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Upcoming Events & Webinars

222 Events and Webinars
  • 09 September, 2021

    3DExperience Forum 2021

    3DEXPERIENCE FORUM delivers thought-provoking and actionable content presented by industry leaders, influencers and Dassault Systèmes experts.
    Location: Virtual
  • 31 August, 2021

    ISA Digital Transformation Virtual Conference

    ISA’s unique event will provide a standards-based global automation technology perspective to help you maximize the benefits of digital transformation.
    Location: Virtual
  • Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
    09 August, 2021

    Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing

    This webinar goes over some practical implementations of the digital transformation realizing the value proposition of a smart factory. Mitsubishi Electric is proud to sponsor this webinar and provide you with the guidebook of practical implementations, including the basics necessary to achieve information integration; implementation strategies; and some real live example solutions that demonstrate small companies and how they benefit from automating their facilities.
    Location: Virtual
  • Alarm Management - Will Today’s Practices Work Tomorrow?
    08 July, 2021

    Alarm Management - Will Today’s Practices Work Tomorrow?

    Honeywell presents the latest developments in applying AI/ML driven analytics to alarm, event and process data to increase alarm system performance and operator effectiveness.
    Location: Virtual
  • 05 July, 2021 - 07 July, 2021

    17th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics - ICINCO 2020

    The purpose of the 17th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO) is to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the application of informatics to Control, Automation and Robotics
    Location: Paris, France
  • 23 June, 2021 - 24 June, 2021

    Siemens Future of Automation

    Smart factories, smart data, smart manufacturing: the word “smart” has been around for quite some time in the industry. But smart applications are not always easy, are they?
    Location: Virtual
  • Industry 4.0, Where the Battle Between Domain and Data Expertise is Won
    27 May, 2021

    Industry 4.0, Where the Battle Between Domain and Data Expertise is Won

    How the digital transformation of a food manufacturer brought domain expertise and data together to lower energy costs and carbon emissions.
    Location: Virtual
  • 26 May, 2021

    Realize LIVE + User2User

    The Realize LIVE and User2User (U2U) events are becoming one unified content-rich, career-advancing experience. With the Siemens Digital Industries Software portfolio now including Siemens EDA, the user community will benefit from greater global diversity and expanded breadth of content in this digital transformation event.
    Location: Virtual
  • Get Smart. Go Paperless. Making the Shift to a Paperless Material Flow Management System.
    21 May, 2021

    Get Smart. Go Paperless. Making the Shift to a Paperless Material Flow Management System.

    If you need more flexibility in your manufacturing process, then now is the time. This webinar will discuss the benefits of a wireless, paperless, end-to-end IIoT system that optimizes material flow and enables full visibility and flexibility.
    Location: Virtual
  • 12 May, 2021

    Belden Customer Innovation Center Virtual Grand Opening

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes online events to the next level! This is a unique opportunity to see the first Belden Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in action–from anywhere in the world.
    Location: Virtual
  • 11 May, 2021

    ISA IIoT & Smart Manufacturing Virtual Conference 2021

    The ISA IIoT & Smart Manufacturing Virtual Conference will help you analyze your current ecosystem and plan the next steps on your path to fully integrated, collaborative manufacturing systems that respond in real time to meet the changing demands and conditions of your factory, supply network, and customer base.
    Location: Virtual
  • Best Practices to Deploy Zero Trust With AI-driven Threat Detection for IT/OT Networks
    30 April, 2021

    Best Practices to Deploy Zero Trust With AI-driven Threat Detection for IT/OT Networks

    In this webinar, we will explore current security and operational challenges faced by asset owners and operators as IT/OT networks converge.
    Location: Virtual
  • 28 April, 2021 - 29 April, 2021

    EPLAN Virtual Fair 2021

    With digitalization bringing many opportunities in 2021, the EPLAN Virtual Fair is opening its doors for two whole days this year! Attendees can look forward to a varied programme about professional engineering.
    Location: Virtual
  • 12 April, 2021 - 16 April, 2021

    ProMat Digital Experience

    MHI created the ProMat Digital Experience (ProMatDX), a new digital event experience designed to power up manufacturing and supply chain professionals with critical access to the latest solutions they need now to improve the resiliency and agility of their operations.
    Location: Virtual
  • 12 April, 2021 - 16 April, 2021

    Hannover Messe 2021: Analog. Digital. Hybrid.

