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Well, we\u2019ve asked you that very question and you told us&#8230;it\u2019s the sessions, training and networking!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect from Explore 2018 Speakers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We start each morning at Explore with a general session led by our QAD executives highlighting what new features we have added to our software in the past year and what\u2019s coming next. We talk about what\u2019s going on in the world of manufacturing and how QAD is working to stay one step ahead of the curve to support you on your mission to become an Effective Enterprise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also bring in powerful keynote speakers to discuss everything from managing risk in your business to the future of technology, including artificial intelligence. Last year Ray Kurzweil shared his predictions for the future&#8230;specifically his theory on advances in technology leading to machines becoming smarter than human beings. You\u2019re not going to want to miss what we\u2019ve got lined up for this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon Breakout Sessions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoons at Explore are reserved for breakout sessions and training, and we\u2019ve got you covered no matter what projects you have on the books for 2018 and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you looking to upgrade or move to the <\/b><b>QAD Cloud<\/b><b>?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a look at the session on Tuesday, May 8th, with Caterpillar sharing the business drivers for their move to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/cloud-erp\">QAD Cloud<\/a> and their strategy for the moving new sites in the future. 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