DynamicsCon
May 12 – 15, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV
How we use AI in our AL Development Workflow
AI is no longer just a buzzword, it is a practical tool that is changing how AL development gets done. In this session we will share how we use AI to streamline code analysis, improve efficiency while vibe coding (the hands-on development process), and enhance collaboration through code reviews. Expect candid insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how AI is helping developers understand complex logic, track data flows, organize requirements and maintain code quality while accelerating delivery. Join us for a discussion that goes beyond theory and into practical strategies you can apply in your own Business Central development projects.
Co-presenter: Marcel Chabot
Cracking the Code: Event Subscriptions for AL Development Success
This session will explore the world of event-driven development in Business Central. We will focus on proven strategies for identifying and working with the most relevant events for your customizations. We will also explore tools within VS Code to assist you on your event-driven journey, where you’ll learn essential event development techniques and leave with a practical checklist for crafting efficient and reliable event subscribers. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of handling events efficiently in Business Central, which will enhance your development practices and overall performance.
Co-presenter: Henrik Helgesen
Directions North America
April 27 -29, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Panel: How we use AI in our AL Development Workflow
AI is no longer just a buzzword, it is a practical tool that is changing how AL development gets done. In this session we will share how we use AI to streamline code analysis, improve efficiency while vibe coding (the hands-on development process), and enhance collaboration through code reviews. Expect candid insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how AI is helping developers understand complex logic, track data flows, organize requirements and maintain code quality while accelerating delivery. Join us for a discussion that goes beyond theory and into practical strategies you can apply in your own Business Central development projects.
Panelists: Marcel Chabot, Krzysztof Bialowas,
Arend-Jan Kauffmann
The Happy Hour Conversation, On Stage: Dev Leadership
You know the conversation. It happens when the name badges come off and the real talk starts, between sessions in the hallway, or in a Teams message with the one person you know who leads a dev team like yours. How do you build a culture of code quality without slowing everything down? How do you justify investing in technical debt when every hour is billable? How do you lead a team of developers through the AI shift when you’re still figuring it out yourself?
These are the questions dev leaders carry around, and they rarely get a stage.
This panel skips the slides and puts that happy hour conversation in front of a microphone. A group of development practice leaders from across the BC ecosystem will take your questions, share what’s working, admit what isn’t, and disagree with each other along the way. Just the honest conversation about leading developers that you’ve been wanting to have.
Whether you lead a dev team today or you’re working toward it, bring your hardest questions. We’ll bring ours.
Panelists: Matt Traxinger, Jake Oetinger, Brian Tangarone, James Crowter
Summit North America
October 19 – 23, 2025 | Orlando, FL
Business Central Panel Sesion: Beyond the Box – When to Customize, Extend or Just Use AppSource
With so many ways to solve a problem in Business Central—configuration, AppSource extensions, or custom development—how do you know which path to take? In this interactive panel discussion, we’ll bring together experts with different perspectives to debate real-world scenarios and unpack the pros and cons of each approach. Hear lessons learned from successful (and not-so-successful) decisions, get guidance on where to start, and walk away with a framework to help your team make the right call the next time you’re facing a functionality gap.
Panelists: Erik Hougaard, Kristoffer Ruyeras
Cracking the Code: Event Subscriptions for AL Development Success
This session will explore the world of event-driven development in Business Central. We will focus on proven strategies for identifying and working with the most relevant events for your customizations. We will also explore tools within VS Code to assist you on your event-driven journey, where you’ll learn essential event development techniques and leave with a practical checklist for crafting efficient and reliable event subscribers. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of handling events efficiently in Business Central, which will enhance your development practices and overall performance.
Co-presenter: Brad Prendergast
DynamicsCon
May 13 – 16, 2025 | Chicago, IL
AppSource, Power Platform, Custom DEV in that order?
When tailoring, extending or building applications the suggested approach from Microsoft for D365 BC is AppSource, Power Platform and then custom DEV. How typical is this? Is this working for common scenarios? Are you asking yourself the question on which should I choose? Why should you even consider multiple avenues for addressing business requirements?
Join us to hear about numerous scenarios where a decision has been made one way or the other. Hear from others on what has been working for them and what they believe is common practice. And have your chance to express what has been working for you and your projects!
