April 27-29, 2026

Directions North America 2026

Hyatt Regency Orlando

Recognized as the most anticipated partners-only event in the region, Directions NA 2026 promises to skyrocket your business - it's all about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, its integrations, partnerships, and all the incredible solutions we can offer together as a community! 

We look forward to seeing you at Directions North America 2026, April 27-29, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Register for Directions in 3 simple steps:

  1. Create Company & Individual Profile
  2. Purchase Passes & Receive Registration Codes Email
  3. Register Individual Attendees

Find more information in our Instructions.

 

Directions North America 2026

Agenda-at-a-Glance

The call for speakers is EXTENDED through January 16, 2025!

Submit your session(s) here:
https://sessionize.com/directions-north-america-2026 

The preliminary agenda will be published soon. Educational sessions led by Microsoft and other industry experts will be added as the agenda is finalized in the coming months.

  • For the first time ever, Directions NA is excited to announce the addition of the exclusive Marketing Day to the agenda!
  • It will be held on Sunday, in partnership with MSDynamicsWorld, and is the best way for marketers to kick off Directions North America!
  • Registration will be managed separately and available to partners and ISVs.

The Partner Celebration will be a spectacular close to Directions NA and will take place on Wedneday evening. Guest passes are available for purchase.

To make the most of your event experience, we recommend planning your travel to arrive by Sunday, April 26 (Saturday, if you plan to attend Marketing Day) and depart Thursday, April 30 or later.

 

Partner Days
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Marketing Day Registration

Registration, Coffee & Networking

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Marketing Day - Keynote | Sessions | Interactive Workshops

Partners & ISVs - Includes Lunch & Breaks

08:30 AM - 04:45 PM
Marketing Day - Welcome

Partners and ISVs Welcome - Opening Session (for Partners and ISVs)

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Marketing Day - General Session: Research Reveal

Research Reveal: How Customers, Partners & ISVs Navigate the Microsoft Business Applications Ecosystem (for Partners and ISVs)

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Marketing Day - Coffee Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Marketing Day - General Session: Listing to Lasting Impact

Listing to Lasting Impact: Understanding Microsoft’s Marketplaces (for Partners and ISVs)

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Marketing Day - General Session: Inside Partner Marketing Performance

Inside Partner Marketing Performance: What the Data (and Leaders) Say (for Partners and ISVs)

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Marketing Day - Lunch + Interactive Workshop

  • Network about getting the most out of Directions NA as an event
  • What ISVs want from SIs and vice versa
  • Getting the most from expo as an attendee
  • Exhibitor plans for Directions NA

11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Marketing Day - Break
01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Webcast Performance Benchmark (VARs & ISVs)

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Building a Marketing Tech Stack in 2026 (ISVs)

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Marketing Programs & Incentives from Microsoft (VARs)

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Thought Leadership Winning Strategies / Case Studies (ISVs & VARs)

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Marketing Day - Break
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Partner of the Year Presentation, featuring Infiniti Group (VARs)

03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Marketing Day - Breakout Session

Rapid Fire AI-Driven Marketing Case Studies (ISV & SIs)

03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
New to Directions
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Marketing Day - Closing & Key Takeaways
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Welcome Drinks
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Breakfast
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM
Keynote
09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch and Expo Hall
12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
01:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Expo Hall
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Breakfast
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM
Keynote
09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch
11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Expo Hall
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Breakfast
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM
Keynote
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
12:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Partner Celebration
07:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Full schedule coming soon

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