Pinnacle Insights from the 2025 Sage Future Partners Event, Barcelona

A delegation from Pinnacle including Pinnacle’s MD Rachel Tindle and CEO Of K3 Capital Group Michael Cauter; James Spencer Head of M&A, Sarah Bell, Operations Director and John Chinery Sage Intacct Commercial lead, recently visited Sage Futures for Partners in Barcelona, joining Sage executives and business partners from across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for a deep dive into the future of Sage products. The event was informative, engaging, and full of insights that will help shape Pinnacle’s strategies in the coming year.

What is Sage Futures?

Sage Futures is Sage’s flagship innovation and strategy event. It’s designed to showcase the company’s roadmap for its ERP and accounting platforms, demonstrate new technologies, and foster collaboration between Sage, its partners, and customers. The event combines:

• Product Roadmap Sessions – Deep dives into upcoming releases and features for Sage 200, Sage Intacct, X3, and other solutions.
• Innovation Showcases – Demonstrations of AI, automation, cloud integration, and other cutting-edge tools.
• Networking Opportunities – A chance for Sage partners to meet executives, discuss strategic partnerships, and share best practices.
• Workshops & Hands-On Labs – Practical sessions to explore new features and functionality in detail.

Essentially, Sage Futures isn’t just a conference—it’s a strategic insight hub, giving partners like Pinnacle early access to Sage’s innovations and shaping their future growth plans.

1. Intacct Golden Images – Knowledge Deployed Faster

Golden Images in Intacct are a major breakthrough for faster implementations. According to John Chinnery and Sarah Bell, they don’t just speed up deployments—they encapsulate Pinnacle’s accumulated expertise and best practices, allowing teams to implement systems more efficiently than ever.

2. Sage Network – Transforming Customer Experience

2026 will see the Sage Network for Sage 200 and Intacct deliver a vastly improved experience for customers, their customers, and suppliers. This is a key step toward a more connected and intelligent ecosystem.

3. Sage Intacct Construction – Leading the Market

Sage Intacct Construction is reported to be miles ahead of competitors. Pinnacle is positioning itself to be #1 in Intacct Construction, leveraging this advanced functionality to deliver superior solutions to our customers.

4. Exciting Updates for Sage 200

Sarah is particular excited about the future of Sage 200 with the latest roadmap release for 2026 includes:

• AR Workflows – Streamlined automation for accounts receivable processes.
• Sage Management – A highly anticipated feature set to transform how Sage 200 is used. Includes
• AI Assistant for Sales Orders – Imagine speaking your sales orders aloud and having them automatically posted to Sage 200—this is coming!
• Mini CRM Module – Enabling basic customer relationship management directly within Sage 200.

5. AI and Automation – Trusted and Transformative

Sage is leading the industry in trusted AI applications. Examples include:

• 45 million purchase invoices automated with 97% accuracy
• 100 million nominal journal anomalies flagged for approval

John emphasised that AI is more than flashy tools—it’s about automation you can trust. By 2026, users will even be able to chat with their accounting database, asking questions and requesting insights in real time.

6. Global Presence and Networking

James Spencer highlighted the value of the event’s location in Barcelona, which brought together Sage executives, the global board, and business partners for priceless strategic discussions. These conversations are instrumental in shaping Pinnacle’s growth strategy and exploring future opportunities. On a lighter note, the scenic venue also allowed for a bit of adventure, James even managed to explore nearby hills, capturing some stunning panoramic views.

7. Sage X3 – UK Market Expansion

Sage X3 is making a big push into the UK market, reflecting Sage’s ambition to grow its footprint and address increasing demand for cloud ERP solutions

8. Inspiring the future of tech Our MD Rachel Tindle joins Sage’s European female leaders for a “women in tech” luncheon with inspirational talks

9. Fun Fact

John’s advice: if you suffer from vertigo, maybe skip a Sage conference—the views and venues are exhilarating!

10. Conclusion

The Pinnacle delegation left Sage Futures energised and inspired. From Golden Images accelerating Intacct deployments to AI-driven automation and the evolving Sage 200 roadmap, it’s clear that Sage continues to innovate at a rapid pace. Pinnacle is well-positioned to leverage these advancements to deliver next-level solutions to customers across industries.