INSIGHT 2026:
Business Intelligence in Action

Breakfast & networking

Day 1 recap and setting the stage for Day 2

Connect the first day’s AI foundations, customer lessons and hands-on sessions to the product showcases, industry perspectives and modernization discussions ahead.

Paul F. Magel, President, BlueCherry by CGS

Mission critical uniforms: frontline feedback and military product development

LTC Jamin Williamson discusses military uniform design and the importance of bringing feedback from the frontlines into development decisions. The session explores how that feedback informs priorities and modernization, giving product teams a perspective on designing for the people whose lives depend on the products.

LTC Jamin D. Williamson, Product Manager, Soldier Clothing & Individual Equipment, U.S. Army

The BlueCherry Intelligent Supply Chain: from design to return

See the fashion product journey from design to return, showcasing how connected information and AI can support decisions across the lifecycle. 

Networking break

Networking and time to explore the Experience Center before the BlueCherry roadmap and platform showcases.

Product showcase 1: PLM — Plan-design-develop-cost-publish

Discover how AI and BlueCherry PLM can turn best-seller insights into future collections. See how intelligent product development connects planning, design, development, sourcing, costing and ERP execution to accelerate time to market and bring winning products to life faster.

Vicky Carignan, Senior Business Analyst and PLM Implementor

Product showcase 2: BlueCherry ERP — Modern dashboards, enhanced workflows and connected operations

Experience the next evolution of fashion ERP. Discover how BlueCherry delivers greater visibility, smarter workflows and a more intuitive user experience to simplify operations and accelerate decision-making. 

Steven Quon, Director of Solutions, Pre Sales

Product Showcase 3: BlueCherry AI Planning & Production — align demand, optimize supply, protect margins

In a volatile market where demand shifts quickly, costs rise and supply chains face constant disruption, brands must make smarter decisions to protect margins and stay competitive. Discover how BlueCherry connects planning, production and sourcing to anticipate change, balance inventory with demand, optimize supplier performance and turn market uncertainty into a competitive advantage.

Product leadership

Lunch & networking

Connect with your peers over lunch to exchange ideas and discuss shared business and modernization priorities.

Product Showcase 4: BlueCherry OMS + WMS + Omnichannel API — smarter fulfillment, seamless commerce

In a fast-changing market where customer expectations are rising and fulfillment costs are under pressure, brands must deliver on every promise. Discover how BlueCherry OMS, WMS and B2B/B2C capabilities work together to connect orders, inventory, warehousing and fulfillment—enabling smarter allocation, greater accuracy and a seamless customer experience across channels.

Toni Fiori, Solutions Architect | Debra Rose, VP, Solutions Consulting | Paul Chen, Director of Business Integration | Andrew Dill, Project Manager

State of the fashion industry town hall

Where is the fashion industry headed—and what must leaders do now to stay ahead? Moderated by Paul F. Magel, this interactive town hall brings together three influential perspectives: Brooke Roach of Goldman Sachs on market trends and investor insights; Stephen Lamar of AAFA on the industry's most pressing challenges and priorities; and Jason S. Schupbach of FIT on the next generation shaping fashion's future. With audience questions driving the discussion, expect candid insights, fresh perspectives and a sharper view of the forces reshaping fashion—and the decisions that will define what comes next.

Moderator: Paul F. Magel. President, BlueCherry by CGS | Panelists: Brooke Roach, Senior Equity Analyst, Goldman Sachs | Stephen Lamar, President and CEO, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) | Corey Moran, CMO, Michael Kors & Adjunct Professor, FIT

Networking break

A networking break before the closing executive sessions.

Modernization on your terms: Customer Success, Managed Services & your roadmap forward

Turn modernization ambitions into action. Discover how to chart the right path forward for your BlueCherry environment—from optimizing existing capabilities and expanding functionality to integration, cloud and data readiness. Learn how to prioritize the opportunities that deliver the greatest business value, align with your organization's readiness and resources, and build a practical roadmap for what's next.

Molly Puckett, VP, PMO & Customer Success | Russ Ippoliti, VP Managed Services & Cloud Hosting | Anthony Mele, Senior Director, Customer Success

Ask a BlueCherry expert anything

Make the most of Insight with dedicated time to connect directly with BlueCherry experts. Get your questions answered, explore the latest solutions, features and capabilities unveiled at the conference, and walk away with practical guidance on how to put them to work for your business.

BlueCherry Product, Solution & Customer Success Experts

Turning INSIGHT into action: Your BlueCherry roadmap for the next 30, 90 & 365 days

Leave INSIGHT with a clear plan to turn ideas into impact. Identify your next BlueCherry opportunity, prioritize a workflow improvement, define a success metric and commit to a follow-up conversation. Walk away with concrete next steps to build momentum in the next 30, 90 and 365 days. Translate conference insights into measurable business results.

Paul F. Magel, President, BlueCherry by CGS