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27 November 2025

ANZ BC Day 2025

BC Day ANZ 2025 is a conference for all Dynamics 365 Business Central developers, consultants and users in Australia and New Zealand. The conference will be held in English and participation is free of charge (registration required - limited number of places)

Unfortunately, the event has reached full capacity, and the waitlist is also closed.

We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and hope to see you next year at Directions ASIA in Ho Chi Minh City.

Location

Microsoft Sydney

Level 27/1 Denison St

North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

Date

27 November 2025

What to expect?

BC Day ANZ 2025 will cover all the aspects of your Dynamics business, providing you with comprehensive knowledge and networking opportunities at all levels, including Executive, Technical, Development, Marketing, Sales and Operations.

 

• Learn from the best in the community and sharpen your skills and expertise.

• Bond with the community influencers and enthusiasts, Microsoft representatives and fellow professionals.

• Share your ideas, experiences, views and concerns with the community.

• Have a burning question? Ask the experts to learn how to tackle your biggest challenges.

• Check the solutions and service offerings from Microsoft partners and make new business connections.

• Learn and discuss first-hand information on Microsoft’s strategy

Meet the Speakers of ANZ BC Day 2025

Grant Augustin

Founder & CEO, SISS Data Services

Craig Barberini

D365 Practice Lead

Scott Bennett

Channel Manager, Solver Asia Pacific

Tharanga Chandrasekara

Lead Technical Consultant

Kirsty Chapman

Partner Solution Sales - AI Business Process

Sagar Dangar

Solution Architect - Madha Inc. Microsoft Partner

Pravin Dangar Ahir

CTO - Madhda Inc. Microsoft Partner

Greta Demikyte

Chief Product Officer at SOFT4Spaces

John Dunkerley

CCO - SISS Data Services

Brad Foot

COO at Fenwick

Steve Gichure

Thamani Tech NZ, Founder & Technical Lead

Johnathan Gonzalez

Power BI Product Manager at Fenwick

Carl Head

Business systems industry veteran and Equerra co-founder.

Claus Holmsgaard

Regional Director APAC at Tasklet

Martijn Phillip Holterman

Continia Software - Partner Manager UK

Tom Kapitan

Fusion5 Business Solutions

Dmitry Katson

🏆 MVP |🏆 Contribution Hero | Creator of CentralQ.ai | Make BC smarter with AI

Nikolai L'Estrange

Solution Architect for Business Central

Gideon Naude

Solution Architect

Khushboo Prasad

Solution Architect - Madhda Inc. Microsoft Partner

Joerg Rau

Theta, Head of D365

Nick Rouse

Senior Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 at FUJIFILM MicroChannel

Liam Ryan

Boyum IT - VP Partner Sales - APJ

Tim Shaw

APAC Regional Lead @ Tasklet Factory,

Kostadin Solakov

Microsoft ANZ, SMB Business Applications Lead

Anthony Tait

Director, Pryme Matters Australia

Sponsors

A huge thanks to all our amazing partners. We couldn’t have a conference without you!

Platinum

Continia
Microsoft
SEER 365

Gold

365 extension
Boyum IT Solutions
pryme
siss
Soft4
Solver
Tasklet Factory

Silver

Carrot
Crayon
Netstock
SAna Commerce
SignUp Software
Wiise
XE-Dandelion Payments
Yaveon

Location

Level 27/1 Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

Schedule

27-11-2025

Power BI Technical Deep Dive: Open Source, Extensions, and Version Control for Business Central

11:45 - 12:30 Directions room Back to event schedule

Microsoft provides a powerful set of out-of-the-box Power BI reports for Business Central, but turning these into reliable, maintainable solutions requires the right approach. This session will dive into best practices for managing and extending Microsoft's standard Power BI semantic models. We'll cover practical techniques for working with open-source PBIX files, extending the default semantic layer to meet specific business needs, and managing customized models in the Power BI Service. We'll also explore how to bring DevOps discipline into the process by tracking semantic changes with Git.

Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to avoid common pitfalls, streamline model governance, and ensure their reporting environment remains both flexible and supportable over time. Whether you're a Business Central consultant or a Power BI developer, you'll walk away with actionable guidance on bridging the gap between Microsoft's out-of-the-box content and tailored analytics that deliver real business value.

Speakers:

Brad Foot

COO at Fenwick

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Gold Product Manager at Fenwick. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision.

Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology.

But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Johnathan Gonzalez

Power BI Product Manager at Fenwick

Johnathan Gonzalez is a Senior Consultant and Partner Success Manager at Fenwick, where he played a central role in the rebranding and redevelopment of Power BI Gold. His contributions helped shape the solution into a valuable product that was later licensed by Microsoft. Johnathan is passionate about using business intelligence to solve real-world challenges and enable better decision-making for clients. With a focus on collaboration and practical solutions, he has worked closely with teams to enhance data analytics capabilities. His work is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering meaningful outcomes for organizations.

F.A.Q

Business Central Day ANZ 2025 will be held on 27 November 2025 at Microsoft Sydney, Level 27/1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia.

Yes! The event is completely free, but registration is required as space is limited.

BC Day ANZ is designed for:

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners and consultants
  • Developers, implementers, and functional experts
  • ISV providers and service firms in the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Anyone looking to grow their knowledge and network in the Business Central space

Expect a full day of:

  • Deep-dive technical and functional sessions
  • Expert Q&A and live demos
  • Real-world stories from partners and customers
  • Networking opportunities with MVPs and thought leaders

This event is a joint effort by Directions for Partners, Microsoft MVPs Tharanga Chandrasekara and Tomas Kapitan, in close collaboration with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

Yes. We welcome session proposals from Business Central professionals across ANZ. Sessions must be either technical or functional in nature. Call for speakers is managed via Sessionize

Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Get in touch with our team via sponsors@businesscentralday.com.au to  learn more about sponsor packages and visibility opportunities.

  • The venue is easy to find. It is the Microsoft office in Sydney.
  • SecureParking options are available nearby
  • Plenty of Airbnb and hotel options are available around North Sydney and the CBD

Please reach out to our team by contacting us via info@businesscentralday.com.au and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Contact

Email

bcdayanz@directionsforpartners.com