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Join the NextGen Liaison Group

By Frazier Pruitt posted yesterday
Join the NextGen Liaison Group Are you a NextGen Chair, committee member, or volunteer leader looking for a little extra support, a place to swap ideas, and a way to connect with others across ASQ who are doing similar work? We'd love to have you join the NextGen Liaison Group. ****This month we will get an informal but exciting presentation from Allen Saltzman on Success and Challenges rebuilding NY/NJ Metro.**** We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM ET. Please use the link below to sign up, and we'll send recurring meeting invites for the 4th Tuesday of each month. Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/So1A8s1iSw-XfJ52GcREsA ...

Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section!

By Neha Chowrasia posted 2 days ago
Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! Dear New Member, Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! We are excited to have you join our community of quality professionals dedicated to learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a member of the San Francisco Section, you are part of a diverse network of professionals from a wide range of industries who share a commitment to advancing quality and organizational excellence. Whether you are beginning your quality journey or are a seasoned practitioner, we are confident you will find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Your membership ...

Virtual meetings - best practices

By Henry Olaisen posted 2 days ago
A terrific checklist from the National Science Foundation: etiquette for virtual meetings: Source: https://www.nsf.gov/about/meetings/virtual Etiquette for virtual meetings The same etiquette expected for in-person business meetings also applies for remote events. Practicing the following tips will help to ensure that your virtual meeting is productive and efficient. 1. Join your meeting at least 15 minutes early to work out any technical issues. 2. Participate in your meeting from a quiet location where others will not overhear your discussion of sensitive information. 3. Turn off any unnecessary applications or notifications on your computer ...

ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ QMD Joint Virtual Member Meeting - Registration now open for August 12, 2026

By Debra McLaughlin posted 8 days ago
On Wednesday, August 12th, at 6-7 pm ET, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Baltimore Section 0502 will join the program hosted by the ASQ Quality Management Division to deliver— Program: Why Change Fails Quality: The Hidden System Problems Behind Poor Adoption Speaker: Dana Houston Jackson Please see details here

July 2026 Program Recording Now Available for Viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 12 days ago
Marilyn Wheatley demonstrates the use of AI through a practical case study using metal castings and a live demonstration to build and evaluate an image classification model in a point-and-click environment. The goal: empower engineers to use AI as a tool to improve inspection accuracy, accelerate decision-making, and enhance efficiency—without replacing human judgment. See the ASQ Phoenix YouTube link in the myASQ Library. Click here .

July 21 - Zoom - AI in Action: Practical Automation for Small Business

By Jo Haberstok posted 12 days ago
This "Ask the Experts" Zoom session looks like a good one. Sponsored by Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. No charge to attend. Hybrid event - can sign up to attend in person (in Kennewick) or via Zoom. July 21 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PDT -- Join us for an engaging 90-minute dynamic, hands-on workshop where you’ll practice using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot on real business tasks. Guided by AI educator Dr. Neelam Chahlia—known for her energetic, real-world approach to responsible AI—you’ll leave with a personalized AI Action Plan, a starter prompt library, and clear guardrails for using AI safely with customer data. Designed for small business ...

ASQ Vancouver Summer Gathering

By Peyman Basirian posted 13 days ago
ASQ Vancouver, Connect, Learn & Celebrate Summer. Join the ASQ Vancouver community for a relaxing summer morning at Central Park. This informal gathering is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow members, welcome new professionals, exchange ideas, and strengthen the quality community in British Columbia. Whether you're an experienced quality professional, a student, or simply interested in quality and continuous improvement, this event offers a great opportunity to build new connections in a friendly outdoor setting. Link for registration: https://mp.gg/vbo3eddn

