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Keynote
04-01-2025 • 9:30 am
Kelly Hall, Quickbase's Chief Customer Success Officer, will lead a keynote featuring industry giants like Geoffrey Moriyama of T-Mobile and Jeffrey Schweitzer of Amazon Disaster Services. Together, they'll discuss how Quickbase is helping organizations tackle their biggest challenges-like improving operational efficiency, managing complex workflows, and driving innovation at scale. This is your chance to meet up and exchange ideas with fellow Quickbase users and hear real-world solutions from those facing the same hurdles. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to streamline your work, expand your network, and drive operational success throughout your organization.
03-31-2025 • 9:00 am
Ed Jennings, CEO of Quickbase, is kicking off Empower25 with a highly anticipated keynote that will continue to build excitement around the company's biggest product announcement yet-set to be revealed at the event. Ed will be joined by the Quickbase Product Team and leaders such as Tom Roberto and Chris Harper from SG Network Services, Matt Abrew from Albertsons and Rich Phelan from HD Supply, and others, all gathering in New Orleans for a deep dive into how Quickbase is leveraging AI and automation to deliver a faster, more customizable customer experience. This is your chance to connect with industry peers, gain insights from experts, and get an exclusive first look at how Quickbase is launching innovative solutions to streamline everything from your daily tasks to the most complex projects-empowering you to focus on the high-impact work that truly drives value for your organization.
How-to: Level up your skills & drive growth — Expand your Quickbase knowledge with sessions designed to help you grow your skills and get more out of the tools you already use.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
Let's walk through how to use Jinja's powerful templating features to create dynamic workflows, automate tasks, and enhance process customization. Whether you're new to Jinja or looking to refine your expertise, this session offers practical insights to elevate your skills.
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
In this session, you'll learn how to use Quick Insights and Data Analyzer to spot trends, outliers, and patterns FAST - without the manual data wrangling. We'll walk through how Quick Insights helps you visualize your data for quick, actionable insights, while Data Analyzer digs deeper, offering detailed analysis to uncover hidden opportunities. Together, these tools enable you to make smarter, faster, and more efficient decisions.
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
In this session, attendees will learn how to use Quickbase's new Document Generation feature with Pipelines. We'll demonstrate how to automate document creation, store them in Quickbase, and send email notifications with secure links and attachments. Using a Contract Request app, you'll see how to automate Document Generation with Pipelines, using notifications and secure links in an end to end workflow.
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
Are your app reports too basic or lacking the insights you need? Want to transform raw data into stunning, story-driven reports? In this session, we'll show you how to level up your reporting skills, creating reports that are not only functional but also visually compelling. Learn how to design reports that empower you to make smarter, more informed business decisions at every stage.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
In this session, we'll dive into how FastField can make your inspections, checklists, work orders, and business forms way more efficient and far less tedious. We'll walk you through the easy setup, help you customize everything to fit your needs, and get you up and running quickly - setting your teams up to stay connected and productive from anywhere.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
In this session, we'll showcase how Sally Beauty uses their PRISM app to manage IT resource capacity for project work, with in-depth roll-up reporting to compare capacity and effort. We'll cover advanced features such as custom forms, dashboards, and pipelines to streamline your workflow. Ideal for intermediate to advanced users, you'll gain practical tips for improving resource tracking and project reporting in your own environment.
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
Managing user permissions can be challenging, especially when projects involve diverse teams, sensitive data, and evolving access needs. Discover how an Access Control table can streamline access management and improve security, while giving users the ability to manage permissions without requiring admin-level privileges. This hands-on workshop will cover both role-level and table-level configuration, demonstrating the versatility of access controls and how they can be tailored to fit various permission needs. Attendees will explore Add-Edit-View functionality in a practical, real-world scenario.
