Meeting of the Minds 2026: Post-Event Recap
Meeting of the Minds 2026 — Celebrating 15 Years of Connection
The 15th Annual Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) was a milestone celebration of connection, collaboration, and community across the Sage ecosystem. With the introduction of a dedicated Sage Intacct Track alongside Sage 100 and Consultant Business Tracks, this year marked the conference’s largest expansion yet—and DSD was proud to participate as a Platinum Plus Sponsor.
Below is a complete highlight of the events, learning tracks, and DSD-led content that made MOTM 2026 unforgettable.
Event Highlights & Experiences
Below is a single consolidated section covering all MOTM social events, activities, and networking moments—organized into clean subsections for easy reading.
Pre‑Conference Socials & Experiences
Wednesday Tasting Social: Sip, Sample & Explore
Attendees enjoyed a relaxed evening at Vom Fass Coronado and Coronado Tasting Room, savoring curated tastings while easing into conference week.
Golf Outing at Balboa Park
Sponsored by Tipalti, this scenic outing paired sunshine with networking among partners and consultants.
Pickleball Tournament
A crowd favorite. Strategy, teamwork, bragging rights, and good‑natured rivalry brought big energy to the courts.
One team proudly earned the Jim Woodhead Award, named in honor of DSD’s own longtime consultant.
Thursday Night Dinner & Beach Bonfire
Held on Coronado Beach, this event delivered:
- Fire pits and open‑air lounge seating
- Dinner and craft cocktails
- Entertainment under a Pacific sunset
DSD Sessions & Panels
DSD Product Session: Enhancements & IN‑SYNCH Innovations
Friday, March 6 | 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Presented by:
Jon Reiter – GM, Sage 100 Enhancements
Bob Richter – GM, IN‑SYNCH Technology Division
This year’s DSD session delivered one of the most comprehensive showcases of enhancements, integrations, and IN‑SYNCH advancements to date.
Newly Released
DSD Enhancements
Sneak Peek:
What’s Coming Next
DSD also previewed several upcoming enhancements designed to streamline workflows and boost flexibility:
- BMDM BOM InstaDocs
- CMEM UDF Numeric Mask
- CMAD Advanced UDFs
- LMRS Rebuild Sort
These enhancements begin rolling out soon, each designed to provide deeper functionality and deliver even more value across Sage 100 systems.
New IN‑SYNCH
Attendees also got a look at several newly released product improvements, including:
- New: IN‑SYNCH Manager UI now fully separated from the Backend
- New: Manager UI can now run on multiple systems simultaneously
- New: IN‑SYNCH Status Monitor for real‑time visibility from any workstation
- New: IN‑SYNCH Backend can now run as a Windows service
We’re currently beta‑testing for Sage 100 2022 and forward—and we’re actively looking for additional beta sites.
Coming in 2026
A sneak peek into our roadmap:
- Enhanced IN‑SYNCH Dashboard Functionality
More visibility. More control. More insights—right where you need them.
DSD Sessions & Panels
Use AI & BI to Scrub Your Data
Jim Woodhead (DSD) & Chuck Peddy (SmartBridge Partners)
Demonstrated how AI/BI tools identify duplicates, structure messy data, and simplify import prep.
Dual Authorization: Expanding Into Sage Intacct
Theresa Lamb (DSD) + industry leaders
Covered real-world experiences, challenges, and wins of becoming dual-authorized.
Leveraging AI in ERP Consulting Workflows
Jim Woodhead (DSD) & Wayne Schulz
Discussed using AI to accelerate solution design, reduce manual tasks, and strengthen advisory roles.
Sage for Services: Maximizing Value Through Sage 100 & Intacct Migrations
Kayley Bell (DSD) with Sage + partner leaders
Explored industry trends, migration strategy, and best-fit analyses for organizations evaluating Sage 100 vs. Sage Intacct.
Looking Ahead to MOTM 2027
MOTM 2026 delivered its biggest, most connected experience yet—from expanded educational tracks to unforgettable networking events and major innovation announcements across the Sage 100 and Sage Intacct ecosystems.
DSD was proud to contribute through sessions, product showcases, and community involvement—and we can’t wait to see everyone at MOTM 2027.
