Join us at Community Summit North America, the premier event for Microsoft business applications, where PowerGP Online will show you how to get support, new features and payroll tax updates for Dynamics GP beyond 2031. Designed by Microsoft users for Microsoft users, this event is your opportunity to discover the latest innovations, gain hands-on training, and connect with experts in the Dynamics GP community. Don’t miss your chance to see how PowerGP Online can transform your business.
Booth #1407
GPUG Hub
Sessions
Our experts will be leading insightful sessions designed to help you get the most out of Dynamics GP. Whether you’re looking to explore cloud solutions, dive into AI, or simply optimize your GP setup, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to mark your calendar and stop by to connect with our team of industry leaders.
Chris Dobkins
President/CEO
Dynamics GP Ask Us Anything - Staying with Dynamics GP
When
Monday, October 20 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sarasota 1-3 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
This session is an open forum where you can ask us any questions you may have about staying with Dynamics GP for the foreseeable future with Chris Dobkins, Kerry Hataley, David Misgrave.
Hackers and Phishers and Link Clickers, Oh My!
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
Where
Sun 2 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
You will walk away from this session with 5 tips and tricks to protect yourself, your family and your business from ransomware, phishing attacks and other Cyber Threats while you are online. We will discuss:
- why 8 character passwords won’t protect you and what you can do about it;
- why forcing password changes every XX days is no longer recommended;
- how to make sure that Work From Home offices are not exposing your company to a cybersecurity threat;
- how to protect your data on public hotspots;
- which mobile devices are secure… and which ones are NOT;
- how to spot a fake email (hint: its getting harder);
- and much, much more.
What If You Didn’t Have To Leave Dynamics GP?
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Where
Coastal 2 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
What if everything you’ve been told about your future on Dynamics GP isn’t the whole story?
In this bold and eye-opening session, Njevity, creators of PowerGP Online, will share the real future of Dynamics GP. Join the Ride or Die GP partner who’s committed to providing support, building new features and delivering payroll tax updates long after Microsoft stops. If cloud is in your future, come and find out about the largest GP cloud platforms built to make Dynamics GP better. If you thought staying on GP meant getting left behind, think again.
Whether you want to keep GP on premise or learn how you can get more out of GP in the Cloud, this is your invitation to discover what your partner and Microsoft aren’t saying—and why Njevity is doubling down to support GP customers for years to come.
AI and Dynamics GP: What you need to Know
When
Wednesday, October 22 • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
Where
Sun 1 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
You are hearing about AI everywhere these days, but how can you leverage AI within your Dynamics GP system? Better yet, how is AI going to impact your accounting and finance teams? In this session, we will discuss the different types AI, where we see AI going, and how that will impact GP Customers. But most importantly, we will show you how you can use AI within your Dynamics GP system today.
You CAN have it all! Keep your GP and be in the CLOUD!
When
Wednesday, October 22 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 4 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Have you been told that moving to the cloud means leaving Dynamics GP behind? In this session we will bust that myth and show you several options for taking the Dynamics GP system that you know and love to the cloud without disrupting your business or losing your data. If you have anxiety about what a move to the cloud might mean for your accounting team, this is the session for you!
Windi Epperson
Director of Research & Development
CPA
Pick a Card - Any Card for Dynamics GP
When
Monday, October 20 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
Where
Sun 6 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Ever wondered what all those extra fields and buttons are when you’re adding an account, vendor, customer, etc. Join this class where we’ll look at all those fields and see if any of them can help you streamline your business.
Getting Started with Bank Reconciliation in Dynamics GP
When
Monday, October 20 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 1 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Dive into the lesser-known and newly released features within Dynamics GP in this session.
Dynamics GP PO Did Ya Know?
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
Where
Sun 5 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Let’s talk about some of the things you might not know you can do with the Purchase Order module. Options like Purchase Requistions, PO Generator, and more.
Dynamics GP Ask Us Anything – Distribution
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 2 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
This session is an open time for anyone to ask us anything about Distributions in GP.
Dynamics GP Trivia
When
Wednesday, October 22 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 2 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Not quite a 50 tips in 50 minutes session, but join me to hear a bunch of random bits of knowledge that will hopefully help streamline your GP. Teaser: Why is your MR database so big?
Paige Horne
Customer Support Manager
Dynamics GP Hidden Gems & Fresh Features
When
Monday, October 20 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 4 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Dive into the lesser-known and newly released features within Dynamics GP in this session. Whether you’re a seasoned Dynamics GP user or new to the software, you’ll discover a wealth of features that can improve efficiency, enhance your workflow, and unlock new potential. Join us to uncover these hidden gems and fresh features with time for Q&A after the presentation.
"Who Gave Them Access?!" Taking Control of GP Security
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Where
Sun 1 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Too many Dynamics GP environments are held together with duct tape security—users with too much access, mystery roles, and no clear view into who has access to what. It’s time to fix that. In this session, you’ll learn how to design a clean, manageable security model using tasks and roles with a specific purpose. We’ll compare different methodologies for creating roles and tasks, explore best practices for assigning roles to users, and call out high-risk windows you should think twice about exposing. You’ll also learn how to activate and use Activity Tracking, where it can be effective and what it can track. Finally we will look at a common audit request – security reporting! Whether you’re starting fresh or cleaning house, this session will give you the tools to lock down your system—without locking out your users.