    When HANNNOVER MESSE opens its doors in April 2021, companies will once again have the opportunity to bring their products to life at the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology–analog, digital and hybrid.
    Location: Hannover, Germany
  • 06 April, 2021 - 13 May, 2021

    ICONICS Version 10.97 Webcast Series

    The new ICONICS Suite version 10.97 includes many enhancements, including the new Hyper Alarm Server, Sankey diagram, CFSWorX integration with Maximo, ServiceNow, and Azure Active Directory, and more new features. Learn all about this new version and how it can benefit your business in our 10.97 Webcast Series!
    Location: Virtual
  • 06 April, 2021 - 08 April, 2021

    Rise of Industrial IoT: Smart Manufacturing Virtual Summit

    Join us for a two-day virtual conference full of actionable content that will help you make the right investments today, so your business can thrive tomorrow. We’ll educate, engage, and inspire customers, partners, and knowledge-seekers about the critical need to modernize and the incredible opportunities that can be gained from smart manufacturing right now.
    Location: Virtual
  • Targeted ICS Ransomware in Manufacturing: Be Prepared
    24 March, 2021

    Targeted ICS Ransomware in Manufacturing: Be Prepared

    This webinar, by leaders in OT cybersecurity, provides an in-depth exploration of the threat landscape for industrial / OT automation in manufacturing. Join us to understand today's and tomorrow's threats and to explore robust, practical responses to this evolving threat environment.
    Location: Virtual
  • 23 March, 2021

    ISA Analysis Division Virtual Conference

    The Analysis Division Virtual Conference gives you a fresh view of important regulatory topics, best practices, and emerging trends in process analysis.
    Location: Virtual
  • 17 March, 2021 - 19 March, 2021

    Advantech Connect Online Partners Conference

    This even is Advantech's largest global virtual event. It will envision how the latest innovations in Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT) will shape the next industrial revolution.
    Location: Virtual
  • 16 March, 2021

    AMETEK Virtual Trade Show

    AMETEK–a leading supplier of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices–is hosting a company-wide Virtual Trade Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
    Location: Virtual
  • 08 March, 2021 - 12 March, 2021

    CODESYS Tech Talk Spring 2021

    The CODESYS TECH TALK Spring 2021 will focus on the latest and exciting innovations in all areas related to the engineering of controls systems which offers a unique opportunity for engineers to dive deeper into new scientific innovations and walk away with strategic insights on how to enhance manufacturing strategies and new technologies.
    Location: Virtual
  • 22 February, 2021

    ISA Data Analytics Virtual Conference

    Operators in unconventional plays seem awash in data. How can this overwhelming amount of information be harnessed and used to reduce cost, improve safety and increase production over the life of a field? The Data Analytics Virtual Conference addresses this critical question from the operator perspective and through the lens of predictive analytics, applied machine learning, the industrial internet of things, edge computing and cloud storage.
    Location: Virtual
  • Deploy Flexible Cloud-based Automation Solutions, Fast and Easy
    22 February, 2021

    Deploy Flexible Cloud-based Automation Solutions, Fast and Easy

    In this webcast, you will hear from SOAP Engineering, who will illustrate how they have developed a hosted service on the ICONICS Suite that allows for rapid deployment to oil and gas customers.
    Location: Virtual
  • 08 February, 2021 - 11 February, 2021

    Dassault Systemes 3D Experience World 2021

    Due to the current pandemic, we have made the decision that 3DEXPERIENCE World will be an all-virtual experience in 2021. We are excited to announce we are designing an agenda that will enable you to participate in all of the moments typical of the annual event, from wherever you are in the world.
    Location: Virtual
  • 08 February, 2021 - 17 February, 2021

    Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Post-COVID World

    Join us at the 25th Annual ARC Industry Forum to learn more about how digitizing factories, cities, infrastructure and supply chain will benefit technology end users and suppliers alike. Discover what your peers are doing today and what steps they are taking in their respective journeys.
    Location: Virtual
  • 04 February, 2021

    Industry 4.0 – From Vision to Reality

    We cordially invite you to our first digital press conference on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, starting 10:30 a.m. (CET). You can expect exciting insights into the development of digital solutions. In addition, one of our customers will talk about his experiences with our solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things. The events will take place digitally as a livestream in German and English.
    Location: Virtual
  • 02 February, 2021

    HARTING Expert Camp: Digital Spring Kick-off

    We are starting the next round of the HARTING Experts Camp–join us as we present our latest solutions to you at our kick-off event.
    Location: Virtual
  • 28 January, 2021

