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Cybersecurity
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Join us at the OT Cybersecurity exhibit and at sessions to find solutions for your modern industrial operations:

  • Panel Discussion: The Challenges and Opportunities of Cybersecurity for OT
  • Strengthen Cyber Resilience: Practical Strategies for Protecting Industrial Control Systems & Operations
  • Designing a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Expo Feature: See how Rockwell Automation managed services combined with Verve software can assess assets, prioritize risks, mitigate vulnerabilities and build resiliency.
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Business Trends/Future of Industrial Operations
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Start the week with the inaugural New Capacity Excellence Summit: Building a Better Future, paired with 4 days full of case studies, insights and perspectives:

  • Panel Discussion: Reaching Beyond Digital Transformation - Transformation from Automation to Autonomous
  • AI in Manufacturing – New and Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence
  • Tackling Net Zero - Collaborating with an Ecosystem of OEMs and SI
  • Expo Feature: View the future of autonomy at the Innovations booth, including a data-ready machine from DCC Automation.
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Empower People
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Take advantage of an Off-site Tour to get inspired by how technology and people work together, then explore sessions from Rockwell customers and partners:

  • Strengthening Workforce Connections with Lean Collaboration
  • Panel Discussion: Connected Worker Revolution in Smart Manufacturing
  • Multipurpose Dynamic Simulation Empowers Petrobras Workforce
  • Expo Feature: Demo Plex MES with connected worker capabilities including digital work instructions, lean collaboration and mobile applications.
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Process Solutions
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Whether you’re a Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) veteran or new to the event, be sure to sign up for Tuesday’s PSUG Summit and check out:

  • Process Industry Viewpoint: Transforming Process Industries Towards a Greener Future
  • PlantPAx Analytics: A New Tool to Unlock the Potential of Your Process System Data
  • IT/OT Convergence Brings Remote Provisioning to DCS Systems
  • Expo Feature: Don’t miss the Process OEM demo highlighting the newest Optix Panel HMIs and PowerFlex drives. 
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Production Logistics
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Discover advanced solutions and innovative approaches to unlock efficiency, optimize material movement and enhance workforce productivity:

  • Factory of the Future Industry Viewpoint: Bringing Connected Factories to Life with Autonomous Production Logistics
  • Getting the Most From Your Independent Cart Technology Solution
  • Unlocking Remote Fleet Management: Harnessing APM’s Data-Driven Approach for OEMs Success
  • Expo Feature: See collaboration in action at our robotic palletizing station integrated with OTTO AMRs as they transport pallets across the show floor.
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Production Operations Management
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With sessions on how to maximize production, forecast the future and bolster manufacturing agility with both cloud and on-premise solutions, don’t miss:

  • Extending MES for Advanced Business Connectivity: How Viking Products Adapted Plex to Meet Supply Chain Needs
  • Enable Challenging Smart Operations with Industrial 5G
  • The Plex Customer Summit
  • Expo Feature: Check out featured AI solutions including FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI, GuardianAI and VisionAI designed to meet the needs of industry leaders today and in the future.
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What’s New in Industrial Automation
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Get inspired at the Innovations exhibit on the Expo floor, as well as at sessions featuring product introductions to help amplify your impact:

  • What's New and What's Next at Rockwell Automation
  • Panel Discussion: FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio - Early Adopters with Insights, Use Cases and Lessons Learned 
  • Introduction to FactoryTalk Analytics GuardianAI Condition Based Monitoring for PowerFlex Drives Hands-on Lab
  • Expo Feature: Experience the latest in intelligent devices and smart solutions including EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet solutions and iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track systems.
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Industry Tracks

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Automotive & Tire
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Uncover innovative approaches and insights to tackle constant change and disruption while accelerating operations:

  • EV / Battery Industry Viewpoint: Panel Discussion on the Journey to Create a World Class Digital Battery Production Platform
  • Michelin Enhances Safety and Efficiency in the Circular Economy with Machine Vision AI
  • Transform Your Digital Engineering Processes with Emulate3D Technology
  • Expo Feature: See the award-winning Lucid Air EV sedan, built with state-of-the-art digital solutions including factory automation and manufacturing execution software.
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Consumer Packaged Goods
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Along with an Off-site Tour to Bimbo Bakeries USA, don’t miss these sessions for what’s new and what’s next for food and beverage, and household and personal care product producers:

  • Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Viewpoint: Outlook on Packaging - Exploring the Challenges, Trends and Insights
  • Sustainable Savings with Re-Manufacturing at ADM
  • Streamlining Operations Through Yield and Batch Management for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
  • Expo Feature: The Delkor Case Packer Machine in the Industry Pavilion showcases flexible design, innovative on-machine solutions and data-ready insights.
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Energy (Oil, Gas, Renewables)
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Follow this track to discover insights, innovations and solutions for the entire supply chain to remain competitive in an ever-changing industry:

  • Enbridge’s Journey to OT Cybersecurity Excellence
  • Energy Transition Industry Viewpoint: Leveraging Technology to Deliver Optimal Efficiencies From Design to Operations
  • Evolving Cyber Regulations in Industrial Automation: US and EU Insights
  • Expo Feature: Come see the new scale model of a Green Hydrogen Production facility.
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Life Sciences
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Dive into the latest trends in biotech, pharmaceutical and medical devices as you manage the increasing demands of life sciences manufacturing:

  • Life Sciences Industry Viewpoint: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Solutions
  • Discover How Thermo Fisher Harnessed PharmaSuite MES for a Complete Pharma 4.0 Strategy
  • Reducing Commissioning Time and Accelerating Capacity Expansion With Digital Twin Capabilities
  • Expo Feature: See the Cytiva Xcellerex X-platform Bioreactor running on Figurate automation powered by Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS).
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Mining
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Find innovations and insights on getting the most out of your process and equipment and improving your overall productivity at sessions such as:

  • Mining Industry Viewpoint: Exploring Trends, Challenges and Insights
  • Tronox Boosts Global Efficiency and Quality with Mine-to-Market Integration
  • IT/OT Convergence Brings Remote Provisioning to DCS Systems
  • Expo Feature: Explore the Ball Mill Augmented Reality Experience and the interactive Connected & Sustainable Mine to learn how to future-proof your Mine.
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OEM/Machine Builders
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Don’t miss Wednesday’s OEM Leader-to-Leader Summit, along with dozens of sessions focused on the hottest topics and most pressing challenges you’re facing:

  • OEM Industry Viewpoint: State of Smart Manufacturing - A Perspective Especially for Machine/Equipment Builders
  • Data Ready Machines: Enabling the Ecosystem for The Connected Enterprise
  • Secure Your Machine: The OEM's Role in Safeguarding The Connected Enterprise
  • Expo Feature: Check out several OEM machines throughout the Expo enabled with DataReady Smart Machine technology.
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Semiconductor
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As we discuss managing the scale and complexity of semiconductor manufacturing with minimized risk and time to market, check out:

  • Semiconductor Industry Viewpoints: Journey to Net Zero and Autonomous Enterprise in Legacy Node Brownfield Environments
  • Driving Sustainability With System Level Optimization
  • Achieve New Levels of Production Performance: The Leading Role of Industrial Data Management
  • Expo Feature: See PROD Design’s customized Automated Material Handling System utilizing Independent Cart Technology in a scalable, energy-efficient, low maintenance system.
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