Daniella leads Microsoft’s AI Business Processes partner ecosystem for nonprofit and K–12 education across Asia. She works with Business Central, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Sales partners to help nonprofits and educational institutions modernize operations and adopt AI responsibly through the Microsoft Elevate program. A purpose‑driven leader with over 20 years of experience, Daniella has led large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder initiatives spanning digital transformation, sustainability, and enterprise AI. Her career includes driving renewable energy adoption across Latin America at GE and enabling enterprise AI adoption through strategic partnerships at AWS. Before joining Microsoft, Daniella founded LEMA, a play‑based, screen‑free AI literacy initiative focused on child wellbeing and future readiness. She is passionate about human‑centred technology, ethical AI, and helping partners grow scalable practices that deliver both commercial success and social impact.

Responsible for building the next generation modern client experiences for Dynamics 365 Business Central's integrations with AI Copilot and Microsoft 365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc. and Power Platform.

Syed is a Business Central technical specialist with extensive experience in BC SaaS implementations and custom extension development. He specializes in building robust integrations, working with Azure DevOps pipelines, and developing solutions that bridge Business Central with external systems. With a focus on API integrations, authentication patterns, and performance optimization, Syed helps organizations maximize their Business Central investments through well-architected extensions. He has worked across multiple BC versions and has hands-on experience with AL development, VS Code tooling, and modern DevOps practices. Passionate about sharing knowledge with the BC community, Syed brings practical insights from managing complex multi-customer BC projects.

Varun Ambidi is a D365 Business Central expert with a 19-year track record of architecting, developing, and delivering robust Business Central ERP solutions. Their technical repertoire spans the full evolution of Business Central—from the foundational days of legacy NAV to the cutting edge of Business Central SaaS. An expert in AL development, Varun Ambidi specializes in high-stakes integrations using XMLport, SOAP, and APIs, while extending BC capabilities through the Power Platform. They are a specialist in the modernization journey, leading complex transitions from on-premise legacy NAV environments to the Business Central Cloud (SaaS). Beyond the code, Varun Ambidi possesses a sharp eye for "As-Is" business analysis and the technical rigor required for vertical merging and version upgrades. Staying at the forefront of development productivity, they actively leverage GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Copilot in VS Code to accelerate delivery and ensure high-quality, extensible codebases.

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments. He is an 8-time Microsoft MVP, awarded in two categories: Copilot Studio and Business Central. AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken and at over 50 global industry events. Through his workshops, bootcamps, conference sessions and online contributions, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

Ratchata Ardchawuthikulawong is a Senior Partner Solution Sales Manager at Microsoft Thailand, where he works closely with partners across ASEAN to drive cloud transformation and AI‑powered business solutions. He specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, AI Business Process (AIBP), and Agent Transformation, helping organizations modernize ERP and CRM systems while accelerating time to value. With extensive experience in partner‑led go‑to‑market strategy, licensing programs, and large‑scale migrations from on‑premise ERP to the cloud, Ratchata regularly supports partners and customers on adoption strategy, funding programs, and scalable implementation models. He actively collaborates with regional partners, and distributors to enable sustainable growth across the SMB and enterprise segments in Asia.

Michelle joined the eOne team nearly four years ago and takes care of our partners in the western United States, Canada, and Australia. She’s passionate about automating processes to increase efficiency and reduce expenses. When not working, Michelle enjoys Minnesota Twins baseball, time at the lake, and volunteering with local pet rescue groups.

Vjekoslav Babić (Vjeko) is a Business Central architect, developer, trainer, author and blogger with over three decades of IT experience, two of which have been spent in the Business Central ecosystem. His passion lies in web and mobile technologies, but deep down he's an incurable hacker who loves writing code and breaking things apart to see how they work. As a frequent conference speaker and blogger, Vjeko pushes the boundaries of what's possible, connecting Business Central with anything that can be plugged into it through obscure loopholes or undocumented interfaces, especially when they're not meant to be used that way. In his view, nothing is really meant for any particular purpose, and figuring out how to make things useful beyond their intended design is the meaning of life. Since 2010, Vjeko has been awarded the Microsoft Dynamics NAV MVP. You can find him at his blog "Vjeko.com - ideas in the cloud".

