Dallas, TX – Xcelerate 2026 has come to a close, and we’d like to thank everyone who joined us in Montreal from May 12-14 at the Montreal Science Center. Over three days, customers, partners, speakers, and exhibitors came together to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore what’s next for the metals industry.
The Launch of INVEX AI Takes Center Stage
A key highlight of this year’s conference was the launch of Ivy, Invera’s AI assistant designed specifically for the metals industry.
The conference opened with an INVEX AI keynote in the IMAX theatre that traced Invera’s journey from its early beginnings to the modern INVEX platform used by metal companies today. Building on decades of industry experience and innovation, the presentation introduced attendees to Ivy and the broader INVEX AI initiative. Customers saw firsthand how natural language, AI-powered insights, and intelligent agents can help teams access information more easily, make informed decisions, and simplify day-to-day operations within INVEX.
AI remained a central theme throughout the conference where attendees were introduced to the vision behind INVEX AI and how artificial intelligence is being integrated directly into ERP workflows.
Rather than focusing on AI as a future possibility, many discussions centered on practical applications that organizations can begin exploring today.
Learning Across the INVEX Platform
The conference agenda covered a broad range of topics across the INVEX ecosystem.
Topics ranged from warehouse optimization, quality management, financials, purchasing, sales, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and infrastructure automation to eCommerce, customization, and an exclusive preview of INVEX 5.0.
Every session was designed to provide practical takeaways that customers can bring back to their organizations to improve efficiency, increase visibility, and drive growth.
Ivy in Action
One of the busiest destinations throughout the conference was the INVEX software demonstration booth.
Customers gathered to meet the team behind Ivy, ask questions, explore use cases, and experience INVEX AI firsthand through live demonstrations. The conversations were energetic, the feedback was inspiring, and the excitement around AI’s potential within metal ERP was impossible to miss.
Seeing customers interact directly with Ivy and imagine new possibilities for their businesses was one of the highlights of the event.
Collaboration Across the INVEX Ecosystem
Xcelerate has always been about more than technology.
The partner expo brought together industry-leading organizations including Star Software, Prodin Business Solutions, FYIsoft, iTECH, Acclimate Technologies and Code & Steel, giving attendees the opportunity to discover innovative solutions, explore new partnerships, and learn how technology can further enhance their operations in the metal industry.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
Every session I’ve walked away with valuable insights to take back to my team. It is a good balance between learning new things, the education side of things, but also that relationship building. Jennifer Simpkins — Steel Technologies LLC
I thought AI integration was going to be this way, but seeing it in action — wow.
Brittany N. Sauer — United Performance Metals
We’ve been with Invera for close to 20 years. The presentations have been really insightful and I’ve learned a lot. Cason Harrison — Willbanks Metals, Inc.
Looking Ahead
One of the most valuable aspects of Xcelerate continues to be the opportunity to bring customers, partners, and the Invera team together in one place.
The conversations, questions, and feedback shared throughout the conference help guide future product development and ensure that INVEX continues to evolve alongside the needs of the metals industry.
Thank you to everyone who attended Xcelerate 2026. We appreciate the time, insights, and ideas shared throughout the event and look forward to continuing these conversations in the years ahead.
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