Co-presenter: Shannon Mullins
Ask the Experts: MVP Panel
The Purrsuit of Data using Query Objects in Business Central
Query objects enable developers to retrieve data from multiple tables, creating comprehensive datasets for various use cases. We will cover
1. An introduction to query objects: understand the structure, properties and methods available
2. Discover how queries give immediate access to data for analysis
3. Explore how Query objects can be used to get data outside of BC – think reporting, APIs, and even how they can work together!
Ask the Experts: Admin / Technical
Always insightful, incredibly valuable – it’s time for Ask the Experts! Bring your thematic questions to get answers and be inspired with new ideas from your fellow community members. Our panel is ready for you!
Summit Roadshow – Minneapolis
May 1, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN
https://dynamicscommunities.com/event/summit-na-roadshow-minneapolis-2/
Your first Excel Report Layout for Business Central
Excel is not just a tool for data review and getting sums; it’s a powerhouse for elevating data analytics and sharing information with others. In this session, we will explore the capabilities of Excel Report Layouts in Business Central. You will learn how to quickly create your own Excel Report Layouts in Business Central without custom development. Real-world used cases will illuminate the versatility of Excel Report Layouts, offering you insights into dynamic applications across diverse business scenarios.
Directions North America
April 7 – 10, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
AL Language Evolution: Techniques for Modern Developers
Whether you’re a fresh face in the development world or a dinosaur from the C/AL days, the AL Language has undergone significant advancements that can enhance your code quality, readability, and performance. This session offers valuable insights and practical techniques for all levels of experience. Just like archeologists uncovering ancient artifacts, we’ll dig deep into the AL Language to unearth hidden gems and forgotten treasures. We will cover coding topics that may not be commonly used because of their limited use cases, and we may even try to teach our cherished dinosaurs a few new tricks.
Some example topics: lists and dictionaries, system application libraries, RichTextContent, error handling and more!
Co-presenter: Henrik Helgesen
The Purrsuit of Data using Query Objects in Business Central
Query objects enable developers to retrieve data from multiple tables, creating comprehensive datasets for various use cases. We will cover
1. An introduction to query objects: understand the structure, properties and methods available
2. Discover how queries give immediate access to data for analysis
3. Explore how Query objects can be used to get data outside of BC – think reporting, APIs, and even how they can work together!
Summit North America
October 13 -17, 2024 | San Antonio, TX
The School of VS Code: Rocking Business Central Development
Step into the classroom where code meets rhythm, and less keystrokes bring efficiency. The School of VS Code is your backstage pass to the insider tips and tricks that will amplify your development skills. In this session, we’ll jam out with Visual Studio Code to uncover the hidden gems and shortcuts that will take your coding experience to the next level.
Ask the Experts – Development & Architecture
This session will give users an opportunity to ask members of a panel questions they have related to Development & Architecture.
Fellow Panel Members: Erik Hougaard, Munir Latif, David Rhue and Matt Traxinger
Pro Dev + Low Code = Better Together ??
Co-presenting with Mary Myers, Chief Maximizer at WorldMax
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the fusion of professional development practices with low-code platforms is not just a trend – it’s a revolution. This session, led by a seasoned Business Central Developer and a Power Platform expert, dives into the critical decision-making process of when to choose custom development or implement a low-code solution, as well exploring the sweet spot that makes us Better Together. We will explore solutions that will accelerate innovation, streamline processes, and foster collaboration between Business Central and the Power Platform. Don’t miss out on this session where the integration of professional development and low code has led to remarkable outcomes in Business Central.
Learning Objectives:
🚀 Explore the value and flexibility achieved by combining professional development and low-code solutions to deliver high-value projects.
⭐ Understand the decision-making process when considering using professional development and/or low-code solutions.
🌙 Attendees will gain insights into integration opportunities between Business Central and the Power Platform.
Days of Knowledge Americas
September 12 – 14, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
Reimagine Report Development with Queries
As we strive to design innovative reporting solutions, we have several different methods of delivery available to us as developers. In this session we will talk about the power of Query objects, and how we can leverage them for multiple reporting scenarios.