R.A.M.S. Europe 2026, Trondheim, Norway – successful edition

By Tim Gaens posted 16 days ago
That’s a wrap on R.A.M.S. Europe 2026! It has been an absolute pleasure participating in this year’s conference. Over the days, we’ve been immersed in fascinating ideas, brilliant presentations, and forward-thinking discussions that we can’t wait to apply to our own work. This year’s event truly drove home the core pillars of the community: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety. As we design the next generation of systems, keeping these concepts at the forefront is more critical than ever. Here are a few major highlights from the event: The AI Revolution: We heard incredible talks on how Artificial Intelligence is being leveraged ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard – What It Is and Should You Adopt It? (part 2 of 2)

By Tim Gaens posted 16 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard – What It Is and Should You Adopt It? (part 2 of 2) Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Presenter: Richard Harpster https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r6e83b3d83055505a69ad99d911385e3d The SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard was released on January 1, 2026. The standard states “This standard is intended to be used as a replacement for the MIL-STD-1629a. Despite being cancelled in 1998, MIL-STD-1629a is still a key reference in the aerospace and Department of War (DOW) sectors. It has steadfastly guided engineering practices for over 4 decades. It has not been ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard – What It Is and Should You Adopt It? (part 1 of 2)

By Tim Gaens posted 16 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard – What It Is and Should You Adopt It? (part 1 of 2) Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Presenter: Richard Harpster https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r8049d42ee5331760a1275edebc29eb32 The SAE 1025™ FMEA Standard was released on January 1, 2026. The standard states “This standard is intended to be used as a replacement for the MIL-STD-1629a. Despite being cancelled in 1998, MIL-STD-1629a is still a key reference in the aerospace and Department of War (DOW) sectors. It has steadfastly guided engineering practices for over 4 decades. It has not been ...

“Lead the Standard: From ISO Knowledge to Real Leadership” - July 15 San Gabriel, Temecula & Inland Empire Webinar

By Jo Haberstok posted 16 days ago
Invitation from San Gabriel Valley ASQ, Temecula Valley ASQ, and Inland Empire ASQ Webinar - July 15, 2026 at 6 pm PDT “Lead the Standard: From ISO Knowledge to Real Leadership” Presenter: Jackie Stapleton There is no charge for ASQ members or non-members. No registration required – just log in to the meeting at https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=m13224b7ea0b897265abd06796fff05d1 Many ISO professionals complete their training, gain their qualification, and then hit the same question: Now what? This presentation explores the gap between learning ISO standards ...

"Leading Quality in AI-Powered Engineering Organizations" - July 15 East Bay ASQ Webinar

By Jo Haberstok posted 16 days ago
Invitation from East Bay ASQ Webinar July 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm PDT Leading Quality in AI-Powered Engineering Organizations Presenter: Rohith Vajrala There is no charge for ASQ members or non-members. No registration required – just log in to the Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7175646418?pwd=yUECmXksDVZUBeqKkRFPvYPYrB7NC9.1&omn=82033284283#success AI is transforming engineering organizations far beyond software development. As teams adopt AI-powered workflows, Quality is becoming a strategic function that enables trust, manages risk, and ensures confidence across increasingly ...

July Events in South Florida

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 17 days ago
Join us for an evening of innovation, networking and real-world insights from one of the largest quality conferences in the world. Our featured speaker, My Hanh Vo , Chair of the ASQ Southeast Florida Student Chapter and MBA Process Improvement student, will share the latest ideas and emerging trends from the 2026 World Conference on Quality and Improvement, including: ✅ Strategic Quality Management ✅ Lean Six Sigma ✅ AI and Business Intelligence Integration Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, banking, engineering, technology or any industry focused on continuous improvement, you'll leave with practical ideas you can apply ...

Ron Sedlock Online Statistical Process Control (SPC) Class Jul 2026

By Arnold Miller posted 17 days ago
Ron Sedlock will be offering a live virtual SPC (Statistical Process Control) class, jointly hosted with the ASQ St. Louis Section. The four‑session program will run on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET ET (8 am to 10 am US-MT) on July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1, 2026 This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your understanding of SPC fundamentals and enhance your preparation for upcoming ASQ certification exams. The class is full. Please contact Shireen Yalda email shireenyalda@gmail.com (St. Louis MO section) for future courses waiting list The class is free You will receive 0.8 Recertification Units (RUs) upon ...

