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Every January, Acumatica Summit brings together thousands of customers, partners, and industry experts to celebrate ERP innovation, community collaboration, and what’s next in business technology.
This year, Las Vegas played host to over 3,500 attendees, who explored 90+ breakout sessions, an expansive Acumatica Marketplace, and the latest AI-powered ERP capabilities.
Beyond the keynotes and product announcements, the Summit provided attendees with countless opportunities to deepen their expertise and connect with industry leaders.
With breakout sessions covering AI, automation, industry-specific solutions, and business strategy, attendees gained hands-on insights addressing their needs.
The Acumatica Marketplace was a hub of innovation, where partners, ISVs, and customers discussed everything integration and learned more about solutions that could enhance their ERP ecosystems. Networking events, including the Women in Technology Luncheon and the Welcome Reception, brought bright minds together to build connections that make our community stronger.
This year’s theme? Performance.
From operational efficiency to scalability, automation, and AI, Acumatica is setting the pace for the future of ERP. If you missed it, we’ve got you covered.
As Canada’s leading Acumatica Partner, The Answer Company played an active role at Acumatica Summit 2025. Our team engaged in key discussions around ERP innovation, AI-driven automation, and industry-specific advancements, ensuring we stay ahead of the latest developments to better serve our clients. From thought leadership sessions to hands-on workshops, we were proud to collaborate with other Acumatica experts and fellow partners to shape the future of cloud ERP. Our commitment to helping mid-market businesses optimize their operations was further solidified through our first-place win at the Acumatica Hackathon.
Let’s explore the biggest takeaways, product announcements, and innovations—plus, how The Answer Company helped take home a first-place Hackathon win.
Acumatica’s 2025 Vision: AI That Works for Your Business
AI wasn’t just a buzzword at Acumatica Summit 2025—it was the main event.
In his keynote address, Acumatica CEO John Case set the tone by emphasizing an “AI First” approach. But unlike tech giants pushing AI for AI’s sake, Acumatica is taking a practical approach—building AI directly into ERP workflows so that it drives real value for businesses.
Instead of forcing companies to overhaul processes or train employees on complex new tools, Acumatica’s AI integrates seamlessly into existing workflows.
- Automate repetitive tasks and eliminate manual data entry
- Analyze and predict trends for smarter, data-driven decision-making
- Enhance security & fraud prevention in financial operations
- Optimize supply chain, inventory, and service management
A Measured Approach to AI
Acumatica’s AI strategy is rooted in real-world business needs, not hype. They’re focused on four key priorities:
- Practicality – AI should solve real problems, not just sound impressive
- Responsible Innovation – AI must be secure, ethical, and data-protective
- Industry-Specific Value – AI should adapt to industries, not force industries to adapt
- Scalability – Businesses should adopt AI at their own pace
“It’s not about what AI can do—it’s about what AI can do for you.”
This philosophy resonated with mid-sized businesses, who are looking for technology that enhances efficiency without disruption.
AI-Powered ERP: A Sneak Peek at the Future
Acumatica Summit attendees got an exclusive look at upcoming AI-powered features, including:
- Acumatica’s AI Assistant – A built-in chat tool that delivers real-time insights, reports, and recommendations with a simple query, allowing businesses to retrieve crucial data effortlessly
- AI-Powered Anomaly Detection – Proactively identifies costly financial discrepancies before they become major problems, helping businesses mitigate risks and maintain financial integrity
- Smart Resource Allocation – AI-driven staffing and scheduling recommendations to balance workloads, reduce downtime, and boost profitability.
- Automated Document Processing – AI-powered AP automation, invoice matching, and fraud detection —a game-changer for financial operations.
Each feature was designed to be user-friendly, allowing businesses to adopt AI at their own pace while enhancing day-to-day workflows.
Acumatica’s Industry-Specific Focus: ERP That Works for You
Rather than forcing businesses into a one-size-fits-all ERP model, Acumatica prioritizes industry-specific solutions tailored to unique workflows.
ERP Innovation by Industry:
- Construction – AI-powered cost tracking & real-time project analytics
- Manufacturing – Smart production planning & ML-driven inventory insights
- Distribution – Advanced demand forecasting & supplier risk detection
- Retail & eCommerce – AI-powered order fulfillment & customer analytics
- Professional & Field Services – Enhanced billing automation & predictive scheduling
This industry-first strategy ensures that businesses get ERP features that truly fit their workflows—without excessive customization costs.
The Answer Company Takes First Place at the Acumatica Hackathon
While AI was the talk of the Summit, one of the most exciting moments happened behind the scenes—at the annual Acumatica Hackathon.
This year, 14 teams competed in a 12-hour coding sprint, working late into the night to develop cutting-edge Acumatica ERP solutions.
Their projects were judged on:
- Creativity
- Technical execution
- Real-world business value
Team ATS Wins with AI-Powered Sales Order Automation
The Answer Company’s Director of Software Development, Kulvir Kaila, and his teammates took first place with an AI-powered Email-to-Sales Order agent.
The Problem: Manually converting emails into sales orders is a time-consuming nightmare for many businesses.
The Solution: AI-powered automation that scans customer emails, extracts key order details, and creates structured sales orders in Acumatica—instantly.
(See the full breakdown of the Acumatica 2025 Hackathon projects here.)
Key Acumatica Announcements: Looking Ahead to 2026
As Summit wrapped up, Acumatica leadership shared exciting updates about the company’s growth and roadmap:
- Sustained Growth – Thousands of new customers joined Acumatica in 2024
- Record Renewal Rates – Proof that businesses trust the platform
- Expanding Marketplace Partnerships – Strengthening integrations with ADP, Shopify, and Bill
- 800 Million Screen Loads in Q4 2024 – A 33% increase in platform engagement
And One Big Surprise…
Acumatica Summit 2026 is moving to Seattle!
In an exciting change, Acumatica Summit 2026 will be hosted in Seattle—just minutes from Acumatica’s headquarters in Bellevue. This move brings the Summit closer to Acumatica’s home base, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with the company’s leadership, developers, and broader ERP community.
As Acumatica continues to grow, the move reflects a commitment to evolving the Summit experience— and a fresh setting in the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s thriving technology hub, offering new opportunities for deeper engagement including:
- Expanded breakout sessions
- Bigger networking opportunities
- More hands-on product demos
Acumatica’s Evolution in 2025 and Beyond
Acumatica Summit 2025 wasn’t just about AI—it was about usability, industry innovation, and real-world impact.
Acumatica continues to prove why it is the leading cloud ERP for mid-sized businesses.
As a long-standing Acumatica Partner, The Answer Company is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, helping businesses implement modern ERP solutions that drive measurable success.
Want to see how Acumatica can transform your business?
Let’s talk—schedule a discovery session today!
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