ARC 2021 Virtual Makes Me Sad...
Bill Lydon
Digital Manufacturing Transformation Consultant - Manufacturers are at a pivotal tipping point requiring Digital Manufacturing Transformation to succeed and prosper or become non-competitive.
Logically I know that ARC 2021 must be virtual but emotionally it still makes me sad. It is always the premiere kickoff event of the year for the Automation industry to learn new things, gain insights, see friends and meet new friends.
I have been attending this for years as an automation engineer starting in Boston when it was in small venue before the Boston Marriott Long Wharf.
Great camaraderie in the automation community, a spirit of good friendship.
There is huge amount of value from early morning to late at night.
Many new ideas and insights have been given birth at the annual ARC Orlando conference.
And the Super Bowl party...even though the Green Bay Packers are not playing!
Hope to virtually network but will miss the great conversations bumping into people.
Connect with you there.
Bill Lydon
Vice President, Industry Analyst
4 年Thanks Bill. I think you echoed a common sentiment. Now that this year's different but successful event is over, those of us from the frozen North are also lamenting the couple extra days in the sun!
Key Accounts Development - Enterprise Mobility - Americas at Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.
4 年Certainly the spontaneity is lost. No chance encounters or even an easy place to facilitate conversation. Everything has to be purposeful and planned to get things done virtually. I imagine a lot of it is a combination of a steep learning curve and unrefined virtual tools.
Global Strategic Advisor for CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA)
4 年Yes it’s definitely a change. I always looked forward to both thr Boston and Orlando events personally myself. The keynote and all the sessions and just the networking with everyone would always jump start our year. Virtual events seem to be our new reality!
RETIRED
4 年Well said Bill, I too will truly miss the stimulating debates with friends and colleagues. It is a great event to use as a sounding board for innovation, get other perspectives and of course the social side. Stay safe and keep in touch