Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC), an independent advisory firm for enterprise software selection, announced the 2026 Enterprise Software Showcase (ESS) on September 30, 2025. This three-day event, February 23–25, 2026, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas, will unite business leaders to explore AI-enhanced ERP solutions, compare vendors live, and gain impartial insights for accelerating digital transformation.
ESS 2026 focuses on AI-powered ERP for predictive analytics and automation.
Features live demos, keynotes, panels, and workshops on software selection.
Early-bird tickets: $250 USD until November 30, 2025; regular: $450 USD.
Confirmed sponsors: Gold - NetSuite, Infor; Silver - Priority, ECi, Sage; Bronze - SAP.
Targets IT decision-makers, business leaders, and journalists.
Registration via Eventbrite or ESS website; closes February 20, 2026.
The Showcase addresses the urgent need for operational modernization, blending ERP with AI for data-driven decisions. "Organizations today are under immense pressure to modernize and make smarter decisions faster," said Mehdi Aftahi, CTO at TEC. "The 2026 Enterprise Software Showcase is a catalyst for transformation." Attendees will evaluate platforms, access best practices, and network with experts and peers.
For journalists, the event offers insights into ERP-AI integration and vendor strategies. For business leaders, it provides:
Real-time vendor comparisons of AI tools and ERP suites.
Independent analysis for software selection and project success.
Actionable strategies to align technology with business goals.
Structured networking with providers and advisors.
The agenda includes:
Keynotes from industry leaders on ERP and AI's future.
Panels on enterprise software challenges.
Live demonstrations of next-generation ERP systems.
Workshops on selection, planning, and innovation.
Early-bird pricing ends November 30, 2025. Sponsors include:
Gold: NetSuite ERP, Infor CloudSuite Industrial.
Silver: Priority ERP, ECi M1, Sage X3.
Bronze: SAP Business One.
TEC's ESS 2026 positions organizations to harness AI and ERP for agility and competitiveness, fostering informed decisions in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) is an advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate enterprise software decisions with impartial expertise, structured methodologies, and vendor-neutral insights. Since 1993, TEC has supported thousands of organizations worldwide in making technology choices that enable agility, competitiveness, and digital success.
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