7-9 May 2025
Directions ASIA 2025
Directions ASIA is expanding to a 3-day conference in 2025, with an even greater focus on learning and growth. Join us again in Bangkok, where you’ll enjoy exceptional hospitality and a culinary experience like no other, for the latest updates from Microsoft and the ecosystem. Connect with the entire Dynamics community, including resellers, add-on providers, Microsoft, CSPs, MVPs, developers, consultants, sales and marketing professionals and business leaders. Fuel your motivation, inspiration, and success through sharing and collaboration.
Microsoft presents: Accelerate your SMB business via channel strategy and programs
Demand for Business Central is at an all-time high. SMB segment growth is fueled by partners. Attend this session to get a comprehensive view of Microsoft's channel strategy and programs designed to help you accelerate your business. In this session we'll cover:
- Key elements of our partner strategy
- How to build and convert pipeline
- Why Solution Partner Designation is important
- Programs and resources to grow your business
Speakers:
Christian Baek
Director, Microsoft Business Applications Group
My name is Christian and I have been with Microsoft and the various Dynamics SMB products for more than 20 years - driving everything from product strategy to new partner programs and pricing models
Levent Bakirci
Microsoft, SMB Sales Strategy
My name is Levent and I lead the SMB Sales Strategy Lead for Business Applications. I am responsible for defining the SMB segment sales strategy for Business Applications. I have been with Microsoft for 8 years and worked in different roles in Business Application group focusing on growing partner ecosystem.