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ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ QMD Joint - Registration now open for July 29th, 2026 Virtual Member Meeting

By Debra McLaughlin posted 3 days ago
When: Jul 29, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (ET) Associated with Baltimore Section On Wednesday, July 29th, at 6pm ET, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ Quality Management Division will join to deliver — Program: Smart Warehousing: Integrating Lean, AI, and Automation for the Modern Distribution Center Speakers: Naveen Chandra Kukkala, Anupam Bandyopadhyay, Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan, Ph.D and Shiva Kumar Ramavath In the Program, the presenters will address: How Lean principles and AI-driven analytics are reshaping warehouse design, workforce upskilling and planning, ...

QXCON 2026- The Human Side of Quality-Call for Speakers

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 9 days ago
We are looking for the people who get it. Not the ones who can recite ISO clauses or quote a Lean textbook. The ones who have stood in front of a team after a bad audit and figured out how to turn that moment into something that actually moved the needle. The ones who know that quality culture is built in conversations, not dashboards. QXCON 2026 opens speaker proposals today. On September 24, Colony West Golf Club Conference Center in Tamarac, Florida brings together 100+ quality professionals for a full day focused on The Human Side of Quality . Every session on that stage connects to people — not just process. Three tracks define the program: ...

Speak at QXCON 2026 — Proposals Open Now

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 9 days ago
Greetings, QXCON 2026 is now accepting speaker proposals and we want to hear from you. On September 24, 2026, Colony West Golf Club Conference Center in Tamarac, Florida hosts over 100 quality leaders, operations professionals, HR business partners and continuous improvement practitioners for a full day built around one theme: The Human Side of Quality. The speakers taking that stage bring real lived experience — not vendor pitches, not academic theory without application. Practitioners, coaches, change agents and translators who have done this work inside real organizations and are willing to share what they know. We are building sessions across ...

ASQ Phoenix Section Program Schedule for June-December 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 9 days ago
ASQ Phoenix Section Program Schedule June-December 2026-link to document: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ Phoenix Section Program Handout June 2026-"Supplier Quality & SQ Engineering 4.0"

By Barbara Banek posted 9 days ago
ASQ Phoenix Section Program Handout June 2026-"Supplier Quality & SQ Engineering 4.0" by John Choate--link to paper: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

June 2026 Program Recording Now Available for Viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 9 days ago
The recording of our June 2026 Program, featuring John Choate discussing the state of Supplier Quality Engineering and the applications of AI, is now available for viewing. Click here or visit the ASQ Phoenix Section's YouTube Channel > Programs playlist . To request an RU Certificate for watching the video, send an email to our VOC Chair, Jason Siebert (siebertjason92@yahoo.com), providing the Program date, title, and at least one new learning that you got out of the presentation.

ASQ RRD series webinar: AI and Safety technical committee report outs

By Tim Gaens posted 11 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: AI and Safety technical committee report outs AI TC lead: Ananth Narayanan Safety TC lead: Manju Maheve Thursday, July 9, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r3b0c273ac7a28f4c4f939686cceee841 Abstract: AI Investigative Committee This webinar shares the current findings and strategic direction of the AI Investigative Committee established to assess the development, deployment, and impact of artificial intelligence adoption as contrasted with the historical practices of a reliability professional. The committee is examining historical and potential future ...

2026 Ohio Conference on Quality and Improvement (OCQI) SAVE the DATE!

By Jacob Chacko posted 12 days ago
Join us for the 2026 Ohio Conference on Quality and Improvement, organized by ASQ Columbus Section 801. Date: Monday, October 5, 2026 Location: Quest Conference Center, Quest Conference Center 9200 Worthington Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082 This year’s theme is “ASQ 80 Years of Quality - Honoring the Past, Improving the Future.” We’ll celebrate ASQ’s 80th Anniversary while looking ahead to the future of quality and continuous improvement. Added BONUS this year: We will be having two, yes 2, Keynote speakers! One to ignite our day and one to challenge us at the end of our sessions. Interested in being part of the conference? Speaker ...

ASQ Automotive Division Awards Event April 30th 2026 Photos

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 13 days ago
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ASQ Automotive Division Achieved Bronze in PEP program for 2025

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 13 days ago
.ASQ Automotive Division Achieved Bronze in PEP program for 2025

New Member Onboarding Virtual Event-2Q2026- Welcome Orientation

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 15 days ago
You're Invited: ASQ Section Southeast Florida 1510 Second Quarterly Virtual Meeting! We're kicking off something new, and you're the reason we're doing it. Join us in this second ASQ Southeast Section (1510 ) New Member Welcome & Orientation Call, a friendly virtual gathering designed just for you. This is your chance to get acquainted with the section, learn what's ahead, and connect with fellow new members; all from the comfort of your home or office. 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 💻 Format: Virtual – Zoom 👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ORzxkOy4Qg6o-jk_Cr23mg 👥 For: New and ...

Boulder May 2026 meeting: Operational AI Policy Examples

By Arnold Miller posted 16 days ago
ASQ Boulder Section 28 May 2026 Virtual Meeting - Example AI Usage Policy and Statements Meeting summary at https://my.asq.org/blogs/arnold-miller/2026/06/04/boulder-may-2026-meeting-operational-ai-practical Speaker: Melissa Tondi, AI Ops, Delivery Ops Strategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-tondi-186551/ T opic: Operational AI - practical strategies Example: External AI Usage Policy Our Approach to AI at Campminder At Campminder, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to using artificial intelligence (AI) thoughtfully and responsibly to enhance—not ...

