Many performance challenges emerge over time through code, architecture, design decisions, and increasing solution complexity. OptimAL provides practical guidance, tools, and expert support to help teams identify issues earlier, optimize more effectively, and build confidence in their solutions.

Participants will:

• Identify common performance patterns, anti-patterns, and bottlenecks
• Strengthen engineering and development practices
• Gain hands-on experience with telemetry, testing, and optimization tools
• Build a stronger foundation for AI-assisted and agentic development

The initiative combines structured learning, community engagement, and practical application.

Base-Level Knowledge Sessions Start with foundational training to align your team on modern performance principles, patterns, and tools—ensuring everyone is working from the same playbook	Weekly “OptimAL Mondays” Office Hour Join recurring sessions led by Microsoft, MVPs, and experts to: Explore real performance challenges Review best practices Ask questions and get guidance on your specific scenarios
Interactive, Hands-On Learnin Move beyond theory with practical exercises, diagnostics, and real-world optimization scenarios designed to build confidence and capability	In-Person Workshop at a Microsoft location Participate in a collaborative, multi-day experience where you will: Share optimization results with peers Work directly with Microsoft engineers Explore emerging tools and performance strategies Build a network that extend beyond the program

This program is designed for:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partners
• ISVs building or maintaining apps and extensions
• Technical leads, architects, and development teams

Particularly those looking to:

• Improve solution quality and scalability
• Reduce recurring support issues
• Scale delivery while maintaining quality
• Strengthen engineering capabilities within their teams

Participants will engage with a community that includes:

• Microsoft product and engineering team members
• Ciellos specialists in performance and agentic development
• Business Central MVPs and subject matter experts
• A curated group of forward-thinking Business Central partners

Together, participants explore approaches, tools, and practices that support high-performing Business Central solutions. efforts.