December 8, 2026 | Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Partner Readiness Pre-Day
Start your Convergence experience with a day dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation partners.
Before the main conference begins, join Microsoft product and partner leaders for a focused day of business strategy, product direction, partner readiness, and networking designed exclusively for Dynamics 365 implementation partners.
What Is Partner Readiness Pre-Day?
Partner Readiness Pre-Day is a Microsoft-led experience created specifically for Dynamics 365 implementation partners attending Convergence. The day is designed to help partners better understand Microsoft’s strategy, product investments, go-to-market priorities, and partner opportunities before the main conference begins.
Whether you’re leading a practice, guiding technical strategy, or helping customers adopt Microsoft business applications, Partner Readiness Pre-Day provides valuable context to maximize your week at Convergence.
Who Should Attend?
Partner Executives & Practice Leaders
Learn where Microsoft is investing and how to position your organization for future growth.
Sales & Business Leaders
Understand Microsoft's priorities, customer opportunities, and go-to-market strategy.
Solution Architects & Technical Leaders
Gain early insight into product direction and technical readiness across the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Delivery & Customer Success Leaders
Discover best practices, partner programs, and strategies that help drive successful customer outcomes.
Three Dedicated Learning Tracks
Partner Readiness Pre-Day will feature dedicated content across three primary tracks.
Business Central
Partner strategy, product direction, technical readiness, customer opportunities, and Microsoft’s vision for Business Central.
Finance & Supply Chain
Roadmap updates, implementation strategy, enterprise transformation, AI innovation, and customer success.
Customer Engagement
Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Customer Insights, Contact Center, AI, and Microsoft’s evolving CRM strategy.
Why Attend Before Convergence?
Starting your week with Partner Readiness Pre-Day helps you make the most of the conference.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
✓ Understand Microsoft’s priorities before the main event begins
✓ Build relationships with Microsoft leaders and fellow partners
✓ Gain context that enhances the rest of your Convergence experience
✓ Prepare your team for a productive week of learning and customer conversations
Partner Readiness Pre-Day FAQs
Who can attend Partner Readiness Pre-Day?
Partner Readiness Pre-Day is designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation partners, including consulting firms, systems integrators, and Microsoft partners responsible for delivering Dynamics 365 solutions to customers.
Is this included with my Convergence registration?
No. Partner Readiness Pre-Day requires a separate ticket. Registration details and eligibility will be announced soon.
Will the sessions be technical or business focused?
The agenda will include a mix of business strategy, product direction, leadership insights, and technical readiness content across all three tracks.
Is Partner Readiness Pre-Day hosted by Microsoft?
Yes. The Partner Readiness Pre-Day is a Microsoft-hosted experience. Microsoft is developing the agenda, selecting the speakers, and leading the programming to provide Dynamics 365 implementation partners with the latest strategy, product direction, partner updates, and technical readiness before Convergence begins.
Stay Updated
Agenda details, speakers, and registration information will be announced in the coming months.
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