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, business development and pricing models

Jannik Bausager is Principal Group Program Manager for the Dynamics 365 Business Central team which defines the scope and the future for the Business Central application (finance, sales, purchase, inventory, warehouse, manufacturing, and project) and our clients (web client, mobile apps), and also our integrations to the Power Platform and M365 products. Jannik has 29 years of experience within the IT industry. His experience ranges from product development, consultancy, sales, and strategy development. He has been 3 years in Asia as country sales manager.

Ivana Bisevac is the BC Consultant Team Lead at NaviPartner, where she oversees all partner deliveries. With a strategic focus and deep expertise in Business Central, she ensures seamless coordination and high-quality service across NaviPartner’s global network of over 120 partners.

Vanja is a business development professional passionate about delivering technology-driven solutions that create exceptional experiences for its users. At NaviPartner she is leading international sales efforts through reseller network of over 120 partners worldwide.

Peter has been with Microsoft since the acquisition of Navision in 2002, and has worked as a program manager in a number of areas and product lines throughout this time. He is currently a program manager on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developer tools team, responsible for the AL language, Visual Studio Code tooling, AppSource and extensions.

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact. She helps Microsoft partners grow by aligning neuroscience-driven buyer psychology with AI-era discoverability strategies including GEO. Her work focuses on unifying leadership, sales, delivery, and marketing into one clear story that AI can interpret and buyers can trust, improving visibility, conversion, and long-term authority in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Benjamin Brousseau, Sales Engineer at Verosoft, has over seven years of experience leading The Asset Guardian (TAG) implementations across industries such as logistics, energy, and manufacturing. He supports global companies in addressing asset management challenges, improving data clarity, and optimizing processes to accelerate their digital transformation and maximize the potential of automation. Currently pursuing his Master’s in Digital Transformation at HEC Montréal, he also contributes to TAG Mobi R&D, supporting the development of an AI agent designed to accelerate workforce adoption of EAM systems, ensuring continuous innovation and customer satisfaction.

My team is building and running rapidly growing modern, secure, resilient, and scalable Microsoft Azure-powered Business Central online service, developed following the microservice architecture. Together with my unbelievably smart colleagues, in a tight feedback loop with our customers, partners, and other Microsoft teams, following DevOps and AGILE development methodologies we envision, design and ship our Online Service, Platform and Partner Tooling scenarios such as service signups, updates, administration, end user and partner access, global and regional services deployment, resource governance, performance, data access, licensing, ISV solutions and per-tenant extensions lifecycle, new programming language capabilities (AL), migration of on-premises data to the cloud and many more.

Tharanga Chandrasekara is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and Co-founder and Head of Technology at Equerra, a Microsoft partner specialising in Business Central solutions, integrations, and AI-enabled products. With deep expertise in AL development, Azure Integration Services, and modern ERP architecture, he brings both hands-on technical depth and a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what Business Central can do. Since 2016, Tharanga has been recognised with the Microsoft MVP award for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Tharanga is a regular face on the international conference circuit, having spoken at BC TechDays, Directions ASIA, and Directions EMEA. He is also the co-organiser of the Auckland D365 Business Central User Group and Directions ANZ, where he plays an active role in growing and connecting the Business Central community across the Asia-Pacific region.

Kirsty Chapman is a Partner Solutions Sales Manager at Microsoft, helping enable growth across the Microsoft AI Business Process (BizApps) partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand.

Ben Cole is Strategic Sales Executive at RUX, where he helps clients unlock greater value through verticalized solutions and productivity tools. He founded ERP Connect Consulting in 2021 to help organizations get more from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Under his leadership, ERP Connect developed BC Toolbox, a suite of 36 productivity apps built to eliminate manual effort, automate critical processes, and improve everyday efficiency. The firm's reputation for practical, high-quality solutions led to its acquisition by RUX, where BC Toolbox now complements the broader product portfolio. Before founding ERP Connect, Ben built expertise in public accounting, technology consulting, and a FinTech startup in Austin, TX. That experience shaped his focus on solution design, implementation, and improving product ecosystems. Guided by values of quality, transparency, and efficiency, Ben brings hands-on industry knowledge and a drive to deliver solutions that are built to last.