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
Unlock the power of automation by building a pipeline that pulls calendar events directly from Google Calendar and creates corresponding records in Quickbase. In this session, we'll guide you through the process step-by-step, showing you how to seamlessly integrate Google Calendar with Quickbase to automate event tracking. We'll be using a public Google Calendar featuring Mardi Gras parade (when in NOLA!) schedules as a real-world example, so you can see the process in action.
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
Learn how to build dynamic dashboard buttons that adapt to each user. This approach allows you to streamline workflows, enhance security, and support growth by enabling trusted users to manage access efficiently-without going under the hood. In this session, we'll walk through a step-by-step implementation, explore real-world use cases, and demonstrate how to leverage Quickbase formulas to create a seamless user experience with minimal effort on our part.
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
A community orchestra needs to provide secure access to copyrighted music to volunteer musicians. In this hands-on session, we step through how to leverage Secure Links, API, and JSON to create a secure solution that allows qualified, time-bound access to sheet music.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
Haunted by inefficient, disconnected workflows? In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to build, edit, and optimize relationships in your apps - but with a ghostly twist! Take a virtual tour through some of New Orleans' most enchanted and mystifying locations, where each stop will reveal key lessons in deconstructing the relationships in your apps. Walk (or run!) away with actionable insights to simplify relationship management in your Quickbase apps and improve your organization's overall processes. Join us if you dare...
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
Want to make managing user access easier? In this session, we'll show you how cascading permissions can help you automatically control access across different levels and records. You will learn how to set it up to streamline your workflow, improve security, and reduce the need for manual updates. Whether you're looking to simplify your system or tighten control, this session's got you covered!
Insights & solutions: Real customers, real results — Hear from industry leaders and peers about how they use Quickbase to tackle operational challenges. Gain practical examples and fresh ideas to apply in your own organization.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
Quickbase leadership and customers are coming together for a casual discussion on how consolidating IT tech stacks can significantly simplify workflows and boost productivity. We'll explore how organizations are replacing rigid tools with Quickbase's flexible solutions to streamline processes and improve data flow, while also hearing real-world examples of teams integrating systems and building custom apps that evolve with their business needs.
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
In 2017, the Academy for Urban Scholars adopted Quickbase to streamline operations, starting with education and expanding to all divisions. Quickbase now powers 75% of their daily activities, from tracking student progress to managing health programs and career initiatives. Join us to see how Quickbase became the backbone of their success and boosted collaboration across teams.
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
Managing 600 contractors across daily field assignments is a complex challenge. In this session, we'll show how Portland General Electrics simplified the process using Quickbase to streamline operations. You'll see how field crews can use Quickbase to access tasks through maps and calendars, while automated notifications keep everyone on track. By consolidating all key data in one platform, they've improved communication, reduced manual work, and boosted efficiency. Join us for actionable insights on how Quickbase can help your organization manage contractors and optimize your own field operations.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
Join us for an interactive AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Quickbase construction leaders, superusers, and industry experts. We'll cover everything from the latest trends and success stories to solving your toughest challenges. Whether you're looking to share or swap ideas, expand your network, or get fresh insights, this session is all about open conversation and collaboration. Bring your questions, and let's dive in together!
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
What began as a series of one-off solutions for Mondelez evolved into a unified digital hub, streamlining workflows and empowering hundreds of managers across North America. Hear how Quickbase reduced inventory variance, boosted safety, and consolidated fleet management - while also enabling citizen development to drive greater efficiency and cost savings.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
In offshore construction, accurate material tracking is key - if it's not on-site, it's not there. This session covers a simplified approach to logistics, from freight forwarding and customs to storage and delivery. Learn how tools like QR codes, automated notifications, and interconnected apps can improve inventory management and job costing. Discover best practices for on-site storage, delivery, and billing to keep operations running smoothly.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
For many teams, generating and approving documents is a slow, manual process - assembling files, chasing approvals, and making sure every detail is correct. The result? Delays, errors, and wasted time. Wouldn't it be better if it all happened in one click? This session showcases a fully automated solution in Quickbase that streamlines document creation, approval, and tracking, even for complex, multi-document workflows. See how leveraging multiple Add-Ons within your application can completely transform the way your document approvals move forward.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
Join Andy Krumra from Rockwell Automation and Mikael Andreasson Garcia as they share how Quickbase transformed their service contract management. Learn how they integrated SAP data to build an app that spots usage-based exceptions, preventing revenue loss and boosting renewals. We'll cover real-world use cases, challenges, integrations, and future plans, showing how Quickbase can help optimize contracts and drive recurring revenue. Get practical tips for smarter, exception-based contract management.
