Get Ready for Convergence 2015

Convergence 2015 is just a few months away and Encore wants to ensure you don’t miss out on this incredible learning opportunity. We think Convergence is important not only for your personal career development, but also for your company and your Microsoft Dynamics solution – which is why you should start planning for the event as soon as possible.

Convergence 2015 will be held March 16 – 19, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. Convergence is the Microsoft Dynamics event of the year. This 4 day conference brings the Microsoft community together to share their ‘Aha’ moments.

Convergence Is an Amazing Learning Experience

Convergence gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn about the latest features and updates
• Get tips and tricks
• Take part in over 200 Concurrent Sessions, 100+ Interactive Discussions, and 40+ Deep Dive Sessions
• Get answers from Microsoft product experts
• Network with other users
• Hear from amazing keynote speakers like Arianna Huffington and Colin Powell
• Get a fresh perspective on your Dynamics solution

Additionally, with the anticipated launch of Dynamics GP 2015 and Dynamics NAV 2015 before the end of 2014, you can be sure that Convergence 2015 will be filled with great information on these new products.

Budgeting for Convergence

Cost often plays a significant part in a company’s decision to send employees to Convergence. The following is a rough breakdown of costs, so you can budget accordingly.

Passes
An early bird pass for Convergence 2014 was $1 545, whereas a full price pass cost $1 845. Knowing that you are going in advance will help save your organization money.

Travel
The cost to travel to Atlanta will vary, depending on your location. If you know beforehand that you are planning on attending, you can start watching the price of airfares now.

Hotel
Microsoft negotiates rates with hotels within 2.5 miles of the convention centre and offers a shuttle service to hotels that are not within walking distance. Hotels generally range in cost from $160 to $200 per night.

Food
Breakfast and lunch are included each day of the conference. There are social events that take place most evenings where food is provided. There will only be a handful of meals you will have to cover.

Encore believes that this is a worthwhile investment for your organization. We strongly encourage you to contact us to learn more about the value you can receive from attending Convergence.