Since 1998 working with Navision, Dynamics NAV, and now with Business Central and Power Platform. I worked as an end-user, consultant, and developer in different companies and partners. Dual Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications (Business Central) and Azure AI Services International Speaker at Directions EMEA, Directions ASIA, Days of Knowledge (Nordic, Central, and Atlanta) and DynamicsMinds. Organizing committee member "Business Central Day ES" (www.businescentralday.es) and Global Power Platform Bootcamp Zaragoza (https://www.meetup.com/power-platform-zaragoza/) Also, you can see me telling things about Business Central and Power Platform at different community events and on my YouTube Channel: Aprende Business Central en Español (https://www.youtube.com/@rcorella) If you want to know more about me, here you have my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertocorella/

Christian Heide Damm is the CTO of Business Central and is responsible for the overall design of the Business Central Online and AI architecture

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Financial Services, Banking, and Automobile industries. Adept at delivering solutions across multiple geographies, including Australia, the USA, GCC, the UK, and Europe.

CEO and co-founder of Seer 365, Sam is well-known and respected within the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem, having previously grown and sold three successful Microsoft Dynamics businesses, the most recent of which, at its time of sale to a large Global Systems Integrator, was the UK's largest Microsoft Dynamics partner. As an experienced business leader, he has a real passion for improving business efficiency and productivity, which was where the idea for Seer 365 and the GYDE365 platform originally came from. Alongside his team, he is 100% focused on helping Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners, ISV partners, their customers, and Microsoft itself to be more successful. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dharmasiri-36807318/

Kapil Dhyani is a developer and SaaS Traffic Controller at Archerpoint India, with 6+ years of experience building and managing scalable software solutions. He sits at the intersection of development and operations — ensuring complex SaaS ecosystems don't just work, but thrive under pressure. Kapil has a deep understanding of how modern SaaS platforms are architected, optimized, and scaled. He takes pride in making the invisible work visible —streamlining data flows, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and engineering solutions that quietly power great user experiences.

Saurav Dhyani is a Business Central upgrade specialist and AL developer with hands-on experience across NAV, C/AL, and modern Business Central SaaS environments. As founder of Edhate Consulting, he leads upgrade initiatives, refactoring strategies, and modernization programs for global customers and partners. His expertise lies in structured upgrade planning, dependency analysis, and scalable AL architecture. NAV / Business Central Experience: 2010 To 2015 - Tectura India 2015 To 2025 - Archerpoint Inc. Private Limited. 2025 To - Edhate Consulting Private Limited. MVP (Business Application) - 2014 To till Date.

Benny is a Director of Product Management specializing in ERP solutions for the Food & Beverage industry, with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation and digital transformation. He brings a first-hand perspective on how technologies like AI and SaaS are reshaping product development, operations, and customer engagement whilst solving real-world business challenges.

Renato Fajdiga, a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant and blogger, currently leads the Business Applications team, overseeing F&O, BC, and other applications. An MVP and MCT since 2018, he specializes in Business Applications, particularly Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power Platform. He thrives on learning new technologies and concepts that enhance customer processes. Occasionally, he delves into coding, but his primary motivation is resolving community-posted issues with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Gary has over 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveraging this platform by designing and developing apps to improve both efficiency and insights into business processes.

Steve Gichure is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developer with 16 years of experience implementing ERP solutions across Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Stephen has been an active member of the Business Central community in New Zealand for the last 6 years, sharing his knowledge in community events across NZ. He now works at Tasklet Factory as a Technical Lead in the APAC Region, helping partners and customers get the most value out of Tasklet Factory Mobile WMS Solution.

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have focused on increasing business process efficiency through technology and driving digital transformation. By leveraging expertise in business processes and Dynamics systems, I have helped organizations streamline operations, optimize process workflows, and achieve greater operational efficiency.

