Automation Fair 2026
Automation Fair 2026 takes place on 16–19 November 2026 at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), Boston. It is organised by Rockwell Automation, and B2DB lists 23 speakers and 808 sessions announced so far.
Automation Fair is Rockwell Automation's annual industrial automation and digital transformation event, held 16–19 November 2026 in Boston. It combines an expo with 150+ exhibits from Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members, 250+ educational sessions, advanced training, keynotes, networking, summits and off-site tours.
Key facts
| Dates | 16–19 November 2026 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), Boston, United States of America |
| Organiser | Rockwell Automation |
| Series | Automation Fair |
| Speakers | 23 |
| Sessions | 808 |
| Sponsors | 7 |
| Official site | rockwellautomation.com/en-us/events/automation-fair/attend/agenda.html |
Keynote speakers
- Blake Moret Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation
- Adam Savage Keynote speaker; former host of MythBusters
- George Young VP of Secure Digital Operations, Rockwell Automation
- Patrick Sobalvarro Robotics Safety Technologist and Entrepreneur
- Shannon McKay Regional VP, Global Cyber and Digital Sales, Rockwell Automation
- Stephen Birtsas Principal - Global Leader Consulting Services, Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business
Speakers (23)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Blake Moret Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation
- Adam Savage Keynote speaker; former host of MythBusters
- George Young VP of Secure Digital Operations, Rockwell Automation
- Patrick Sobalvarro Robotics Safety Technologist and Entrepreneur
- Shannon McKay Regional VP, Global Cyber and Digital Sales, Rockwell Automation
- Stephen Birtsas Principal - Global Leader Consulting Services, Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business
- Ryan Gariepy Vice President, Robotics, Rockwell Automation
- Rick Kaun Global Sales Director, Rockwell Automation
- Sean Sims Vice President, Automation and Solutions, TETRA PAK
- Troy Mahr Director, Digital, Rockwell Automation
- Jim Grosskreuz Technology Manager, Rockwell Automation
- Cameron Carr Digital Transformation Consultant, Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business
- Scott Tenorio Platform & System Lead, Rockwell Automation
- Everett Clemons Associate Software Engineer, Rockwell Automation
- Evan Kaiser Vice President, Global OEMs and Emerging Industries, Rockwell Automation
- Austin Locke Principal - Global Lead, Data Science and AI, Rockwell Automation
- Chelsea Barnes Director, Digital, Rockwell Automation
- Craig Resnick Vice President, Consulting, ARC Advisory Group
- Darren O’Brien Head of Technology, Amgen
- John Pritchard Business Manager - Emulate 3D, Rockwell Automation
- Melanie Payeur Director of EHS, Lindt
- Tom Hopkins Specialist; Sensors, Machine Safety, and Industrial Controls, Rexel USA
- David Maine-Reade Program Manager, Standards & Regulations, Rockwell Automation
Most represented companies
- Rockwell Automation — 10 speakers
- Rockwell Automation — 4 speakers
- Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business — 2 speakers
Agenda (808 sessions)
Showing 500 of 808 sessions.
Day 1 — Monday 16 November 2026
- Cambridge Water Department: Uptime Meets Upgrade Off-site Tour 07:30–11:00 · Water & Wastewater
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Fundamentals of Data Capture for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Process Solutions
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 08:00–09:30 · Safety Solutions
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Safety Solutions
- Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) Summit 08:00–16:30 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance; New & Traditional Energy; Water & Wastewater
- Advanced Machine Design With FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software Hands-On Lab 08:00–09:30 · Digital Engineering
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Industrial Components
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Fundamentals Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Stratix® Switches Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 08:00–09:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Basic Hands-On Lab 08:00–09:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Introduction to FLEXHA 5000™ I/O Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Process Solutions
- PlantPAx® Bulk Engineering Lab for System Deployers Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Process Solutions
- Advanced DataOps With FactoryTalk® DataMosaix™ Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Industrial Components
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Using FactoryTalk® Linx Gateway to Securely Access and Manage a Control System Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of Recipe Design and Management Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Building Simulation Models With the Emulate3D® AI Assistant Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Digital Engineering
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer®: What's New & Next Steps Advanced Lab 08:00–09:30 · Digital Engineering
- Virtual Commissioning to Reality: Accelerating Robot Deployment with Unified Robot Control Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Process Solutions
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Edge Compute Modules Optimized for FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Docker Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Unified Machine Design With Studio 5000® Environment Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Digital Engineering
- Improve Efficiency and Quality Through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® Soft Sensing Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Design Without Friction: FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Digital Operations
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Fundamentals of ThinManager® Hands-on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Advanced Distributed HMI With FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands‑on Lab 08:00–09:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Keynote: Now, Near & Next 08:15–09:15
- Rockwell Automation: Where Intelligent Motion Lives Off-site Tour 08:30–14:00 · Production Logistics
- Manage Every Pane of Glass, From Plant Floor to Control Room 09:00–10:00 · Digital Operations
- From Pilot to Production: A Scalable Automation Framework for Rare Earth Processing 09:00–10:00 · Mining & Metals
- System Verification and Standards Drive Consistency Across the Automation Lifecycle 09:00–10:00 · Water & Wastewater
- The Shift from RSLinx® Classic System to FactoryTalk® Linx Communication Software 09:00–10:00 · Digital Operations
- Carbon Capture Utilize or Store — Integrating Digital Technologies for Enhanced Intelligence to Drive Decarbonization, Optimization and Compliance 09:00–10:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 09:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Accelerating Time to Market with Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning 09:00–10:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- From Energy Efficiency to Decarbonization: How Cimento Itambé Scaled Model Predictive Control 09:00–10:00 · Mining & Metals
- Real Time Line Balancing: How CPG and Food & Beverage Manufacturers Increase Throughput by 3% per Line 09:00–10:00 · Food & Beverage
