Community Summit North America 2026 at a glance
- Community Summit runs October 11-15, 2026 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
- The organizer promotes 5,500+ Attendees, 600+ Sessions and 300+ Partners.
- Ryman Exhibit Hall opens 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, 12:00pm to 6:30pm Tuesday and 12:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesday.
- Early pricing lists the All Access Pass at $1,799 and the Expo Hall pass at $1,099 through 5/31/26.
- Whova is the confirmed event app and arrives September 21.
- Sponsor prices run from $10,500 for Silver to $43,000 for Premier after August 1.
Why does Summit NA 2026 combine a user conference with a partner expo?
Community Summit runs October 11-15, 2026 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The organizer calls it the largest independent Microsoft AI & Business Applications User Conference and promotes 600+ Sessions alongside 300+ Partners. That structure combines product education, peer learning and partner evaluation in one Nashville program.
Which Microsoft business application teams fit the Nashville program?
The published audience spans finance & accounting, IT, operations and systems administrators. Core technologies include AI, Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Power Platform. The organizer addresses teams Considering new AI, Cloud, Data, ERP, and Low Code investments, those Migrating from one platform to another and those Optimizing existing Microsoft platforms.
When do conference, Academy and Ryman expo access begin and end?
All Access begins Monday, October 12th at 7:00am and ends Thursday, October 15th at 12:00pm. Academy runs Friday-Sunday, October 9th-11th, from 8:00am-5:00pm. Expo access is Monday 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday 12:00pm to 6:30pm and Wednesday 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Together, those layers span training, conference education and partner evaluation.
How do 13.5 expo hours fit around the five day program?
Ryman Hall supplies 2 hours Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 6.5 hours Tuesday from 12:00pm to 6:30pm and 5 hours Wednesday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The Monday keynote starts at 8:00 AM and Microsoft appears at 9:05 AM. The total is 13.5 expo hours. See the daily coverage method.
Where are Gaylord Opryland and the Ryman Exhibit Hall?
The conference venue is Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center at 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214. The official portal is titled Find Exhibitors and Sessions and identifies Ryman Exhibit Hall for the expo. Those sources connect the resort address with the searchable partner floor.
How far is BNA, and what parking discount applies?
The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA). The organizer places it 8.3 to 9 miles from the resort with a 15 to 20 minutes by car transfer. Gaylord Opryland offers Summit guests 50% off self-parking. These figures are venue guidance rather than a guaranteed travel duration or space reservation.
Which early pass fits conference, Academy or expo access?
The All Access early price is $1,799, while the Expo Hall and Meals Only Pass is $1,099. Both published early prices run through 5/31/26. Group purchases receive 15% off for groups of 5-11 and 20% for 12 or more. Academy packages carry separate higher prices.
Which refund, transfer, virtual and recording rules apply?
Eligible cancellations were due by August 12, 2026 and carry a $100 service charge. Transfers remain available through September 30, 2026, while registrations made from June are non-refundable. Summit is not offering a virtual option, but around 1/4 of all session is recorded for release 30 days post show.
What is verified about the official Nashville hotel block?
ConferenceDirect is the official housing agent. The hotel cutoff is 5:00pm CST, September 17th, 2026. The organizer says most off-site hotels have sold out and notes that rates, deposits, and cancellation policies vary by property. Current availability therefore depends on the live booking inventory rather than a static room list.
Which arrival and departure windows protect Summit access?
The first timer reception begins Sunday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, while All Access concludes Thursday, October 15th at 12:00pm. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 8.3 to 9 miles away and the organizer estimates 15 to 20 minutes by car. Those bounds define the useful travel window. See the arrival planning reference.
Which Microsoft platform partners are already named for 2026?
The organizer promotes 300+ Partners. Current official sponsor names include Alithya, ArcherPoint, Avalara and Beyond Limits. These names provide verified account research anchors, while the live expo portal remains the primary source for current booth placement, partner searches and meeting preparation.
How complete is the current exhibitor and session portal?
As of September 17, 2026, the official Find Exhibitors and Sessions portal identifies Ryman Exhibit Hall and the organizer promotes 300+ Partners. The reviewed portal does not publish a stable live directory total or product category count. No completion percentage is calculated from the promotional partner figure.
Which keynote voices, training formats and communities shape the program?
The organizer promotes 600+ Sessions, 500+ Speakers and 35 Academy Classes. Monday speakers include John Siefert, Ryan Fritts, Dona Sarkar and Leon Welicki. Academy listings say NASBA CPE credits available. Women in Tech runs Monday, Oct 12, 1:00pm-4:00pm, and Public Sector Day is Thursday, October 15. Ryman activities include Pickleball at Booth 625 and Puppy Snuggles at booth 121.
Which Ryman Hall windows remain open for partner meetings?
