GPUG Summit 2012 Sneak Peek

1. GPUG Summit 2012 Sneak Peek Dial-in: (605) 562-3000 Passcode: 1004630#

2. Today’s Agenda • Connect • GPUG Summit 2012 Specifics • Learn • Content & Sessions • Share • Onsite Experience & Networking • Pre-Conference Training • Meet Me There!

3. Washington State Convention Center – Seattle, WA Pre-conference Academy Training (optional) 10/15/12 -10/16/12 GPUG Summit Conference 10/17/12 – 10/19/12 Largest independent conference by and for Dynamics GP Users Unparalleled, intimate networking and problem-solving GPUG Summit 2012

4. 2012 GPUG Summit Committee

5. Connect, Learn & Share • Connect with Dynamics GP Users in your region, role or industry • Learn from the knowledge and experiences of other Dynamics GP Users & experts • Share your own success stories and challenges to gain insight from the GPUG community

6. Premier Sponsors

7. Gold Sponsors Platinum Sponsors

8. Additional Exhibitors So Far

9. GPUG SUMMIT 2012 CONNECT

10. Who Attends GPUG Summit? • 2009 – 228 attendees • 2010 – 274 attendees • 2011 – 485 attendees • 2012 – Expecting well over 500 attendees

11. Who Attends GPUG Summit?

12. Who Attends GPUG Summit?

13. Who Attends GPUG Summit?

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15. GPUG Summit 2012 LEARN

16. Possible 156 Sessions; 20 Courses! • Workshops: 130 • Partner Showcases: 26 • Expo Hours: 9 • Technical Town Hall Meeting • General Sessions: 2 • Academy Courses: 20 • Microsoft Conduits: 4/5

17. Agenda at a Glance

18. GPUG Summit Sessions Formats Skill Level Session Format • Beginner • Proficient • Expert • Roundtable • How2 • Ask the Expert • Partner Showcase

19. GPUG Summit 2012 Session Tracks • BI & Reporting • GP 2013 • SmartList Alley • Financial • New to GP • General • HR/Payroll • IT Professional • Strategic • Vertical • Upgrades

21. CPE Credits • Earn CPE credits for several GPUG Summit 2012 sessions and all pre-conference training courses

22. GPUG Summit 2012 Share

23. GPUG Summit Networking • Explore intimate, focused networking opportunities • Pick up proven, real-world knowledge & techniques from other Dynamics GP users • Trouble-shoot your specific Dynamics GP challenges

24. Recognize the Best of GPUG Community! Courage – The strength to persevere, hold the talent to teach fellow GP users. Passion – For those who share their GP and technology passion with others. Resolve – Willing to take the time to help others with challenges they face. Advancement – The pursuit of individual and organizational growth and development. Watch for an announcement in our newsletter. Nominate and later vote for those who deserve our recognition and thanks!

25. Challenge Wall • Bring your most pressing GP challenges • Post your challenge on the wall • Leave with solutions! • GP MVP’s and Subject Matter Experts will provide answers and/or their contact information

26. Microsoft Campus Field Trip! • Thursday starting at 12:30PM • Bus rides to & from the Seattle Convention Center • Space is limited - sign up is on a first come first serve basis. • Tour the Campus and visit the MS Company Store (up to $120 at employee discount) & House of the Future • Details still being finalized

27. GPUG Summit Expo • Explore the top solutions and add-ons from Microsoft Dynamics GP ISVs in the Expo Hall • Find answers and solutions toyour most pressing business challenges

28. Summit Expo Floor

29. Microsoft Conduits • 4-5 Focus Group Sessions Planned During Thursday • Series Focused (Financial, BI/Reporting, etc.) • In August/September we’ll email users registered to sign up.

30. Technical Town Hall Meeting! • Microsoft MVPs • Charles Allen • Frank Hamelly • Leslie Vail • Mark Polino • Mariano Gomez • GPUG All Stars • Bob McAdam • John Lowther • Zubin Gidwani

31. GPUG Summit 2012 Pre-Conference training

32. Pre-Conference Training • Supported by GPUG Academy • Monday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 16th • Half- and full-day classes available • Instructor-led, classroom training in a hands-on environment • Led by Dynamics GP experts • MVPs, MCTs, partners, community leaders, Subject Matter Experts • Premium classes with targeted content • All classes are eligible for CPE Credits • Optional - additional fees apply • $100 - $150 Discounts for GPUG Premium Members • Early Bird Registrations Available

33. Summit GPUG Academy

34. Pre-Conference Academy Training Registration Fees • Details available at www.gpugsummit.com/pre-conference-training/ • Email academy@GPUG.com with questions • You need not attend Summit to attend Academy Training

35. GPUG Summit 2012 Meet Me there!

36. GPUG Summit 2012 Registration Day Passes Available Not yet an GPUG Premium Member? Join now and save $200 per registration! www.GPUGsummit.com

37. Justify My Trip • Want to attend GPUG Summit 2012 but need some help convincing your manager that it’s worth the investment? Let us help! Use our customizable Attendance Justification Letter template to help make your case. • Template located here: http://gpugsummit.com/justify-my-trip/

38. Kim Peterson – GPUG Program Director kim@GPUG.com Bob Buresh – GPUG Business Development bob@GPUG.com