- What's New and What's Next from Rockwell Automation 09:00–10:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Beyond Deployment - How Braskem Turned OT Visibility into Action Across Global Operations 09:00–10:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Unlocking the Logix System Experience 09:00–10:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- What's New and What's Next in the Visualization Software and Hardware Portfolio 09:00–10:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- What's New and What's Next: FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® 09:00–10:00 · Automotive & Tire; Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Modernizing Obsolete Conveyor Systems One Component at a Time 09:00–10:00 · Industrial Components
- AI That Pays Back: Turning Sustainability Into Measurable Industrial Advantage - A Panel Discussion 09:00–10:00 · Executive Insights
- FactoryTalk® ProductionCentre® for Medical Device Manufacturing 09:00–10:00 · Life Sciences
- Return on Intelligence: Achieving the True ROI of Physical AI 09:00–10:00 · Executive Insights
- Technical Deep Dive into the Power of FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform 09:00–10:00 · Digital Engineering
- Engineer Once, Reuse Everywhere: A System‑Level Blueprint for Smarter Machines 09:00–10:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- RightHand Robotics: A Gripping Look at Autonomy Off-site Tour 09:30–14:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Improve Efficiency and Quality Through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® Soft Sensing Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Unified Machine Design With Studio 5000® Environment Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Introduction to PlantPAx® Operations for End Users Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Edge Compute Modules Optimized for FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Docker Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Modernizing Bulk-Solids Level Measurement with Ethernet-APL Radar via Ethernet/IP 10:00–11:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- How Cargill Designed Control Systems to Safely Handle Loss of Communications 10:00–11:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- FactoryTalk® Optix™ Architectures and Use Cases: From Edge to Enterprise 10:00–11:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Logix SIS: The Latest Logix-based Process Safety Solution 10:00–11:00 · Digital Engineering
- Building Simulation Models With the Emulate3D® AI Assistant Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Virtual Commissioning to Reality: Accelerating Robot Deployment with Unified Robot Control Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- From Inventory to Impact: Building an OT Asset Management Strategy with SecureOT ™ Platform 10:00–11:00 · New & Traditional Energy; Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of Recipe Design and Management Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- Using FactoryTalk® Linx Gateway to Securely Access and Manage a Control System Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Industrial AI With FactoryTalk® DataMosaix™ Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Regulatory Reporting in the Life Sciences, Dairy, and Food & Beverage Industries 10:00–11:00 · Food & Beverage; Life Sciences
- Stratix® Switches Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Introduction to FLEXHA 5000™ I/O Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Accelerate System Development: Use FactoryTalk® Conductor to Create, Manage and Run AI Agents to Build and Test Your System 10:00–11:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Tire Viewpoint: Manufacturing MES-QMS Integration for Higher Quality, Consistency and Yield 10:00–11:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Advanced Machine Design With FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Built for the AI Generation: How AI‑assisted Design in FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Delivers Speed, Autonomy and Quality 10:00–11:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Building Trustworthy Agents for Digital Twin Engineering 10:00–11:00 · Food & Beverage
- Real-Time Security Decisions in OT: The Promise and Risk of AI-Driven Zero Trust 10:00–11:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Basic Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Automating Decant: A Control Architecture for High-Throughput Warehouse Operations 10:00–11:00 · Production Logistics
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Safety Solutions
- Fundamentals of Data Capture for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer®: What's New & Next Steps Advanced Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Safety Solutions
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Fundamentals Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Water/Wastewater Sustainability Viewpoint: Rethinking Utility Operations — A Practical Path to Autonomous Water Systems 10:00–11:00 · Water & Wastewater; Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Advancing Process Safety Through Integrated Automation 10:00–11:00 · New & Traditional Energy; Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- From Engineering Data to Operational Systems: Integrated Automation Workflows 10:00–11:00 · Digital Operations
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- Engineering With AI: A Hands‑on Experience With AI-powered Design in FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Advanced Distributed HMI With FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands‑on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Industrial Data Management and Insights for More Efficient Steel Plant Operations 10:00–11:00 · Mining & Metals
- Fundamentals of ThinManager® Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- What's New and What's Next: FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ Solution: Overview, Architectures and Options 11:00–12:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Your Next Industrial Advantage: 2026 Trends for Turning Sustainability into Key Driver of Efficiency, Innovation, and Resilience - A Panel Discussion 11:00–12:00 · Digital Operations
- Physical AI in Manufacturing: Sim-to-Real Workflows and Edge Intelligence 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Building Smarter PID controllers with AI: Examples in Wastewater Treatment and Packaging 11:00–12:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Planning a Digital Lighthouse: How Bobcat Identified and Deployed High‑Value AI Use Cases 11:00–12:00 · Digital Operations
- Labor, Safety, and Profitability in the Age of Limited Energy: Lessons from the Field 11:00–12:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- PID Loop Tuning: A Practical Approach for Nonlinear Processes 11:00–12:00 · New & Traditional Energy; Mining & Metals
- Increase Certainty and Decrease Risk in OEM Machine Design 11:00–12:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Advancing Automated Bench Top Systems for Cell Therapy: MTP-Enabled Platforms 11:00–12:00 · Life Sciences
- What's New and What's Next in PowerFlex® Drives 11:00–12:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Water/Wastewater Cybersecurity Viewpoint: Strengthening Resilience in the Water Sector Through the NIST & IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Frameworks 11:00–12:00 · Water & Wastewater; Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- How FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX Enables Autonomous Control in Plant‑Based and Protein Production 11:00–12:00 · Food & Beverage
- Scaling Sequencing Applications with PlantPAx® for Batch and Continuous Processes 11:00–12:00 · Process Solutions