The Next Link in Deming's Chain: AI Agents and the Future of Quality

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 17 days ago
Every quality professional has built a pipeline. Across pharma, aerospace, electronics, software, even television, they are the same shape: a repeatable process that turns something raw and variable into a result you can ship to a standard, with an audit trail that proves how you got there. For seventy-five years we have run those pipelines on Deming's cycle. Plan, Do, Study, Act. The cycle does not change. Who performs the Study step is about to. This session reframes AI agents not as a vendor pitch but as the next link in that shared lineage — agent-native PDSA, where the agent observes the run and proposes the revision, the operator approves ...

Boulder May 2026 meeting: Operational AI practical strategies

By Arnold Miller posted 17 days ago
ASQ Boulder Section 28 May 2026 Virtual Meeting video, slides 6:00 pm Presentation · - Speaker: Melissa Tondi, AI Ops, Delivery Ops Strategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-tondi-186551/ · Topic: Operational AI - practical strategies · NOTE: Topic changed as CO State updated Law (See Refences below) NOTE: Recording (75 MB) and slides (0.5 MB) only access via ASQ National Membership Presentation Recording and slides at https://my.asq.org/viewdocument/2026-05meeting-operational-ai-practical-strategies Also includes Example AI Usage Policy and Statement PDFs ...

More Than a Booth: The GCC Experience at WCQI 2026

By Natasha Harding-Overton posted 18 days ago
🌍 More Than a Booth: The GCC Experience at WCQI 2026 WCQI 2026 was an incredible opportunity to bring the GCC community to life in a meaningful and engaging way. What we created together went far beyond a traditional booth — it became a space for connection, conversation, and community. This experience was made possible by the incredible support, energy, and collaboration of GCC Region Directors, Deputy Region Directors, and partners across the Council. Whether through volunteering, stopping by, helping with setup and takedown, or simply being present — every interaction contributed to something special. 🏡 A Space Designed for Connection This ...

Celebrating the South Atlantic Region – Leadership, Impact, and Future Growth

By Natasha Harding-Overton posted 18 days ago
I’m incredibly proud of the South Atlantic Region and the leaders who continue to strengthen our community through commitment, collaboration, and resilience. 👏 Celebrating Our PEP Award-Winning Sections Please join me in recognizing the South Atlantic sections whose performance excellence reflects strong leadership, commitment, and impact across our region. 🥇 Gold : Orlando Section, Southeast Florida Section, Tidewater Section 🥈 Silver : Greater Atlanta Section 🥉 Bronze : Charlotte Section 🌟 Individual Leadership Recognition Engagement Champion William Wagner – St. Petersburg-Tampa Section, Chair Mentorship & ...

MN ASQ - Program Meeting - July 2026 - Turning AI-Enabled Inspection into Quality Intelligence

By Manali Salvi posted 20 days ago
When: Jul 14, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM (CT) Associated with Minnesota Section From Vision to Value: Turning AI-Enabled Inspection into Quality Intelligence Please join us for a virtual program meeting! Date and Time When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm CDT Where: Virtual Agenda: 6:30 P.M. Welcome, Announcements 7:00 P.M. Presentation 7:55 P.M. Closing Notes Recertification units available: 0.1 RU Meeting (Business/Networking) 0.1 RU Workshop (1 hour) About the Presentation: AI‑enabled vision inspection can look impressive in a demo, but real production environments ...

Calling all auditors - ASQ Audit Division Conference is September 23 and 24, 2026. Conference discounts expire June 30th

By Lydia Berry posted 20 days ago
ASQ's Audit Division is sponsoring a Conference this September in Rosemont Illinois. They are offering discounted pricing through the end of June. To see the different conference tracks, speakers and topics, please visit the links below. Register Now for the ASQ Audit Division's 32nd Audit Division Conference using discount code SUMMER26 and save $100! Future Ready: Empowering Auditors, Transforming Tomorrow Date : September 23rd - 24th, 2026 Location : Rosemont, Illinois at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel Website: https://asq.org/conferences/audit-division Registration: https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqauditdivision/2026asqauditdivisionconferences ...

South Florida quality pros — let's connect over coffee

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 21 days ago
☕ Coffee + Quality Conversations? Count Us In! Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, networking and meaningful conversations at our Quarterly Coffee Buddy Chat, hosted by the ASQ Southeast Florida Buddy Program. Whether you're a new member, long-time ASQ member, student, young professional or simply curious about the quality profession — this meetup is your chance to connect with fellow professionals, grow your network and learn more about the ASQ Southeast Florida community, one coffee at a time. 🤝 📅 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET 📍 Location: Dunkin', 9170 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33324 👉 RSVP for FREE: ...

Official Call for 2027 Spokane Section Officers/Leadership Team Positions

By Jo Haberstok posted 24 days ago
OFFICIAL CALL FOR 2027 SPOKANE ASQ OFFICER NOMINATIONS BY SEPTEMBER 1 This serves as the official call for nominations for 2027 Spokane Section ASQ Officers. These positions are required for continued operations: Section Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, and Nominations Chair. Nominations are required for the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer positions, if more than one individual is interested in the position. The section’s Nominations Committee can also nominate current members who meet the position requirements (Full/Professional, Senior, or Fellow members). Any regular section member may also nominate another eligible ...