[AISWorld] You are invited to the 2013 Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference!

Mon Jan 7 17:16:26 EST 2013

Happy New Year from Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance<http://www.microsoft.com/education/ww/leadership/Pages/dynamics-academic-alliance.aspx> (DynAA).

We would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to attend the 2013 Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference, March 16-17, 2013 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, in New Orleans, LA.  The Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference<http://www.microsoft.com/education/facultyconnection/cb/articles/articledetails.aspx?cid=2467&c1=en-cb&c2=CB> is an academic conference where you, as professors and educators come together to enhance your knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and the use of this ERP and CRM software in the classroom and research projects. There is no cost to attend the preconference, but registration is required. You can view the Preliminary Agenda here<https://www.facultyresourcecenter.com/curriculum/pfv.aspx?Id=9075&c1=en-us&c2=0>.  Registration is now open! Register here<http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4150064956>.

This event is held just before Microsoft's largest customer conference called Convergence<http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/>, which is March 18-21, 2013, also in New Orleans.

In case you are unfamiliar with our program, DynAA is a global program that provides no-cost licenses to educational institutions that want to use Microsoft Dynamics software for teaching or research purposes. DynAA is a powerful connector to the vibrant and growing Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem that includes nearly 300,000 customers, more than 10,000 Microsoft partners, and over 1,600 academic institutions like yours around the world. DynAA members use Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions to support learning about key business processes, concepts, and theories, and as a platform for understanding Enterprise Resource Planning integrated data structure, business intelligence, and data mining.

For fun we have compiled a little top 10 list of reasons you should join us!
1.       Warm weather-New Orleans boasts an average daytime high of 71 degrees Fahrenheit in March!!
2.       It's a great value and a good time! - No registration fees, but you must register<http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4150064956>.
3.       Free Training--Receive free Microsoft Dynamics education-based training
4.       Learn the emerging trends in Microsoft Dynamics from Microsoft Product Experts and Microsoft Dynamics Partners
5.       Networking with Microsoft Dynamics Partners and Customers (potential employers for your students)
6.       Present your own research papers and curriculum to faculty from around the world. Make your submission here<http://clcloud.com/DYNAA2013/>.  Deadline has been extended to February 1, 2013.
7.       New Orleans is easy to get to--Fly in to Louis Armstrong International Airport<http://www.flymsy.com/>, ride in on Amtrak<http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Station/Station_Page&code=NOL>, or take the long haul into town via Greyhound<http://www.greyhound.com/scripts/en/TicketCenter/terminal.asp?city=660583>.
8.       Free Food-meals during the Preconference are complimentary
9.       The French Quarter-a night out on Bourbon Street is just a 15 minute walk from the Preconference site.
10.   The Creole Queen Paddlewheeler<http://www.creolequeen.com/>-as  part of your attendance, you will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River!

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How can I submit curriculum, papers or a presentation?
DynAA invites curriculum packages and research papers which incorporate Microsoft Dynamics into business and information systems topics. Refereed submissions will undergo a double-blind review.
Deadline for Refereed Curriculum and Research Papers: Extended to February 1, 2013
Deadline for Presentation and Panel Discussion Proposals: February 1, 2013

Please find the Call for Participation at http://clcloud.com/DYNAA2013/.

Convergence 2013

Early registration<http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/neworleans13/Registration.aspx?p=bottomnav> for Convergence 2013 ends in just 17 days!  Convergence 2013 is March 18-21, 2013 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This means that you can save up to $300 off of registration.  Registering for Convergence will also assure you can get discounted hotel accommodations.

If your school is a Premier Member of DynAA, you are eligible for a 50% discount off the price of a Convergence Full or Day pass. (If you are a member of a Public Sector University, you must return a signed pre-approval letter prior to receiving the code).

Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think may be interested.

Questions? Email dynaa at microsoft.com<mailto:dynaa at microsoft.com> (if you have any questions, would like to find out of you are eligible for the discount, or need to receive a copy of the pre-approval letter. )

Regards,

Ashley Pecoraro

Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance-Program Manager

701-492-6307

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