Beyond the Buzz: What RAG with Vector Databases Really Looks Like in Business Central

A reality check on building RAG pipelines in ERP contexts, including what works, what doesn’t, and what we might do differently next time.
RAG is often sold as the future of enterprise AI: combine LLMs with vector search, and suddenly users can “talk” to their data. It sounds great, but what happens when you actually try to implement it in a structured ERP system like Business Central?
In this session, I’ll share what I’ve learned from developing a RAG-based prototype inside Business Central. The initial idea was simple: let users select tables and fields that should be semantically searchable, embed their values into a vector index, and connect them to a conversational AI assistant. In practice, the results were mixed. Some things worked well (especially with Copilot assistance in development). Other things, like whether this even needed vectors at all, are still up for debate.
You’ll learn:
- How we built a configurable RAG prototype on top of Business Central
- Why semantically matching JSON-structured ERP fields sometimes feels like the wrong abstraction
- What to consider before jumping into embeddings and vector search
- What I would change if I started again today
This session is for technical builders who want more than just AI hype and are curious what happens when you move from cool demos to production constraints, user expectations, and actual data complexity in ERP.

From Clicks to Automation: Maximizing Business Central Efficiency with Power Automate

Discover the fundamentals of connecting Business Central with Power Automate in this beginner-friendly session. Learn how to transform repetitive manual tasks into automated workflows, saving valuable time and reducing errors.

We'll walk through the essential building blocks of Power Automate, demonstrate how to establish your first connection to Business Central, and showcase practical examples that you can implement immediately.

Perfect for newcomers looking to take their first steps into the world of process automation—no advanced technical knowledge required.

"Elevate Your ERP: Business Central Copilot Best Practices"

Join our session "Elevate Your ERP: Business Central Copilot Best Practices" to explore how to effortlessly enable and leverage the out-of-the-box features of Copilot.

This session focuses on the essentials—covering basic strategies and best practices to get you up and running quickly. No complex integrations required, just practical insights to help you maximize the built-in capabilities of Business Central Copilot and empower your team from day one.

From Idea to AI - We take you on a Journey!

In this session, we will guide you step-by-step from your initial AI concept all the way through to successful implementation. Instead of focusing on complex technical details, we'll share clear, practical insights and proven best practices to ensure your AI journey is smooth, effective, and rewarding. Join us and learn how to transform your AI ideas into real-world solutions.

Target Audience: All (Consultans, Developer, Sales)
Duration: 45min
Requirements: None