The Quality Manager as a Change Manager

By Olufayowa Onochie posted 18 days ago
Are Quality Managers truly change Mangers - Let us here your thoughts and opinions. In this regard ASQ Manitoba is inviting you to a Webinar: The Quality Manager as a Change Manager Effectively Leading Change Across Organizations Overview Quality managers are catalysts for transformation. This session explores how leaders can: Champion change across teams and processes Align quality initiatives with strategic goals Build resilience and readiness in operations Apply practical tools for influencing stakeholders Date & Time: Monday, July 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT Zoom ...

ASQ Boulder CO Call for 2027 Section Leaders

By Arnold Miller posted 18 days ago
ASQ Boulder Section is accepting 2027 Calendar Year Leadership Nominations. The ASQ Boulder leadership team (6 people) https://my.asq.org/blogs/arnold-miller/2025/10/29/asq-boulder-section-2026-year-leadership-committee Would like you to be a 2027 section leader (Term 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2027) ASQ Nation Member Only Link to My ASQ Volunteer Hub's ASQ Boulder 2027 Elected Leader request Section Member elected positions with descriptions: · Chair-Person - Provides leadership and oversight to the member unit, prepares meeting agendas, and is the presiding officer. Monthly time commitment is approximately 5 -7 hours. 2026 ...

Southeast Florida Section- QXCON Conference year 2026 Theme: The Human Side of Quality

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 22 days ago
QXCON 2026 is now accepting speaker proposals. On September 24, we open the doors at Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac , Florida for QXCON 2026 — the Quality Excellence Conference hosted by ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510. This year's theme is The Human Side of Quality, and it is built around one truth: the hardest part of quality work has never been the process. It has always been the people. We want to hear from you. We are looking for practitioners who have lived this work — not academics with borrowed frameworks, not vendors with tools to sell. Real quality leaders who have sat ...

June 2026 - ASQ Baltimore Member Meeting Wrap Up

By Debra McLaughlin posted 25 days ago
Please find PDF copies of ASQ Baltimore Section announcements and updates as well as the slides for June meeting topic “50 Ways to Simplify an ISO Management System” posted under the "Library" tab on the myASQ Section website: ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 Meeting Slides . Congratulations to Deborah Beckham and Kiran Koirala for winning copies of our June door prize The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Done Right by Atul Gawande. Our next meeting will be joint with ASQ Quality Management Division and take place on Wednesday July 29, 2026. Our speakers will be Naveen Chandra Kukkala, Anupam Bandyopadhyay, Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan, Ph.D ...

ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ QMD Joint - Registration now open for July 29th, 2026 Virtual Member Meeting

By Debra McLaughlin posted 06-18-2026
When: Jul 29, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (ET) Associated with Baltimore Section On Wednesday, July 29th, at 6pm ET, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ Quality Management Division will join to deliver — Program: Smart Warehousing: Integrating Lean, AI, and Automation for the Modern Distribution Center Speakers: Naveen Chandra Kukkala, Anupam Bandyopadhyay, Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan, Ph.D and Shiva Kumar Ramavath In the Program, the presenters will address: How Lean principles and AI-driven analytics are reshaping warehouse design, workforce upskilling and planning, ...

QXCON 2026- The Human Side of Quality-Call for Speakers

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 06-12-2026
We are looking for the people who get it. Not the ones who can recite ISO clauses or quote a Lean textbook. The ones who have stood in front of a team after a bad audit and figured out how to turn that moment into something that actually moved the needle. The ones who know that quality culture is built in conversations, not dashboards. QXCON 2026 opens speaker proposals today. On September 24, Colony West Golf Club Conference Center in Tamarac, Florida brings together 100+ quality professionals for a full day focused on The Human Side of Quality . Every session on that stage connects to people — not just process. Three tracks define the program: ...