Objectives:
– How to use a query when building a report dataset
– How queries can be leveraged for Analyze Data feature
– Publish Queries as APIs to be used as a refreshable DataSource in Excel Report Layouts
The School of VS Code: Rocking Business Central Development
Step into the classroom where code meets rhythm, and less keystrokes bring efficiency. The School of VS Code is your backstage pass to the insider tips and tricks that will amplify your development skills. In this session, we’ll jam out with Visual Studio Code to uncover the hidden gems and shortcuts that will take your coding experience to the next level.
Objectives:
– Enhance your Efficiency with Keyboard Shortcuts
– Discover VS Code Extensions that elevate your development workflow
– Improve your code quality by learning practical techniques to refine your code
DynamicsCon Live
May 13-16, 2024 | Denver, CO
What’s New in Business Central: Developers Edition
With minor releases rolling out every month and two significant major releases within the past year, it can be challenging to stay informed about all the changes. Join us in this session to explore some of the latest and most impactful features that have been introduced in Business Central. The topics covered will include how to use new features to enhance your custom development. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get up to speed with the latest development features available in Business Central!
Ask the Experts – Admin / Technical
Always insightful, incredibly valuable – it’s time for Ask the Experts! Bring your thematic questions to get answers and be inspired with new ideas from your fellow community members. Our panel is ready for you!
Fellow Panel Members: Henrik Helgesen and Steve Endow
Unleash your Development Superpowers with VS Code Extensions
Join us as we reveal secrets that empower Business Central developers to conquer challenges and emerge victorious in the coding arena. From streamlining your development to enhancing your code quality, there are several VS Code extensions you need to supercharge your development lifecycle. We will explore extensions that include code snippets, actions, analyzers, keyboard shortcuts and more. You will leave this session with some new tips and tricks to enrich your AL development experience.
Directions North America
April 14 – 17, 2024 | San Diego, CA
Revolutionizing Reporting: When to use Excel Reports or Analysis Views
Analysis Views and Excel Reports effortlessly deliver data to users of all kinds, empowering them to establish meaningful data connections. While Analysis Views provide a self-service approach through list pages and queries, Excel reports export the data from BC with a predefined layout. This enables stakeholders to leverage pivot tables and charts, facilitating the exploration of trends and informed decision-making. In this session we will explore how we can utilize these modern reporting tools to group, extrapolate and present data effectively. Real-world use cases will illuminate the versatility of these tools, offering you insights into their dynamic applications across diverse business scenarios.
Podcast Guest
In the Dynamics Corner Chair
Release Date: January 30, 2024
Whether new to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a seasoned professional, you may often wonder if becoming a Functional Consultant or Developer is the better path.
On this episode, I had a discussion with some other Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central professionals trying to answer that question.
You can listen to the episode here
Podcast Guest
In the Dynamics Corner Chair
Release Date: July 10, 2023
In April 2018, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central introduced the AL Development Language. Before this, C/AL was used to develop earlier versions of Navision and Dynamics NAV through the Integrated Development Environment.
AL is integrated with Visual Studio Code, providing a modern and efficient development environment. Initially, both languages were supported to ease transitions for existing systems. However, AL is now the only language for developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Extensions.
In this episode I shared insights on Business Central Development with AL, encouraging developers to move to AL, and many more tips and tricks.
You can listen to the episode here
DynamicsCon Live
May, 2023 | Scottsdale, AZ
BC Excels at Reporting
Excel can be used for more than reviewing your data and getting sums. Using Excel Report Layouts you can take your data-driven analytics to the next level. Learn how to quickly create your own Excel Report Layouts in Business Central without custom development. Create Pivot Tables, Charts, Graphs, slice and dice your data to present it in an easily consumable format.
Summit NA
October, 2022 | Orlando, FL
Key Considerations for your NAV/BC Integration Strategy
The integration potential for Business Central is virtually limitless, but how do you ensure the integrity of your integrations and eliminate a hairball of systems? From point-to-point, to custom integrations, learn how to build the right strategic framework for approaching your integration strategy for maximum system and business performance. In this session you will learn:
• Best practices for integrating systems
• Point-to-point vs custom integrations and when to use them
• How to architect integrations using Azure Integration Services
Improve Service Through Teams Business Central Integration
Let’s explore leveraging tools already at your fingertips by utilizing Business Centrals integration within Microsoft Teams. Make decisions faster within your organization, increase productivity, and improve business processes with software you are already using.
You can visit my Sessionize Profile here
BC Development Notebook 