The 2026 D-Tools User Conference Agenda

Ideas that fuel growth. Connections that shape the future. Dive into the full agenda and see how each day helps you share what works and build what’s next.

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Explore the 2026 D-Tools User Conference Experience

We’ve crafted a high-impact, three-day experience blending thought leadership, practical learning, and powerful networking opportunities — all designed to elevate your business and connect you with the people shaping the future of the integration industry. Please note schedule is subject to change. 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcome Cocktail Reception

All Attendees

Kick off the conference with food, cocktails, networking, and a chance to connect with the
D-Tools team, partners, and peers before sessions begin.

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast

General Session: All Attendees
Fuel up with a continental breakfast buffet before sessions begin. 
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Welcome: State of D-Tools & The Vision Ahead

General Session: All Attendees
Learn how D-Tools is evolving its platforms, partnerships, and product strategy to help integrators operate smarter and scale with confidence. 
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Randy Stearns

CEO of D-Tools

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Keynote: Adapt or Die - Innovation
in the Age of AI

General Session: All Attendees

Discover how AI is reshaping the integration landscape—and what forward-looking businesses must do now to stay relevant, competitive, and profitable.

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John Heyman

StellarIQ

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Opportunities in Motion: Navigating an Uncertain Industry with Confidence

General Session: All Attendees

Learn how market shifts are creating new openings for integrators who understand where the demand is heading—and how to position for advantage.

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Jason Knott

Data Architect at D-Tools

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Utz Baldwin

Head of Data Solutions at D-Tools

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Dan Ferrisi

Moderator

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Break & Partner Pavilion Opens

General Session: All Attendees

Connect with D-Tools partners, and use this time to network, recharge, and prepare for the next session.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

The Top 5 Labor Profit Leaks — and How to Fix Them

General Session: All Attendees

Learn how to pinpoint the five biggest labor profit leaks—and apply practical fixes that help you price with confidence, bill what you’re worth, capture more hours, tighten scheduling, and charge appropriately for project management and design. This session gives you the clarity to stop guessing and start protecting your labor margin with intention.

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Matt Bernath

VITAL

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

How Smart Integrators Are Using AI to Win (and What Happens If You Don’t)

General Session: All Attendees

Artificial intelligence is actively reshaping how technology contractors operate, sell, and get discovered. In this session, Ron Callis shares real-world examples of how integrators are already using AI-powered advisors and tools to save time, make better decisions, and operate more efficiently. Ron will also unpack how AI is changing search, online research, and how clients find and evaluate integrators. 

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Ron Callis

OneFirefly

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch - Networking & Partner Pavilion

General Session: All Attendees
Enjoy lunch while networking with fellow attendees and exploring partner solutions.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

From Chaos to Clarity: Mapping and Automating Your SI Workflow

Mission Control (SI Users)

Learn how to map and refine your team’s workflows in SI to streamline operations, improve collaboration, and deliver more consistent project outcomes.

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SI Team

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tighter Operations, Stronger Results: Turning Execution into Cash Flow

Cloud Command (D-Tools Cloud Users)
A peer-led roundtable where system integrators share what’s working in their operations and how they’ve improved execution and cash flow. Learn practical ways peers are tightening workflows across proposals and projects to reduce surprises and drive more predictable results.
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D-Tools Cloud Team

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Insight to Foresight: The Broader Vision for i3 as the Industry’s Central Hub

Data Orbit (i3 Partners)
Review of the expanded plan for D-Tools i3 Partner program as a centralized news and 
information hub, dealer data portal, and SupplierIQ data gateway.
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Utz Baldwin

Head of Data Solutions at D-Tools

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Jason Knott

Data Architect at D-Tools

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Break & Partner Pavilion

General Session: All Attendees

Connect with D-Tools partners, and use this time to network, recharge, and prepare for the next session.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Data in Motion: Turning SI Insights into Action

Mission Control (SI Users)

Learn how to transform well-structured SI data into powerful reports, dashboards, and automated workflows that drive smarter decisions and measurable growth.

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SI Team

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Invoicing in the Real World – Customer Success Stories

Cloud Command (D-Tools Cloud Users)

Integrators share how they invoice in D-Tools Cloud today, including billing structures, handling changes, and creating repeatable invoicing workflows that support predictable cash flow.

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D-Tools Cloud Team

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Forecast with Confidence: One-on-One i3 Data Planning

Data Orbit (i3 Partners)

Scheduled One-on-One i3 Partner Meetings reviewing your specific industry categories and your proprietary company data using SupplierIQ. 

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Utz Baldwin

Head of Data Solutions at D-Tools

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Jason Knott

Data Architect at D-Tools

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Evening Mixer - Cocktails, Conversation, and Partner Pavilion Networking

General Session: All Attendees
Unwind and connect with attendees, partners, and the D-Tools team during this casual networking reception.
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Breakfast

General Session: All Attendees
Fuel up with a continental breakfast buffet before sessions begin.
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

10 Hard Lessons from 20 Years in Service

General Session: All Attendees

How integrators can stop treating service as an obligation and start running it as a durable, scalable business asset.

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Joseph Kolchinsky

OneVision

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Process Before Software: Building Operational Clarity for Successful Implementation

General Session: All Attendees

Learn how to define and visualize your workflows before adopting new tools so technology enhances efficiency, strengthens alignment, and supports the way your team actually works.

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Jason Sayen

I am Sayen

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Break & Partner Pavilion Opens

General Session: All Attendees

Connect with D-Tools partners, and use this time to network, recharge, and prepare for the next session.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Talent Engine: Building the Team That Fuels Your Next Stage of Growth

General Session: All Attendees

Learn how to recruit, develop, and retain the right people—and structure your organization for predictable, scalable success.

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Chris Smith

The CoTeam

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Peer-to-Peer Best Practices Idea Exchange

General Session: All Attendees

Combining the collective brainpower of attendees in a structured idea exchange of best practices for proposals, onboarding and training, change order management, and local data dissemination.

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Jason Knott

Moderator from D-Tools

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Katye McGregor

KMB Communications

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch - Networking & Partner Pavilion

General Session: All Attendees
Enjoy lunch while networking with fellow attendees and exploring partner solutions.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Road Ahead: SI Innovations, Roadmap & Expert Q&A

Mission Control (SI Users)

Learn what’s coming next for SI—from new features to long-term advancements—and how to prepare your workflows and teams for the next evolution of the platform.

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SI Team

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Cloud Unlocked: What’s Next for D-Tools Cloud

Cloud Command (D-Tools Cloud Users)

Discover upcoming Cloud enhancements and roadmap priorities that will redefine how teams collaborate, sell, and manage projects—all directly from product leadership.

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D-Tools Cloud Team

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

I3 Open Forum i3 Partner Idea Exchange

Data Orbit (i3 Partners)

Peer-to-peer i3 Partner idea exchange to help fashion the future of the industry and i3.  

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Utz Baldwin

Head of Data Solutions at D-Tools

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Jason Knott

Data Architect at D-Tools

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Break & Partner Pavilion

General Session: All Attendees

Connect with D-Tools partners, and use this time to network, recharge, and prepare for the next session.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Keynote: Celebrating Growth, Excellence & What Comes Next

All Attendees

Join the D-Tools leadership team for awards, major takeaways, and a forward look at how the community will shape the future together.

The Countdown Is On — Are You In?

Secure your spot today for $595!

This isn’t just another conference; it’s a launchpad for ideas, collaboration, and transformation. Experience high-impact sessions, connect with the D-Tools team, and gain insights that supercharge your business for 2026 and beyond.
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