Tacton Summit 2026

An invitation-only gathering of manufacturing's most forward-thinking leaders: two days on what's next for how you sell, configure, and compete.

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TACTON SUMMIT 2026

Manufacturing's next chapter starts here.

An invitation-only event for manufacturing's most forward-thinking leaders.

  • Get an exclusive first look at Tacton’s latest innovations through live demos and real-world use cases—before they launch.
  • Hear from global manufacturers: how they're winning and what you can learn.
  • Take a deep-dive into Tacton’s product roadmap—and help shape what comes next.
  • Build a peer network to lean on long after Summit ends.

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Tacton Summit 2026 · Chicago

 The Digital Thread

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Day 1
Morning sessions
From Vision to Reality: The Buyer-Centric Smart FactoryKeynote
Why now is the time to embrace the Digital Thread.
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Manufacturing is entering a new era where AI, automation, and connected data are redefining how products are designed, sold, and delivered. Join Tacton's CEO as he shares why now is the time to embrace the Digital Thread and how one connected source of configuration truth can accelerate growth, improve customer experiences, and transform manufacturing operations.
Welcome to Tacton Summit 2026 Keynote
This year’s theme and what to expect.
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 Kick off the summit with an introduction to this year's theme, The Digital Thread and what attendees can expect over the next two days. Learn how each session builds toward a connected vision for the Buyer-Centric Smart Factory. 
Building the Digital Thread with One Source of Configuration TruthCPQ | CLM | COF
The strategy behind one shared source of configuration truth.
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Explore the strategy behind Tacton's Digital Thread and the role of a shared configuration model in connecting engineering, sales, operations, and AI. Learn why a single source of configuration truth is foundational to the Buyer-Centric Smart Factory.
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A focused conversation showcasing our partner’s expertise and impact.
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PART 1: From Buyer Need To Delivered ProductCPQ
Reimagining the Buying Experience 
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Buyers of highly configurable products expect fast, clear, and personalized answers. Explore how Tacton is helping manufacturers create a more buyer-centric journey, making it easier for customers to navigate complexity, find the right solution, and buy with confidence. 
PART 2: From Buyer Need To Delivered ProductCLM | COF
Behind the Buyer Experience: The Digital Thread in Action 
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A seamless buying experience is only as strong as the processes behind it. Follow the customer’s requirements beyond the quote to see how Tacton connects sales, engineering, and operations through one source of configuration truth. 
Afternoon sessions
Lunch
Fireside Chat with XylemCPQ
Hear from members of the Xylem team on how they use Tacton CPQ solution to drive efficiency, scale, and business impact.
Closing the Margin Gap at Henderson ProductsCPQ
Henderson Products shares how it made CPQ the single most important initiative in the business, transforming BOM accuracy, sourcing, and operations while preparing for what's next. 
Building a Global Blueprint: ASSA ABLOY's CPQ Story CPQ 
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ASSA ABLOY, shares how the company launched Tacton CPQ across multiple ERP systems in just six months, then used that early US win to build the case for a standardized, repeatable rollout across business units worldwide. 
Break
The Buyer Journey Starts Without You: Protecting Accuracy in the Age of AIKeynote
AI is the new front door—learn how to keep it accurate and influence digital buyers.
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AI is the new front door for buyers researching your product, and by the time they do, the information they receive may be wrong. Learn how your own AI can stay accurate through the parts of the journey you do control, and influence the deal for the digital buyer.
Leadership Q&APanel
Moderated discussion with the Tacton executive leadership team.
Closing RemarksKeynote
Reflecting on the day’s key themes.
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Wrap up the day by reflecting on the key themes and innovations explored throughout the summit.
Drinks, Networking & Dinner
Day 2
Morning sessions
 Day 2 KickoffKeynote
Fireside ChatPanel
First look at the latest manufacturing industry research. 
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Be among the first to explore insights from Tacton's latest State of Manufacturing and Buyer Experience research. Join Tacton and manufacturing leaders as they discuss the trends reshaping manufacturing from AI and rising product complexity to evolving buyer expectations, and what it means for the future of the Buyer-Centric Smart Factory. 
Optimize / Future RoadmapCPQ | clm | cof
2027+ roadmap: AI, Enterprise Analytics, Configured Installed Base.
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Get an exclusive look at Tacton’s 2027+ product roadmap and the innovations shaping the future of the Digital Thread. Explore upcoming investments in AI, Enterprise Analytics, Configured Installed Base (CIB), and more.
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Product-Focused Breakout Sessions
The innovations and practical strategies powering the Digital Thread across the configuration lifecycle.
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Dive deeper into the innovations powering the Digital Thread through interactive breakout sessions led by Tacton experts. Explore product demos, use cases, and practical strategies across the configuration lifecycle, CPQ, AI, and analytics.
 Closing RemarksKeynote
 
Day 2 wraps at 1:00 pm CT with boxed lunch provided

Who You'll Hear From

Summit brings together the executives, innovators, and practitioners who are actively building what's next in manufacturing.

Chad Barker

Chad Barker

President,
Henderson Products, a part of Douglas Dynamics
Jamieson Rosser 

Jamieson Rosser 

IT Project Manager / Senior Business Analyst, 
ASSA ABLOY
Steven Brinks

Steven Brinks

Director of Customer Success and eCommerce, 
Xylem
klaus-andersen

Klaus Andersen

Chief Executive Officer, Tacton
Nils Olsson

Nils Olsson

Chief Strategy Officer, Tacton
Jesper Alfredsson

Jesper Alfredsson

Chief Product Officer, Tacton
Lori McInerney

Lori McInerney

Chief Marketing Officer, Tacton
Mikael Hedberg

Mikael Hedberg

Chief Technology Officer, Tacton
Patrik Östberg

Patrik Östberg

SVP Product Management, Tacton
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Erik Davidsson

Vice President Product Design, Tacton
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Helena Aurell

Product Manager, Tacton
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Ben Bargabus

Strategic Advisor on Artificial Intelligence
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Susan Poeton

Editor in Chief, Industry Today

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Jeff Puma

Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council, National Association of Manufacturers

You Had to Be There

Watch What Happens When Manufacturing's Best Get in a Room.

Summit 2025 brought together manufacturing's most innovative leaders for two days of action.

  • Exclusive product access
  • Real strategy building
  • Connections that last beyond Stockholm. 

What's next starts here. Don't watch from the sidelines.

The Value in the Room

Every session is engineered to give you something you can act on the moment you land back home.

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First Access to What's Next

 Be first in the room when Tacton unveils new products and technology — and understand exactly how they connect your sales process from configure to close. 
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Real-World Playbooks From Peers

 Hear from global manufacturers on what's working, from seamless quoting to connecting buyer experience with operations. 
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An AI and Innovation Edge

Explore the latest in AI-driven configuration and digital buyer experience before your competitors do — and understand what it means for your end-to-end sales process. 

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A Network That Moves the Needle

 Connect with manufacturing leaders tackling the same complexity you are, people already building a connected thread between their sales teams, engineers, and factory floors. 

Proud Sponsors of Tacton Summit 2026

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You'll Be in Good Company

Tacton Summit is a curated gathering, not a trade show. Join a room full of innovative leaders ready for what's next.

100+
Senior manufacturing leaders across North America
40+
Global manufacturer brands in the room
2
Focused days all around the latest innovations for manufacturers

This year, the stakes are higher.

Technology moves quick.

You need a leadership summit that meets the moment and prepares you for what's next.