- Resilient IT/OT Architectures: Preparing for Cyber and Operations Risks 11:00–12:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Delivering Secure Controls Projects 11:00–12:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Anyone Can Build a System — Why Use PlantPAx®? 11:00–12:00 · Mining & Metals
- Safety That Supports Production: An Operations‑first Approach to Functional Machine Safety 11:00–12:00 · Asset Management
- Cambridge Water Department: Uptime Meets Upgrade Off-site Tour 12:00–15:30 · Water & Wastewater
- Rockwell Automation: Where Intelligent Motion Lives Off-site Tour 12:30–18:00 · Production Logistics
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 13:00–16:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Keynote: A New Perspective 13:00–14:15
- Cambridge Water Department: Uptime Meets Upgrade Off-site Tour 14:00–17:30 · Water & Wastewater
- Advance Your HMI Vision: FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Stratix® Switches Advanced Hands-On Lab 14:30–17:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- PlantPAx® 5.50: Engineering Using the PlantPAx® Process Library Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Process Solutions
- Automate Your Engineering to Increase Productivity With APIs Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Digital Engineering
- The Robot Programming Experience Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Fundamentals of Accelerating Automation with Pre‑Engineered Libraries and Trusted Content Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Manufacturing AI
- ThinManager®: Take a Deep Dive From the Visualization Edge Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Using AI in Plex Analytics for ML and Natural Language Insight Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: New Integration Patterns With Automation Systems 15:00–16:00 · Life Sciences
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software: Develop a Standalone Machine Application Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Digital Engineering
- How Modern Support Extends the Value of PlantPAx® Automation Investments 15:00–16:00 · Process Solutions
- Automation Fair Orientation 15:00–16:00
- Data Center Strategy Meets the Smart Factory 15:00–16:00 · Executive Insights
- Powering Intelligent Material Flow: How Natura Unified Robotics, Drives, and Digital Twins for Next Level Efficiency 15:00–16:00 · Life Sciences; Production Logistics
- Industrial Data as the High Integrity Foundation for Industrial AI in Life Sciences Manufacturing 15:00–16:00 · Executive Insights
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Advanced Hands-On Lab 15:00–16:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- FactoryTalk® Security Basic Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30
- What's New and What's Next in Logix Controllers and Design Software 15:00–16:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Advanced Applications Hands-On Lab 15:00–16:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Advanced Data Capture Methodologies for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Advanced Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Blueprinting the Factory of the Future: A Strategy-First Approach to New Capacity Projects - A Panel Discussion 15:00–16:00 · Digital Operations
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Industrial Components
- Smaller, Lighter, Ultra-Efficient: Introducing a Groundbreaking Integrated Drive Motor 15:00–16:00 · Production Logistics
- Design With Confidence Using Advisor Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Digital Engineering
- IT/OT Network Segmentation & iDMZ: Building a Security Perimeter 15:00–16:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Process Solutions
- Faster Recovery, Less Downtime: Exploring High Availability in FactoryTalk® Batch Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Digital Operations
- From Data to Decisions: How MyRockwellAutomation Helps Drive Operational Excellence 15:00–16:00 · Asset Management
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Industrial Components
- From Data to Decisions: FactoryTalk® Energy Manager Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30
- Chaos Into Clarity: Collecting and Sharing Data Effectively With Logix, Smart Objects and FactoryTalk® Optix™ Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- A New Frontier for Water: Building a Scalable Automation Platform for a Growing City 15:00–16:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Bridge IT/OT Challenges: Leveraging Stratix® Switch Features for Secure, Efficient Network Operation 15:00–16:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Virtual Commissioning: Device-level Emulation for Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency 15:00–16:00 · Digital Engineering
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer® Basics Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Digital Engineering
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Manufacturing AI
- OEM Viewpoint: What Do Higher-performing OEMs Do Differently? They Aren't Perfect, But They Are Prepared 15:00–16:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Food & Beverage Viewpoint: From Insight to Impact — AI Use Cases for Food & Beverage Manufacturers 15:00–16:00 · Food & Beverage
- Control System Architectures for Boiler and Burner Applications: A Comparative Analysis 15:00–16:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Data Center Viewpoint: Why AI Data Centers Forced a Reset — From Building Controls to Industrial Reliability - A Panel Discussion 15:00–16:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Engineering With AI: A Hands‑on Experience With AI-powered Design in FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Software Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Asset Management
- Navigating Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Machinery Regulation Requirements for Industrial Cybersecurity 15:00–16:00 · Executive Insights; Securing OT & Industrial Systems; OEM/Machine Builders
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Smart Motor Control
- AI Agents in Plex MES: Production Support, Authoring Assistants and What's Next 15:00–16:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Safety Solutions
- Introduction to Distributed HMI with FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands-on Lab 15:00–16:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- AI-Driven Alarm Management: From Costly Rationalisation to Continuous Improvement 16:00–17:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Trends in Data Center Industry — Power and Automation 16:00–17:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Turning Manufacturing Data Into Insight With AI-Powered Plex Analytics 16:00–17:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- From Regulations to Readiness: Turning IEC 62443 and NIS2 into Practical OT Execution 16:00–17:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Delivering a Scalable 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Single-Use Mixer Skid Platform 16:00–17:00 · Life Sciences
- Accelerating Digital Twin Development With AI Agents and Emulate3D® 16:00–17:00 · Automotive & Tire
- What's New and What's Next In Stratix® and Strategies for Product Selection Based on Application Needs 16:00–17:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- FactoryTalk® Optix™ Tips, Tricks and Application Insights 16:00–17:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- AI-Driven Model Predictive Control for Slag Grinding Optimization 16:00–17:00 · Mining & Metals; Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Bridging Simulation and Emulation in Manufacturing System Design 16:00–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- From Starters to Servo Drives: A Beginner's Guide to Selecting Motor Control 16:00–17:00 · Smart Motor Control
