What’s new & what’s next in product innovation
In 2026, PTC is redefining how innovation shows up in the market by delivering two signature innovation seasons—Spring and Fall—that turn innovation into impact across the Intelligent Product Lifecycle. Each season introduces major product updates in CAD, PLM, ALM and SLM, new AI innovation, and cross-portfolio advancements.
PTC NEXT Chicago (June 9–10) is the flagship moment of the Spring innovation season—where PTC brings its newest innovations to market with a clear point of view: helping manufacturers go beyond what’s possible with speed, agility and resilience enabled by the Intelligent Product Lifecycle.
Agenda preview
Welcome
We’ll open with the PTC NEXT kickoff and a clear framing of the Intelligent Product Lifecycle: how product data becomes a foundation for faster execution, higher quality, and smarter decisions across the lifecycle.
CEO & Customer Fireside Chat: Outcomes from the IPL
A conversation with our CEO and customer leaders focused on real business outcomes—how customers are applying the IPL to accelerate innovation, improve collaboration, and drive measurable impact.
Interactive Product Leader Sessions: What’s New & What’s Different
A set of product leader sessions that translate the IPL vision into product innovation highlights—what’s launching, why it matters, and how it changes what teams can do across engineering, manufacturing, and service.
Product Deep Dives & Breakouts
Deep-dive breakouts for specific domains and use cases, led by product experts. These sessions go a level deeper into capabilities and workflows.
“See the Innovation” Experience: Live Demos & Stations
Throughout the day (especially during breaks), explore innovation stations with live demos and interactive walkthroughs, see the new capabilities in action, and talk directly with the teams behind them.
Networking Opportunities
Wrap up the day with dedicated networking time to connect with peers, partners, and PTC experts, and discuss how to apply the IPL and new innovations to your own roadmap. This is the moment for 1:1 conversations, follow-up questions from the sessions, and exploring potential next steps together.