Directions Agenda

Sunday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 9

Directions offers a wealth of valuable technical and management sessions and exciting networking opportunities. Here’s an overview of the event agenda — check back regularly as we continue to expand our plans for Directions 2013. (All sessions and times are subject to change.)

Saturday, October 5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 6
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Directions Golf Event

The Directions annual golf tournament will be held at the beautiful Gaylord Springs Golf Links.

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Opening General Session

Conference Welcome / Microsoft Keynote

Gold Sponsor Presentation

Presentation from a Directions 2013 Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor Presentation

Presentation from a Directions 2013 Gold Sponsor

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Welcome Expo Reception

Join your peers to exchange ideas and learn from companies who will share their products, services and solutions. This event is a great way to kick off the Conference, as you get ready for the intense days of learning ahead. Food and drink will be served. Learn more.

Monday, October 7
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
General Session

Innovation Award / Keynote Speaker

Gold Sponsor Presentation

Presentation from a Directions 2013 Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor Presentation

Presentation from a Directions 2013 Gold Sponsor

10:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Self-Paced Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

10:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Instructor Led Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Track Sessions
  • SE100: Marketing & Lead Generation (Activities that work)
  • CON100: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV100: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP100: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • RW100: Upgrade Toolkit (Trials, Tribulations, and Celebrations)
  • CT100: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
ISV Sessions

Presented by Directions 2013 Sponsors

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE150: Social Media Redux
  • CON150: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV150: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP150: Motivating People (creating "Work Horses" and "All Stars")
  • RW150: Data Conversion Strategies
  • CT150: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
ISV Sessions

Presented by Directions 2013 Sponsors

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE200: Funnel vs. Forecast (Conversion Strategy Discussion)
  • CON200: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV200: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP200: Customer Service metrics and supporting your client base
  • RW200: Page Transformations (Tips and Tricks)
  • CT200: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Expo Reception

The Directions 2013 Expo Reception gives you another chance to interact with your peers and meet some of the most cutting edge companies in the NAV Community and learn about their products and solutions. Food and drink will be served. Learn more.

Tuesday, October 8
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 6:15 PM
Self-Paced Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

10:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Instructor Led Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Track Sessions
  • SE250: Us vs Them (Competitive Threat Analysis)
  • CON250: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV250: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP250: Communication, Communication, Communication - Project Management and Status Concepts
  • RW250: RDLc Reporting (Here we go again) - What works best
  • CT250: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
ISV Sessions

Presented by Directions 2013 Sponsors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE300: Closing Business (What works now)
  • CON300: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV300: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP300: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • RW300: Web Services (Capabilities & Set-up)
  • CT300: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE350: Price vs. Profit (Where can you make money when the software is heavily discounted)
  • CON350: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV350: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP350: Business Analysis - Best Practices to Review, Analyze, Make Recommendations
  • RW350: Web Services (Tips & Tricks)
  • CT350: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
ISV Sessions

Presented by Directions 2013 Sponsors

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE400: Budget Constraints & Alternative Placement of ERP: SaaS, SPLA, Hosted
  • CON400: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV400: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP400: Value Streaming and Workflow Analysis
  • RW400: RTC
  • CT400: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Track Sessions
  • SE450: Add-on / Complimentary Services (Where else can we bill for services)
  • CON450: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV450: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP450: Lot Tracking, Reservations and Stability
  • RW450: CRM Connector(s) what works bests (examples)
  • CT450: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Partner Celebration

Get ready for an evening of great food, open bar and lots of interactions with friends new and old. All full conference Directions attendees and those who purchased Guest Passes are invited to join us. Learn more.

Wednesday, October 9
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Self-Paced Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

10:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Instructor Led Hands-On-Labs

Directions 2013 will include a unique set of Hands-On-Labs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Track Sessions
  • SE500: One Note and Office 365 - Business Value, Functional Capabilities
  • CON500: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV500: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP500: Best Practice: WMS
  • RW500: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Track Sessions
  • SE550: Continuous Improvement (What gets measured gets done) your business scorecard
  • CON550: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV550: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP550: Best Practice: MRP & Manufacturing
  • RW550: Office 365 - Set-up and Use
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Track Sessions
  • SE600: Next Gen Resources (My replicator isn't working, now what)
  • CON600: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • DEV600: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • BP600: NAV 2013 and NAV 2014 Topics
  • RW600: Windows 8 - Tiles & Short Cuts
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Closing Session

Keynote Speaker

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Lunch

 

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