Community Summit North America 2026
Event Date
October 11–15, 2026
Location
Nashville, TN
Expected Exhibitors
300
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryCommunity Summit North America is billed as the largest independent Microsoft AI and Business Applications user conference. It brings together experts, MVPs and peers to learn Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, F&O, CRM, Power Platform and Copilot. The event is designed for users of Microsoft business applications rather than being vendor-run, giving attendees candid, user-to-user education.
Community Summit North America is the most comprehensive training and education event on Microsoft business applications for finance & accounting, IT, operations and systems administrators, with 500+ sessions on AI, Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and more. Attendees range from those new to a Dynamics product to advanced users, with a dedicated track per product and content for teams migrating or evaluating a switch to Dynamics.
Beyond the classroom, Summit is a major networking event. It features 600+ education sessions organized by Microsoft AI, Dynamics, Power Platform and M365, 30+ hands-on Academy classes, awesome networking, and 300+ partner sponsors on the show floor. The combination of deep training, an active expo hall and community connection makes it worth attending for anyone invested in the Microsoft business applications ecosystem.
Show Highlights
Key features of the 2026 program include:
- 600+ education sessions across Microsoft AI, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, M365 and more.
- 30+ Academy workshops — exclusive classroom training with expert instructors including partners, MVPs, and Microsoft staff, spanning the full Microsoft ecosystem and earning NASBA CPE credits.
- Pre-conference bootcamps including a Copilot Studio Agent Bootcamp, D365 + AI Governance & Access Control, and GP Options.
- 300+ partner sponsors — the biggest SI and ISV companies on the show floor.
Signature networking and experiences include a Community Opening Reception, a First-Time Attendees reception, a Women in Tech networking track, a Public Sector Day, and expo hall activities such as arcade games, axe throwing, a golf simulator, pickleball, puppy snuggles and a headshot booth. A marquee closing event is a night at the Grand Ole Opry.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the official 2026 registration page, where attendees choose a pass that fits their goals. Pass options and early-bird pricing (through 5/31/26) include:
- All-Access Pass (Conference Oct 12–15) — $1,799. Includes 4-day conference access, 600+ education sessions, expo floor access to 300+ sponsors, sanctioned meals, and access to all receptions and networking events including the Opening Reception and Grand Ole Opry closing party.
- All-Access Pass + Pre-Conference — $2,798 (adds one Sunday pre-conference bootcamp).
- All-Access Pass + 1-Day Academy Workshop — $2,799.
- All-Access Pass + 2-Day Academy Workshop — $3,399.
- All-Access + Academy + Pre-Conference — $3,798.
- All-Access Pass + 3-Day Academy — $3,899.
Group discounts are offered: 15% off for groups of 5–11 and 20% for 12 or more. Single-day passes will be available after the full session schedule is released in July 2026. Exhibitors register through the Exhibitor Resource Center.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Community Summit North America 2026?
Community Summit North America 2026 runs October 11–15, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, located at 2800 Opryland Drive. Academy classes run October 9–11, and the main All-Access conference runs Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15.
Who should attend Community Summit North America?
It is aimed at users of Microsoft business applications, including finance and accounting, IT, operations and systems administrators. There is content for all experience levels, from those new to a Dynamics product to advanced users, as well as those migrating or considering a switch to Dynamics products.
How do I register and how much does it cost?
You register online through the official 2026 registration page and choose a pass. The All-Access Pass starts at $1,799 early-bird (through May 31, 2026), with higher tiers that add pre-conference bootcamps and Academy workshops; group discounts of 15% (5–11 people) and 20% (12+) are available.
What is included with the All-Access Pass?
The All-Access Pass includes four days of conference access, 600+ education sessions, expo floor access to 300+ sponsors, sanctioned meals, and all receptions and networking events, including the Opening Reception and the Grand Ole Opry closing party. Breakfast is served Monday–Thursday and lunch Monday–Wednesday.
What is the closest airport and is parking available?
The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 8.3 to 9 miles from the resort, roughly a 15–20 minute drive. Gaylord Opryland offers 50% off self-parking for Community Summit guests when they identify themselves as attendees.
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