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
In this session, Sam from ISTA Solutions will show you how Quickbase powers a custom ticket system that handles 100,000 tickets across HR, IT, Finance, and more in a 1500 remote staffing organization. Each department gets its own workflow, approval process, and reports, boosting efficiency across the board. We'll also cover how integrating ChatGPT helps auto-categorize IT tickets, showcasing the system's scalability and automation. Join us for a look at building a flexible, cross-departmental ticketing solution and its real-world impact.
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
Are inventory bottlenecks and manufacturing inefficiencies holding you back? Join Trinity to explore cutting-edge technologies that will transform your operations. In this session, we'll showcase the power of barcode scanning, RFID, and real-time shop floor tool integration to streamline your processes and drive growth. Key takeaways include: Master Inventory Control Harness Real-Time Data Insights Achieve Seamless Operational Flow Strengthen Traceability & Ensure Compliance Unlock Cost Savings & Maximize ROI Future-Proof Your Business for Scalability Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover new solutions and elevate your business to new heights.
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
In this session, we'll explore Skanska's Quickbase app built on the Choosing by Advantages (CBA) framework. The app streamlines data collection, stakeholder input, and scoring, saving time and boosting transparency. Learn how this app transformed decision-making across industries like healthcare, education, and government, helping teams tackle tough decisions with clarity and confidence
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
Hear how The Dannon Project transformed its workforce development by automating key processes like application processing, career services, and grant compliance. In this session, you'll learn how Quickbase helped the organization reduce manual tasks, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making, allowing staff to focus on outcomes. By building three high-impact applications - Automated Application Processing, Career Services Management, and Departmental Efficiency & Grant Compliance - they eliminated inefficiencies and enhanced workflows. You'll leave this session with practical takeaways for applying these solutions to drive impact in your own organization.
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
Data can drive powerful systemic transformation. This session explores how Quickbase was used to build a statewide database to support and expand access to sexual assault response services, identify gaps, and guide key decisions. Learn how a non-programmer centralized data, improved workflows, engaged stakeholders, and aggregated collective knowledge and experiences to promote enhanced, sustainable, data-driven care. We'll also discuss a "healthiness scorecard" to understand and optimize community impact.
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
Change is never easy, especially when introducing new tools and processes. Resistance can often feel like an insurmountable barrier. This session reveals proven strategies for transforming even the most skeptical team members into devoted Quickbase superfans. We'll guide you through every stage of your Quickbase journey - from securing leadership buy-in and delivering quick wins to supporting users through change and iterating toward process excellence. Join us to discover how to transform skeptics into superfans and drive innovation, one success story at a time. You'll walk away with templates, snippets and strategies that you can use TODAY to help build your Quickbase superfandom.
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
UnidosUS switched from spreadsheets to a centralized set of Quickbase apps, connecting over 300 affiliates and streamlining data management. In this session, we'll share how we overcame adoption challenges and built tools that work for both internal teams and external partners. Learn how to create seamless experiences for external users while empowering your team with flexible, evolving tools. We'll also cover best practices for deploying Quickbase apps that scale and stay consistent as your processes grow.
Networking
04-01-2025 • 12:00 pm
Head over the Exhibit Hall for lunch. Visit our Quickbase booths, the Qrew and meet our Sponsors. Sessions resume at 1:30 pm.
