The DataBlend team had a fantastic time at Sage Future 2026, and one theme dominated nearly every conversation, keynote, and demo: AI. From the mainstage to conversations in the expo hall, it was clear that finance and accounting teams are no longer asking if they should adopt AI, they’re asking how to use it in practical, secure, and impactful ways.
For DataBlend, this year’s event was especially exciting because we officially launched PopdockAI to the Sage Community and had the opportunity to show Sage partners and customers what PopdockAI looks like inside day-to-day finance operations. Seeing Sage's CTO, Aaron Harris, talk about DataBlend + PopdockAI on the mainstage is a memory we will never forget.
Throughout the event, we demonstrated how PopdockAI helps finance and accounting teams interact with their data in a more intuitive and actionable way. Instead of digging through multiple systems, exporting spreadsheets, or relying on technical resources, users can simply ask questions and receive immediate insights from connected business systems.
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If it felt like you saw the DataBlend team everywhere at Sage Future, you weren’t imagining it! In addition to showcasing DataBlend and PopdockAI at our booth and the Sage Central Hub, our team led six sessions throughout the event, sharing insights on AI, integrations, automation, and the future of connected finance operations. Our sessions included:
Get Seamless Real-time Data Access with DataBlend and Popdock, presented by DataBlend: Popdock connects your key operational data to Sage Intacct without a data warehouse or complex mapping. DataBlend and Popdock empowers faster, smarter financial decisions for Sage Intacct for real-time visibility right where your finance team works every day.
AI That Actually Knows Your Business: PopdockAI, presented by DataBlend: AI tools are powerful, but they don’t know your business data. Connecting AI to your systems usually takes months and big budgets, but PopdockAI saves time by securely sending only the data AI needs in an easy-to-use platform that connects Sage Intacct to over 200 systems.
Supercharged Accounting: Effortless Workflows Through System Integrations: Wipfli and DataBlend discussed the power of integrating critical systems and how quickly they can be configured. Two of Wipfli's Gaming clients will joined in the conversation to share their perspective on the integration process and the value they have gained from their projects.
Intelligent Solutions for High Performance: Built to Sell and Scale: What makes a price list solution “sellable at scale?” Attendees learned how to sharpen outcomes and differentiation, simplify offer packaging and implementation scope, and strengthen enablement and adoption so Sage can consistently sell, implement, support, and renew. Included ISV lessons plus PE buyer/board view.
For Tech-savvy Users: Nonprofit Data Flows and Technical Skills You Need: Designed for tech-savvy Sage Intacct users, this session covered the fundamentals of data flows, imports, validations, and controls. Attendees learned how to structure files, prevent errors, and build reliable processes that keep data clean, auditable, and scalable.
See How Leading Companies Are Using Tech for High-performance Finance: Attendees saw how the highest-performing SaaS finance teams leverage technology strategically. Through rapid-fire demos, see the exact modules elite companies use to automate complexity, close in days, and respond to board requests. This was a no-fluff zone: Just results and ROI.
Another major takeaway from Sage Future was that integration and AI are now deeply connected conversations. Businesses are realizing they can’t fully take advantage of AI if their data is trapped across disconnected applications. Finance, payroll, CRM, ERP, and operational systems all need to work together to create a complete picture.
That’s why integration continues to be foundational to what we do at DataBlend, and why Sage Data Flows are becoming increasingly critical for the Sage community to securely connect the systems they rely on most.
As organizations explore AI initiatives, having secure, automated, and scalable access to data is becoming essential — not optional.
The relationships DataBlend has built over the years are incredibly strong, and it was clear at Sage Future that our reputation in the finance and accounting space continues to grow. People genuinely enjoy working with us, and we feel the same way about them. That kind of partnership is something we never take for granted. We felt that energy in every conversation, every demo, and every custom hat we made throughout the week.
Sage Future 2026 made one thing clear: AI is no longer a side conversation in finance and accounting technology. It is quickly becoming part of the everyday toolkit for modern organizations.
We’re excited about the momentum around DataBlend and PopdockAI, and the conversations we had throughout the event. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, attended sessions, shared ideas, and explored what’s possible with connected data and AI.