ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 29 January 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, is pleased to announce the return of its highly acclaimed half-day Digital Transformation Master Class to be held in conjunction with Aras ACE 2026 at the Hilton Miami Downtown on April 13, 2026.
As industrial organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward enterprise-scale implementation, the need for a robust Digital Transformation strategy has never been more critical. This half-day Master Class, leveraging the core curriculum of CIMdata’s internationally recognized 5-day PLM Certificate Program, is designed to equip Aras ACE attendees with the strategic framework and practical tools needed to navigate the complexities of a modern, data-driven enterprise.
“Digital Transformation is no longer an option; it is a necessity for survival in the age of AI and the Digital Thread,” says Cheryl Peck, CIMdata’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We are excited to bring this Master Class back to the Aras community to help practitioners bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution.”
Key takeaways for Master Class attendees include:
- Defining Digital Transformation: A deep dive into how Digital Transformation fundamentally reshapes people, processes, and business improvement strategies.
- The PLM Connection: An analysis of where and how PLM fits into a Digital Transformation initiative, acting as the critical backbone for enterprise-wide change.
- Strategic Best Practices: Practical guidelines for defining a Digital Transformation strategy, including requirements definition, roadmap development, and project justification.
- Market Intelligence: The status of competitive solutions and their providers, current trends, market segmentation, and a look at how leading companies are integrating these solutions.
- Continuing Education Units & Certificate: Attendees who complete the assessment will earn a Basic Certificate of Digital Transformation Leadership and 0.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
CIMdata’s senior experts will lead the Master Class and will feature interactive sessions designed to address the specific challenges faced by Aras users and partners.
Event Details:
- What: CIMdata Digital Transformation Master Class (Exclusive to Aras ACE 2026 Attendees)
- Where: Aras ACE 2026 | Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami, FL
- When: Monday, April 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
- Cost: Registration starts at $495; group discounts are available for teams of two or more.
- How to Register: Seating is limited. Registration is restricted to confirmed Aras ACE 2026 attendees. To sign up, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/events/cimdata-plm-certificate-program/event/887-cimdata-digital-transformation-master-class-at-ace-2026.