The expo windows are Monday 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday 12:00pm to 6:30pm and Wednesday 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Monday's Community Opening Reception occupies Monday, October 12, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, while the closing party begins Wednesday, Oct 14, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The total remains 13.5 hours. See the Ryman meeting worksheet.
Does the 2026 audience match Microsoft platform sellers and service firms?
The organizer promotes 5,500+ Attendees across finance & accounting, IT, operations and systems administrators. Audience needs include Considering new AI, Cloud, Data, ERP, and Low Code investments, Migrating from one platform to another and Optimizing existing Microsoft platforms. Those states map to platform evaluation, implementation and customer success conversations.
What does the 5,500 to 300 partner ratio mean for targeting?
The promotional scale is 5,500+ Attendees and 300+ Partners. Dividing 5,500 by 300 gives an upper bound of 18.33 attendees per partner before accounting for repeat visits, unequal traffic or nonbuying roles. Because both counts use plus signs, the actual simple ratio can differ. See the account ratio calculation.
What can the Whova app do before September 21?
Whova is the confirmed 2026 event app and is available in September 2026. The organizer gives a September 21 arrival date and says the app can Build your agenda, see who else is going, find your way around Gaylord Opryland. It also carries event announcements, but that does not establish badge scanning.
Where do the exhibitor portal and Whova stop short of lead retrieval?
The official portal is labeled Find Exhibitors and Sessions. Whova is the event app, arriving September 21, with functions to Build your agenda, see who else is going, find your way around Gaylord Opryland. These sources establish discovery, agenda and navigation roles, but neither source identifies an official lead retrieval package.
What do Silver, Gold, Platinum and Premier packages cost after August 1?
After August 1, Silver costs $10,500, Gold $16,000, Platinum $26,000 and Premier $43,000. Packages include basic internet and a 5 amp electrical drop, while Freeman appears through furniture credit. Sponsorship also includes listing in mobile app, and directory. These published amounts support budget planning without an invented return forecast.
How many reps cover 13.5 expo hours across three days?
Expo access provides 2 hours Monday, 6.5 hours Tuesday and 5 hours Wednesday from the published 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 12:00pm to 6:30pm and 12:00pm to 5:00pm windows. Two reps across three productive days at 31 scans each supply capacity for 186 scans, or 13.78 team scans per expo hour. See the staffing capacity formula.
Which official lead retrieval vendor is verified for Summit NA 2026?
As of September 17, 2026, the reviewed organizer FAQ, 2026 sponsorship prospectus and official expo portal do not identify a lead retrieval vendor. They also do not publish an order page or event specific scanner package. The draft therefore leaves the vendor unnamed instead of transferring a supplier from another edition or event.
Which badge fields and device limits are publicly documented?
As of September 17, 2026, the current organizer sources do not publish the official scanner's contact fields, qualification questions, note behavior, export formats, offline behavior or device limits. The Whova agenda and navigation functions do not establish badge capture capabilities. No unsupported feature list is added to this draft.
Can B2Brain be compared with an unnamed Summit scanner?
No reliable event specific comparison can be published as of September 17, 2026. The official lead retrieval vendor, package fields, license terms and export method remain absent from the organizer pages and prospectus. Without those inputs, the page does not score or rank B2Brain against an unnamed scanner.
Can a combined lead workflow be verified from current evidence?
The 2026 evidence establishes an exhibitor and session portal plus Whova for agenda, attendee discovery and venue navigation. It does not document the badge capture or export layer. As of September 17, 2026, a combined workflow cannot be verified, so the draft avoids claiming an integration or automatic handoff.
Which fields fit a Summit conversation about Microsoft platforms?
The audience includes finance & accounting, IT, operations and systems administrators discussing AI, Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Power Platform. Relevant stages include Considering new AI, Cloud, Data, ERP, and Low Code investments, Migrating from one platform to another and Optimizing existing Microsoft platforms. A record can capture role, platform, adoption stage, priority and next step.
What share of the promoted audience fits a two rep scan capacity?
The organizer promotes 5,500+ Attendees and 300+ Partners. Two reps across three productive days at 31 scans each provide capacity for 186 records. Dividing 186 by 5,500 equals 3.38 percent of the promoted attendee base before qualification, duplicates or uneven floor traffic. This is capacity, not a forecast. See the lead quality calculation.
Which follow up dates follow the Thursday noon conclusion?
Community Summit runs October 11-15, 2026 and All Access concludes Thursday, October 15th at 12:00pm. A two hour follow up point is 2:00 PM on October 15, 2026. The one week review date is October 22, 2026. These are planning calculations, not organizer deadlines. See the post event timing model.
Which verified inputs exist for a Summit NA ROI calculation?
Verified after August sponsor costs are $10,500 for Silver, $16,000 for Gold, $26,000 for Platinum and $43,000 for Premier. The organizer does not publish event specific conversion, meeting value, pipeline value or revenue inputs. This draft retains the verified costs and does not invent an ROI result.