/*Top 5 Takeaways from FlexRoads 2026*/

1. The New DataFlex

One of the most talked-about technical sessions focused on the future of the new DataFlex Technology Stack.

By moving more application logic into the browser, web applications can operate faster and more efficiently than ever before. And apps can become offline apps! Data can be stored locally and synchronized with the server through APIs when needed. This approach reduces server round-trips, improves responsiveness, and creates a smoother user experience.

The result is a new generation of DataFlex web applications that feel faster, more modern, and ready for increasingly demanding business environments.

2. Revived DataFlex documentation

Finding answers has become easier. The DataFlex documentation now includes AI-powered assistance, allowing developers to ask questions in natural language and receive contextual answers based on the extensive DataFlex knowledge base.

Whether you’re exploring a new feature, troubleshooting an issue, or learning something new, the documentation is evolving from a reference library into an interactive development companion.

3. Connecting applications to AI tools

AI is no longer something happening outside your business applications. Using the DataFlex Web Framework API, developers can connect applications directly to AI services and leverage natural language interactions with business data. Imagine asking your ERP system, "Who are my top-performing salespeople this quarter?" and receiving an immediate answer based on real-time data.

The possibilities range from reporting and analytics to customer service, decision support, and process automation.

4. 50 years of DataFlex, and just getting started

Celebrating 50 years of DataFlex was more than recognizing an impressive milestone.

Throughout the event, one message came through clearly: DataFlex continues to evolve alongside modern technology. From web development and APIs to cloud deployments and AI integration, the platform is embracing the technologies that matter while maintaining the stability and reliability organizations depend on.

The foundation is proven. The roadmap is ambitious. And the future is already taking shape.

5. Last but not least: DataFlex’ers can cook

Technology may bring us together, but community keeps us together. The Thursday evening cooking workshop became one of the most memorable moments of the event. Developers, partners, customers, and team members stepped away from their laptops and collaborated in a completely different setting.

The result was more than a great meal. It was a reminder that the strength of the DataFlex community has always been one of the platform’s greatest assets.

Looking ahead

Missed a session or want to relive FlexRoads 2026? Good news: you can.

• Photos from the event are now available (including the art gallery - did you recognise everyone?)
• And all presentations can be downloaded. This gives you the chance to revisit sessions, dive deeper into topics, or catch up on anything you may have missed.
• In addition, all presentations will be made available in the DataFlex Learning Center. Attendees will receive a notification as soon as everything is online. The recordings will also be made available to non-attendees for a small fee, providing access to the valuable technical content shared throughout FlexRoads 2026. We will share more details and availability dates in the coming weeks.

We look forward seeing you at a next DataFlex event!