Are you ready to maximize your Deltek Ajera experience? Mark your calendars for April 20–24 and head to Williamsburg, Virginia, for the 2026 Ajera Users Conference, hosted by the Ajera Users Association (AUA). Sponsored by Deltek, this year's event promises to deliver an unparalleled experience for Ajera users eager to connect, learn, and elevate their skills in one of America's most historic settings.
Whether you're managing complex projects or fine-tuning financial workflows, the AUA Annual Conference is your chance to go deep on the features and innovations that help your firm work smarter
What to Expect at the 2026 Conference
Deltek will host sessions focusing on new Ajera features and tips & tricks for getting the most out of the application. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with Ajera experts at the Deltek exhibit, ask your most pressing questions at Meet the Experts sessions, and connect with peers who understand the day-to-day realities of running an A&E firm on Ajera.
The conference offers hands-on computer labs, in-depth lectures, and networking opportunities throughout, including a welcome reception, meals, and a mid-week dinner outing. And with 20+ CPE credits available, it's an investment your whole firm will benefit from.
The Latest from Deltek Ajera: What Attendees Will Discover
This year's conference comes on the heels of a packed release cycle. Here's a look at the innovations attendees will be exploring and discussing:
AI Is Here: Meet Ask Dela in Ajera
The headline innovation from Ajera's most recent release is Ask Dela, Deltek's AI-powered digital assistant, now built directly into Ajera for cloud customers. If you've ever wished you could simply ask Ajera for project details or client information, now you can.
Ask Dela understands your questions in plain English; no need to remember report names or search parameters. You can ask things like:
- "Analyze the financials for [project name] and summarize any areas of concern."
- "What is the AR balance for project 24.009?"
- "Who are the contacts for [client name]?"
- "Draft an email to the client requesting payment for overdue invoices."
Dela even supports follow-up questions without losing context, so your conversations flow naturally. Getting started is quick; just navigate to Company > Preferences to enable Ask Dela, assign access by role, and you're ready to go.
Ajera 10.3: Smarter Workflows Across the Board
Beyond Ask Dela, Ajera 10.3 delivered several practical enhancements shaped directly by user feedback:
- Client Merge Tool: Duplicate client records are now easy to clean up with a new merge tool, keeping your data accurate without the manual headache.
- Timesheet Daily Details: New fields capture daily start/end times, locations, and break details — making it easier to meet regional labor compliance requirements.
- Ajera Payments Improvements: Finance charges on overdue invoices now sync automatically to the Bill & Pay integration, including historical charges, streamlining accounts receivable and ensuring accurate financial data.
Ajera 10.2: Key Metrics and Smarter Time Tracking
Ajera 10.2 brought meaningful improvements for project managers and financial teams alike:
- New KPI Widget: Get an at-a-glance view of your most important firm metrics right on your dashboard — configurable, linkable, and built for faster decision-making without digging through multiple reports.
- Timesheet APIs: Integrate Ajera with other time entry systems to submit, update, and track timesheets without duplicate data entry, reducing errors and manual work.
- Vendor Invoice Approval Enhancements: WIP status now updates automatically based on invoice approval, eliminating manual follow-up steps.
Coming Soon: Ajera Time & Expense Mobile App (formerly Deltek Expenses for Ajera)
One of the most exciting announcements heading into the conference is the upcoming Ajera Mobile 4.0 release, which is a major step forward for mobile users.
The existing Deltek Expenses for Ajera mobile app is getting a significant upgrade: timesheet entry and submission are coming to the app, and it's being renamed Ajera Time & Expense to reflect this expanded capability. Expected in late April 2026, this update is a direct response to user feedback requesting a unified mobile experience.
By unifying time and expenses in a single app, users can stay on top of project costs from anywhere, reducing administrative burden, improving accuracy, and accelerating approvals.
Why Attend the AUA Conference?
The AUA is an independent, user-founded, and user-governed organization, which means that the content, classes, and conversations at the conference are built around the real-world needs of people who use Ajera every day, just like you.
Whether this is your first conference or you're a longtime attendee, you'll walk away with:
- Hands-on training in a lab setting with an Ajera sample database
- Insight into the product roadmap directly from the Deltek team
- Practical tips and tricks from power users across the Ajera community
- Networking with more than 200 Ajera users at a more intimate, focused event than a large industry conference
Ready to register? Visit ajerausersconference.com. Note that the AUA Conference is for AUA members only*. Use the promo code Deltek5 to receive an exclusive 5% discount on registration.
*AUA membership is at a company level and is only $275/year.
We look forward to seeing you in Williamsburg!
Join the Q2 Ajera Customer Town Hall
Dive into the Ajera Time & Expense Mobile App
