Rockwell Automation and members of its PartnerNetwork program are hosting the 2015 Automation Fair on 18th-19th of November in Chicago, US.
The focus of this year’s event will be the latest integrated control and information technologies that can enable a Connected Enterprise.
More than 100 exhibitors are expected to fill the west building of Chicago’s McCormick Place along with attendees of user-group meetings, hands-on labs, technical sessions and demonstrations.
Visitors can also experience Rockwell’s products and technology at 19 hands-on labs, and participate in any of the 91 technical sessions.
During nine industry and audience specific forums, customers and industry leaders will share best practices for the chemical, oil and gas, power and energy, and other industries.
The event will also showcase the latest advancements in tools, technologies and services that can help drive profound changes across these industries.
“Helping our customers realise greater productivity and increased global competitiveness through the Connected Enterprise is our passion and a top priority,” said Keith D. Nosbusch, chairman and CEO, Rockwell Automation.
“The 2015 Automation Fair event will help attendees learn and apply the most contemporary industrial automation and information solutions to machines, plants and production, and fully leverage the power of IT/OT convergence.”
The week will start with the Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) annual meeting on Monday and Tuesday and the Automation Perspectives global media forum on Tuesday morning.
Bringing together more than 800 operations, IT and engineering professionals in process industries to share best practices and learn from peers, the event will include more than 30 hands-on labs and technical sessions, as well as presentations from more than 25 customers.
Attendees can provide feedback to direct the development and technical roadmap for the PlantPAx distributed control system from Rockwell Automation.
The company will also host its annual Automation Perspectives global media forum to provide global media and industry analysts with an update on the latest trends and an outlook on the future of automation.
The event includes panels and keynote speeches from Rockwell Automation executives and leaders at global companies who will discuss their progress, challenges and successes in creating their own connected strategies.
Registration for the 2015 Automation Fair event, PSUG and the Automation Perspectives global media forum is now open online.