    Executive Cybersecurity Forum for Manufacturers

    The security of OT networks is a critical risk management threat that all executives should prioritize. We've brought together industry thought leaders and leading experts on operations cybersecurity to share new perspectives on securing one of your biggest assets - the manufacturing floor.
    Location: Virtual
  • 26 January, 2021 - 28 January, 2021

    AVEVA World Digital 2021

    Join us at the most ambitious AVEVA World Digital yet, including our first-ever Technical Innovation track with deep-dive product sessions. Hear from AVEVA experts, industry leaders, and thinkers who are re-imagining your sector.
    Location: Virtual
  • 02 December, 2020 - 03 December, 2020

    Robotic Grinding and Finishing Conference

    The RIA Robotic Grinding and Finishing Conference, presented by 3M, is the premier event in North America for learning best practices, key parameters for success, implementation techniques, tooling, and more for your robotic grinding and finishing processes.
    Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
  • 27 November, 2020

    Ethics of AI Webinar

    Location: Virtual
  • 24 November, 2020

    OPC Foundation Press Conference @ sps connect 2020

    Location: Virtual
  • OT Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities - One Year Later: Unpatched, Unprepared, Unprotected
    23 November, 2020

    OT Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities - One Year Later: Unpatched, Unprepared, Unprotected

    Join Ben Seri, VP of Research, and Chris Dobrec, VP, Product Marketing at Armis, as they share new information and levels of exposure, demonstrate how these devices can be exploited, and how you can mitigate risk for your organization.
    Location: Virtual
  • 18 November, 2020 - 19 November, 2020

    Rockwell Automation Fair

    Automation Fair® is the premier industrial automation event offering unmeasurable knowledge and skill-building opportunities in just two days. With over 150 exhibits and more than 400 hours of education opportunities,
    Location: Anaheim, California
  • 17 November, 2020 - 17 December, 2020

    ISA Process Industry Virtual Conference

    Location: Virtual
  • 16 November, 2020 - 17 November, 2020

    Universal Robots: The Cobot Expo 2.0

    Cobot Expo 2.0 is a North American Digital Tradeshow from the World's Leading Collaborative Robot Company, featuring over 20 Universal Robots partner demos and 15 informative keynotes.
    Location: Virtual
  • 16 November, 2020 - 17 November, 2020

    Rockwell Automation Process Solutions User Group

    Through thought provoking keynotes, insightful technical and customer application sessions, and practical hands-on labs, the Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) addresses the production challenges you face every day including control strategies, optimization, process safety, and more.
    Location: Anaheim, California
  • 15 November, 2020 - 19 November, 2020

    Rockwell Automation: The Automation Fair at Home

    Join Rockwell Automation for a new world-class, virtual experience Nov. 16-20, 2020, which will showcase the power and value of our IT/OT expertise.
    Location: Virtual
  • 10 November, 2020

    Digital Innovation Summit North America

    Join Schneider Electric live on Nov. 10, 2020 for a virtual event as industry leaders discuss market insights and share solutions that will shape the future of energy management and automation.
    Location: Virtual
  • 10 November, 2020 - 12 November, 2020

    Y NOW 2020: DX Solutions for Tomorrow

    Location: Virtual
  • 09 November, 2020 - 11 November, 2020

    East Meets West to Showcase Excellence at Yokogawa Digital Transformation (DX) Symposium

    Technology today, co-creating tomorrow: Y Now 2020 to showcase digital transformation solutions for the embattled energy and chemical industries.
    Location: Virtual
  • 03 November, 2020 - 04 November, 2020

    SPE Pioneer Summit 2020 - Be there!

    From Nov. 3-4, 2020, the SPE Industrial Partner Network will host the SPE Pioneer Summit 2020, where leading SPE pioneers and experts will show you in tech-talks, panel discussions and webinars how SPE can bring your company into the I4.0 age.
    Location: Virtual
  • From the Office to the Field--Cybersecurity Effectiveness for IT and OT
    28 October, 2020

    From the Office to the Field--Cybersecurity Effectiveness for IT and OT

    Industrial organizations manage expensive and sophisticated equipment at their plants–and the systems that run the machinery are increasingly being connected to the internet. The cybersecurity implications of this trend are substantial, including possible threats to physical safety, and in some cases, national security.
    Location: Virtual
  • ISA Virtual IIoT & Smart Manufacturing Conference
    26 October, 2020