Microsoft ASEAN Technical Lead for SMB, Business Applications

Tanya Henderson is the founder of Tess Team . Tanya has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and is passionate about ERP solutions and Power Bi Reporting. Tanya is a solution architect, consultant and trainer who is a Microsoft Certified Professional in Dynamics GP, Dynamics BC and Power BI. She believes in the giving back as an active community Leader through philanthropy in the Salt Lake City region and the Microsoft Technical community.

I have 10 years of experience offering various solutions to Microsoft Dynamics partners and their customers across Asia. In the past 4 years, I have specifically focused on providing Microsoft Dynamics partners and their customers with insightsoftware's reporting, planning and analytics solutions. These solutions allow organizations to better leverage and make sense of their business data, thereby achieving greater financial intelligence to make better decisions and improve performance.

Richard has 45 years of experience working in the IT industry as a Business Analyst, Developer, Trainer, IT Manager, European Systems Development Manager, and Project Manager. Richard is well-regarded for his ability to bridge the gap between ERP configuration and practical business outcomes, particularly in how AI and automation can streamline finance departments.

Fredrik Hietala is one of the Partner and Customer Success Managers for SMB , with an engineering background in Dynamics NAV and AX. Fredrik leads a team of cloud solution architects who specialize in partner and customer interactions within the Business Central product group.

Lotte Cordt Ihlemann is a Partner and Customer Success Manager and has been with Microsoft for more than 20 years. Over the years Lotte has been working in various global roles within marketing, product marketing, and partner enablement for Business Central and earlier Dynamics NAV and Dynamics AX. Currently driving Business Central global partner readiness and communication, Microsoft's community, event and content strategy at key SMB business application conferences, strategic alliance management and projects securing the customer base.

Brynjar Jóhannesson is a Business Central consultant from Iceland with a broad toolset and a passion for solving problems. With roots in IT management, warehousing, and back-office operations, he brings a versatile, pragmatic approach to digital transformation across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Tomas is Microsoft MVP for Business Applications. He has been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central since his university days. He began his journey as a NAV developer and quickly transitioned to a lead role. For the past few years, he has been guiding new developers in understanding both C/AL and AL languages and core Business Central processes. Tomas is passionate about working with data using modern D365 products and is a huge fan of BC open-source programs. Apart from the open-source programs, he focuses on technical topics, especially Dynamics 365 Sales integration, telemetry, and best practices. 🤖📈 Currently, Tomas resides in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is enjoying the never-ending summer. 🌞

Dmitry Katson is a 🏆 Microsoft MVP 🏆 Contribution Hero and Founder of CentralQ.ai, an AI-powered knowledge and agent platform built for the Business Central. With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for turning ideas into real-world AI solutions — from copilots to autonomous agents. Dmitry focuses on bringing human and machine intelligence together to create agents that understand, analyze, and act inside Business Central. A frequent speaker at Directions, BC TechDays, and global AI events, he continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible when AI meets enterprise systems.

Arend-Jan Kauffmann is CTO at Lumos 365 Ltd., a UK-based partner with a Business Central solution for the energy sector. With over 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central and 30 years of experience in the IT industry, he has a solid track record in this business. With a strong focus on architecture, design and integration, he worked in different roles and with a broad range of technologies and platforms, including C/SIDE & VS Code development, C/AL and AL, Microsoft .Net, Microsoft Azure and Office 365. He strongly believes that knowledge increases by sharing it, not by saving it. By delivering workshops and being a frequent speaker at conferences, he can put this into practice. Since 2013 Arend-Jan is awarded as Microsoft MVP Business Solutions.

Ugne Kontare is the Head of Operations for one of Europe's most successful ISVs, SOFT4. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which have successfully gained market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learned along the way on how to build and manage products that sell. With a background in SMB sales and leadership, Ugne’s career expands over several industries, with most of its time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 20 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, and Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to: ▸Efficiently adopt AI tools in your business strategy; ▸Avoid burnout while leading with empathy and passion; ▸Build and manage an effective team; ▸Develop and implement strategies for launching and managing a software product – from analysis to profits.

Blazej Kotelko is one of the PMs in the Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen, Denmark but he had worked previously for Microsoft in London, UK and in Poland. With experience in the SMB space, UX design, low-code platforms and partner management he is currently responsible for the success and roadmap of Dynamics 365 Business Central integration with Power Platform.

