Microsoft's CTO of Dynamics 365 Business Central, Christian Heide Damm, joins AJ Ansari on The OnlyBCFans Show to talk all things BC TechDays — the premier developer conference for the Business Central community.Season 2, Episode 05In this episode:🎤 Christian's new (official) CTO role and what it means🎟️ Why BC TechDays is the must-attend event for BC developers👨‍💻 30+ Microsoft engineers heading to Antwerp — who's coming and why🎬 A sneak peek at the keynote (demos, engineers on stage, and "from the lab")⚡ Performance, agentic engineering, and what's coming for AL developers🍺 Why Antwerp in June is the best place for BC TechDaysBC TechDays is June 11–12, 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium (with pre-conference bootcamps June 9–10).Register at 👉 https://www.bctechdays.com🎁 SPECIAL OFFER: Register after watching this episode and send AJ a screenshot — the first 2 people get an exclusive BC TechDays t-shirt + OnlyBCFans & OnlyCopilotFans swag bag delivered in person at the event!Chapters:00:00 Introduction & Meet Christian Heide Damm01:57 Christian's New CTO Role at Microsoft BC07:00 BC TechDays Keynote: What to Expect10:00 PMs vs. Engineers: Who Shows Up & Why13:00 30+ Microsoft Engineers Coming to Antwerp18:17 AL Performance, Agentic Engineering & Sessions21:12 Register for BC TechDays + Exclusive Giveaway🎙️ ABOUT THE ONLYBCFANS SHOWThe OnlyBCFans Show is your go-to podcast for Business Central insights, AI innovation, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 discussions. Hosted by AJ Ansari, we bring you conversations with industry leaders, Microsoft insiders, and community experts.🔗 CONNECT WITH THE ONLYBCFANS SHOW:🌐 Website: https://www.OnlyBCFans.com💼 LinkedIn: /onlybcfans 👤 AJ Ansari on LinkedIn: bit.ly/ajansari 💻 GitHub: https://github.com/ajansari🎧 Listen to our podcast:📱 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OnlyBCFansAJ🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onlybcfans/id1811978715#BusinessCentral #msdyn365bc #BCTechDays #OnlyBCFans #ALDevelopment #ERP #MicrosoftDynamics #BCDeveloper

What does the future of Business Central consulting and development actually look like in an AI-first world? AJ Ansari (Host of The OnlyBCFans Show) and Jason Gumpert (Partner & Editor, MSDynamicsWorld.com) recorded this episode live on the last day of Directions NA 2026 in Orlando — breaking down the biggest themes from the event.In this episode:🔹 Partner Marketing Day recap — what marketers of all sizes can take away🔹 Microsoft's massive investment in AI-assisted development & DevOps pipelines🔹 Vibe coding: amateur gimmick or game-changer for BC partners?🔹 How AI is compressing development cycles — and what that means for billing🔹 Fixed fees, outcome-based pricing & the MSP parallel🔹 The open source BC developer community gaining momentum🔹 Where F&O, CRM, and Power Platform fit in the bigger pictureThis episode was co-hosted as a collaboration between two media sponsors for Directions NA 2026.📍 EPISODE TIMELINE0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome1:45 – Setting the Scene: Last Day at Directions NA 20263:00 – Partner Marketing Day Recap6:30 – How Jason Evaluates a Conference8:15 – Microsoft's AI Investment in BC Development11:00 – Vibe Coding: Gimmick or Game-Changer?13:00 – Open Source BC Community & Mike Morton's Keynote15:30 – AI as a Natural Tool — Not a Decision17:00 – The Billing Model Crisis: What Happens to Hourly Rates?19:30 – The Broader Dynamics Ecosystem: CRM, F&O, Power Platform21:15 – Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts🎙️ ABOUT THE ONLYBCFANS SHOWThe OnlyBCFans Show is your go-to podcast for Business Central insights, AI innovation, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 discussions. Hosted by AJ Ansari, we bring you conversations with industry leaders, Microsoft insiders, and community experts.🎙️ ABOUT MSDYNAMICSWORLD.COMMSDynamicsWorld.com, a GuidePoint Media publication, is the leading global independent authority covering Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure. We are committed to publishing the leading integrated content for Microsoft users, partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), and consultants around the globe. MSDW is the community's resource for news, expert advice, white papers, videos, podcasts, case studies, and more. Keep up to date on the latest developments and information relating to Microsoft Dynamics applications and breaking news.🔗 CONNECT WITH THE ONLYBCFANS SHOW:🌐 Website: https://www.OnlyBCFans.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/onlybcfans👤 AJ Ansari on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ajansari💻 GitHub: https://github.com/ajansari🎧 Listen to our podcast:📱 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OJjioVucLDmvXgZWllzW4🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onlybcfans/id1811978715#DirectionsNA2026 #BusinessCentral #MSDynamics #MicrosoftDynamics #Dynamics365 #AIinERP #CopilotStudio #VibeCoding #BCPartners #ERP #MSDynamicsWorld #OnlyBCFans

Join AJ Ansari live from Directions North America as he sits down with Dmitry Chadayev, Group Product Manager for Cloud and AI Platform at Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Business Central team. Fresh after the Day 1 keynote, Dmitry shares insider insights on the biggest announcements from Business Central 2026 Wave 1, including the game-changing Expense Agent and what's coming next.In this 10-minute conversation recorded on-site at Directions NA, you'll discover:✅ Why the new Expense Agent got the biggest reaction from the audience✅ The free portal that eliminates friction for receipt uploads (available May 8th)✅ How Microsoft's CEO personally uses AI to inspire the entire BC team✅ What to expect from tomorrow's "geekiest session ever" on coding with agents✅ The Copilot chat feature bringing M365 and BC data together✅ Dmitry's reflections on 21 years of Directions NA and how the partner channel has evolvedWhether you're a Business Central partner, developer, or business user, this conversation reveals what's next for the platform and how AI agents are transforming the way we work with ERP systems.⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction from Directions NA Day 10:45 - Dmitry's Unusual Morning: Watching from the Audience1:30 - Biggest Keynote Reaction: The Expense Agent Reveal3:00 - Why the Expense Agent UI Changes Everything4:15 - Free Portal, Zero Friction: Breaking Down the Value5:00 - Second Favorite Moment: Mike's Personal AI Projects6:15 - Preview of Day 2 Keynote: Coding with AI Agents7:30 - Copilot Chat Feature: BC Data Meets M3658:30 - General Availability: Sales Order & Payables Agents9:00 - 21 Years of Directions: Dmitry's Journey & Reflections10:15 - Closing Thoughts & What's Next👤 ABOUT DMITRY CHADAYEVDmitry Chadayev is Group Product Manager for Cloud and AI Platform and Partner Tooling on the Dynamics 365 Business Central team at Microsoft. His core passion is building future-proof platforms and tooling that prepare entire ecosystems for what’s next.🎙️ ABOUT THE ONLYBCFANS SHOWThe OnlyBCFans Show is your go-to podcast for Business Central insights, AI innovation, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 discussions. Hosted by AJ Ansari, we bring you conversations with industry leaders, Microsoft insiders, and community experts.🔗 CONNECT WITH US🌐 Website: https://www.OnlyBCFans.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/onlybcfans👤 AJ Ansari on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ajansari💻 GitHub: https://github.com/ajansari🎧 Listen to our podcast:📱 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OnlyBCFans🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onlybcfans/id1811978715