CalcuQuote's CEO, David Sharp, opens Accelerate 2026 by grounding the session in where the industry is heading. EMS faced real headwinds in 2025: shifting tariffs, regulatory change, and accelerated M&A. The companies that leaned into better tooling came out stronger.
Speaker: David Sharp
See how the new CalcuQuote experience helps EMS teams automate workflows, configure processes and work faster.
Speakers: Kaitlyn Tredaway, Kurt Gehring.
Discover the latest EMS industry benchmarks, growth trends, inventory data and AI adoption insights for 2026.
Speakers: Mark Wolfe (Global Electronics Association).
/People%20quotes%20-%20circles%20for%20cards%20(40x40px)/CalcuQuote_Partner%20Photo_Wilfried%20Lepuschitz_250x250px_2026.png?width=80&height=80&name=CalcuQuote_Partner%20Photo_Wilfried%20Lepuschitz_250x250px_2026.png)
This session helps to learn how customer portals, PCB data packs and automated file extraction improve quote speed and accuracy.
Speakers: Wilfried Lepuschitz (bee produced), Brant Littrell, Taylor Baker.
Discover how BOM scrubbing, lifecycle alerts and compliance data help improve sourcing decisions.
Speakers: Tammy Max (Accuris), Mike Turner.
Explore advanced labor modelling strategies that improve quote accuracy, capacity planning and costing.
Speaker: David Sharp
Learn how configurable summaries, goal-seek analysis and multi-year quoting support better decisions.
Speaker: Tara Wiseman
Discover how ERP integration connects quoting, purchasing and production workflows from quote to work order.
Speakers: Tanner Rogers (Cetec ERP), Remi Leland.
/People%20quotes%20-%20circles%20for%20cards%20(40x40px)/CalcuQuote_Partner%20Photo_Francis%20DSouza_40x40px_2025.svg)
Learn how AI-powered compliance workflows help manage REACH, RoHS, PFAS and supplier documentation.
Speakers: Francis D'Souza (banyan.eco), Stephanie Barone.
Learn how to optimise Auto-Select settings, pricing strategies and sourcing decisions for faster quoting.
Speakers: Remi Leland, Mike Turner.
Learn practical approaches for managing tariffs, landed costs and sourcing decisions within quotes.
Speakers: Stephanie Barone.
Discover how bid templates, notifications and supplier workflows can improve engagement and response times.
Speakers: Taylor Baker.
Learn how line cards improve supplier routing, sourcing efficiency and automated bid sheet generation.
Speaker: Tara Wiseman
Explore package quoting strategies that leverage material consolidation to improve pricing and buying power.
Speaker: Brant Littrell
/People%20quotes%20-%20circles%20for%20cards%20(40x40px)/CalcuQuote_Photo_Kaitlyn%20Tredaway_40x40px_Finland_2025_Canva_RM.svg)
Watch the closing recap covering key takeaways, roadmap updates and recommended next steps from Accelerate 2026.
Speaker: Kaitlyn Tredaway
