Say goodbye to outdated configuration packages—Microsoft’s Contoso Demo Tool is the new standard for creating demo environments in Business Central. In this session, we’ll start by demystifying the tool: what it is, where it came from, and why it replaced the old demo data approach. You’ll learn how to create companies with setup-only data, full transactional data, or layered historical data—tailored to your demo needs.

We’ll walk consultants through how to use the tool effectively, including understanding module dependencies and choosing the right datasets. Then we’ll shift gears for developers and ISVs, showing how to extend the tool using enums, interfaces, and GitHub-based versioning. You’ll see how to build your own demo modules and why aligning with this tool can streamline your go-to-market strategy.

Whether you're a consultant looking to deliver better demos or an ISV aiming to showcase your app with realistic data, this session will equip you with the skills and strategy to make the most of the Contoso Demo Tool. We will also show developers how to extend the Demo Tool with your own demo data for your ISV solution.