- OptixEdge™ and Embedded Edge Compute: Redefining OT Operations With IT technology 16:00–17:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Introduction to the FactoryTalk® Optix™ Portfolio 16:00–17:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of the Possible in Reducing Time to Valid Recipes With AI 16:00–17:00 · Life Sciences
- Pushing Performance to the Limit with FactoryTalk® Analytics™ PavilionX™ MPC 16:00–17:00 · Mining & Metals
- A Comparison Between Compact and Jet Fighter Design and Process Automation
- Improving Line Capacity Through PlantPAx and S88
- Introduction to SAM GUARD and Integration with Fiix
- Mining Industry Use Case: Minera Media Luna, Mexico
- Modernization and Digitization of a Quixiere Cement Plant
- Obstacles and Potential to Scale Automation for Autonomous Operations
- Optimize Process Performance with Model Predictive Control
- Recent Insights in Control Loop Analytics and Links to Financial Impact
- Control System for a Greenfield In-situ Copper Mine Using PlantPAx DCS
- DCS Migration and PlantPAx Best Practices Roundtable
- PlantPAx Modernization Leading to Remote Operation Support and Plantwide Transformation
- Panel Discussion – APL (Advanced Physical Layer) on EtherNet/IP
Day 2 — Tuesday 17 November 2026
- Teddie Peanut Butter: Spreading Smarter Operations Off-site Tour 08:00–11:30 · Food & Beverage
- Keynote: Future in Focus 08:30–09:45 — Blake Moret
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 09:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- PlantPAx® Bulk Engineering Lab for System Deployers Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Secure Digital Operations Summit 10:00–14:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data; Securing OT & Industrial Systems; Life Sciences
- What's New and What's Next from Rockwell Automation 10:00–11:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Sustainable Product Design and Digital Product Passport (DPP) — From Compliance to Differentiation - A Panel Discussion 10:00–11:00 · Asset Management
- Introducing CompactLogix® 5390 Controllers & PointMax™ I/O — Elevate to a Modern Architecture 10:00–11:00 · OEM/Machine Builders; What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Smarter Visualization: Introducing AI Assistants with FactoryTalk® Optix™ and FactoryTalk® View 10:00–11:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Right Size Your Industrial Network Redundancy 10:00–11:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Modernization to Lifecycle Excellence: Connecting Drives, Legacy Migrations and Innovation 10:00–11:00 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Advanced Wireless Food & Beverage Delivered and Supported by Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Services 10:00–11:00 · Food & Beverage
- Engineer Once, Reuse Everywhere: A System‑Level Blueprint for Smarter Machines 10:00–11:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Panel Optimization Plays: Building Smarter, More Efficient Control Panels 10:00–11:00 · Industrial Components
- Factory of the Future with MES: Building a Connected Factory Across the Rockwell Automation Ecosystem 10:00–11:00 · Executive Insights
- Scaling Global MES Through Governance and Standardization 10:00–11:00 · Life Sciences
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software: Develop a Standalone Machine Application Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Introduction to Distributed HMI with FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Safety Solutions
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Asset Management
- Design Without Friction: FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Operations
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Virtual Commissioning to Reality: Accelerating Robot Deployment with Unified Robot Control Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Automotive AI Viewpoint: AI, Machine Learning and Automation - Deployment and Impact 10:00–11:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Metals Viewpoint: Shaping the Future of Industrial and Energy Systems for Critical Metals 10:00–11:00 · Mining & Metals
- Using AI in Plex Analytics for ML and Natural Language Insight Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer® Basics Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Introduction to FLEXHA 5000™ I/O Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Advanced DataOps With FactoryTalk® DataMosaix™ Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- Modernizing Legacy Production: EPC Delivery of a Fully Automated Batch Control System 10:00–11:00 · New & Traditional Energy; Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Faster Recovery, Less Downtime: Exploring High Availability in FactoryTalk® Batch Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Operations
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Edge Compute Modules Optimized for FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Docker Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Design With Confidence Using Advisor Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- De-Risking Automation with Digital Validation: Simulation and Emulation in Practice 10:00–11:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Advanced Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Advanced Data Capture Methodologies for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Advanced Applications Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Empowering Devices to Defend With CIP Security Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Cybersecurity
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Advanced Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Fundamentals of ThinManager® Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Deploying AI in Your Plants: Enabling Software-Defined Manufacturing and GenAI 10:00–11:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Stratix® Switches Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Improve Efficiency and Quality Through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® Soft Sensing Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Rockwell Automation: Where Intelligent Motion Lives Off-site Tour 10:00–15:30 · Production Logistics
- Mitigating Project Risk Through Advanced Technology and Modern Design Practices 10:30–11:00
- RightHand Robotics: A Gripping Look at Autonomy Off-site Tour 10:30–15:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Opening Keynote: Secure Digital Operations and the Future of Industrial Operations 10:30–11:30 — George Young, Shannon McKay, Stephen Birtsas
- Introducing FactoryTalk® Provisioning and Management: Provision PlantPAx® Servers in Hours Instead of Days 11:00–12:00 · Water & Wastewater; Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Inside an Arc Flash Event: What the Standards Require and How Arc‑Resistant MCCs Help Protect People 11:00–12:00 · Safety Solutions
- Centralized Visualization: Scaling Secure HMI from Machine to Enterprise 11:00–12:00 · Life Sciences
- Electrification of the Data Center 11:00–12:00 · Sustainability Solutions
- What's New and What's Next in FactoryTalk® Batch 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- The Sequence That Makes Transformation Stick 11:00–12:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Technology Partner Process Innovations 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Design It Right: Building Industrial Networks That Scale, Recover and Endure 11:00–12:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- What's New and What's Next in the FactoryTalk® View Software Portfolio 11:00–12:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- The Advantage of EtherNet/IP and CIP Safety in Wireless Industrial Environments 11:00–12:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Build What's Next With the New PowerFlex® 535 Compact Drive 11:00–12:00 · Smart Motor Control