With more than 23 years of experience at Microsoft, where he played a key role in shaping the Business Central developer ecosystem. He was responsible for tools such as Docker-based development, BcContainerHelper, and AL-Go for GitHub, helping partners modernize CI/CD, and DevOps practices. After leaving Microsoft, Freddy founded Freddy.DK ApS, where he now helps partners and customers adopt new technologies including AL-Go for GitHub, AI, and no-code platforms such as Lovable, with a strong focus on practical implementation. Freddy works for Directions For Partners, responsible for the technical content for Directions EMEA, Directions Asia, and Days of Knowledge events. He is also a frequent host of webinars and the gatekeeper and maintainer of the Cloud Customer Management solution on GitHub. Known for his pragmatic approach and deep technical expertise, Freddy combines strategic insight with hands-on experience to help organizations turn new technology into real business value.

I like being a Technical project manager, leader, architect or engineer. My motivation is majorly on continuing the work that I'm passionate of. I enjoy being creative, solving a problem. It can be either on customer projects or projects where innovations are needed. Over the time and experience I have learnt: - Building a good relationship with a customer. - Automating the deployments or any process which is regularly performed. - Building an efficient architecture and strategy on integrations for anything which are my plus points like Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power Platform or CoPilot. - Importance of security. - Following a process that helps have achieve quality, goal by keeping things simple. - Multiplying your knowledge and building more leaders.

Daniel Laskewitz is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in the Power Platform. He helps (advanced) makers, IT professionals, developers, and architects accelerate solution delivery through both low-code and pro-code tools. ▶️ Career progression: Former Microsoft MVP (6 years) and Fast-Track Recognized Solution Architect before joining Microsoft. ▶️ Community voice: Regular speaker at leading tech conferences and co-author of Power Platform Weekly. ▶️ Platform breadth: Deep knowledge across Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, ALM, and governance. ▶️ Content creator: Publishes practical guidance on Copilot Studio, solution design, and ALM. Daniel combines platform expertise with real-world application to support scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.

Specializes in tooling for AL development, extension lifecycle, and Business Central platform operations.

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has always been large-scale international ERP implementations with Business Central and NAV. Frank was formerly CEO of OctoCon AG and, following its successful acquisition, served on the executive team of YAVEON GmbH. Since 2003, he has also been a board member of Directions EMEA, helping shape the future of the Dynamics partner community. He lives with his wife and children in the countryside of Southern Germany.

I’m a Solution Architect with 15 years in the Dynamics trenches, dating back to the C/SIDE and Classic Client era. These days, my focus isn't just on building features, but on using AI to strip away the busy work of development. I spend my time figuring out how to turn decades of business logic into AI-ready architectures. I don't care much for the AI hype. I care about how we, as partners, can build stable, autonomous systems that work for our customers.

Milan Milincevic is a Microsoft MVP and Tech Lead for Business Central at BDO Norway. He began his career as a .NET developer before discovering Dynamics NAV, which quickly became his main professional passion. With 7 years of experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central, Milan focuses on building teams, shaping best practices, and delivering high-quality solutions. He is an active conference speaker and one of the organizers of the BizSource User Group in Croatia, contributing to the growth of the Business Central community. Milan also created BC Maximizer, a lightweight browser extension that improves productivity for Business Central users. Through his blog mmilince.com, he shares real-world tips and insights to help developers worldwide.

Shannon Mullins is the CEO and founder of a BC Consulting Group and a Microsoft MVP of Business Applications. She has over 20 years' experience across a wide variety of disciplines and products, including accounting, information technology, professional services, insurance, healthcare, mortgage lending, distribution, manufacturing, project management and deployment and implementation of CRM and ERP systems. Shannon has a deep understanding of the functional aspects of projects, process automation and system design, and the reporting needs and requirements for complex ERP systems. Shannon is a former controller and accountant and holds a master's degree in Accountancy. She currently resides in Nashville, TN and is an experienced international speaker and teacher.

