Operational Excellence

Empower 26: Your Invitation to Connect, Learn, and Build in Houston

Written By: Sanchita Mondal
January 19, 2026
4 min read

The countdown is on. Empower 26 is coming to Houston this May—and early bird pricing ends January 31, 2026. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to register, this is it. 

Empower is different for everyone. Some attend to sharpen how they build apps. Some want to understand what is coming next for Quickbase and FastField. Many come simply to spend time with people who understand the same operational challenges they face every day. 

What unites them is the same need: space to learn with intention, exchange ideas openly, and return to work with clarity about what to do next. Whether you’re a seasoned builder, an admin supporting business-critical apps, or just getting started, Quickbase Empower 2026 is designed around what you need to succeed. 

What makes Empower worth your time? 

Explore Impactful Product Updates 

Be among the first to see new Quickbase and FastField features before they reach general release. More importantly, understand why they exist, how they fit into the product roadmap, and where they can solve real problems in your day-to-day work. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions directly to product experts and get clarity you won’t find in release notes alone. 

Get Hands-on Quickbase Training 

Skip theory-heavy sessions. Empower delivers practical, roll-up-your-sleeves workshops where you build alongside experts. You’ll walk away with techniques, patterns, and approaches you can apply as soon as you’re back at work—often with immediate impact. 

Learn From People Who've Already Solved Your Problems 

Chances are, someone at Empower has already tackled the challenge you are working on. You will hear from teams who have automated compliance, streamlined field operations, built custom approval processes, and connected systems others thought could not work together, sharing what worked, what did not, and what they learned. 

At Empower 26, customers from manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services show how they use Quickbase and FastField to improve visibility, scale solutions, and help you skip months of trial and error. 

Don't just take our word for it. Lisa Neal from Skanska USA Building, who attended EmpowerPro 25, shared her experience:

The most valuable sessions come from people who understand the day-to-day reality of building and maintaining business-critical applications. 

Discuss AI Applications That Actually Matter 

Everyone's talking about AI. But how many people can show you a working AI-powered workflow they built themselves? 

Empower brings practical, hands-on sessions focused on putting AI to work in your Quickbase and FastField applications. You'll see real examples, learn which use cases deliver ROI, and understand how to integrate intelligent features without needing specialized expertise. 

The difference between "AI sounds interesting" and "I built something that saves my team 10 hours a week" is knowledge. You'll gain that knowledge at Empower. 

Build Your Network Beyond Slack Channels 

The Quickbase and FastField communities are full of smart people solving interesting problems. Most of them, you'll never meet in person.  

Empower gives you time to connect face-to-face. You'll troubleshoot over coffee, swap stories at lunch, and build relationships with people who become your go-to resources when you're stuck on something six months from now. 

That network outlasts every single session. 

Expand What You Think Is Possible 

Sometimes the best ideas come from someone in a completely different industry using the same platform you use every day. 

At Empower, you'll see applications from manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and dozens of other sectors. You'll watch demos that make you think, "Wait, I didn't know Quickbase could do that." 

Your definition of possibly gets bigger. So do your solutions.

Your Empower pass includes access to all main sessions, networking events, the exhibit hall, and meals during the conference days. Optional training and certification allow you to further tailor the Empower experience to fit your goals. 

The Business Case Is Clear   

Here's what you're getting with your Empower 26 registration: 

  • Early access to product roadmaps that will shape your work for the next year
  • Expert training that would cost thousands to replicate through consultants
  • A professional network that becomes an ongoing resource for troubleshooting and strategic advice
  • Proven solutions to problems currently sitting in your backlog
  • Skills and knowledge that make you more valuable to your organization 

Now add this: early bird pricing ends January 31, 2026. After that, costs increase—but the value you'll gain stays the same. 

Register now for Empower 26 and lock in early bird pricing before it expires.   

See You in Houston 

Empower 26 takes place at the Marriott Marquis Houston (1777 Walker Street), in the heart of downtown. Discovery Green is just steps away, with Houston’s food scene, live music, and cultural attractions close by. 

After full days of learning and networking, you can unwind at the rooftop pool or float through the iconic Texas-shaped lazy river. The setting balances focused on learning with space to recharge and connect. 

Quickbase Empower 26 is about coming back to work with answers, not just inspiration. Registerbefore January 31st, and we'll see you in May.  

Build. Share. Empower. 

Secure your spot at Empower 26 and explore full event details and pricing.

Sanchita Mondal is a Vertical Content Writer for Quickbase.

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