03-31-2025 • 12:00 pm
Head over the Exhibit Hall for lunch. Visit our Quickbase booths, the Qrew and meet our Sponsors. Sessions resume at 1:30 pm.
03-31-2025 • 5:00 pm
Make your way over to the Exhibit Hall for the networking reception! Grab a drink and bite to eat. Our incredible Qrew can't wait to meet you.
04-01-2025 • 5:00 pm
We'll see you in the Exhibit Hall! You've made this extraordinary Empower - LET'S CELEBRATE!
Pre-conference sessions: Start strong with Quickbase Essentials & Certification — Kickstart your Empower experience with Pre-Conference sessions. Build a solid foundation in Quickbase Essentials or take a Certification Exam to showcase your expertise.
03-30-2025 • 3:00 pm
Ready to take things to the next level? Demonstrate your expertise and grow your career. Take your certification exam. (Pre-registration Required) Choose your certification exam type at check-in: App Foundations App Builder Pipelines Builder Expert Builder Upon achieving a passing score, you are awarded an electronic certificate that can be printed. Successful candidates also receive verifiable digital badges to share on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. All participants must bring their own laptop and charger. (One exam attempt only.)
03-30-2025 • 9:00 am
Step into the vibrant streets of New Orleans and immerse yourself in the rich culture of app creation! In this beginner-friendly, instructor-led course, you'll embark on a journey through the fundamentals of Quickbase app building - much like strolling through the lively French Quarter, where every turn brings something new to discover. Join our krewe of innovators as we parade through the essentials of app creation, jazzing up your skills with hands-on activities and expert guidance. From customizing apps to curating user experiences, you'll be second-lining your way to success in no time. By the time you reach the grand finale, you'll be ready to: Customize a Quickbase app from the Exchange, like crafting the perfect Mardi Gras mask. Curate the interface and experience for different users, ensuring smooth harmony. Populate records with data, seasoning your app for maximum usability. Create essential app components, laying a strong foundation like the historic streets of the Big Easy. Implement best practices in app building, making your solutions sing like a brass band in Jackson Square.
Product spotlight: What's new and what's coming — Get live demos of Quickbase's latest features, updates, and beta releases. Discover strategies to maximize their impact and provide feedback on experimental concepts.
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
Get an Empower-exclusive look at early-stage product designs before they become reality. In this interactive session, we'll share concepts still in the design phase, walk through our thinking, and open the floor for live feedback. Join us to help shape the future of Quickbase!
03-31-2025 • 1:30 pm
You asked, we delivered! In this session, we'll walk through the latest additions and improvements to Pipelines. These include performance optimizations, streamlined design and reliable execution of workflows with better event handling, a revamped admin experience and our growing library of channels. Join us for a deep dive into what's new, what's coming and see how you can take your automation to the next level.
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
AI is transforming the way you work in Quickbase - are you making the most of it? Join us for a live demo of the latest AI-powered features, packed with real-world examples and practical tips to automate processes, or uncover hidden insights. This session will show you how to put AI to work for you. Don't miss this chance to see what's possible and get inspired!
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
In this session, we'll walk through our AI product roadmap, sharing what's on the horizon and how AI-powered features will enhance automation, decision-making, and efficiency in Quickbase. Get an exclusive look at what's coming, learn how these innovations can impact your workflows, and share your thoughts in an interactive discussion. Don't miss this chance to see where AI in Quickbase is headed!
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
Have you heard of Solutions, QBL, and ALM but unsure what this means or how it benefit you? Join us for a deep dive into Quickbase's latest ALM enhancements, best practices for managing ALM, and live demos of QBL and Solution API updates. Plus, chat with our product managers about what's next!
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
Are you in Field Ops? Here's the session for you. Learn how to better manage and improve your field to office workflows with FastField and Quickbase. We'll show you how to instantly digitize a form, and introduce time-saving capabilities like submission analysis and workflow routing, all powered by AI. Frustrated with the errors that result from manual entry? We'll also explore FastField's new OCR feature that accurately populates your forms in seconds. Finally, you'll learn how to better connect the field to the office with improvements to the FastField and Quickbase integration. Don't miss this view into the future of field data collection!