Dynamics GP General Ledger Essentials: Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, and More
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Sun 6 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Whether you’re new to Dynamics GP or just haven’t revisited your General Ledger setup in a while, this session is designed to strengthen your foundation. We’ll walk through how the general ledger and chart of accounts are setup, explore the different types of accounts available, and discuss how each can be used effectively in your financial processes. You’ll learn how to make strategic changes to your current chart of accounts and what that process looks like in a database with live data. We’ll also cover how to enter journal entries more efficiently—including practical tips that can save time every month. Finally, we’ll explore some lesser-known features in the GL module, review key routines and utilities, and highlight settings that can help make data entry more accurate and consistent. If you’re ready to clean up your chart, tighten your processes, and get more value from the tools already in GP, this session is for you.
AI and Dynamics GP: What you need to Know
When
Wednesday, October 22 • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
Where
Sun 1 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
You are hearing about AI everywhere these days, but how can you leverage AI within your Dynamics GP system? Better yet, how is AI going to impact your accounting and finance teams? In this session, we will discuss the different types AI, where we see AI going, and how that will impact GP Customers. But most importantly, we will show you how you can use AI within your Dynamics GP system today.
GP Housekeeping: Maintenance Musts for a Healthier GP Environment
When
Wednesday, October 22 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Desoto 2 – Convention Center, Mezzanine
Session Description
Do you have stranded records in GP? Users who haven’t logged in since 2015? Modified reports no one’s touched in a decade? If you’ve been running Dynamics GP for years and things just aren’t as snappy as they used to be, this session is for you.
We will be digging into cleanup and maintenance tasks that make a difference in the day to day performance of GP. You’ll learn how to safely run Check Links and Reconciles, what to do with
dusty SmartLists and unused ISV products, and how to spot the sneaky settings and records that slow things down behind the scenes. We’ll even touch on the SQL tools that can help keep your database healthy from inside of GP.
Whether you’re trying to prep for an upgrade, improve performance, or just finally deal with that pile of “I’ll clean it up later” items, this session will help you walk away with a plan—and probably a smaller GP footprint.
Academy: Fixed Assets in Dynamics GP: From Setup to Success
When
Thursday, October 23 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Where
TBD
Session Description
Are you juggling Fixed Assets across spreadsheets or other products? It’s time to bring them into Dynamics GP and take full control!
In this full-day, hands-on course, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to set up, manage, and optimize the Dynamics GP Fixed Asset module—with plenty of time for practice, troubleshooting, and real-world application. We’ll start with setup to ensure smooth
and efficient processing, walk through adding new assets, and show you how to run depreciation efficiently. You’ll also learn how to generate reports that meet the needs of auditors and executives—so you can provide the right information, exactly when it’s needed.
But we’re not stopping at the basics! We’ll uncover hidden features, tackle common setup mistakes that could be costing you time and accuracy, and share expert tips to troubleshoot and prevent issues before they happen.
By the end of this course, you will walk away not just with newfound skills, but with the confidence to leverage the full potential of Dynamics GP’s Fixed Asset module. Whether you’re brand new to Fixed Assets or looking to refine your skills, this session will help you ditch the spreadsheets and take control of one of GP’s most underutilized modules!
Fadi Zakhem
Senior Applications Consultant
Sales Tax in GP: Setup without the Stress
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
Where
Sun 3 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Sales tax setup in Dynamics GP may seem intimidating—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. If you’re new to charging sales tax in GP or stepping into a role where you now manage tax setup and maintenance, this session is for you. We’ll walk through the setup process step by step, from defining tax details and schedules to assigning them to customers and transactions. You’ll learn how GP uses each component, how to configure them correctly, and ways to avoid common mistakes. Whether your company sells in one state or many, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to handle sales tax in GP with accuracy and ease.
From GP EFT to Full AP Automation: Choosing the Right Payment Path
When
Tuesday, October 21 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Where
Osceola 4 – Convention Center, Level 2
Session Description
Are you still printing checks, stuffing envelopes and paying for postage? You’re not alone—but you do have options. This session walks you through setting up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) inside Microsoft Dynamics GP, from vendor bank setup to generating and transmitting NACHA files. Then, we’ll widen the lens and explore how EFT stacks up against third-party payment automation solutions tailored for GP users. We’ll compare how functionality and user experience compares between Dynamics GP EFT for Payables and three vendors so you can evaluate whether it’s time to evolve your payables process. If you are looking to eliminate paper checks, this session gives you the insight you need to make the right move – whether that is looking at a payment automation solution or setting up EFT inside Dynamics GP.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...
Join us for the ultimate celebration at the PowerGP Online Party, the most anticipated event of the year! This incredible party will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 9 PM to 1 AM at the House of Blues Disney Springs. It’s the perfect way to cap off your Summit experience with a night of fun, entertainment, and unforgettable memories.