    ISA Virtual IIoT & Smart Manufacturing Conference

    Location: Virtual
  • Start Your Own ICS/OT Cybersecurity Roadmap
    20 October, 2020

    Start Your Own ICS/OT Cybersecurity Roadmap

    Most asset owners are hunting for the next rogue device, reacting to the last cyber audit, and continually surprised how another brand-new device was deployed insecurely. In this webinar, we will be sharing lessons learned on how to get out of the ICS/OT cybersecurity rat race and get ahead of the problem!
    Location: Virtual
  • Think Afresh While Planning Your System Modernization
    15 October, 2020

    Think Afresh While Planning Your System Modernization

    Register for this webinar and learn how to evaluate your migration and modernization options, and how Honeywell technology and services can facilitate seamless, hassle-free migration from any legacy system.
    Location: Virtual
  • Virtual Digital Transformation in Deepwater Production Conference
    14 October, 2020

    Virtual Digital Transformation in Deepwater Production Conference

    The International Society of Automation’s (ISA) single-track event looks at how technology can accelerate the facilities design process while improving safety and efficiency.
    Location: Virtual
  • AI-based Asset Management - Fast-Track Continuous Improvement
    07 October, 2020

    AI-based Asset Management - Fast-Track Continuous Improvement

    This webinar, sponsored by BISTel and Automation.com, uses case studies to describe how GrandView® APM overcomes common manufacturing obstacles to achieve continuous improvement.
    Location: Virtual
  • Industrial Robots & Racing: Open Robotics ROS 2 & NVIDIA Jetson AI Platform
    14 September, 2020

    Industrial Robots & Racing: Open Robotics ROS 2 & NVIDIA Jetson AI Platform

    Join speakers from ADLINK and NVIDIA as they discuss the rise of autonomous guided vehicles for industrial applications.
    Location: Virtual
  • 26 August, 2020 - 27 August, 2020

    ISA Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Conference 2020

    Join the International Society of Automation (ISA), the thought-leader and developer of the world’s only consensus-based industrial cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443), for a rapid-fire, elevated two-day conference event, focusing on expert discussions surrounding awareness and solutions for organizational threats/vulnerabilities with the implementation of a standardsbase cybersecurity program.
    Location: Galveston, TX
  • ISA Virtual Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Conference+
    25 August, 2020

    ISA Virtual Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Conference+

    Join the International Society of Automation (ISA) for an elevated conference, focusing on expert discussions surrounding awareness and solutions for organizational threats/vulnerabilities based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.
    Location: Virtual
  • 05 August, 2020 - 06 August, 2020

    ISA Energy & Water Automation Conference

    The 2020 Energy and Water Automation Conference (EWAC) is a new two-day event led by ISA’s power generation, alternative energy, municipal water, and industrial water experts. Join us for interactive sessions and roundtable discussions on current issues and solutions to evolving energy and water issues.
    Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Have We Been Going About APC Monitoring All Wrong?
    02 August, 2020

    Have We Been Going About APC Monitoring All Wrong?

    This presentation will cover on a new approach for APC monitoring, focusing on the problem, a solution and several industrial case studies where the solution has been applied.
    Location: Virtual
  • Edge & IoT in Manufacturing: accelerating digital adoption and making a case for ROI
    13 July, 2020

    Edge & IoT in Manufacturing: accelerating digital adoption and making a case for ROI

    In this session, five industry leaders from Dell Technologies, Intel, and Siemens will discuss the opportunities and challenges in digital adoption in manufacturing, from a convergent IT and OT perspective.
    Location: Virtual
  • Storage Product Innovation Designed for the Edge, Core and Cloud
    24 June, 2020

    Storage Product Innovation Designed for the Edge, Core and Cloud

    In this webinar, Dell Technologies will share with you the latest announcements to their Industrial Automation product portfolio.
    Location: Virtual
  • Designing Solutions for the Edge: Driving Industrial Innovation
    02 June, 2020

    Designing Solutions for the Edge: Driving Industrial Innovation

    In this webinar, we will address these trends, the surge in edge computing and uncover how you can drive value by partnering with Dell Technologies OEM Embedded & Edge Solutions. We can help you design, deliver and support customized industrial Edge solutions and a secure supply chain – all from one trusted and sustainable tier 1 vendor.
    Location: Virtual
  • Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Connected Manufacturing
    29 May, 2020

