π THE QUALITY ROUNDUP | SEPTEMBER EDITION
Published by ASQ Southeast Florida Section
Fall is almost here... although South Florida weather clearly didnβt get the memo! βοΈπ
While the temperatures may be staying the same, our calendar definitely isnβt. September kicks off a busy season for the ASQ Southeast Florida community, with opportunities to learn new skills, grow your network, celebrate our community and connect with quality professionals at every stage of their careers.
From our Student Branch and Hispanic Heritage celebration to specialized training, NextGen, New Member Orientation, Women in Quality and QXCON 2026, there is a lot happening over the next few months.
Grab your calendar. Hereβs whatβs coming up!
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π 9th Annual ASQ Student Branch Alumni and Networking Event
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September 19, 2026
Weβre kicking things off with our Student Branch!
Join students, alumni and quality professionals for an opportunity to reconnect, build new relationships and strengthen the bridge between education and the professional quality community.
Whether youβre a student beginning your journey, an alumnus or an established quality professional, come ready to connect and expand your network.
π Learn more and register:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/9thannualasqstudentbranchalumniandnetworkingeventseptember192026
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π Letβs Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
A Fiesta for Hispanic Heritage Month
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
π‘ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
π Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, Westfork Plaza
15941 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
π² Members: $12 | Non-Members: $15
Hispanic Heritage Month deserves a real celebration, not just a mention!
Join us for an evening of good food, real conversation and community as we celebrate the heritage and culture that contribute so much to our South Florida quality community.
This isnβt a formal program. Come ready to relax, enjoy a meal and connect with fellow members and friends.
β οΈ Only 20 seats are available. Registration closes once we reach capacity.
π Reserve your seat:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/hispanicheritagemonthcelebration
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π Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) | Live Training
Ready to strengthen one of the most valuable tools in quality and risk management?
Our live DFMEA training will help professionals strengthen their ability to identify potential failures earlier, evaluate risk and make stronger product and design decisions.
Whether DFMEA is already part of your work or you want to add this methodology to your quality toolkit, this is an opportunity to build practical skills through live instruction.
β οΈ Seats are limited.
π View training details and register:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/designfailuremodeandeffectsanalysisdfmealiveonedaytrainingregistertoday
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ποΈ Construction Quality Manager | Live Virtual Training
Ready to build your knowledge in construction quality?
This live virtual training is designed for professionals interested in the construction field and those looking to strengthen their knowledge of construction quality management.
The course is based on the latest Construction Quality Manager body of knowledge and gives participants the opportunity to learn directly through structured, live instruction.
Whether you already work in construction quality or are considering it as your next professional area, this is a great opportunity to expand your expertise.
π Learn more and register:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/earnyourccqmcertifiedconstructionqualitymanagercredentialaprivateprepcourseiscoming_1
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π± ASQ NextGen Virtual Career & Networking Event
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
π 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
π» Virtual
What does career growth really look like in quality?
ASQ Southeast Florida Section, in collaboration with the ASQ NextGen Committee and ASQ NY/NJ Metropolitan Section, is bringing together students, NextGen members, emerging professionals and experienced ASQ members for an interactive evening of career conversations and networking.
Hear real experiences, career lessons, challenges and practical advice from professionals at different stages of their journeys.
Whether youβre just getting started, exploring your next career move or simply looking to grow your professional network, this conversation is for you.
π Register to attend:
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=b1a6769a-a6d1-4972-8426-01a03f3702a6&CommunityKey=b1ea6c8c-17ce-4cc3-9b24-e19c3346b734&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar
π€ Interested in Joining the Panel?
Weβre also looking for active ASQ members from different industries and career stages who are willing to share their experiences and practical career advice.
No formal presentation required. This is a conversation.
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Panelist deadline extended through September 16, 2026
π Submit the Panelist Interest Form:
https://asq.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rRe5DOHGjcmvTE
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π New Members Onboarding Orientation | Q3 2026
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
π» Virtual
New to ASQ Southeast Florida? Welcome!
Our New Member Orientation is designed to help you get more from your ASQ experience from the beginning.
Learn more about your Section, upcoming programs, professional development opportunities and ways to become involved. Youβll also have an opportunity to meet other members and begin building connections within our quality community.
Your membership is more than a number. Come discover how to make the most of it.
π View event details and register:
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=e0b9ca51-8a16-4a04-b3f4-01a0839cf9e7&CommunityKey=b1ea6c8c-17ce-4cc3-9b24-e19c3346b734&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar
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π©βπΌ Women in Quality Roundtable 2026
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Join us for a morning dedicated to candid conversations, professional connections and shared experiences among women across quality and leadership.
The Women in Quality Roundtable creates space for meaningful discussion about the experiences, challenges and opportunities women encounter throughout their professional journeys.
Come ready to listen, contribute, connect and leave with new perspectives and new relationships.
π Learn more and register:
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=81b96e41-81a2-4939-baf1-019d6649269a&CommunityKey=b1ea6c8c-17ce-4cc3-9b24-e19c3346b734&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar
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π QXCON 2026 HAS A NEW DATE!
The Human Side of Quality
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NEW DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
Our biggest event of the year is moving to a new date!
QXCON 2026, the ASQ Southeast Florida Section Quality Conference, returns for its second year with The Human Side of Quality, bringing our quality community together for a full day of learning, ideas, professional connections and conversations that go beyond the technical side of quality.
If you previously had QXCON on your calendar for September, please update your calendar. Our new conference date is December 3, 2026.
ποΈ MORE GOOD NEWS: EARLY BIRD EXTENDED!
π₯ Early Bird pricing has been extended through October 30, 2026.
That means you have more time to secure your seat at the Early Bird rate, but donβt wait until the deadline.
December will be here before we know it.
π Register for QXCON 2026:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/qxcon2026qualityexcellentconferencethehumansideofquality
π Explore QXCON:
https://qxcon.org
π€ Sponsorships Are Now Open for QXCON 2026
Want your organization represented at QXCON?
Sponsorship opportunities are now open for organizations interested in connecting with quality professionals, leaders and decision-makers from across industries while supporting the South Florida quality community.
π Explore QXCON 2026 sponsorship opportunities:
https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/sponsorshipsnowopenforqxcon2026
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βοΈπ THATβS YOUR SEPTEMBER QUALITY ROUNDUP!
The calendar says fall. South Florida says otherwise. βοΈ
But one thing is definitely changing: our calendar is getting busier!
Pick an event. Bring a colleague. Meet someone new. Learn something you can take back to work.
And if an opportunity isnβt for you, share it with someone who could benefit from it. Sometimes one event, one introduction or one conversation can create a connection that lasts well beyond the calendar date.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the fall and, of course, at QXCON on December 3!
Stay cool, stay connected and keep quality moving forward.
Weβre here in South Florida, rocking and rooting for you!
The Quality Roundup
Published by ASQ Southeast Florida Section