- What's New in Emulate3D®: Advancing Digital Engineering at Scale 11:00–12:00 · Digital Engineering
- Unlock New Levels of Performance With the All-New CompactLogix® 5390 and ControlLogix® 5590 Controllers 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Multi-Partner Integration of QMS and HMI for Significant Quality Improvement 11:00–12:00 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Modular Automation in Material Handling: Scalable Control Architectures 11:00–12:00 · Production Logistics
- FactoryTalk Optix - Connecting Everything in Your Plant with a Unified Data Layer 11:00–12:00 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Meeting Customer and Regulatory Data Compliance Through Automated Data Collection 11:00–12:00 · Digital Operations
- Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency Using Rockwell’s AOP and Itoh Denki IB-E Controllers 11:15–11:45 · Smart Motor Control
- OEM Leader-to-Leader Summit 11:30–15:30 · Executive Insights; Mining & Metals; OEM/Machine Builders
- Beyond Copilots: Introducing FactoryTalk® Conductor™ 12:00–12:30 · Manufacturing AI
- OEM Leader-to-Leader Summit Keynote 12:15–12:30 — Blake Moret
- Breakout: Data Foundations for Industrial AI 12:30–13:15 — Austin Locke
- Kickoff & OEM Perspective 12:30–12:50 — Evan Kaiser
- Breakout: Securing the Autonomous Enterprise 12:30–13:15
- Rockwell Automation: Where Intelligent Motion Lives Off-site Tour 12:30–18:00 · Production Logistics
- Breakout: MES and the Autonomous Enterprise 12:30–13:15
- Modernizing Operations Through Scalable Digital Solutions: Tetra Pak on FactoryTalk® Optix™ 12:50–13:30 — Sean Sims
- Migrating PROFINET/PROFIBUS Infrastructures to ControlLogix (No Rip-and-Replace) 13:00–14:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Eight Ways to Reduce Unplanned Downtime 13:00–14:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 13:00–16:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- The Intelligent Factory: Scheduling and MES as the Cognitive Layer of Autonomous Manufacturing 13:00–14:00 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- From Integrated to Orchestrated: Rethinking Packaging Line Performance in Food & Beverage 13:00–14:00 · Food & Beverage
- Application of Lifecycle Management in Today's Maintenance Departments 13:00–14:00 · Mining & Metals
- Transformation in Motion 13:00–14:00 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Modernizing GMP-Critical Building Management in Pharmaceutical Facilities 13:00–14:00 · Life Sciences
- Aligning With CESMII's Smart Manufacturing Approach and the Benefits to our Ecosystem 13:00–14:00 · Executive Insights
- Fundamentals of EtherNet/IP in a Control System and Migration From Older Connectivity Technologies 13:00–14:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Industrial Energy Management: From Real Time Visibility to Cost and Carbon Reduction 13:00–14:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Life Sciences OEM Viewpoint: Automation Advancements Supporting Life Science Innovation and Next Generation OEM Technologies - A Panel Discussion 13:00–14:00 · Life Sciences; OEM/Machine Builders
- What's New and What's Next in PowerFlex® Drives 13:00–14:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Driving Water Sector Localization, Digital Sovereignty, and Local Content Growth 13:00–13:30
- Beyond the Hype: AI and MPC in Advanced Process Control 13:00–14:00 · Mining & Metals; Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- Automotive Customer Viewpoint: How Ford and Rockwell Are Advancing Quality at Scale with Dimensional AI 13:00–14:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Smart Motor Control Starts Here: Data-Driven Insights with the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution 13:00–14:00 · OEM/Machine Builders; What's Next for Industrial Automation
- How Integrated Safety Simplifies Design and Improves Machine Availability 13:00–14:00 · Safety Solutions
- Powering Decarbonization: Modern Hydro and Bioenergy for a Flexible, Low-Carbon Grid - A Panel Discussion 13:00–14:00 · Executive Insights
- Breakout: Advancing OT Cyber Maturity 13:20–14:00 — Rick Kaun
- Breakout: Building the Digital Thread for Autonomous Operations 13:20–14:00 — Cameron Carr, Everett Clemons
- Breakout: Turning Industrial Data into Operational Intelligence 13:20–14:00 — Troy Mahr, Chelsea Barnes
- Building Simulation Models With the Emulate3D® AI Assistant Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Digital Engineering
- Industrial AI With FactoryTalk® DataMosaix™ Hands-On Lab 13:30–15:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Industrial Components
- Building Trust: From Secure Design to Lifecycle Resilience 13:30–14:05 — Evan Kaiser
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Smart Motor Control
- FactoryTalk® Security Basic Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00
- Using FactoryTalk® Linx Gateway to Securely Access and Manage a Control System Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 13:30–15:00 · Safety Solutions
- Fundamentals of Data Capture for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Process Solutions
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Safety Solutions
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Design Without Friction: FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Digital Operations
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Fundamentals Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Industrial Components
- Advanced Distributed HMI With FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands‑on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Basic Hands-On Lab 13:30–15:00 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Unified Machine Design With Studio 5000® Environment Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Digital Engineering
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of Recipe Design and Management Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer®: What's New & Next Steps Advanced Lab 13:30–15:00 · Digital Engineering
- Advanced Machine Design With FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software Hands-On Lab 13:30–15:00 · Digital Engineering
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Process Solutions
- Chaos Into Clarity: Collecting and Sharing Data Effectively With Logix, Smart Objects and FactoryTalk® Optix™ Hands-on Lab 13:30–15:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Building Energy Management at Scale: A Proven Approach Across Hundreds of Facilities 14:00–15:00 · Production Logistics
- Industrial AI in Action: Life Before and After AI in Manufacturing Operations 14:00–15:00 · Executive Insights
- Today's Technology, Tomorrow's Results: Leveraging 5034 PointMax I/O to Create What's Next 14:00–15:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Forging the Future: How Presrite Leverages AI-Driven Operational Excellence 14:00–15:00 · Mining & Metals
- How EPCOR Water Scaled Alarm Notification Across a Growing Utility 14:00–15:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Building Day One Readiness Through Early Controls, Design and MES Strategy 14:00–15:00 · Digital Operations
- Turn Power into Possibility: Designing the Future with Motor Control Centers 14:00–15:00 · Smart Motor Control
