4-6 November 2025 in Poznan, Poland
Directions EMEA 2025
Join us for Directions EMEA 2025 - experience the latest updates from Microsoft and the ecosystem while connecting with the entire Business Central 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.
Agentic AI and the Frontier Firm: Rethinking ERP in the Age of Intelligence
In 2025, AI is no longer a buzzword—it's a battleground. From Microsoft's bold vision of the “Frontier Firm†to Apple's sobering critique in The Illusion of Thinking, the AI landscape is evolving faster than most businesses can adapt. This session dives deep into the rise of Agentic AI and its transformative impact on ERP, with a sharp focus on Business Central. But we won't stop there. We'll explore how other ERP giants are reimagining AI in their platforms, and how their strategies compare to Microsoft's. We'll also examine the broader AI ecosystem: Apple's stumbles with Apple Intelligence, Microsoft's missteps with Windows Recall, and the rise of physical AI from Tesla and Figure. You'll leave with a clear understanding of where AI is headed, what it means for your customers, and how to position yourself at the forefront of this revolution. Expect bold insights, real-world examples, and a roadmap for navigating the next wave of intelligent ERP.
Speakers:
Berny During
Empowering global growth through knowledge, innovation, and 27 years of Dynamics expertise
Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law.
Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference.
Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.
Berny During
Empowering global growth through knowledge, innovation, and 27 years of Dynamics expertise
Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law.
Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference.
Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.
Marko Totovic
Microsoft MVP for Business Applications | PTS @Companial
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.
Marko Totovic
Microsoft MVP for Business Applications | PTS @Companial
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.