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Event PTC Colab 2026 starts on Oct 14, 2026, 8:00:00 AM (US/Central)
Welcome & State of the Industry: Charting the Path Forward
Industry Knowledge and Best Practices
Location: Conference Room A&B - 10/14/26, 8:00 AM - 10/14/26, 8:45 AM (US/Central) (45 minutes)
Stig Larsson
CEO Level Six at Level Six
Stig Larsson
CEO Level Six at Level Six

Welcome & State of the Industry: Charting the Path Forward

Join us as we kick off PTC Colab 2026 at Montgomery Whitewater! We will open with a warm welcome from Chair Stig Larsson and the Board, setting the stage for why we’re here and what lies ahead for our community.

Following the welcome, we will dive into the Industry State of the Union. We will review the critical insights and data points you shared with us in the 2026 Industry Survey, providing an essential benchmark of where our industry stands today.

Session Highlights

  • Bridging the Gap: An overview of "Gold Standard" best practices designed to seamlessly connect brands, retailers, independent sales reps, and community organizations.

  • Problem Solving for 2026: Patrick Quinney and the Best Practices Committee will break down exactly what challenges we are tackling this year and how these structural changes will benefit your daily operations.

Come ready to look at the data, align on best practices, and collaborate on the solutions shaping our industry's future.