- From Diagnostics to Decisions: Agentic AI for Manufacturing Performance 14:00–15:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Energy Viewpoint: Advancing Oil & Gas Operations Through Data 14:00–15:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Fiix 101: Digital Maintenance Best Practices 14:00–15:00 · Asset Management
- From Measurement to Insight: Building a Digital Foundation for Operational Efficiency 14:00–15:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Benefits of a Unified Power and Process Control System 14:00–15:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- From Fragmented Automation to Connected Operations With High-value AMR Workflows 14:00–15:00 · Automotive & Tire; Production Logistics
- Accelerate System Development: Use FactoryTalk® Conductor to Create, Manage and Run AI Agents to Build and Test Your System 14:00–15:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Smarter Tools, Same Stakes: AI and the Future of xOT Defense 14:00–15:00 · Industrial Cybersecurity
- Direct-on-line Motor Starters Simplified: From Basic Breakers to Connected Diagnostic Data 14:00–15:00 · Industrial Components
- From Concept to Competitive Advantage: Amgen's Digital Twin Journey 14:05–14:45 — Darren O’Brien
- Stratix® Switches Advanced Hands-On Lab 14:30–17:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Advance Your HMI Vision: FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- PlantPAx® 5.50: Engineering Using the PlantPAx® Process Library Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Process Solutions
- Automate Your Engineering to Increase Productivity With APIs Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Digital Engineering
- The Robot Programming Experience Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Fundamentals of Accelerating Automation with Pre‑Engineered Libraries and Trusted Content Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Manufacturing AI
- ThinManager®: Take a Deep Dive From the Visualization Edge Hands-on Lab 14:30–17:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Designing the Future of Industrial Operations with AI 14:45–15:20 — John Pritchard
- FactoryTalk® Motion Analyzer: Analyze and Optimize Your Motion Profile to Select the Right Product for Your Application 15:00–16:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Benefits of Using CIP Safety for Preventing Unexpected Start-Up in Pneumatic Equipment 15:00–16:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- From Flow to Value: End-to-End Industrial Architectures for Smarter, More Sustainable Production 15:00–16:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Agentic AI and Industrial DataOps: Preserving Expertise with AI Agents 15:00–16:00 · Executive Insights; Mining & Metals
- Insights and Lessons Learned From Biopharma Manufacturer Genentech on MES Migration 15:00–16:00 · Life Sciences
- Introducing FactoryTalk® AssetIQ™: Managing OT Assets at Scale 15:00–16:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- The Future of MES with Edge to Cloud Systems: Plex and FactoryTalk® ResilientEdge™ 15:00–16:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- How McGard Turned Elastic MES Into a Strategic Advantage 15:00–16:00 · Digital Operations
- FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ in Action: Expert‑led Demos and Real Engineering Workflows 15:00–16:00 · Digital Engineering
- Semiconductor Viewpoint: Enabling Resilient and Sustainable Operations Through Digital Automation - A Panel Discussion 15:00–16:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- How to Get the Most From Your Independent Cart Technology System 15:00–16:00 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- New Capacity Viewpoint: Day 1 Ready — Turning Capital Investment Into Results 15:00–16:00 · Executive Insights
- Building a Culture of Quality: From Compliance to Continuous Improvement 15:00–16:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Automation Alone Won't Fix Your Warehouse: Here's What Can Help 15:00–16:00 · Production Logistics
- From Fragmented Efforts to OT Resilience: Connecting Visibility, Risk and Action - A Panel Discussion 15:00–16:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems; Water & Wastewater
- Fiix and FactoryTalk® Optix™: Maintenance Powered by Live Machine Data 15:00–16:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Enhanced Connectivity for Motor Driven Roller (MDR) Conveyor Applications 15:00–16:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Maximizing Machine Health: Integrated Vibration Analysis with Analyst Inside & Dynamix 1444 15:00–16:00 · Mining & Metals
- Safety: What to Consider When Designing Your Enclosure to Ensure the Highest Level of Safety 15:15–15:45 · Safety Solutions
- Wrap Up 15:20–15:30 — Evan Kaiser
- Chaos Into Clarity: Collecting and Sharing Data Effectively With Logix, Smart Objects and FactoryTalk® Optix™ Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- From Data to Decisions: FactoryTalk® Energy Manager Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00
- Advanced Machine Design With FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software Hands-On Lab 15:30–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Industrial Components
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of Recipe Design and Management Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Basic Hands-On Lab 15:30–17:00 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Advanced Distributed HMI With FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands‑on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Unified Machine Design With Studio 5000® Environment Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- Fundamentals of Data Capture for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Process Solutions
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Smart Motor Control
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Fundamentals Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 15:30–17:00 · Safety Solutions
- Using FactoryTalk® Linx Gateway to Securely Access and Manage a Control System Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Safety Solutions
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Building Simulation Models With the Emulate3D® AI Assistant Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer®: What's New & Next Steps Advanced Lab 15:30–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Engineering With AI: A Hands‑on Experience With AI-powered Design in FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Manufacturing AI
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Industrial Components
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Process Solutions
- Empowering Devices to Defend With CIP Security Hands-on Lab 15:30–17:00 · Industrial Cybersecurity
- Introducing LogixEdge™: Expanding Logix Into Software‑defined Automation 16:00–17:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Recall-ready by Design: Traceability, Recipes and Standard Work in Plex for Food & Beverage 16:00–17:00 · Food & Beverage
- AI in MES: Supporting Better Operational Decisions 16:00–17:00 · Manufacturing AI
- From Instrument Logs to Intelligent Action: How Thermo Fisher Scientific Uses Self‑Improving Diagnostic AI 16:00–17:00 · Life Sciences; Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Rockwell Automation Solutions for Lifecycle‑Driven Data Center Modernization 16:00–17:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Life Sciences Viewpoint: Current State of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in Drug and Device Manufacturing - A Panel Discussion 16:00–17:00 · Life Sciences
- Warehousing & Logistics Viewpoint: Orchestrating Intralogistics to Win in High Complexity Fulfillment Networks 16:00–17:00 · Production Logistics
