2026 PLM Market in Review & A Brief Look Ahead
A Complimentary CIMdata Educational Webinar with Peter Bilello, President & CEO, CIMdata
December 10 2026
11:00 EST | 08:00 PST | 17:00 CET
Do any of the following statements sound a little too familiar?
- As someone responsible for planning and executing marketing and sales strategies in the PLM market, I am always looking for reliable sources of market information.
- We want our message to align with how leading authorities like CIMdata see the market, ensuring our positioning resonates with how enterprise buyers make decisions.
- It can be challenging to stay abreast of market results, mergers and acquisitions, and other trends that can impact strategies and results, and I can't afford to be caught off guard by major shifts.
- We are trying to figure out how to realistically integrate AI into our PLM strategy without chasing buzzwords or betting on unproven promises.
The global PLM Economy, CIMdata’s term for the global ecosystem of software and service providers that help industrial companies achieve their product lifecycle management objectives, has grown strongly over the last few decades. This Webinar will focus on key 2026 activities, insights gained over the last year, and what the next few years might look like, considering the potential long-term impact of AI on PLM enablement.
What will I learn by attending this webinar?
- How CIMdata’s definition of PLM differs from other market influencers and clarifies true market scope.
- Where the real growth is happening across different sectors and sub-segments of the global PLM economy.
- How upcoming global and economic conditions are projected to influence PLM investments over the next few years.
- The strategic implications behind the major industry announcements and acquisitions of 2026.
- Practical, solution provider-neutral guidance on how to best incorporate AI into your company’s PLM roadmap.
Who should attend?
Individuals who have a strong need to understand the performance of the PLM market and its potential growth, including financial and market planners, competitive analysts, sales teams, private equity and commercial investors, and even leaders from industrial firms who feel the need to understand the competitive marketplace to support their adoption and implementation decisions.
During the webinar, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed.