{"id":12051,"date":"2024-08-05T16:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=12051"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:57:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:57:26","slug":"make-your-business-case-for-attending-qad-transform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/make-your-business-case-for-attending-qad-transform","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Business Case for Attending QAD Transform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12053&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As humans, we strive for face-to-face engagement, making investments in quality conversations worthwhile in order to build meaningful connections. While the pandemic taught us that interactions can be impactful when virtual, there is no substitute for in-person events for networking, discovering new products and solutions up close, and building engaging relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three statistics to show meeting in person is more important than ever:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-person teams generate 15 to 20% more ideas than virtual ones (<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.stanford.edu\/insights\/thinking-inside-box-why-virtual-meetings-generate-fewer-ideas#:~:text=The%20researchers%20say%20they've,as%20well%2C%E2%80%9D%20Levav%20says.\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanford<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95% of people say face-to-face meetings are key to successful long-term relationships (<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/4270138\/Affinity_March2018%20V2\/pdf\/harvard-business-review.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Business Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% of attendees say in-person events are the most trusted way to discover new products and services (<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freeman.com\/resources\/freeman-trends-report-q1-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With constant challenges and uncertainty and change continuously impacting business, QAD recognizes that now is the time to enable our customers to gather in person with fellow manufacturing and supply chain leaders and engage on the necessity of business transformation. That\u2019s why we launched QAD Transform and made it <\/span><b>complimentary <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for current and future customers to attend, with different locations and dates to fit their schedule and interests:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/9dd0a8c0-46b7-45ae-ad43-29a9562b6fc4\/summary\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QAD Transform Europe<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 24 &#8211; 25, 2024<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardo Hotel<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brussels Belgium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/r1eBRP\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QAD Transform Americas<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 4 &#8211; 6, 2024<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago, Illinois<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some helpful resources to justify the investment and enable you to make the business case for attending QAD Transform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Your QAD Transform Checklist for Success<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Build your agenda wishlist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the schedule for each event to understand which keynotes and sessions align best with your company\u2019s goals and strategic objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each complimentary conference has a great lineup of industry thought leaders from global brands on the necessity of transformation and important topics like <\/span><b>ESG and sustainability mandates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>disruptions in global trade and logistics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>worker shortages and productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and technologies such as <\/span><b>AI and process intelligence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With more than 20 breakout sessions, you can tailor your agenda to your interests and gain actionable insights and expert advice on challenges specific to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be ready to note which sessions you\u2019ll attend at either <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/9dd0a8c0-46b7-45ae-ad43-29a9562b6fc4\/websitePage:b2adc085-1ce3-4eca-a07b-e207bb58de8b\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Europe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/79f14d3a-3f8f-47e5-a8e5-2a899d13421e\/websitePage:b2adc085-1ce3-4eca-a07b-e207bb58de8b\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Americas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and highlight the value of the topics to your role in an email justification letter template to your manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Use the email justification letter template<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you make the case to your business on why you should attend, we\u2019ve created this <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/documents\/misc\/transform-2024-justification-letter-template.docx\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>customizable email template<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The template highlights the benefits of your attendance and sets out the costs expected from travel and lodging. Copy, personalize and hit send on this email justification template to share with your manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Start planning now<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the event is complimentary, the longer you wait, the more expensive travel will be. <\/span><b>Book early to rest easy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Begin making your trip plans by looking into and planning for details regarding travel to Brussels or Chicago and hotel accommodations. We have discounted rates at the venues for each conference: the new <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardohotels.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardo Brussels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the sophisticated <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/chicago\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Find the details on hotel prices and other FAQs for <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/9dd0a8c0-46b7-45ae-ad43-29a9562b6fc4\/websitePage:35b303fe-0be2-4cdc-95a1-f1f1c9465bc1\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Europe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/79f14d3a-3f8f-47e5-a8e5-2a899d13421e\/websitePage:35b303fe-0be2-4cdc-95a1-f1f1c9465bc1\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Americas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you register.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50 Bonus: Dream up your travel bucket list for Brussels or Chicago<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visit.brussels\/en\/visitors\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brussels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has more cultural events per capita than New York? Or that <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s motto is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urbs in horto<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u201ccity in a garden\u201d for its impressive and historic park system? While QAD Transform Europe and QAD Transform Americas are sure to leave you feeling enriched professionally, don\u2019t miss out on the chance to <\/span><b>experience the must-see and must-eat highlights of each exciting destination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Cardo Brussels located just minutes from the historic city center and the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park set in the heart of the Windy City, you\u2019ll be just steps away from activities and attractions. As so many teams still work remote or are hybrid, our conferences offer an excellent opportunity to gather in person with your colleagues for work as well as fun in two great cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Take It From Us; Hear Directly From Your Peers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need more? Hear from QAD customers on why QAD Transform is a key event they\u2019re investing in this year.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/z8xjilprf1.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_z8xjilprf1 videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 0; transition: opacity 200ms; width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"filter: blur(5px); height: 100%; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/z8xjilprf1\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Refer a Colleague for a Chance to Win Prizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy winning a Carhatt backpack? How about a \u20ac1,000\/$1,000 travel voucher or a donation in the same amount to the charity of your choice?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More fun than attending QAD Transform by yourself is traveling and participating in the conference with your colleagues! Attending the event as a team allows you to cover more sessions and share what you learn, gain different perspectives and spark creativity to take back to your organization. Plus, you could win a prize for referring someone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are giving three companies the chance to win a Carhartt backpack (value of $100) by joining in the following competition:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer three colleagues from at least two different departments to register for QAD Transform Europe or QAD Transform Americas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your colleagues will now be entered as a team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The draw will take place during lunch on the last day of the conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also have a special prize for the person with the most colleague referrals. This lucky attendee will win a \u20ac1,000\/$1,000 travel voucher or a donation in the same amount to the charity of their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Register Now<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register now for <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/9dd0a8c0-46b7-45ae-ad43-29a9562b6fc4\/websitePage:b2adc085-1ce3-4eca-a07b-e207bb58de8b\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Europe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/79f14d3a-3f8f-47e5-a8e5-2a899d13421e\/websitePage:b2adc085-1ce3-4eca-a07b-e207bb58de8b\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Transform Americas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and engage with us on social media using #QADTransform.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12053&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]As humans, we strive for face-to-face engagement, making investments in quality conversations worthwhile in order to build meaningful connections. 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