- ICT, AMR, or Traditional Transport? 16:00–17:00 · Automotive & Tire; Production Logistics
- Accelerate PLC Design With Industrial DevOps 16:00–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- Novo Nordisk - Accelerating Site Acceptance Testing in Life Science Applications Using Digital Twins and AI 16:00–17:00 · Life Sciences
- Build Once, Deploy Anywhere: AI-Powered Configuration & Fleet Deployment for Industrial Apps 16:00–17:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Micro Control: Integrated Automation Solution 16:00–17:00 · Digital Engineering
- FactoryTalk® Orchestration™: The Engine Behind Autonomous Material Flow 16:00–16:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Scalable Multi-Site Data Architecture Using MQTT and UNS for Reporting 16:00–17:00 · Data Operations & Analytics
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Fundamentals Hands-on Lab 17:30–19:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer®: What's New & Next Steps Advanced Lab 17:30–19:00 · Digital Engineering
Day 3 — Wednesday 18 November 2026
- Cambridge Water Department: Uptime Meets Upgrade Off-site Tour 07:30–11:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Teddie Peanut Butter: Spreading Smarter Operations Off-site Tour 08:00–11:30 · Food & Beverage
- Harpak-ULMA: Packaging Automation Unpacked Off-site Tour 08:30–13:30 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Keynote: Focus on Innovation 08:30–09:45 — Adam Savage
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 09:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Enbridge Compressor Station: Powering Pipeline Performance Off-site Tour 09:30–15:30 · Optimizing Process Control & System Performance
- TechConnectIQ: Evolving Support Through Digital and AI - A Panel Discussion 10:00–11:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Advanced DataOps With FactoryTalk® DataMosaix™ Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- FactoryTalk® Security Basic Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30
- Improve Efficiency and Quality Through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® Soft Sensing Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Introduction to Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Logix Integrated Safety Controller: Advanced Applications Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Smart Devices With IO-Link Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- Introduction to Distributed HMI with FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Faster Recovery, Less Downtime: Exploring High Availability in FactoryTalk® Batch Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Operations
- Engineer Once, Reuse Everywhere: A System‑Level Blueprint for Smarter Machines 10:00–11:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Introduction to FLEXHA 5000™ I/O Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Introduction to PowerFlex® 535 Drive Basic Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Smart Motor Control
- Introduction to the FactoryTalk® Optix™ Portfolio 10:00–11:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Enhancing Operator Efficiency with Mobile HMI Access at Oxy using ThinManager 10:00–11:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems; New & Traditional Energy
- Bridge IT/OT Challenges: Leveraging Stratix® Switch Features for Secure, Efficient Network Operation 10:00–11:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- AI-Driven Alarm Management: From Costly Rationalisation to Continuous Improvement 10:00–11:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Logix SIS in Action: Implementing Safety Functions Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- From Regulations to Readiness: Turning IEC 62443 and NIS2 into Practical OT Execution 10:00–11:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Advanced Data Capture Methodologies for Manufacturing With FactoryTalk® Historian Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Bridging Simulation and Emulation in Manufacturing System Design 10:00–11:00 · Digital Engineering
- Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Advanced Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- What's New and What's Next from Rockwell Automation 10:00–11:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Software Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Asset Management
- LogixEdge™: Your First Step Into Software‑defined Automation Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Edge Compute Modules Optimized for FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Docker Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- PID Loop Tuning: A Practical Approach for Nonlinear Processes 10:00–11:00 · New & Traditional Energy; Mining & Metals
- Engineering With AI: A Hands‑on Experience With AI-powered Design in FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing AI
- Trends in Data Center Industry — Power and Automation 10:00–11:00 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer® Basics Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- PowerFlex® 755TS Drive Advanced Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Stratix® Switches Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 10:00–11:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Using AI in Plex Analytics for ML and Natural Language Insight Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Manufacturing Execution Systems
- FactoryTalk® Optix™ Tips, Tricks and Application Insights 10:00–11:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Turning Manufacturing Data Into Insight With AI-Powered Plex Analytics 10:00–11:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- What's New and What's Next In Stratix® and Strategies for Product Selection Based on Application Needs 10:00–11:00 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Introduction to CompactLogix® 5390 & PointMax™ I/O: Experience How Simplicity and Performance Come Together Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Safety Solutions
- Introduction to PlantPAx® Operations for End Users Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Process Solutions
- Manage Every Pane of Glass, From Plant Floor to Control Room 10:00–11:00 · Digital Operations
- Fundamentals of ThinManager® Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Unlock Diagnostics in Your Panel: Build and Commission Smart Motor Control with EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Industrial Components
- Virtual Commissioning to Reality: Accelerating Robot Deployment with Unified Robot Control Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- General Mills: Building Resilient Operations Through Control System Risk Management 10:00–11:00 · Food & Beverage
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: The Art of the Possible in Reducing Time to Valid Recipes With AI 10:00–11:00 · Life Sciences
- Pushing Performance to the Limit with FactoryTalk® Analytics™ PavilionX™ MPC 10:00–11:00 · Mining & Metals
- Technical Deep Dive into the Power of FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform 10:00–11:00 · Digital Engineering
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ Software: Develop a Standalone Machine Application Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Design With Confidence Using Advisor Hands-on Lab 10:00–11:30 · Digital Engineering
- Bold Conversations: The Human Edge - Inclusion, AI, and the Future of Innovation 10:30–11:00
- From Starters to Servo Drives: A Beginner's Guide to Selecting Motor Control 11:00–12:00 · Smart Motor Control
- Data Center Strategy Meets the Smart Factory 11:00–12:00 · Executive Insights