Claus has spent several years developing the business and strengthening the Tasklet partner network in the APAC region. With deep expertise in warehouse operations and Tasklet Mobile WMS, Claus works closely with partners to help them succeed. Known for his practical approach and strong understanding of real-world warehousing challenges, he enables partners to deliver efficient, scalable solutions that drive measurable results for their customers.

Kennie Nybo Pontoppidan works as program manager in the Dynamics 365 Business Central team. He has been working in the dangerous field between customers, partners, support professionals, and developers for many years and done his part of mistakes as a developer before that in his 25+ years in the IT industry. He enjoys working with data, reporting, and analytics and really, really enjoys working using KQL. Kennie has no humor.

Rod has been working with Business Applications since 1997, with many of those years being focused on ERP and associated technology implementation and integration. His experience covers all aspects of implementation, support, and integration – both technical and functional, as a user, an IT manager, a partner, a small business owner, and most recently as an employee of a multi-solution ISV.

Martin Olsen started as a CPA without the required interest in the details. His tech career began on a GP helpdesk in 1998, and 24 years later, he has built a company with more than 20,000 customers and 320 active reselling partners. Martin’s mission is to develop tools that help our partners sell more ERP and CRM software.

As CEO of MTP Consulting Group, I lead our global operations with a focus on strategic business development and networking, driving the growth and success of our organization. My expertise lies in forging high-impact partnerships and cultivating strategic alliances that enhance market position and profitability. I represent BC-X-RAY with their approach in the Global Market.

I am a Lead Tech Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and the Power Platform. Throughout my career, I have delivered tailored business solutions that help organizations transform their operations using Microsoft Business Applications. As the leader of BizSource, a community user group dedicated to Microsoft Business Applications, I am passionate about fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals and enthusiasts. I have had the privilege of speaking at numerous international conferences, where I share practical insights and real-world experiences from complex implementation projects. My approach combines deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for empowering others, making my sessions both informative and engaging. Whether I am guiding teams through digital transformation or mentoring the next generation of tech professionals, I am committed to advancing the Microsoft ecosystem and building a vibrant, connected community.

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV solutions for businesses across various industries. As a functional consultant, I have a good understanding of business processes and requirements, enabling to design tailored solutions that align with clients' unique needs and objectives.

I work as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant at Madhda Inc, where I work on projects involving configuration, process improvements, and system changes based on business requirements. I hold the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate certification and have hands-on experience working with the system in real project environments. My focus is on understanding business processes and configuring the system in a practical way that supports real operations. I also like taking on new challenges, including areas I have not worked on before, because it helps me grow across different functional domains.

Brendan Robert is a Senior Presales Engineer at Praxedo, specializing in field service management solutions. With extensive expertise in optimizing operational workflows and integrating innovative technologies, Brendan helps organizations leverage Microsoft Business Central to drive efficiency and digital transformation in their field service operations.

Assisting Lotte Cordt Ihlemann

Dr. S. Gomathi is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Community Lead, and Microsoft Learn Expert with deep expertise in data analytics, AI-driven solutions, and business applications. She holds 10+ Microsoft certifications, including Data Analyst Associate and Power Platform Solution Architect Expert. With over 14 years of experience spanning academia and industry, she is specialized in Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Power Apps, Tableau, Data Science, ETL, M365 Copilot, Copilot studio, and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on helping professionals and organizations translate technology into practical business value. She is the author of multiple books on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related technologies. Her achievements include Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records titles, Young Scientist and Women Scientist awards, and seven national and international patents.

PMP®-certified Senior Manager – Business Central with a unique blend of manufacturing domain expertise and IT leadership. A Subject Matter Expert across Design, Production, Planning, and Quality, bringing a strong operations-first mindset to digital transformation initiatives. With over a decade of experience in IT, progressed from Functional Consultant to leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, large-scale project management engagements. Consistently delivers measurable outcomes by aligning Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions with real-world business needs.

Deep Shah is an Assistant Manager and Functional Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with a strong focus on manufacturing and production-driven ERP implementations for SMB organizations. With hands-on experience across end-to-end Business Central projects, Deep works closely with manufacturing clients to translate real shop-floor operations into scalable ERP solutions. His expertise spans production setup, BOM and routing design, capacity planning, production costing, and data migration, ensuring that Business Central reflects operational reality rather than theoretical models.

