Conferences play a key role in many Dynamics and Power Platform professionals' training plans. On this episode, Julie and Jason talk about the types of educational content that are gaining popularity at Microsoft-focused events, how sessions are selected, and how to get the most educational value out of the next event you choose to spend your time at. Julie gives an update on planning for the next Power Platform 24 virtual event on March 20 and 21 and their call for speakers. We also talk about Jason's recent trip to the NRF Big Show 2024 event, why AI could become a bigger part of event attendees experiences soon, balancing structure and spontaneity in an event schedule, and whether session selection teams are doing a better job encouraging participation from a diverse range of presenters. Show Notes: 6:30 – Push toward beginner content at events 14:15 – Julie's experience with conference session selection processes 18:45 – Planning your next conference experience and setting fair expectations with session presenters 23:30 – Why Julie believes AI has a role to play in all future conferences for session planning 26:30 – Jason and Julie's event plans for 2024 so far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9KxZzKFSxU

The way we do business has fundamentally changed. New business models are disrupting the way companies sell products and services, blurring industry lines and transforming customer experiences. Dynamics 365 can help you optimize finance and supply chains to create a connected enterprise by infusing AI, automation, and analytics into every enterprise resource planning (ERP) process. Confidently move to cloud with AI-powered ERP and unlock the agility needed to lead the way in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. Learn more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365#solutions #Microsoft #Dynamics365 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zGRPb6DP4M

The latest updates to Metafile's AP Automation solution blend improving AI-based capabilities with their trusted capabilities around process and data efficiency. Company veteran Doug Bertram talks with Biz Apps Buzz host Amiee Keenan about his experiences watching the company's AI tools evolve before his eyes, with extraction and error handling capabilities improving almost before his eyes. Doug tells the story of a demo thrown off when the solution's AI engine learned to correctly interpret an invoice field that had been failing a few weeks earlier. And he explains how improvements in understanding documents raises the bar for AP fundamentals like automating 2-way and 3-way PO matching and for approving invoices without a PO. To learn more about the latest updates from Metafile, contact them at info@metafile.com. About Biz Apps Buzz Biz Apps Buzz is the newest podcast series from MSDynamicsWorld.com, focusing on breaking news and announcements from Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform channel partners. The conversation is broadcast live on LinkedIn and YouTube, and the recording is then made available as a podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLB98rbxuBQ