When and where is Solver ASCEND 2026?

ASCEND 2026 takes place August 17–20, 2026 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The hotel is located steps from Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.

How many CPE credits can I earn at ASCEND?

Attendees can earn up to 28.5 CPE credits across qualifying sessions during the four-day conference. Credits support CPA certification maintenance requirements. For more details please see: ASCEND 2026 FAQ.

What training is only available at ASCEND?

Three workshops are exclusive to ASCEND and are not available through any other training channel: Load & Maintain Data in Solver, Charts, Graphs and Formatting, and Advanced Planning. Full-day intensive workshops run Monday and Tuesday.

Is there a dedicated program for partners?

Yes. ASCEND 2026 includes an expanded two-day Partner Program on Monday and Tuesday. Programming covers implementation best practices, sales strategy, as well as marketing campaign activation and channel alignment.

How do I make the case to my manager for attending?

The business case section above includes a ready-to-adapt template. The core points are skill development, roadmap access, CPE credits, and the ROI of optimizing your current investment in the platform.

What is Solver ASCEND 2026?

Solver ASCEND 2026 is Solver’s annual customer and partner conference, taking place August 17–20, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The four-day event includes hands-on training workshops, breakout sessions across 7 tracks, keynote presentations, an exclusive product roadmap preview, 1:1 expert access, partner programming, and evening events including a Welcome Honky Tonk night. Attendees can earn up to 28.5 CPE credits.

Who should attend ASCEND 2026?

ASCEND is designed for Solver customers and implementation partners, including finance professionals (FP&A managers, controllers, budget managers, CFOs), operations and IT leaders who work with Solver, and channel and referral partners who want to deepen product knowledge, learn go-to-market strategy, and connect with the Solver team and community.

Where is ASCEND 2026 held?

ASCEND 2026 is at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville, located next to Music City Center and Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

How many CPE credits can I earn at ASCEND 2026?

Attendees can earn up to 28.5 CPE credits at ASCEND 2026. Solver is a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor. The event qualifies under Group Live, Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications.

When does ASCEND 2026 early bird pricing end?

Early bird pricing for ASCEND 2026 varies by registration period. Visit solverglobal.com/ascend for current pricing and registration details.

What is xFP&A and how is it different from traditional FP&A?

Extended FP&A (xFP&A) expands planning and analysis access beyond the finance department to operational leaders across the business. Traditional FP&A centralizes those functions in the finance team. xFP&A distributes them, giving each department access to the financial data and planning tools they need while maintaining central governance and oversight.

Does Solver integrate with Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Yes. Solver's QuickStart integration is designed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments, including Business Central and Finance. It gives teams immediate access to pre-built, tailorable industry templates without a lengthy implementation.

What is Solver Copilot AI?

Solver Copilot AI is an AI-powered assistant built into the Solver platform with Help, Planning, Analysis, and Task agents. It helps users navigate the platform and complete planning and reporting work faster. Copilot is currently available for US-based customers.

Where is Solver at DynamicsCon 2026?

Solver is at Booth #216 in the Royal Ballroom of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The booth is staffed throughout expo hall hours on Show Days 1 and 2, May 13-14, 2026.

How can I learn more about Solver?

Visit solverglobal.com to explore the platform, browse industry templates, or review customer stories. You can also connect with the team on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/solver.

What is Directions North America 2026?

Directions North America is the premier annual conference for the Microsoft Business Central partner community. Now in its 21st year, the 2026 event runs April 27–29 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The conference includes more than 150 educational sessions, Microsoft keynotes on AI and the partner program, a first-ever Marketing Day on Sunday, and a Partner Celebration at Universal Orlando on Wednesday evening.

Where can I find Solver at Directions NA 2026?

Solver is a Gold Sponsor at Booth G8 in the Expo Hall. There are also two sessions on the schedule: a Sponsor Session on Monday, April 27 at 3:00 PM and an Educational Session on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:45 PM in Celebration 14–15.

What is xFP&A and how does it work with Business Central?

The platform adds a full planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis layer on top of Business Central, giving teams a single source of truth without replacing the ERP. Finance teams use it to move away from manual spreadsheet processes and give leadership faster, more accurate visibility into performance. Learn more about xFP&A.

How do I enter the giveaway at Booth G8?

The platform adds a full planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis layer on top of Business Central, giving teams a single source of truth without replacing the ERP. Finance teams use it to move away from manual spreadsheet processes and give leadership faster, more accurate visibility into performance. Learn more about xFP&A.

What is Solver and how does it extend Sage?

Solver is an AI-accelerated extended financial planning and analysis (xFP&A) solution that connects directly to Sage products — including Sage Intacct — to give finance teams smarter planning, flexible reporting, and deeper analysis beyond what is available natively in Sage. By integrating with your existing Sage data, Solver enables organizations to accelerate intelligent decisions across the entire business.

What can I see at Solver's booth at Sage Future 2026?

Solver is exhibiting at Booth 336 at Sage Future 2026 (April 28-30, Moscone Center, San Francisco). Visitors can get a live demo of Solver's xFP&A platform, speak with product experts about their specific Sage setup, and enter to win a $150 "Unleash the x Factor in Your Backyard" giveaway. The booth will be open during all Expo hours, including the Expo Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 29.

How quickly can a Sage Intacct user get up and running with Solver?

Thanks to Solver's patented QuickStart integration technology, organizations connecting Solver to Sage Intacct can go live faster than expected. QuickStart provides immediate access to a library of tailorable industry templates from Solver's Template Marketplace, covering planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The familiar Excel-based interface means teams can start working from day one without a steep learning curve.

What is Solver Copilot and how does it help Sage users?

Solver Copilot is Solver's AI layer, available in the United States, that helps finance teams get more out of their data. It includes two agents: Help Agent: provides instant answers to product and application questions Analysis Agent: delivers advanced analytics, trend identification, anomaly detection, and predictive recommendations based on your actual business data Solver Copilot is built on Azure OpenAI, meaning your data never trains the model.

What is xFP&A and why does it matter for Sage customers?

xFP&A — Extended Financial Planning & Analysis — goes beyond traditional FP&A by bringing financial intelligence and planning capabilities to the entire organization, not just the finance department. For Sage customers, xFP&A means connecting your ERP data to a unified platform for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis — giving every stakeholder access to actionable insights without waiting on manual spreadsheet processes.

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