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
Join the Quickbase product team as they unveil one of the most requested enhancements - spreadsheet edit. Get a firsthand look at the updates and stay for an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and share your thoughts on what's next. See you there!
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
In this session, we'll catch you up on new and improved capabilities like Document Creation, Secure Links, Custom Emails and inspire you to bring more stakeholder transparency, share information more effectively and enhance collaboration while maintaining security.
Qrew meetups: Chat with Quickbase experts & connect with your peers — Join casual meetups with Quickbase experts and fellow attendees. Share experiences, ask questions, and learn from others to solve common challenges.
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
Come hear stories and lessons learned on the importance of prioritizing automation and integrations into back office operations! Brittany Scheid from SimiTree Acquisitions, LLC, Dwight Munson from Sigma Technologies, and Quickbase CSM Skye Ellis will pull back the curtain on how Quickbase streamlined operations, saved time, eliminated Gray Work, and strengthened team foundations within their organizations - giving you a look at the tools and strategies that made it all possible.
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
We've all been there-spending more time searching for data than actually putting it to good use. It's frustrating and drains productivity! Join Chris Vaska and Jen Clark as they discuss the critical importance of trusting your data and the challenges that arise when unreliable information leads to overwhelming and unnecessary Gray Work. Alongside Bob Sturgeon, a former customer turned Quickbase expert, they'll share real stories of how trusting accurate data transforms workflows, streamlines decision-making, and eliminates unnecessary "Gray Work" within organizations.
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
Join Eric Hernandez and Nick Fichera from Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions, along with Corey Huckabey of Cardinal Health, as they share real-world lessons on Change Management. How do you connect projects to your ERP system and get end users to not just see data, but act on it? Don't miss this chance to hear from experts including Anthony Offredi, as we dive into practical strategies for making data work for your teams!
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
Quickbase's own, Laura Linssen, will be joined by Wes McAda (Versar Global Solutions) and partner Nichole Braswell (Sympo) to share their journeys of moving from part-time to full-time Quickbase developers. They'll open up about the challenges, breakthroughs, and key lessons learned as they transitioned to building full-time solutions.
04-01-2025 • 4:00 pm
Join us for an interactive Ask-Me-Anything session with Product Managers, where you'll get an in-depth look at newly released Quickbase features such as Spreadsheet Editing, Doc Generation, and more. Don't miss the chance to ask questions and explore these powerful updates firsthand!
04-01-2025 • 4:00 pm
If you're looking to build on what you learned in the breakout sessions about FastField and Quickbase Mobile, this meetup is the perfect opportunity. Connect with product experts in a casual setting, share your experiences, and get a sneak peek at upcoming enhancements - both short-term and long-term.
04-01-2025 • 4:00 pm
If you're responsible for governing your Quickbase realms, this session is for you. Join Quickbase Product Managers and Empower breakout session presenters focused on governance for a collaborative meetup. Ask questions about upcoming features, share feedback on challenges you've encountered, and learn from other realm administrators on how they're addressing similar issues.
04-01-2025 • 4:00 pm
Join us for an interactive follow-up session where you can dive deeper into Pipelines and Integrations with Product Experts. Attendees will have the chance to apply the tips and tricks shared in the Breakout Sessions, hands-on with guidance from Quickbase Pipelines specialists. Bring your keyboard and get ready to explore these features in action!
04-01-2025 • 4:00 pm
Join us for a Qrew Meet Up where members of The Qrew and presenters from the AI-focused breakout sessions can connect and share insights. This meetup will focus on AI features within Quickbase, providing an opportunity for Product Managers working on AI to engage with Quickbase builders and admins interested in incorporating more AI into their workflows. Come exchange ideas and learn from each other!
