What VISUAL Focus 2026 Means for Your Manufacturing Business

Get ready to hit the jackpot of manufacturing excellence, because Infor VISUAL Focus 2026 is the premier event to optimize your investment in Infor VISUAL. We are back after an 18-month break, and that gap makes this February 22-25 gathering at Mandalay Bay a critical point for your team to reconnect. This is your chance to catch up on the latest tools and industry shifts that have surfaced while we were away.

The industry is moving away (far away!) from basic system maintenance toward using your ERP to drive strategic business growth. With 132 educational sessions on the agenda, this event provides the knowledge you need to turn daily data into concrete results. It’s the best time to learn how to stop managing the software and start using it to improve your business outcomes.

Mastering the Pressures of High-Precision Manufacturing

Manufacturers in highly regulated industries operate under the brightest spotlights, where every part and process must be perfect. Whether you are in Aerospace and Defense, Medical, or Automotive, this track puts the specific knowledge you need center stage so you can handle high-stakes requirements and keep your production on a winning streak.

Staying Compliant Without Slowing Down

The regulatory and quality landscape for manufacturers in 2026 continues to move at a fast pace. Meeting these requirements is mandatory, but the process shouldn’t slow down your production. VISUAL is here to help you maintain these strict standards without creating bottlenecks on the shop floor. We’re going to show you how VISUAL 11 bakes those compliance requirements right into your workflow so you can stop chasing paperwork and start shipping parts.

These sessions will teach you how to satisfy auditors while maintaining high output levels. You’ll also get the chance to network with other highly regulated manufacturers. This way, you can share ideas with peers who face the same oversight, which can help you find better ways to handle audits and quality checks.

Managing Complex Projects and Long Lead Times

Managing multi-level projects spanning several months or even years is standard in the industry. Without a clear view of the timeline, these long-term commitments become difficult to track. These sessions show you how Cloud ERP gives you a clear view of your longest projects, so you’re never guessing where a job stands six months down the road.

Specific tools in VISUAL let you track material and labor costs accurately from the start of a project through final delivery. With that kind of visibility, you aren’t just guessing on your long-term projects; you’re making sure they actually stay profitable and hit their deadlines. You can use these sessions to gain better visibility into your resource needs months in advance, giving your team the tools to plan future work with much higher accuracy.

What the New VISUAL Roadmap Means for Your Shop Floor

Don’t leave your success up to chance! The product roadmap is your guide to how manufacturing technology will progress, and seeing it live lets you prepare your team for the next generation of tools.

A First Look at the Next Generation of Tools

Step into the future with live demos of VISUAL 11. These presentations take center stage to show you exactly how the new interface and features function in a real-world environment. For companies running older versions of the software, seeing the Infor VISUAL roadmap for 2026 is your fast track to staying ahead of the curve.

This preview gives you a head start so you can see exactly what hardware you need and what skills your team needs to master before the update even rolls out. Instead of reacting to changes, you can use the roadmap to create a proactive plan for the coming year. Seeing the software in action is the best way to see which new features will actually move the needle on your shop floor. It’s your guide for long-term technology investments.

Bridging the Gap Between Data and Real-World Decisions

We are shattering records with 132 educational sessions designed to spark those “light bulb moments” you can use instantly. The goal is to take lessons from the breakout rooms and put them to work on your shop floor. It’s one thing to have data; it’s another to know what to do with it. We’re moving past gut feelings and showing you how to make real calls on scheduling and inventory before the first shift even starts.

Are you looking at material management, reporting improvements, or manufacturing execution? Regardless, the training focuses on concrete results. Using the data already in your system lets you identify where you can improve order and productivity, as each session aims to give you at least one specific action item that improves how your business runs.

Why the Leadership Series is a Priority for the Executive Team

We are turning up the volume for the executive suite this year! This track is the headline event for owners and CEOs who want to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary and lead their companies to a winning streak.

Shifting from Tactical Fixes to Long-Term Strategy

The Leadership is a non-technical track that puts your “big picture” goals center stage. It provides a dedicated space to look at your ERP ecosystem as the main engine driving your growth in 2026. If you need a “war room” for long-term planning, we have private boardrooms available to schedule at the registration desk.

These private sessions allow your leadership team to meet with experts and map out your business trajectory without distractions. Stepping away from the daily noise of the building lets you work on the business rather than just in it. You can use this time to evaluate how your technology supports your five-year plan and ensures your company stays ahead of the curve.

Learning from How Other Companies Are Scaling

Connecting with representatives from other companies is one of the most exciting opportunities to look forward to in Vegas. Meeting with leaders from other manufacturing hubs lets you see how they have solved similar problems and scaled their operations. Sometimes, seeing how another company has configured its environment can end an internal debate about the best way to handle the process.

This “informal education” happens during the Sunday Welcome Reception and the Tuesday night takeover of the House of Blues. These elite networking opportunities provide insights that you simply cannot find in a traditional classroom setting. Learning how your peers are hitting the jackpot with their own systems gives you a benchmark for your own growth and success.

Getting the Most Value Out of Your Time in Vegas

Mandalay Bay offers a 147,000-square-foot casino and a shark reef, but the best part is the knowledge that you take home. To keep your winning streak alive, you need a plan to cover the most ground without getting lost in the bright lights.

Choosing the Proper Sessions for Your Industry

There is simply too much to see for one person to handle alone, so we recommend you bring your team. Dividing your staff across tracks like Financials, Shop Floor, and IT ensures you don’t miss a single “light bulb moment.” However, make sure to prioritize Infor VISUAL training sessions that tackle the specific operational hurdles your team identified back at the building.

The event website features a digital planner and a full agenda so you can create a custom itinerary before you even land. You can also check the FAQ for any logistical details to ensure your trip goes swimmingly from start to finish. Planning your sessions early is the best way to make sure you head home with the exact answers your shop needs most.

Take Solutions Back to Your Own Building

The true energy of the conference shows up when you return home and start putting your new knowledge to work. To make sure you get the biggest payout from your investment, keep these takeaways in mind:

• Identify three new VISUAL 11 features that will move the needle on your shop floor.
• Note the specific compliance steps that can be automated to save your team time.
• Document the networking contacts you met who have mastered similar workflow challenges.

Next Steps:

• Schedule a post-event meeting to share session notes and “pro tips” with the whole team.
• Review the product roadmap against your hardware and personnel budget for the next year.
• Take one scheduling or inventory win you learned in Vegas and put it to work on your floor the Monday you get back.

Ready to join the biggest VISUAL Focus in history? Click here to register. We’ll see you in Vegas!