Event

Microsoft Business Central Deep Dive Briefing: ERP For Retail & Manufacturing

Date: 10th February 2026
Time: 10AM – 1PM
2 Kingdom St, Paddington, London

Accelerate growth with an AI-powered ERP

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is transforming retail and manufacturing with an AI-powered, cloud-first ERP that unifies finance, operations, supply chain, and sales.

Join industry leaders for an in-person deep dive into how organisations are streamlining processes, improving productivity, and connecting teams using Business Central, Copilot, and intelligent Agents. This session explores what it takes to modernise your operations with a single, secure platform designed for growth.

SPEAKERS

**Phil Bacon, Commercial Retail & Fashion Manager, Xpedition**

**Elliott Poulter, SMB Business Lead, UK&I, Microsoft**

**Laura Gilbank, Senior Business Manager, Xpedition**

What to Expect:

💬 Keynotes from Microsoft and Xpedition on the future of AI-powered ERP in retail and manufacturing
📦 Industry challenges in focus: real-time inventory visibility, omnichannel orchestration, production planning, supplier performance, and quality management
⚙️ How Business Central solves them: end-to-end ERP capabilities, built-in AI, Copilot, intelligent Agents, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration
🛍️ Tailored insights: practical approaches for UK Retail and Manufacturing, including process manufacturing and advanced warehouse scanning
🖥️ Industry Demos: Sales Order Agent, Payables Agent, retail inventory & order processing, manufacturing planning and quality workflows
🤝 Expert guidance: How Xpedition helps teams design and maximise Business Central on the journey to becoming a frontier firm

Why Attend?

Gain clear, actionable insights into how Business Central helps unify operations, boost productivity, and support confident decision-making. Whether modernising legacy systems or scaling your organisation, this event will equip you with the knowledge and practical guidance to transform your retail or manufacturing operations with AI-powered ERP.

Event Agenda:

10.00-10.15: Registration and Networking Breakfast
10.15-10.35: Current Challenges in Retail & Manufacturing- Xpedition
10.35-10.55: Microsoft Keynote- Elliott Poulter, SMB Business Lead UK&I
10.55-11.10: Networking Break
11.10-11.55: Deep Dive in Retail (Business Central Demo by Xpedition)
11.55-12.40: Deep Dive in Manufacturing (Business Central Demo by Xpedition)
12.40-13:00: Wrap Up & Close
13:00- Onwards: Networking Lunch

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