Tri-Cities Quality Forum

A best-in-class national event sharing systems of excellence. Free to attend, live on Zoom.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Eastern
Where: Live on Zoom

An afternoon of proven practice from people who do the work

The Tri-Cities Quality Forum is a regional conference with a national audience, dedicated to quality management, performance excellence, and continuous improvement in every sector.

For 67 years, we've gathered statisticians, quality executives, continuous improvement specialists, and founders to share real case studies and practical tools. Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, services, or technology, you'll leave with lessons you can apply right away to remove waste and raise performance.

Browse past programs

Expert sessions: Statistical methods, machine learning applications, and leadership strategy from practitioners.
Tools you can use: Practical methods to shorten design cycles and eliminate waste, ready to apply the next day.
Join from anywhere: The whole forum runs on Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere in the country.
Free to attend: Regional sponsors cover the cost, so registration is always free. More than 10,000 people have attended.

What the sessions cover

The program each year draws from three disciplines that drive modern quality and operational success.

Quality technologies

Statistical process control, design of experiments, data analytics, and modeling for autocorrelated processes.

Quality 4.0 and AI

Applying artificial intelligence, computer vision, large language models, and automated analytics to modern quality frameworks.

Leadership and improvement

Building leadership systems, leading multi-generational and remote teams, and putting Baldrige methods to work.

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Save your seat for November 12

Thursday, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Eastern, on Zoom. Registration is free.