Tim Shaw is a big part of Tasklet’s partner engagement across APAC, bringing extensive experience from working within the Microsoft ecosystem. With a strong understanding of Dynamics and the broader partner landscape, Tim helps partners position Tasklet Mobile WMS effectively and unlock new business opportunities. His strategic insight and hands-on approach enable partners to navigate complex customer needs and deliver solutions that drive real value in warehouse operations.

Over the last 20 years, Carrie has gained extensive knowledge and experience in the supply chain industry. As the Channel Partner Manager at Netstock, she’s able to combine her passion for inventory with her strategic mindset to help businesses make a positive impact through optimising their supply chain.

Anuj "AJ" Shrestha is the Consulting Practice Manager at Solver Asia Pacific. AJ has 10 years of experience working with Solver across the region, primarily in ANZ. He has worked with diverse industries, including Not-for-Profit (NFP), Aged Care, and Financial Institutions, to name a few.

Keshav Shrivastava, senior technical consultant with over eight years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. I specialize in AL development, system integrations, and performance optimization, focusing on designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable ERP solutions. I have led multiple end-to-end implementations and built API-driven integrations connecting Business Central with eCommerce platforms, logistics providers, and cloud services. I strongly follow an API-first approach, designing well-structured and reusable APIs that support robust and future-ready architectures. Alongside project delivery, I focus on performance tuning, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing AL code and data access. I enjoy sharing knowledge through hands-on, demo-driven sessions with practical insights that attendees can apply directly in real-world scenarios.

I am Rishabh Shukla, Technical Architect at All e Technologies Ltd, with over 16 years of experience in Dynamics NAV and Business Central implementations. My expertise spans Business Central localization, Power Platform, Power Automate, DevOps, and Copilot Studio. Over the years, I’ve worked across multiple geographies, including India and Europe, and developed solutions like Cyborg, ProActivate, and the Reconciliation Engine. As a 2nd runner-up in the Business Central Hackathon 2021, I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Azure OpenAI to drive automation and business transformation. I am also a certified Microsoft professional and have provided training to partners, delivering impactful solutions to clients globally.

Freelance Consultant and Mentor Navision/BC Consultant since 1992. Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations.

Kostadin is a revenue and go‑to‑market leader with 18 years of experience building and scaling enterprise and SMB technology businesses across Europe, Asia, and ANZ, with deep, hands‑on expertise in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. He has spent almost tow decades working across ERP and CRM platforms, leading large‑scale transformations, modernisation programs, and partner‑led growth motions. Currently, Kostadin leads Vendor Digital Sales for Microsoft ANZ, owning the digital acquisition and renewal engine across inbound, outbound, and partner channels. His remit spans Business Applications, AI & Business Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security, with accountability for GTM strategy, pipeline execution, partner activation, and scalable demand generation. Known for combining technical depth with commercial execution, Kostadin focuses on building repeatable sales systems, partner ecosystems, and scalable growth operating models.

Tine Staric is a strategist at Companial, helping Partners around the world develop products of the highest quality. He has been a Dynamics BC developer since 2015, working with end-customers, VARs, and ISVs, delivering support, implementation, localization, and product projects. He leads most developer productivity initiatives at Companial, and is constantly looking for opportunities to eliminate monotonous developer tasks by using modern tools and automation to make room for creative, fun, and high-value development.

Stuart is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of Business Central (formerly Navision) experience. Having worked on a multitude of customer implementations and product development teams, he has a passion for utilising technology to create innovative solutions that enhance software adoption, streamline business processes and drive productivity.

Microsoft ASEAN Business Lead for SMB, Business Applications

Hannes Storz, Product Success Manager, with over one decade of Business Central experience. Driven by high dedication, I'm committed to delivering tailored standard software solutions that precisely match customer needs. With a passion for empowering businesses, I'm determined to shape optimal software experiences for both ours and your clients.

Qiping has been with LS Retail since October 2007. From the start, he was heavily involved in building the LS Retail business in the Asia Pacific region. Qiping has over 20 years of experience in retail IT. He acquired strong industry knowledge through various roles, ranging from software development to product management, to partner & channel management, throughout his career with LS Retail, K3 Business Technology Group and Toshiba TEC in the UK and Singapore.