    Next-Gen Technologies Enabling Connected Manufacturing

    Hear from a panel of experts how manufacturers are transforming and how industrial solution builders can keep them ready for the era of new industrial revolution.
    Location: Virtual
  • 27 April, 2020 - 29 April, 2020

    ISA Analysis Symposium 2020

    Join friends and colleagues in Long Beach, California for the ISA Analysis Division Symposium! Attendees will hear from and engage with industry thought leaders and innovators, as well as meet with representatives of process analyzer manufacturers who will be showcasing their products/services and applications.ents.
    Location: Long Beach, California USA
  • Empowering Power for the Digital Age
    26 April, 2020

    Empowering Power for the Digital Age

    This webinar explores the need to distribute power to the edge, the rewards of doing so, and how power supply digital architectures are evolving to reduce costs and to empower the Industrial Internet of Things.
    Location: Virtual
  • Securing Industrial Environments With OT Endpoint Management
    12 March, 2020

    Securing Industrial Environments With OT Endpoint Management

    Join us on May 28th to learn a practical approach to applying many of the same best practice IT principles into the OT environment and hear a real-world example of an operator bringing the appropriate skills, technology and processes to enable similar endpoint risk management to OT as to IT.
    Location: Virtual
  • 12 March, 2020

    IIoT Extends the Operational Excellence Value Chain

    Join this webinar to see what becomes possible when you take control and connect the entire value chain for reduced risk, improved on-time delivery and greater customer satisfaction.
    Location: Virtual
  • IIoT At Work – Planning For The Next Installation
    12 March, 2020

    IIoT At Work – Planning For The Next Installation

    The audience will receive a comprehensive review of the challenges and solutions for the next IIoT deployment.
    Location: Virtual
  • 20 November, 2019

    Exposing Cybersecurity Total Cost of Ownership

    This presentation shares a unique definition and perspective on Cybersecurity TCO (total cost of ownership). We will expose the unexpected costs of loss with a cyber incident, as well as both the cost savings and value-add to the organization by investing in cybersecurity early.
    Location: Virtual
  • 06 November, 2019

    Making Optimal Use of Smart Field Devices

    An interconnected, compatible solution portfolio of tablet, mobile interfaces and professional applications can enable technicians on site to monitor and control processes in detail, contributes to more flexibility and helps to increase employee productivity.
    Location: Virtual
  • 28 October, 2019

    IIoT and the Connected Workspace

    The audience will receive a comprehensive overview of trends in the IIoT space and an overview of the installation challenges and product solutions to ensure a safe, stable and secure Edge installation.
    Location: Virtual
  • 16 October, 2019

    Upgrade Field Level Connectivity With State-of-the-Art Applications

    This webinar discusses the special challenges for digitalization in the process industry, use cases for process automation gateways, as well as how to integrate fieldbus networks into modern day DCS (Distributed Control Systems) with Softing's smartGates
    Location: Virtual
  • 07 October, 2019

    Optimizing Energy Management in Industrial Facilities Using a Process-Focused Approach

    This presentation demonstrates a solution approach that integrates the machine assembly system closely with the facility energy and power management system (EPMS), leading to improved process energy efficiency. Some project deployments and their associated returns on investment will also be discussed.
    Location: Virtual
  • 22 May, 2019

    How to Get OPC UA in Your Device

    The webinar shows how Softing's uaToolkit Embedded helps you get OPC UA in your device.
    Location: Virtual
  • 15 May, 2019

    Remotely Configure Connectivity for Improved Security and Efficiency

    In this webinar, Kepware and JPI introduce the KEPServerEX Configuration API and discuss two advanced use cases that allowed JPI to quickly implement critical connectivity for their customer’s operations.
    Location: Virtual
  • 24 April, 2019

    EtherNet-IP Secure Transport - What It Means to Users and EtherNet-IP Device Vendors

    This webinar will discuss what EtherNet/IP Secure Transport is, how it will impact ControlLogix based manufacturing networks and what device developers need to do to enable their EtherNet/IP Adapters to support this important technology.
    Location: Virtual
  • 02 April, 2019

    Defending Against the 3 Biggest Cyber Threats

    This webinar was featured as part of Cyber Summit ’19: Cybersecurity in a Digital World. The Schneider Electric Cybersecurity Virtual Academy is hosting this unique one-day virtual event on April 3, 2019
    Location: Virtual
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