Navigating 2026 Events, From User Groups to Connect & Beyond

With so many technology events competing for attention and tighter budgets shaping attendance decisions, choosing the right events in 2026 matters more than ever. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, Michaela Fallon, CMO at RPI, and Adam Luff, VP of Product Solutions at Infor, return to break down how customers should think about the evolving event landscape. The conversation spans local user groups, large scale conferences like Infor Connect, industry focused community events, and RPI led Bootcamps and training sessions. Together, they discuss why in person events are regaining momentum, what makes smaller and more intimate gatherings so valuable, and how different event formats serve different audiences, from daily system users to executive leaders. The episode also explores the growing importance of peer-to-peer learning, hands on training, and authentic connection in a market crowded with virtual noise. If you are planning your 2026 event calendar, this episode offers a practical framework for deciding where to invest your time and why showing up in-person still delivers meaningful value. User groups, Connect, and everything in between—2026 is a packed year. See where RPI will be next 👉 https://www.rpic.com/events/ *Chapters* 00:00 Welcome to RPI Tech Connect 00:41 Why 2026 Marks the Return of In-Person Events 2:18 The User Group Comeback 5:49 The Value of Credibility & Word of Mouth 8:10 The Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange 10:01 User Groups vs. Infor Connect: What’s the Difference? 24:00 Where to Invest Your Time in 2026 27:21 Final Thoughts & Takeaways