Hrefna Thorisdottir is a Senior Business Central Consultant at Wise in Iceland with over 25 years of experience in the ERP ecosystem, ranging from AS/400 to modern SaaS solutions. What sets Hrefna apart is her unique journey: having spent years working hands-on within ERP systems before recently transitioning to consulting, she understands both sides of the equation. This front-line experience provides her with invaluable insights into how businesses actually use ERP systems, the challenges end-users face, and what truly drives success. Her dual perspective enables her to design and deliver solutions that are not only technically sound but also practical and user-friendly in real-world business environments.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, E-Documents, Sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades of experience in IT, with a strong background in ERP solutions. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a regular lecturer at major international conferences.

Marko Totovic is a Microsoft MVP for business applications. He currently works as a PTS for Customer Engagement & Power Platform at Companial as well as a freelancer for many global Dynamics partners. He is a frequent speaker at many global (Directions, Summit, Days of Knowledge, BCTechDays...) and regional conferences. He is also a Lead in the UserGroup BizSource.

A technology and product innovation leader, Alexis focuses on guiding Verosoft’s strategy and strengthening its position across EAM/CMMS, AI, IoT, and the Microsoft ecosystem. His work centers on driving digital transformation, modernizing solutions, and translating strategic vision into scalable, high-impact products. As Director of Innovation at Verosoft (TAG), he leads the integration of advanced technologies to enhance platform performance and improve client outcomes. He also oversees the development of mobiMentor AI, an intelligent assistant designed to boost user productivity and enable smarter decision-making. In addition to product leadership, he fosters a company-wide culture of innovation by strengthening cross-team collaboration and building strategic partnerships that support continuous improvement and long-term competitive advantage. His goal is to deliver intuitive, reliable, and future-ready solutions that help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively.

Abhilekh Verma is a founder, mentor and technical coach who has had a decade of experience in the IT industry working with Sales Teams and Corporate Training Roles. He was a corporate trainer at KPMG Gurugram and KPMG Hyderabad before jumping on the wagon of Entrepreneurship. He is a mentor at Startupbootcamp, Wadhwani Foundation and runs Microsoft Azure Developer Community, ADP List, Omdena for Hyderabad. He is also a mentor at IIT Guwahati and Microsoft for Founders Hub. He is Microsoft MVP in AI.

Eric “waldo” Wauters Eric is one of the founding partners of iFacto Business Solutions and Dynex bv. With his 21 years of technical expertise, he is an everyday inspiration to its development teams.  As development manager he continually acts upon the technical readiness of iFacto and Dynex.     Apart from that, Eric is also very active in BC community, where he tries to solve technical issues and shares his knowledge with other Dynamics enthusiasts. Surely, a lot amongst you will have read some of Eric’s posts, which he invariably signs with “waldo”. Lots of people have been using and even contributing to tools he shares for free on github. His proven track record entitled him to be awarded since 2007 as MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).

Charlie Wood is CEO of Wiise, the ERP platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. With 25+ years of leadership across Salesforce, Microsoft, and Dropbox, Charlie is laser-focused on using AI to help BC customers and partners find their best customers, build killer value propositions, and grow faster.

Ryohei Yoshijima is a Microsoft Regional Director (2020–2026) and Microsoft MVP for Business Applications (2015–2026). With more than 25 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX), Ryo has participated in international projects across Japan and 35 other countries, traveling the equivalent of circling the globe nearly 90 times. He remains actively involved in multiple global initiatives. Since 2018, his work has focused on ERP and CRM integration, low-code development, and the Microsoft Power Platform. He also contributes articles to Japanese IT media and serves on the executive committee of the Global IT Community. Ryo is a frequent speaker at industry events in Japan and abroad, drawing on his hands-on project experience, expertise in Dynamics 365 R&D, and a strong global network with Microsoft and Dynamics partners. His career includes 100+ Microsoft Dynamics projects, 750+ pre-sales engagements, and participation in 80+ Microsoft global events.