Build your breakthrough
May 18–20 | Houston, Texas  
Join us at our annual gathering for builders shaping what comes next. Spend three days with peers, product leaders, and industry voices gaining perspective, building real connections, and turning momentum into your next breakthrough. 
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Why people attend Empower

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Connection

Meet builders who are past the early wins and into the real work of growth: scaling systems across teams, tools, and use cases, and sharing what’s changed, what’s working, and what they’re building next. 

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Belonging

You're not the only one carrying these questions—and you don’t have to figure them out alone. Empower brings together a community of builders who speak the same language and understand the stakes to navigate the next phase together. 

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Clarity

Cut through the noise around AI, growth, and what’s next and focus on what actually matters. Hear perspectives from product leaders, customers, and experts to help you decide what to evolve, extend, or rethink with confidence. 

What you can expect

Sessions & perspectives

Keynotes, product spotlights, and practical sessions led by Quickbase leaders, customers, and industry experts.

Together, they explore where work is headed, and how teams are building on what already works.  

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Stories from the Field

Real examples from real teams.  

What unlocked progress. What made adoption stick. What changed when systems needed to scale. 

Community & shared experience

Some of the most valuable moments at Empower happen between sessions.  

Compare notes, trade insights, and form relationships that keep paying off long after the event ends. 

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Time to step back

Empower creates rare space to zoom out.  

Away from constant demands, you’ll have time to connect ideas, reflect, and think clearly about what matters most—and what comes next. 

Event details

📍Houston, Texas | Marriott Marquis Houston  

📅  May 18–20, 2026 

✈️  Fly into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The Marriott Marquis Houston is a 25-30 minute taxi or rideshare.  

🏨  Steps from Discovery Green, with space to meet, unwind, and recharge after full days of learning and connection. 

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What you’ll experience

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New to Quickbase or want a structured refresh? Optional pre-conference sessions cover essentials, foundational skills, and opportunities to deepen expertise or pursue certification. 

Shared moments that bring everyone together. Big-picture thinking on how work is changing, what’s ahead for the platform, and what intentional system-building looks like in practice. 

A clear look at what’s next. See new capabilities in action, understand how teams are applying them, and explore how AI fits into real workflows today. 

Hands-on workshops designed to deepen skills and expand how teams use core features. Practical, focused sessions that support continued adoption, deeper confidence, and the next phase of growth. 

From receptions to the closing party, these moments are the connective tissue of Empower—time to meet peers, connect notes, and strengthen relationships beyond the sessions. 

Agenda at a glance
Day 1 | May 18
9:00 am–2:00 pm CDT
Preconference Training
3:00 pm–5:00 pm CDT
Certification Exams
DAY 2 | MAY 19
7:30–9:00 am CDT
Exhibit Hall / Breakfast
9:00–10:15 am CDT
Opening Keynote & Product Announcements
10:30–11:30 am CDT
Session Block 1
11:30–1:00 pm CDT
Lunch
1:00–2:00 pm CDT
Session Block 2
2:15–3:15 pm CDT
Session Block 3
3:45–4:45 pm CDT
Session Block 4
4:45–6:15 pm CDT
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
DAY 3 | MAY 20
7:30–9:00 am CDT
Exhibit Hall / Breakfast
9:00–10:00 am CDT
Session Block 5
10:15–11:15 am CDT
Session Block 6
11:15–12:45 pm CDT
Lunch / Sponsored Lunch & Learn
12:45–1:45 pm CDT
Session Block 7
2:00–3:00 pm CDT
Session Block 8
3:30–4:45 pm CDT
Closing Keynote & Awards
4:45–6:15 pm CDT
Networking / Closing Party
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Ticket offerings

Your Empower Pass covers every keynote, breakout, and networking event. Also includes breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus plenty of coffee and snacks throughout. 

Early bird rates run through February 14. From February 15, the Empower Pass rate is $1199.

Book early, save big, and lock in your spot. 

Early Bird Empower Pass

999 *

Two full days. Big announcements. Expert training. New connections. Your Empower Pass includes all sessions, keynotes, and meals. 

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* 11/4/25-2/14/26

Early Bird Empower Pass + Certification

1048 *

Empower Pass inclusions plus one certification exam attempt on May 18th. The certification exam type can be selected upon arrival. 

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* 11/4/25-2/14/26

Early Bird Empower Pass + Pre-Conference Training

1498 *

Empower Pass inclusions plus Pre-Conference Training on May 18th.  

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* 11/4/25-2/14/26

Additional offers

Quickbase Essentials

499

A hands-on introduction to building apps with Quickbase. Build alongside our experts and leave ready to create workflows that fit your day-to-day work. 

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Next-Level Expertise

49

Validate your skills and show what you know. Take a certification exam and demonstrate your Quickbase expertise. Choose your exam at check-in. 

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Virtual Access Pass: Live stream keynote sessions and stay in the loop on trends and roadmap announcements!

Make the case to attend

Need approval to attend Empower 26? We’ve got you covered. Download a pre-written letter you can share internally to explain the value of the event and help get buy-in. 

Cheers to our 2026 sponsors

Sympo

Diamond Sponsor

Veilsun

Platinum Sponsor

Varc Solutions

Silver Sponsor

FAQ

Empower is designed for Quickbase builders, IT and operations leaders, business users, partners, executives, and the Quickbase-curious. Anyone responsible for designing, maintaining, or scaling systems others rely on. 

Your ticket includes access to all general sessions, breakouts, networking events, and the exhibit hall. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and reception refreshments are included throughout the conference. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included. 

Access to a live stream of two keynote sessions from Quickbase leadership and product experts, including roadmap and trend discussions. 

A full day of hands-on Quickbase Essentials training on Monday, May 18, starting at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and lunch are included. Space is limited. 

Yes. Groups of give receive a sixth pass free. Email [email protected] for details. 

Cancellations before April 7, 2026 receive a 50% refund. After that date, refunds are not available. Transfers are allowed. Email [email protected] to cancel or transfer your registration. 

Yes. Email [email protected] and we’ll help. 

Yes, subject to availability. Just email [email protected] and we’ll help you from there. 

All session presenters receive a complimentary Empower Pass. Unfortunately, however, the call for speakers is now closed.