Andrew Robling
Epicor Principal Product Marketing Manager
Epicor Insights 2023 is coming soon! It’s on May 15-18 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The event is the official global conference for Epicor customers. It brings together customers, partners, and industry experts for three days of learning and networking with inspiring keynotes, informative sessions, and hands-on training.
I find myself craving a post-pandemic in-person event. I think you do, too, because we’re on track to have record-breaking attendance. The impressive agenda has over 400 breakout sessions, including more than 25 customer speakers and content geared to the manufacturing audience. There are dedicated tracks focused on your Epicor products and fantastic opportunities to network across products and industries.
If you’re attending, there are some sessions not to be missed. The conference kicks off with executive keynote presentations where you’ll get an inside look at some of the cool technology and solutions Epicor is working on. Then, the Road Ahead sessions offer a preview into what new capabilities are coming to the products you use. Another session to earmark will be on Wednesday, May 17—Manufacturing Vision 2026: Key Trends & Opportunities. This session will present trends for the future of manufacturing along with a customer panel featuring visionary leaders who will tell you about initiatives they’re working on.
One of my Insights favorites is the Solutions Pavilion. This is the place to find all the Epicor experts, products, and partners. You can find out more about your existing solutions or explore new solutions that help you do business better. It’s a great place to talk to our experts and ask questions. There will be some 120 kiosks and booths to explore. I’m making it a priority to swing by the Elevation Station where some of our newest Epicor solutions will be on display. Another booth that’s important to visit is the Smart Factory Experience. Here, you can get hands-on demos of shop floor solutions.
“No soup for you!” None other than Jerry Seinfeld will be here to entertain and make you laugh. They say laughter is the best medicine, so take time to relax, laugh, and get your humor on! I have a feeling the fun and stress relief will be a welcome addition to this year’s event.
We also have the captivating Billy Beane as our featured speaker. He’s the mastermind executive portrayed by Brad Pitt in the 2011 movie Moneyball. It tells the story about how Beane helped the Oakland Athletics baseball team gain a competitive advantage over other MLB teams by zeroing in on player data and analytics.
I’m amazed by some of the things the Oakland A’s accomplished and I think we’ll all be inspired by Billy’s story. There are so many ways to apply his thinking to the manufacturing world. Understanding your data can help you be more competitive with the knowledge you need to make better, more informed decisions. If this topic interests you, explore what Epicor is doing with Grow, our business intelligence and data analytics solution. You can see it in action at the Smart Factory Experience in the Solutions Pavilion.
My absolute favorite part about Insights is the opportunity to meet and connect with the Epicor manufacturing community. There’s such great value in listening to peers talk about their challenges and successes. You can get ideas on how to solve similar challenges at your organization. Meeting and talking with your peers can provide a wealth of information and perspective.
