Networking Opportunities
Join the ASQ Community…
Create connections to enhance your conference experience, and build your personal network.
- LinkedIn — Let your network know that you’re attending, and see who else is going.
- Twitter — “Tweet” about your World Conference and Quality Institute for Healthcare experience. Add the #wcqi and #qihc hashtags to your tweets.
- ASQ Communities and Networks — Join others in a specific area of interest, including the International Team Excellence Award. ASQ Members — connect with others in your sections, divisions, or forums.
Meet people at the special luncheons and banquets. Or make connections in the exhibit hall. Be sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity to network with more than 2,000 attendees and exhibitors. (Some events are invitation only).
Saturday, May 16
7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Member Leader Reception
(Invitation only)
Sunday, May 17
11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fellows Lunch
(Invitation only)
Network with ASQ Fellows. Share lunch, talk informally with other attendees, and recognize the new Fellows as they receive their pins and certificates. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Conference Opening Reception
Minneapolis Convention Center • Exhibit Hall
Meet fellow attendees from all over the world. Enjoy a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres as you explore the exhibit hall.
Monday, May 18
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break With Sponsors and Exhibitors
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Networking Break With Sponsors and Exhibitors
Tuesday, May 19
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ASQ Career Fair
Minneapolis Convention Center • Exhibit Hall
Meet with top quality professionals from all over the world in manufacturing, service, healthcare, and education. If you are looking for a new job in quality, this is the best opportunity for you to network and talk to employers looking for quality employees—like you!
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break With Sponsors and Exhibitors
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Site and Enterprise Member Luncheon
(Invitation only)
ASQ offers this exclusive luncheon to our Site and Enterprise members. This event provides you with an opportunity to network and socialize with colleagues, learn more about how valuable your commitment to quality is, and share your successes.
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Networking Break With Sponsors and Exhibitors
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Banquet Reception
Hilton Minneapolis
Join your peers before the banquet for networking, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Annual Banquet and Entertainment
Hilton Minneapolis
(Ticket required)
Roberto Saco, ASQ president, will preside over the dinner ceremonies. Peter Andres, president-elect, will introduce the newly elected officers. Add additional banquet tickets when you register online, or purchase them on-site at the conference.
