Convergence offers great opportunities, but can be a bit overwhelming if you don't plan your navigation.  What do you want to get out of this event?  Who do you want to connect with? 

Of course the Key Notes and General Sessions highlight Microsoft strategies and upcoming product releases and are wise to attend so you are aware of exciting changes that your customers may want to discuss with you. The Welcome Receptions offer food and fun with the chance to mingle and chat with your peers. The Expo allows you to see all the latest ISV products that work with the Dynamics solutions - who knows when one of these add-on products may help your customers run their business more efficiently? With so many concurrent sessions offered, it's best to go in with a game plan. If you're fortunate enough to have several individuals from your company attending the event, divide and conquer!

To help you with your navigation, Microsoft offers several tools:

Convergence Connect and Schedule Builder helps you set up meetings and build out your activity schedule.

Convergence Planner Ancillary Events provides details for the Welcome Reception and Expo Event.

Convergence Session Catalog enter "Dynamics SL" in the keyword filter and see all 42 sessions!

Partner Briefing Agenda shows an overview of Partner Briefing Events.

Partner Briefing Sessions Catalog lists all sessions available for the Partner Briefing Event.

Additionally, since most of our newsletter subscribers are devoted to the SL community, here are some Partner Briefing breakouts specific to the Dynamics SL product line:

Partner Briefing Dynamics SL Sessions:

Session Details Session Type
PBBRK37 Building Your Business with Microsoft Dynamics SL
In this session, you will learn of key initiatives to help you grow your new and existing customer business with Microsoft Dynamics SL. This session will provide you with the selling and marketing resources to build your business today and in the future!
Partner Briefing Concurrent Session
PBBRK38 Best Practices: How Partners Have Grown Their Microsoft Dynamics SL Business
Join us for this exciting partner panel session and learn how partners have won against the competition and grown their business with compelling business strategies. You won't want to miss this session to learn how you can build your business momentum with Microsoft Dynamics SL!
Partner Briefing Concurrent Session
PBGS06 Microsoft Dynamics SL Strategy and Roadmap
Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 enables partners to provide a solution that meets customers' business needs and growth requirements. We're excited to share the future plans, roadmap and investment plans for continuing to deliver a rich customer value solution in Microsoft Dynamics SL. Hear the plans for upcoming releases and gain insight on initiatives that will help you grow your business today and in the future!
Partner Briefing General Session

Convergence Sessions specific for Dynamics SL (our top picks for Partners):

SL18 Microsoft Dynamics SL Support Tips
Come and hear the latest tips and tricks on working with Microsoft Dynamics SL 7. Is there a document to assist with report selections? What is a super PV? Hear these and other questions and solutions provided by support.
SL04 Better Information: Understanding the Microsoft Dynamics SL Reporting and Analytics Solution Map
With the latest Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 release, you now have multiple reporting solutions, including: Microsoft Excel, SQL Reporting Services, Business Information Optimization, PerformancePoint, Crystal Reports, and Microsoft FRx. Come learn about these solutions and how they can assist you with getting the information needed to run your business and even plan for the future.

SL08 Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 and Visual Basic 2005: Code Conversion Tool Tips and Tricks
Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 ships with a tool to assist in moving custom made screens to run in Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0. Learn how to use the tool to help start upgrade plans today.

SLGEN Microsoft Dynamics SL General Session
Be strong with Microsoft Dynamics SL! Technology advancements can help bring you competitive advantage. Join the Microsoft Dynamics SL team to learn about and see our latest solutions and planned investments help you build the best business application foundation possible for lasting corporate strength. Surrounded by a great and growing community, you’ll hear about other companies like you who are achieving world-class innovation.
SL01 Sneak Peek: Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 Feature Pack 1
Our objective with Microsoft Dynamics SL 7 FP1 is to be at the forefront in delivering best in class business systems to customers. Learn about Microsoft’s investments (in addition to the great feature set in Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0) that will provide capabilities such as SharePoint document libraries, GL hard close, Service Series enhancements, connections to Microsoft Office Project 2007 and more.
SL03 Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics SL
Would you like more insight into the metrics that drive your business? Would it help to identify the customers who are increasing or decreasing their purchases with you, projects that are on track and those in trouble, or inventory that is turning over more slowly this year and increasing your carrying costs? Learn from Microsoft as well as customers about how you can make more use of the information in your Microsoft Dynamics SL database through enhanced reporting and analysis capabilities with the new Business Information Optimization for Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Have a great Convergence!