The Insider’s Guide to Sage Future

Sage Intacct has a new vision for their premier conference in 2025: reimagined, revved up, and future-facing. Based in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, Sage Future aims to empower businesses with ideas, connections, and actionable growth strategies.

Replacing Sage Transform, Sage Future has big plans — and so should you. With so much happening, you’ll want to gather a bit of intel before you go to get maximum value from your conference pass. You also don’t want to burn out, so you need to focus on the best events to meet your goals.

This guide is designed to help you expertly navigate your way — and leave with the insights you need to build your own organization’s financial future.

Airbase by Paylocity proudly partners with Sage Intacct. Plenty of Airbase team members have in-depth Sage and conference experience, so we’re sharing their top takeaways from past Sage events. We’re here to help you get more from Sage Future!

For Partners:

Partner parties and events:

Partner Events: Much of June 2 and 3 is dedicated to Sage’s thriving partner network. This is a great opportunity to meet new partners, reconnect with returning partners, and get the low-down on what’s coming down the pike.

A guaranteed highlight is the Partner Reception on Monday night — a great opportunity to unwind and celebrate with like-minded conference goers.

Pro tip: Don’t miss the Partner Keynote on Tuesday, June 3 at 8:30 am! Start the day with the Partner Breakfast at 7:30 am.

Where to book meetings:

Meetings at Sage Future: Schedule meetings at the booth or pick a dedicated meeting spot inside or just outside the conference center.

When it comes to meetings — plan ahead! People’s schedules fill up fast. Make the most of Sage Future and schedule as many meetings as possible at least three weeks in advance. To be even more efficient, plant the seed around a month ahead.

Who to pay attention to:

Competitors: Make sure to have a member of your team register for your key competitor speaking engagements. This will give you an opportunity to see how they are positioning themselves to prospects.

What to bring:

A business survival kit: It may seem obvious, but if you don’t actively remind yourself to bring the few objects listed here every day, you could be kicking yourself in a key networking moment.

• A pen and paper
• Your digital business card (think dot.cards)
• Some digital resources on your business to share with prospects (e.g., a QR code to your product page)
• Your business phone
• Your schedule
• Cell phone charger and battery bank
• Water bottle
• 5-hour energy or electrolyte packs to put in your water. You want to stay energized and hydrated
• Some mints (often given away by a couple of vendors)

In terms of attire…

Business casual all the way, with an emphasis on business-stylish comfort. Most importantly, make sure you wear comfortable shoes. The conference will involve a lot of time on your feet, whether standing around or walking. You don’t want to find yourself unable to focus because of achy feet.

Layers are often important in Atlanta. June is typically hot and humid, but the conference is well air-conditioned. You may experience a wide range of temperatures on any given day!

For Delegates:

Before you start…

Want to master Sage Intacct before the conference so you can ask the right questions — and earn CPE credits at the same time? Sage hosts pre-conference training sessions on June 3. Many sessions have a focus on mastering reporting and configuring Sage to meet your needs.

Which vendors to approach:

Research the solutions you want to investigate before you go. Check in with and research each solution that interests you before the conference. Many have booths where you can see a live demo.

Come prepared to ask questions and bring forward your current challenges. These vendors are there to help solve your pain points. At the same time, be quick to move on if they don’t have what you’re looking for.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the elevator pitch from competitors that are on your radar too, all under one roof.

Bonus! Many vendors also hold happy hours, private dinners, and exclusive events. It pays to have that 1:1 time with a vendor — and to have fun while doing it!

How to start booking sessions and keynotes:

Keynotes: Don’t miss the keynote speakers!

Sessions: Make sure you comb through all the sessions to create your schedule!

Remember, rooms often reach capacity quickly. You don’t want to miss that important session that you need to report back to your team about.

Practical survival guide:

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Yes, there are ample amounts of parties and happy hours to get your cocktail fix. But you risk dehydration! Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated and fresh.

Have a bedtime in mind and be strict about it. It’s easy to experience FOMO with so many great events, but if you want to be the best version of yourself and get the most out of Sage Future, make sure you’re getting ample amounts of sleep in between. Be firm on your bedtime. Your future self will thank you.

Take a break. Schedule breaks into your daily itinerary so you can recharge. Don’t compromise on your downtime so you can remain present in meetings and awake during sessions. Overextending yourself could be counterproductive.

Bring energy drinks or pre-emptive coffee fixes. Coffee won’t always be available. Make sure to grab yours early or have an alternative energy fix for those moments in between.

Be strategic about transportation. Parking is at premium near the World Congress Center, and Atlanta traffic is often congested (to put it mildly). The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the cheapest and fastest way to get from the airport to downtown. MARTA has a rail station located at the north end of the airport, near baggage claim. You can find more info on getting to the World Congress Center here.

Pro tip: Bring electrolyte powder packs to save room in your backpack.

Fun events not to be missed and other places to eat and drink.

Companies go to great lengths to host fun private events and great dinners at conferences like this one. If you’re invited to an event, it’s worth considering it for your schedule. Bear in mind that you can typically fit in two events each evening, for example, an early dinner and an after-party. These private events do fill up.

Events not to be missed include the Welcome Reception on Tuesday night, and the Celebration ending the conference on Thursday.

From everyone here at Airbase by Paylocity, we wish you all the best at Sage Future — enjoy!