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
Join us at the Qrew Meet Up at Empower for an insightful session with John Crosland and Carl Snodgrass as they share real-world use cases on how they have transformed their teams' workflows. Carl will dive into how Quickbase has significantly saved time for his teams, streamlining operations and reducing manual efforts. John will showcase how he has simplified the time-tracking process, making it easier for teams to log hours accurately and efficiently. Whether you're looking to optimize your team's productivity or simplify complex processes, this session will provide actionable insights and best practices to help you get the most out of Qrew. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and connect with fellow Qrew members!
Quickbase management: Tips for scaling, securing, and getting the most out of Quickbase — Learn strategies for scaling Quickbase solutions while ensuring security and value. Sessions cover governance, AI, and optimizing your app lifecycle.
03-31-2025 • 11:00 am
What makes a well-managed Quickbase realm, and why does it matter to your IT team? Start here on your journey to help Quickbase fit into your organization's tech stack. We will explore IT priorities like compliance, scalability, and risk management. This session will get you started on understanding the needs of IT, and help you determine which additional sessions and content is for you!
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
In this session, we'll go over how to create scalable architectures, manage data, optimize performance, and build integrations that evolve with your business. We'll share patterns for building flexible, high-performing apps and ensuring they're resilient and easy to maintain. Whether starting from scratch or enhancing existing solutions, you'll learn how to architect for success. Join us to unlock your Quickbase solutions' full potential as your business grows!
04-01-2025 • 1:30 pm
Are you showing the true value of your Quickbase apps to leadership? In this session, we'll explore how to turn data into action and secure buy-in for your platform investment. We'll walk through our Business Impact Analysis, a proven method for quantifying the financial and operational impact of your apps. You'll also learn how to work with your customer success manager to get the best insights and create a compelling story that highlights the value of your applications to leadership. Join us to learn how to turn insights into real impact!
03-31-2025 • 4:00 pm
Maximize your Quickbase realm with Governance Core Apps: Admin Console Sync Hub, Realm Insights, and Realm Logger. Join us to see how these core apps can drive efficiency and support your organization's overall success! This session will show you how these tools simplify app management, improve data visibility, and keep your realm running smoothly. Learn how centralized governance can help you scale, reduce risk, and make better decisions with real-time insights. Whether you're fixing inefficiencies or planning growth, we'll share practical tips to optimize your Quickbase environment.
04-01-2025 • 2:45 pm
Quickbase Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) continues to evolve and integrating it with modern source control tools like GitHub unlocks new possibilities for managing application lifecycles efficiently. In this technical deep dive, explore the latest advancements in Quickbase ALM and how integrating it with GitHub (or other SCM tools) enhances version control, collaboration, and automation. Join us to see a live demonstration and learn how to leverage GitHub's powerful branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD capabilities to streamline Quickbase solution development.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
This session will be a casual roundtable on AI Governance and what it means to use AI responsibly. We'll discuss how companies can set the right guardrails for implementing AI, key considerations when developing an AI strategy, and which product capabilities are crucial for ensuring responsible AI practices. This is a great opportunity to share ideas and learn from one another!
04-01-2025 • 11:00 am
In this session, Steele Boynton from Amazon will share how he transformed enterprise SaaS license management with Quickbase, achieving 1,450% ROI. He'll discuss strategies for scaling Quickbase to 6,000 customers and 400 daily users across global teams, focusing on automation, system integrations, and app optimization. He'll also delve into designing inclusive training programs they've implemented to empower non-technical teams to adopt and excel with advanced tools. Attendees will gain practical insights on driving ROI, scaling user adoption, and collaborating across teams to optimize processes and drive innovation.
03-31-2025 • 2:45 pm
This is the ultimate Quickbase governance overview! If you want to get a comprehensive picture of common realm management challenges and the tools you have available to address them, or just refresh what you already know, this session is for you. Managing data, provisioning and managing users, integrations management and security - join this session to get insights from leaders in our team and see what you have in your arsenal to address those concerns!