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<\/a>\nThe AI Debate Is Over. Execution Has Started.<\/b><\/p>
\nManufacturing has entered a new era. The companies winning today are not experimenting endlessly with AI, they are already deploying it across operations to increase throughput, reduce downtime, accelerate decisions, and outperform competitors.<\/p>
\nThis is where those results take center stage.<\/p>
\nChampions of Manufacturing 2026 is built around the people doing the work and the companies putting AI into action today. Attendees will hear directly from operators, leaders, and teams who have already started. They will see how work is being executed differently, how decisions are being made faster, and how measurable improvements are being delivered across cost, speed, and operational consistency.<\/p>
\n\u201cThere is so much noise around AI, and most technology vendors are talking about their AI features and functionality. We're focused on amplifying the human potential, using AI, to realize the substantial impact to business performance,\u201d said Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO at QAD | Redzone. \u201cAt Champions of Manufacturing, customers will hear directly from their peers who are already applying ChampionAI in their workflows, improving execution and delivering real financial impact to their business.\u201d<\/p>
\nAgentic AI Built for Manufacturing<\/b><\/p>
\nAt the center of Champions of Manufacturing 2026 is ChampionAI<\/b> \u2014 QAD | Redzone\u2019s Agentic AI platform, purpose-built for manufacturing operations.<\/p>
\nUnlike traditional AI systems that simply analyze information, ChampionAI is designed to take action. Integrated directly with QAD Adaptive ERP and Redzone Connected Workforce, ChampionAI helps manufacturers automate decisions, streamline workflows, eliminate delays, and improve operational performance in real time.<\/p>
\nThe workflow agents, called \u201cChampions,\u201d work within specific workflows such as procurement, sourcing, and sales, executing the high-volume work that slows teams down today. They empower people to make real-time decisions, reduce manual effort, and improve business consistency for better business outcomes.<\/p>
\nWhat Attendees Will Experience<\/b><\/p>
\nAt Champions of Manufacturing 2026 in Chicago, September 21-23, and in Munich, October 8-9, attendees will:<\/p>
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- \nHear from real manufacturers who will show real, live examples of how they are accelerating decisions, automating workflows, and eliminating operational bottlenecks leading to gained efficiency and bottom line.<\/li>\n
- \nExperience hands-on demos of QAD | Redzone\u2019s Champions, showing how workflow agents are executed and applied in real environments today.<\/li>\n
- \nConnect and collaborate with manufacturing leaders shaping the future of the industry across the Americas and Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\nIn Chicago, we will welcome the QAD | Redzone User Group Conference for an all-access event. This unified experience brings together a broader community of manufacturing professionals, industry leaders, and power users under one roof \u2014 spanning both strategic innovation and practical product expertise.<\/p>
\n\u201cOne of the most valuable parts of Champions of Manufacturing was the opportunity to connect directly with peers and have open conversations about the challenges and opportunities manufacturers are facing,\u201d said Cedric Brown, CIO at Mueller Industries. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing this year\u2019s event build on that with a strong focus on AI, operational execution, and measurable business outcomes.\u201d<\/p>
\nRegistration Is Now Open<\/b><\/p>
\nThis year, Champions of Manufacturing will take place in two of the world\u2019s most important industrial capitals: Chicago, Illinois, September 21\u201323, 2026<\/b>, and Munich, Germany, October 8\u20139, 2026<\/b>. Manufacturers from across the Americas and Europe can learn more and register for free at <\/b>qad.com\/events\/champions-of-manufacturing<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>
\nFor the latest updates and event announcements, follow us on social media and engage using #ChampionsofMFG<\/b>.<\/p>
\nAbout QAD | Redzone<\/b><\/p>
\nQAD<\/a> | Redzone<\/a> is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and technology into a single System of Action. With three core pillars \u2014 Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and ChampionAI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) \u2014 QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace<\/a>, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in as little as 90 days. To learn more, visit www.qad.com<\/a> or call +1 805-566-6100. Find us on LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>