Join Your Quality Peers in Orlando at the 2026 World Conference on Quality and Improvement

Why WCQI

Today’s world is moving fast. ASQ has the magic you need to meet the moment and prepare for what’s next.

ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement (WCQI) is where purpose and quality converge to create transformative opportunities for professionals and organizations alike. With the theme "When Purpose and Quality Meet, Magic Happens," this year’s event offers a dynamic blend of purpose-driven strategy and actionable solutions to tackle daily challenges, all in the sunny destination city of Orlando. From leveraging cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence (AI) to mastering effective communication and fostering cross-functional collaboration, WCQI equips attendees with the tools and insights they need to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Designed to empower professionals at any level and inspire the next generation of quality leaders, WCQI emphasizes networking, upskilling, and staying ahead of industry trends. New and upcoming quality professionals will find opportunities to connect with peers, learn from industry experts, and explore innovative approaches to career growth and organizational impact. Seasoned experts can reconnect with peers to share knowledge, stay on top of innovation, and foster their network of relationships. With content tailored for individuals and teams, WCQI is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate the quality community and align your purpose with quality to drive meaningful change together.

Who Should Attend WCQI?

ASQ WCQI 2026 will bring together thousands of professionals representing manufacturing, consulting, health care, government, education, aerospace, and more for 3+ days of learning that will produce long-term gains in an organization’s quality mission. From emerging quality practitioners to experienced professionals, WCQI 2026 offers meaningful networking, education, and product discovery to help individuals and organizations pursue excellence through quality. 

Make the Case to Attend

Make the Case to Attend ASQ’s 2026 World Conference on Quality & Improvement

Want to spark meaningful change in your organization? Join us at ASQ’s 2026 World Conference on Quality and Improvement to connect with quality leaders, dive into fresh ideas, and discover bold new ways to drive meaningful, measurable impact for your organization. We’ve made it easier to get a buy-in from your manager. Download our draft letter to help you make an effective case to attend. Why Attend? Here’s What You’ll Walk Away With:

• • Transform Technical Skills into Strategic Impact Learn how to map your career at any stage, identify essential future-ready skills, and position yourself as a key strategic partner within your organization.
  • Master the Art of Influence and Communication Gain practical tools to bridge communication gaps, shape organizational strategy, foster mentorship, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Drive Operational Excellence Through Smart Prioritization Discover how to focus on high-impact processes, lead collaborative initiatives, and streamline operations for maximum efficiency.
  • Harness the Power of AI for Quality Innovation Explore how AI can enhance traditional quality tools, elevate methodologies, and spark innovation across your organization.
  • Prepare for the Future of Quality: 4.0 and Beyond Dive into the evolving landscape of Quality 4.0 and 5.0—learn how to leverage AI, build adaptable tech stacks, and develop strategies for upskilling and reskilling in a tech-driven world.

2026 marks ASQ’s 80th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than by joining us at WCQI? Be a part of a driving force for real progress and a powerful showcase of what can be achieved through collective expertise. Celebrate the past, shape the future, and be part of ASQ history as we celebrate 80 years.

Take the next step. Download your approval letter today!

What You'll Learn

Building Leaders for the Future - This is a focus area emphasizes the development of dynamic, furture-ready teams and professional leadership skills. Attendees will learn how to leverage their technical expertise to become strategic organizational partners through career mapping and identifying essential skills for the year ahead. Organizational leaders will gain insights into bridging communication divides, influencing organizational strategy to drive purpose, fostering a culture of mentorship, and mastering executive-level communication.

Topics include: Supporting continuous education in teams, active learning strategies, career mapping, influencing organizational strategy, executive-level communication, soft skills, identifying the skills you need in the next year, bridging global communication divides, becoming a mentor.


Transforming Processes - Using the bedrock of established quality tools and methodologies, this focus area delves into advanced strategies for tackling new and complex problems. Learn how to purposely prioritize high-impact processes and promote collaborative projects to streamline operations. Explore how AI can enhance existing quality tools or methodologies and drive innovation.

Topics includes: Complex problem solving, pairing AI with quality tools, FMEA, prioritizing quality projects, using well-known tools in innovative ways or industries, cross-functional continuous improvement, streamlining operations, reducing operational silos and integrating systems.


Harnessing Technology - This focus area explores the intersection of technology and workforce development, emphasizing the importance of being prepared to master new digital skills. Attendees will discover techniques for adapting to Quality 4.0 and 5.0, how AI is transforming industries, strategies for upskilling and reskilling alongside technology, and the keys to building successful tech stacks. Equip yourself and your team to thrive with purpose in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Topics include: Increasng digital literacy, data quality, AI across industries, upskilling with technology, not against it, reskilling, successful tech stacks, ethical considerations in technology.

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