For manufacturers using Infor VISUAL, getting the most from your ERP is an ongoing process. There are always new ways to improve planning, reporting, production, and day-to-day operations.

That is what makes the 2026 VISUAL User Summit such a valuable opportunity for the VISUAL community.

Hosted by VMCAUG, the VISUAL User Summit takes place October 27–28, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario, bringing together VISUAL users, industry experts, and manufacturing professionals for two days of education, best practices, and networking.

With 24+ sessions, the Summit offers plenty of opportunities to learn something new, exchange ideas with fellow VISUAL users, and take practical knowledge back to your organization.

Meet the Guest Speakers

This year’s Summit features a diverse group of guest speakers with experience across ERP, manufacturing, economics, production planning, and customer success.

Paul Tedford, CEO of WM-Synergy, brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing technology and ERP. His extensive background working with manufacturers provides valuable insight into how businesses can get more from their technology investments.

Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets, will bring a broader perspective on the Canadian economy and business environment. With decades of experience in economics and financial markets, Sal will provide insights that can help manufacturers better understand the environment in which they operate.

Oleksii Silin, Scheduling & Production Planner at Visual Elements Mfg., brings a hands-on manufacturing perspective, including practical experience with production scheduling and planning in VISUAL.

Dawn Fludder, Customer Success Manager at WM-Synergy, works closely with organizations to help them get more value from their ERP investment and improve their overall experience with VISUAL.

Portable Intelligence will also be represented by Parminder Grewal, Project Lead & Senior Product Specialist, who brings more than 20 years of experience as a VISUAL ERP user, along with extensive experience in implementations, inventory, warehousing, and process optimization.

Together, these speakers provide perspectives from different areas of the manufacturing and VISUAL community — from the shop floor and production planning to ERP strategy and the broader business environment.

Practical Sessions You Can Take Back to Your Business

The Summit isn’t just about presentations. The agenda includes best practice workshops and practical sessions designed around the challenges VISUAL users encounter every day.

Including best practice workshops on Planning & Scheduling in VISUAL, navigating year-end reconciliation with tools like Deep Dive, reporting strategies & tools, and much more.

These sessions provide an opportunity to see how VISUAL is being used by other organizations and discover approaches that may be applicable to your own operation.

Sometimes, the most useful takeaway isn’t a major system change. It may be a feature you didn’t know existed, a better way to approach a process, or an idea from another VISUAL user that solves a problem your team has been dealing with for years.

Connect with the VISUAL Community

One of the biggest advantages of attending a user summit is the opportunity to talk with people who use VISUAL themselves.

Share experiences. Ask questions. Compare processes. Learn what other manufacturers are doing.

Whether you’re responsible for production, planning, inventory, accounting, IT, or overall operations, connecting with other VISUAL users can provide perspectives that you simply don’t get from working within your own organization.

And if you’ve been using VISUAL for years, the Summit is also a chance to share your own experience and contribute to the community.

Two Days of Learning at an Affordable Price

Attending a two-day industry event doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.

Ticket Pricing — all prices in CAD:

• $125 CAD – Early Bird registration (until September 4, 2026)
• $150 CAD – Non-Members
• $85 CAD – VMCAUG Members

All tickets include 2-day access.

At just $85–$150 CAD for two full days, the VISUAL User Summit costs less than 10% of a typical VISUAL Focus registration, making it an accessible way to spend two days learning, networking, and connecting with the VISUAL community.

Join Us in Mississauga

The 2026 VISUAL User Summit is a chance to step away from the daily routine and spend two days focused on learning, networking, and getting more from your VISUAL environment.

📅 October 27–28, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Mississauga West – Meadowvale
🎟️ 24+ sessions | 2-day access | Breakfast & lunch included | Wi-Fi & parking included

Whether you’re looking for better ways to plan production, improve reporting, prepare for year-end, or simply learn how other VISUAL users are working with their ERP, you’ll find plenty of ideas to take back to your team.

Join us in Mississauga this October and be part of the VISUAL community at the 2026 VISUAL User Summit.

Learn more and register for the VISUAL User Summit