2026 QCS Annual Conference - Purchasing Cooperative

Join Hydrite at the 2026 QCS Annual Conference, an invitation-only event bringing together food processors, manufacturers, purchasing professionals, and supplier partners to build relationships, share ideas, and explore opportunities for growth. As a platinum sponsor, Hydrite is proud to support an event focused on collaboration and operational excellence. 

Connect with our team to learn more about our: 

• Food ingredients & processing aids 
• Plant sanitation programs that support food safety and plant performance 
• Water treatment solutions for processing operations 
• Foam control technologies that improve efficiency and product quality 

We look forward to discussing how Hydrite's products, technical expertise, and customer-focused service can help support your operational and business goals. 

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Evaluating AI: Beyond the Headlines and Hype

Speaker: Hydrite Executive Director of Information Technology James Ordinans

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Windrose Salon 3-4

Is your company evaluating the ever-changing AI landscape? Hear from Hydrite Executive Director of Information Technology James Ordinans at the QCS Conference for valuable insights on this important topic. Every organization is feeling pressure to adopt AI, but choosing the right path requires more than chasing hype. James will share how Hydrite evaluated competing AI tools and ultimately standardized on Microsoft Copilot, balancing business value with security, governance, and risk. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for assessing AI solutions and making confident, defensible adoption decisions within their own organizations.

Contact us by completing the form below to answer any of your questions or to schedule a time to talk with one of our knowledgeable and experienced representatives. 

(Note: please click on the registration link above to register for the event)