September 23, 2026

You're Invited to
Client Appreciation Day

Join the EFOQUS team for an exclusive day of connection, innovation, and celebration. Doors open at 8:30 AM with breakfast, sessions run all day, and lunch is included — all at the Microsoft Office in the heart of Gastown, Vancouver.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Doors 8:30 AM · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Microsoft Office, 155 Water St, Vancouver
RSVP Now — It's Free
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What To Expect

A Day You Won't Forget

Great people, great tech, great food — all under one roof at Microsoft's stunning Gastown space.

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Meet the EFOQUS Team

Put faces to the names you've been working with. Our entire team — consultants, developers, and leadership — will be there to connect with you in person.

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App & Add-On Showcase

Four ISVs on site — Hougaard.com, Insight Works, CommerceBuild and Continia — with live demos of the add-ons that could transform your operations.

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Breakfast & Lunch Included

Doors open at 8:30 AM with breakfast served until 9:15 AM, and lunch is included — plus refreshments and treats throughout the day while you mingle and network.

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Business Central Insights

Get a sneak peek at what's coming next for Business Central, plus practical tips and best practices from our team of Microsoft MVPs and experts.

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Networking

Connect with other Business Central users from across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Share experiences, swap ideas, and build lasting relationships.

App Showcase

Discover What's Possible

Live demos of powerful Business Central apps, with Hougaard.com, Insight Works, CommerceBuild and Continia exhibiting on site all day.

Who You'll Meet on the Floor

Four leading Business Central ISVs will be on site with live demos and their own experts — bring your questions.

Hougaard.com

AI & Developer Tools

Simple Agent Designer and more — build AI agents and smart automation directly inside Business Central, no code required.

hougaard.com

Insight Works

Manufacturing & Warehouse

A deep suite of apps for shop floor, warehouse, shipping and data collection — extending Business Central into the plant.

dmsiworks.com

CommerceBuild

E-Commerce for BC

B2B and B2C web stores built natively on Business Central — real-time pricing, inventory and orders with no middleware.

commercebuild.com

Continia

Document & Expense Automation

Document Capture, Expense Management, Payment Management and e-documents — automating the paperwork around your finance team.

continia.com

Booths are open all day — including during breakfast and lunch — so you can drop by between sessions.
More vendors may be added — RSVP to get updates!

Event Agenda

How the Day Unfolds

Doors open at 8:30 AM with breakfast — then a full day of sessions, with lunch included.

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8:30 AM Doors Open
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8:30 – 9:15 Breakfast
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Midday Lunch Included
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3:00 PM Wrap Up
8:30 AM
Doors Open & RegistrationWelcome
Come early, grab a coffee, pick up your badge and say hello to the EFOQUS team.
8:30 – 9:15
BreakfastIncluded
A full breakfast is served while you mingle and network before the first session.
Keynote
AI and What It's Good For
Erik Hougaard
Session
How Cloud Allows a Continuous Improvement Lifecycle
Colin Maheu
Session
BC Tips & Tricks from the Finance Masters
Liezl Javier
Session
Microsoft Licensing: A Few Things You May Not Know
Colin Maheu
Session
Why You Should Be Using Security Groups
Brooklyn Hermans
Midday
LunchIncluded
Lunch is on us — a great chance to keep the conversations going. Let us know about dietary needs when you RSVP.
Session
Introducing Magic Spreadsheets in BC
Erik Hougaard
Session
Does DIY AI Make Sense for You?
Erik Hougaard
Session
BC Expense Agent: How Does It Stack Up to Alternatives?
Shawn Parkinson
Session
What's New in BC Version 29?
Sheryl Goodreau & Liezl Javier
Session
Power Automate and Dataverse
Shawn Parkinson (with Colin Maheu)
Session
Extend, Configure, Rent, or Customize? How to Decide
Erik Hougaard & Gabe Cugelman
3:00 PM
Wrap Up & Networking
A final chance to connect with the team, the ISVs and your peers before we close out the day.

Doors open at 8:30 AM — breakfast is served 8:30 – 9:15 AM and lunch is included.
Session running order is confirmed; exact start times for each talk will be published closer to the event.

The Venue

Microsoft Office, Gastown Vancouver

A modern, inspiring space in the heart of Vancouver's historic Gastown district.

Getting There

Microsoft Office
155 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7
Parking available nearby. Transit accessible via Waterfront Station.

Event Details

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Doors open 8:30 AM — sessions 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Breakfast 8:30 – 9:15 AM · lunch included
Free admission — RSVP required
Open to EFOQUS clients & friends

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited — RSVP today to guarantee your place at Client Appreciation Day.

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