A PEOPLE-LED MOVEMENT IN QUALITY

Better beginswith people.

Name: SCCQC-2026 — 8th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts
Start: 2026-10-17T07:30:00+05:30
End: 2026-10-17T17:45:00+05:30
Location: R. N. G. Patel Institute of Technology

One small circle can change a workplace. Together, we turn everyday problems into lasting progress across South Gujarat.

Explore SCCQC 2026 Meet the chapter

Participants and speakers at the QCFI Surat safety convention in Bardoli, 2020

01 / 04Ideas become action
when people improve together.

QUALITY CIRCLES ✳ 5S ✳ KAIZEN ✳ SAFETY ✳ PEOPLE BUILDING ✳ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ✳ QUALITY CIRCLES ✳ 5S ✳ KAIZEN ✳ SAFETY ✳ PEOPLE BUILDING ✳ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ✳

01 / 08THE CHAPTER

A movement built together.

QCFI Surat creates a place for the people who do the work to improve the work.

Group photograph from the QCFI Surat safety convention in 2020

QCFI Surat safety convention, Bardoli · 2020

People
building
people.

From a sub-chapter in 2016 to an independent chapter in 2018, the work has always started with people.

Engineers, operators, educators and students come together to learn quality concepts, present case studies and recognise the changes teams make in their own workplaces.

2016Surat sub-chapter inaugurated

2018Independent chapter established

20268th chapter convention

Explore the chapter history

02 / 08THE NEXT GATHERING

The stage is set for 2026.

Case studies, new ideas and the people behind them. The 8th Surat Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts comes to Bardoli.

QCFI SURAT CHAPTER08 / 2026

SCCQC
2026

LEADING WITH QUALITY
FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
AND SELF-RELIANCE

SCCQC 2026

One day. Many ways to move forward.

Present your team’s work, learn from peers and celebrate the people making quality visible in practice.

WHEN17 October 2026Saturday · 07:30–17:45 IST

WHEREBardoli, GujaratR. N. G. Patel Institute of Technology

ENTRY DEADLINE10 October 2026Registration, payment & submissions

Full convention guide

Information from the official SCCQC-2026 brochure. Confirm any late entry directly with the chapter.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING

Registration closes 10 October

Official brochure

03 / 08THE IDEAS

A better way to work.

Eight proven quality concepts, each a different lens on the same question: what can we make better together?

CONCEPT / 01IDEAS IN MOTION ↗

Together, we solve.

Small groups identify problems, study causes and improve their own work.

IDEA 01 OF 08

EXPLORE THE NEXT IDEA

PLAY / LEARNA TINY CHANGE LAB

Spot the friction.
Find a first move.

Tap a workplace situation to uncover a quality concept and one useful question to start with. These are learning prompts, not a formal diagnosis.

0 of 6 ideas uncovered

EXPERIMENT 02 / QUALITY REMIX

Two lenses.
One fresh question.

Pair two established concepts and see a possible starting point. This is a creative prompt for discussion, not official QCFI guidance.

YOUR EXPERIMENT / FIVE-S × POKA YOKE

First, make the workspace easier to read. Then, make an error harder to repeat. What would you learn from trying that for one week?

There is always a next small improvement.Try the Quality Quest

NEW / THE QUALITY QUEST

Learn it. Try it.
Make it yours.

Turn a method into a first move. Play a short recognition challenge, then sketch your own small improvement on the canvas.

SCENARIO 01 / 06

Tools disappear between shifts. Which idea helps give everything a visible home?

04 / 08CHAPTER LIFE

The work has a human face.

A glimpse of QCFI Surat’s 2020 National Safety Convention at R. N. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli.

Photographs: Quality Circle Forum of India. Event: 4 January 2020.

05 / 08A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Quality is a shared ambition.

A short excerpt from QCFI’s national SAMPOORN TQM film. It places the chapter’s work within a wider movement across India.

Watch the original QCFI film

QCFI NATIONAL / SAMPOORN20 SEC · SILENT EXCERPT

06 / 08PRACTICAL TOOLS

Get ready to participate.

Plan your visit with a transparent fee estimate, then use the full guide for rules, schedule and evaluation criteria.

01 / FEE ESTIMATORINR · INCLUDES 18% GST

Build your convention group.

Select your participation types for a quick total. These are brochure prices for standard team sizes.

Quality Circle teamUp to 5 members + 1 facilitator₹24,780

Allied concept teamUp to 3 participants₹12,390

Industrial delegatePer person₹4,130

Student delegatePer person₹1,500

ESTIMATED TOTALConfirm payment details with QCFI Surat₹0

02 / PRESENTATION

Know how work is recognised.

Each case study is evaluated against clear criteria. Gold begins at 70%, Silver at 60%; see every criterion and point in the guide.

View scoring criteria

70+ GOLD60–69 SILVER<60 BRONZE

03 / THE DAY

From first arrival to final applause.

Registration begins at 07:30. Case studies, a quiz and awards bring the day together.

Explore the programme

07 / 08A GROWING STORY

From first steps to what’s next.

A few moments from the chapter’s recorded history.

012016

The Surat sub-chapter begins

Inaugurated on 4 August under QCFI Ankleshwar.

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022018

An independent chapter

Surat became a chapter on 1 April; its first chapter convention followed in December.

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032019

Quality concepts, wider reach

The second convention and the 6th National Conclave on 5S were held at AURO University.

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042021

A return to the stage

The third chapter convention was held at AURO University.

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052025

Seventh chapter convention

SCCQC-2025 was held at R. N. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli.

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062026

The eighth chapter convention

SCCQC-2026 brings teams back to Bardoli on 17 October.

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Explore past conventions

FROM THE QCFI ARCHIVE

Proof in the making.

More than a date on a timeline: official chapter images and event artwork from the journey so far.

2016 / BEGINNINGSA chapter takes shape

2019 / FIVE-SA national conclave in Surat

2022 / CONVENTIONIdeas return to the stage

2025 / CONVENTIONThe seventh chapter gathering

SCCQC-2026 official brochure opening page

2026 / OFFICIAL BROCHUREThe eighth chapter gathering

Images and event artwork: Quality Circle Forum of India · Source links open the official QCFI pages.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CIRCLE

Chapter leadership.

Current roles listed in the 2026 convention material.

01Anand MistryChairman✳

02Dr. Chirag DesaiSecretary✳

03Rakesh PatelVice Chairman✳

04Rupesh JambudiJoint Secretary✳

05L. K. DungraniChairman Emeritus✳

08 / 08BELONG TO THE CIRCLE

Progress is a team effort.

Membership connects you to a national network for learning and practicing quality concepts.

Individuals and institutions can join QCFI. Start with the official membership portal or speak to the Surat Chapter.

Explore QCFI membership

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPQCFI NATIONAL

₹177incl. 18% GST

An annual way into the QCFI community.

Base ₹150 + 18% GSTMembership form

STAY IN THE LOOP

Let’s improve
something together.

Questions about the convention, joining, or bringing quality concepts to your organisation? Reach the Surat Chapter.

Email the chapter

QCFI / SURAT CHAPTERqcfi.surat@gmail.com

Surat · Hazira · Bardoli · South Gujarat

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Better beginswith people.

A movement built together.