In 2026, AI is becoming a business tool that helps organizations improve accuracy, save time, reduce manual work, and make faster decisions. For finance leaders, the question is no longer, “Should we use AI?” The better question is, “Where can AI create measurable results first?”

Across industries, finance departments are under pressure to do more with less. Teams are expected to close the books faster, forecast with greater confidence, manage risk, support growth, and provide real-time insights to leadership. At the same time, many organizations are still working with disconnected systems, manual spreadsheets, and time-consuming reporting processes.

Today’s leaders are expected to make faster, smarter, and more strategic decisions than ever before. From managing cash flow and improving operational efficiency to navigating AI adoption and digital transformation, organizations need access to the right tools, insights, and expertise to stay competitive.

That is exactly why businesses across Canada attend BAASS Connect each year.

Hosted by BAASS Business Solutions, Canada’s largest Sage partner and a trusted consulting leader in ERP, CRM, accounting, business intelligence, and automation solutions, BAASS Connect is designed to help organizations unlock smarter ways to work and grow.

In an era defined by digital transformation, remote work, and AI-driven insights, it might seem counterintuitive that executive teams are returning to in-person strategy events. Yet in 2026, this shift is not only real but accelerating.

Events like BAASS Connect are at the forefront of this movement, bringing together executive leaders, industry experts, and technology partners for meaningful, in-person collaboration. These events create space for organizations to align strategy, explore innovation, and make confident decisions.