- Transforming How You Define Reliability and Performance Through Data and Digital Twins 11:00–12:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- Technology Partner Data Center Innovations 11:00–12:00 · Asset Management
- A New Frontier for Water: Building a Scalable Automation Platform for a Growing City 11:00–12:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Accelerating Digital Twin Development With AI Agents and Emulate3D® 11:00–12:00 · Automotive & Tire
- Building Smarter PID controllers with AI: Examples in Wastewater Treatment and Packaging 11:00–12:00 · Manufacturing AI
- IT/OT Network Segmentation & iDMZ: Building a Security Perimeter 11:00–12:00 · Securing OT & Industrial Systems
- Control System Architectures for Boiler and Burner Applications: A Comparative Analysis 11:00–12:00 · New & Traditional Energy
- FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite®: New Integration Patterns With Automation Systems 11:00–12:00 · Life Sciences
- How Modern Support Extends the Value of PlantPAx® Automation Investments 11:00–12:00 · Process Solutions
- Real-World Lessons from KWS Seeds on Operating MES on the Shop Floor 11:00–12:00 · Food & Beverage
- Advancing Automated Bench Top Systems for Cell Therapy: MTP-Enabled Platforms 11:00–12:00 · Life Sciences
- Navigating Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Machinery Regulation Requirements for Industrial Cybersecurity 11:00–12:00 · Executive Insights; Securing OT & Industrial Systems; OEM/Machine Builders
- What's New and What's Next in the FactoryTalk® View Software Portfolio 11:00–12:00 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Delivering a Scalable 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Single-Use Mixer Skid Platform 11:00–12:00 · Life Sciences
- What's New and What's Next in PowerFlex® Drives 11:00–12:00 · What's Next for Industrial Automation
- AI Agents in Plex MES: Production Support, Authoring Assistants and What's Next 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- OptixEdge™ and Embedded Edge Compute: Redefining OT Operations With IT technology 11:00–12:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- Pro Series Graphic Terminals: Modernize Visualization, Empower Operators 11:15–11:45 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Women in Manufacturing Luncheon 11:30–13:00
- Harpak-ULMA: Packaging Automation Unpacked Off-site Tour 11:30–16:30 · OEM/Machine Builders
- Production Logistics Summit 11:30–15:30 · What's Next for Industrial Automation; Production Logistics
- Cambridge Water Department: Uptime Meets Upgrade Off-site Tour 12:00–15:30 · Water & Wastewater
- Automation Fair 2026 ROKathon Winner — Behind the Winning Solution 12:00–12:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- PlantPAx® Bulk Engineering Lab for System Deployers Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Process Solutions
- Fundamentals of ThinManager® Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Virtual Commissioning to Reality: Accelerating Robot Deployment with Unified Robot Control Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Advanced Motion & Robotics
- Improve Efficiency and Quality Through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® Soft Sensing Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Data Operations & Analytics
- Stratix® Switches Fundamentals Hands-On Lab 12:00–13:30 · Networks & Infrastructure
- Edge Compute Modules Optimized for FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Docker Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Introduction to FactoryTalk® Optix™ Visualization Platform Hands-on Lab 12:00–13:30 · Scalable Control & Visualization
- Opening Keynote – Production Logistics: The Next Era of Manufacturing Performance 12:30–13:00
- Customer Fireside Chat – Early Movers, Real Results 13:00–13:30
- Anyone Can Build a System — Why Use PlantPAx®? 13:00–14:00 · Mining & Metals
- Downeast Cider: Brewing Smarter Growth Off-site Tour 13:00–16:00 · Optimizing Operations with AI & Edge-to-Cloud Data
- From Data to Decisions: How MyRockwellAutomation Helps Drive Operational Excellence 13:00–14:00 · Asset Management
- Logix SIS: The Latest Logix-based Process Safety Solution 13:00–14:00 · Digital Engineering
- Digital Transformation in Industrial Automation: Lessons from a Customer Implementation 13:00–13:30 · Digital Operations
- Safety That Supports Production: An Operations‑first Approach to Functional Machine Safety 13:00–14:00 · Asset Management
- What's New and What's Next: FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ Solution: Overview, Architectures and Options 13:00–14:00 · Water & Wastewater
- Planning a Digital Lighthouse: How Bobcat Identified and Deployed High‑Value AI Use Cases 13:00–14:00 · Digital Operations
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Organiser (1)
Sponsors (7)
Imperx, Inc. · NVENT · Fortinet · Microsoft · Itoh Denki USA Inc. · Endress+Hauser · Millennium Control Systems
Media Partners (18)
Manufacturing Tomorrow · Assembly.com · Control Engineering · Automated Warehouse · Automation.com · Audacy Radio · Packaging World · Automation Technology · OEM Magazine · Dairy Foods · Compressed Air Best Practices · Industrial Equipment News · Battery Technology · Design News · Robot Report · Food Manufacturing · Manufacturing.net · Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
Exhibitors (117)
Imperx, Inc. · Fluke · BW Design Group · Velotic · Applied Control Engineering · ECN Automation · Conperio, Inc. · Plante Moran · MTE Corporation · Claroty · Weiss North America, Inc. · CBS ArcSafe · FieldComm Group · Melfi Technologies Inc · BAKC Capital Group, LLC · Actemium North America · Marathon Motors · Matrix Technologies, Inc. · Werner Electric Supply · Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. · R3 Solutions GmbH · Turtle · Nidec Drive Technology America Corporation · Control Station Inc. · Amatrol · Aria Cybersecurity · Mersen · ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd. · Belden · Data-Linc Group · WITTENSTEIN SE · LUTZE Inc · Softing Inc. · Southwire · NVENT · TSA TECNOLOGIA DE SISTEMAS DE AUTOMACAO SA · Fortinet · Ascential Medical & Life Sciences · ESTeem Wireless Modems · Cyolo Security Inc. · Service Wire Company · FANUC America Corporation · Spectrum Controls and TCI An Allient Company · ZETA USA · ProcessVue · METTLER TOLEDO · Brady Corporation · Prime Technologies · Interstates · Veregy · RoviSys · Bonitron Inc. · Itoh Denki USA Inc. · Case iZ · OCEAN DATA SYSTEMS · Hammond Power Solutions · The Industrial Solutions Network of CED · Kuebler Inc · Wesco · McNaughton-McKay Electric Co. & The Reynolds Company · Elm Electrical · Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · Littelfuse · Leviton · Post Glover Resistors · Prime Controls · Helm Instrument Company, Inc. · INTECH Process Automation Inc. · AMETEK Inc · Apex Dynamics USA · APARIAN INC · CEC Controls / SCIO Automation Group · DMC, Inc. · SMC Corporation of America · Bihl+Wiedemann · Border States · Endress+Hauser · Hardy Process Solutions · Domino Printing Sciences · Kendall Electric · Wunderlich-Malec Engineering · Cape Software · ELWOOD CORP | High Performance Motors Group · rf IDEAS · Delta Motion · Amazon Web Services · EOSYS · Rexel USA · ITHENA · Control System Integrators Association · SeQent · Rice Lake Weighing Systems · PANDUIT · CONTROL+M SOLUTIONS, LLC · Gray AES · Cumulus Consulting · Dragos · ADASOFT · Kyntronics · Rittal LLC & Eplan LLC · Cybertrol Engineering · CRB · E Tech Group · HMS Networks · Logical Systems, Inc. (LSI) · ICOTEK · FESTO · T-Mobile · STOBER Drives, Inc. · POSITAL - FRABA Inc. · ODVA · Thermo Systems · MiniMotor USA · Stefanini Group · CAM Technologies · Planar Motor Inc. · Dialight
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.