

16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0600

Review the online Session Catalog to catch a glimpse at all the great breakout session content that will be available at Convergence 2012. While we’re still in the early stages of our content development, we wanted to make all the session information available as soon as things get finalized. Be sure to stop back frequently to view new information as it’s made available.

Side Meeting Tool Now Available

16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0600

A Side Meeting Request Tool is available to assist registered Convergence attendees plan ancillary meetings.

Call for Topics Now Closed

24 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0600

Our online survey provided an opportunity to help guide and direct content development for breakout session. We’ve had a great response and want to extend special thanks to all who’ve submitted topics and ideas. From here, all submissions will be reviewed and evaluated as we begin our content development. Questions? Contact us at mbs-evnt@microsoft.com.

Hurry! Call for Topics Closes on October 24!

17 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0600

Just a few days remain in our Call for Topics for Convergence 2012. This survey opportunity provides you a chance to help guide and direct content development for breakout sessions at this premier Microsoft Dynamics customer event. For this limited time, submit your ideas and suggestions for concurrent sessions, interactive discussions, birds of a feather topics and deep dive sessions. Product functionality, strategies, new products, new technologies, current versions, upgrades, industries, panel discussions—they’re all fair game. We want to know what your hot topics are for 2012.

Take time right now to jot down your big ideas as Call for Topics will close on October 24. From there, breakout sessions will be determined, speakers will be recruited, content will be created, demos will be prepared, and before you know it, Convergence will be here!

Call for Topics Now Open

28 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0600

You now have the opportunity to help guide and direct content development for breakout sessions at Convergence 2012. For a limited time, complete the call for topics survey online to submit your ideas, suggestions and concepts for concurrent sessions, interactive discussions, birds of a feather sessions and deep dive sessions. Product functionality, strategies, new products, new technologies, current versions, upgrades, panel discussions—they’re all fair game. We want to know what you want to see presented and discussed in Houston.

Call for topics will be open until October 24, 2011, so don’t wait! Submit one, two or as many individual topics as you wish – we’ll evaluate each and every submission. If there’s a topic that you’re interested in presenting on, please note that with your submission and you may be contacted for further information. Once our content development is complete in late January, we’ll send out a follow up email to you with a status update on your submission.

Thank you for helping us provide a World of Opportunity! We look forward to reviewing your ideas and suggestions! For assistance with submission questions, contact mbs-evnt@microsoft.com.

Convergence 2012 Announced

21 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0600

We’re excited to announce that Convergence is moving to Houston in 2012! Bookmark this site and return often to see new information on the next premier gathering of the Microsoft Dynamics community, set for March 18 – 21 at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. And be sure to sign up for Email Alerts, so that you can be one of the first to know when registration opens for our next event.

Agenda Now Available!

21 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0600

Navigate to the Agenda page to see what’s in store for your Convergence experience this year.

The Countdown Begins!

21 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0600

We know that the anticipation began building the minute that we announced we were moving to Houston for Convergence 2012. This excitement will continue to build and so what better way to keep the excitement going than by way of the Countdown Clock here on the Convergence Houston website. To start, we’re counting down the days and hours until our online registration goes live, as we know that many of you are eager to reserve your proverbial seat at Convergence 2012.