Summary - Encounter 2026

The Encounter Conference is our premier annual event, offering companies a unique opportunity to network, learn, and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment. Designed with our members in mind, the conference features a diverse range of educational tracks that address real-world business needs and span a variety of topics and skill levels.

Whether you're in leadership, operations, IT, or support, there’s something for everyone. Users from all departments and experience levels within a member company will find valuable insights, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections by attending.

Join us to explore new ideas, share best practices, and strengthen your organization’s use of Eclipse.

If your company has purchased Eclipse API's and you've been wondering, "What can I do with these?" -this session is for you!
Eclipse offers a treasure trove of API's that let you pull real-time data straight into other systems. This extended, hands-on session is perfect for data enthusiasts and report wizards who want to level up without writing code.
Here's what we'll dive into:

Intro to Eclipse API's - What they are and why they matter
Meet SWAGGER - Your friendly tool for viewing and testing Eclipse API's
- Crafting API Calls - Learn the right format
- Decoding Responses - Make sense of the data you get back
Real-Time Magic in Excel - Use Power Query with Eclipse APIs to pull live data into a spreadsheet

The first part of the session will be learning, the second part will be doing! For the DOING part, you will need your laptop with Excel installed, VPN access to your Eclipse, and permission for your company's API Swagger page (if you're unsure, check with your Eclipse Administrator or contact Support). You should be familiar with Excel Power Query and be comfortable building complex formulas in Excel.

Important note: Eclipse APIs are powerful--so powerful they can destroy your data. But don't worry! This session uses VIEW ONLY calls, so you can explore safely without breaking anything

Competitive advantage: Exposure to how other companies solve similar problems helps your team avoid costly reinvention and outdated approaches.

Vendor and tool evaluation: Employees can compare products live, ask deep technical questions, and make better purchasing decisions.

Upskilling at scale: One employee can bring back knowledge that benefits the entire team through internal presentations and documentation.

Leadership growth: Employees gain perspective beyond their day-to-day tasks, improving decision-making and communication.

Encounter 2026 Information to keep in mind:

Date and location- September 13th-15th 2026 Seattle, WA

Extended Education Information:

Topic: API's

Presented by: Christopher Bohn, APR Supply Co

Hyatt Regency Seattle