Community Energy and Innovation Shine at DynamicsCon Regional: Ohio Valley
Over 300 attendees gathered for the highly anticipated DynamicsCon Regional: Ohio Valley, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of learning, networking, and innovation. With product-specific rooms and a strong presence of sponsors, the event offered a dynamic environment for professionals across the Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform ecosystem.
The opening session set the tone with a packed room and palpable excitement. A notable addition this year was the AI track, reflecting the growing importance of artificial intelligence as it becomes deeply integrated into Microsoft’s business applications.
Elevate Digital’s Ashley Steiner led a session focused on Microsoft’s broader investment strategy in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and the Power Platform beyond Copilot. The conversation resonated with attendees who were eager to understand not only what Microsoft is prioritizing, but also what may be left behind as AI becomes more central to the platform’s evolution. The session sparked thoughtful dialogue about the future of the platform, with particular interest in upcoming Dynamics 365 Field Service features.
Highlights
One highlight that generated visible excitement was the new integration allowing frontline workers to manage bookings directly within Outlook and Teams—tools they already use daily. This enhancement offers:
- Seamless integration with Outlook and Teams
- Real-time calendar updates
- User-friendly design requiring minimal training
This functionality is expected to deliver strong business value by streamlining workflows and improving employee experience.
More information on this feature here: Integrate bookings with Outlook and Teams.
Download the Presentation
For those who want to dive deeper, you can download the PowerPoint presentation from Ashley’s session.
Ashley reflected on the broader value of these gatherings:
“These regional events continue to be a success for the community. It’s a day-long free event in your area with well-curated content. It’s great for people who may not be able to travel to larger national conferences. It also provides a way to find people in your area to connect with.”
Next Up
DynamicsCon Regional events continue to be a cornerstone of the Microsoft community experience, offering free, locally hosted access to curated content and networking opportunities. They provide an accessible way to engage with peers and stay informed on platform developments without the travel demands of national conferences.
Next up: DynamicsCon Regional: Texas on September 17 in Grapevine, TX. While Elevate won’t be speaking, the team will be attending and looks forward to engaging with the community.
👉 Register here: DynamicsCon Regional: Texas