Five Reasons to Get Excited for Automation Fair

1. Expo?

Find everything you need to make your mark at the 500,000 sq. ft. Expo with more than 120 exhibitors. Over 3 full days you’ll have plenty of time to explore the latest technology and real-world applications for industrial operations.??

Expo Floor: Engage with hundreds of subject matter experts from Rockwell Automation and our PartnerNetwork? members showcasing the newest innovations and solutions.?

Discovery Theaters: Take part in exciting product launches and insightful topical discussions. Hear about the latest innovations from expert presenters to help you accelerate your impact.?

Expo Tours: With over a half a million square feet to take in, it’s easy to spend hours exploring. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we’ve created guided tours to maximize your time and visit the exhibits that matter most to you.?

“Witnessing the diversity of automation growth in person on the Expo floor truly unveiled the expansive reach of automation into novel spheres of business; not only far beyond our own, but beyond what I would have even thought about.”?

-Bob Cohs, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Eppendorf Manufacturing Corporation?

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2. Off-Site Tours?

See firsthand industrial automation and digital transformation in action. Our exclusive Off-site Tours are a unique opportunity to get close to the action at local cutting-edge industrial facilities. This year’s schedule brings you on a journey to learn how leading companies are harnessing the power of industrial automation and digital transformation around the Anaheim, CA area.??

“Automation Fair is an opportunity to peek into other industries. Swap out hard cider for paint and you’ve got a similar delivery system of mixed batch production with the same types of challenges. You never know where the next lightbulb moment might come from.”?

-Lisa Ball, Mitchell Plastics, ERP Manager?

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3. Learning Opportunities?

If continued learning is your jam, we’ve got you covered.? We have a 275+ sessions of learning opportunities available during the week of Automation Fair. Our General Access pass allows you to gain access to learning sessions from problem-solvers, makers and leaders to discover best practices and new insights.??

Want a deeper dive on innovation and knowledge sharing? You’ll want to register for our Advanced Training pass to unlock a variety of interactive instruction and 1:1 with experts on the latest and greatest technologies and solutions. With advanced training, North America-based attendees can earn Professional Development Hour.?

And don’t worry - we’ve curated special industry and topic Tracks to help you find the learning experience that best fits your role and goals (stay tuned to our next newsletter for a deeper dive).?

“Automation Fair is a great place to learn about new ideas, new products, and meet and connect with people that can help your company take those new products and ideas and turn them into the next new thing at your company.”?

-Peter Barrie, Product Management Director, Sani-Matic?

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4. Networking & Connections?

There are so many ways to network with the 10,000+ attendees from around the globe that attend Automation Fair. Make plans to attend our Summits. You’ll gain peer-to-peer insights while having the opportunity to engage with others in your industry and on similar business journeys. Join the popular Women in Manufacturing lunch to come together with your peers for candid conversation and dynamic dialogue with distinguished leaders. You’ll also want to visit the Connection Zone where spontaneous meet ups can turn into engaging dialogue. Lunch, coffee breaks, the Expo floor, and formal and informal gatherings are provide endless opportunities to expand your network.?

?“By networking with others in and outside of my industry (mining), it presented an opportunity to learn from others and also teach lessons learned that we have faced on our automation journey.”?

-David Boren, Manager - Operations Technology & Network Infrastructure, Doe Run Company?

5. Keynotes?

Automation Fair Keynotes are always a highlight. Hosted Monday through Wednesday and open to all attendees, you’ll walk away with new ideas to spark progress in your own work. Prepare to be inspired by industry experts and thought leaders driving meaningful change.?

“The speakers were all very engaging and I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for manufacturing and the ever-changing world around us.”?

-Ginny Woodrum, QC Supervisor, Richmond Baking?

Automation Fair 2024 Regional Highlights

Latin America

Customers and peers from all the different countries of LAR will be present at our event so you can get the most valuable information in your local language. We’ll host Spanish and Portuguese tours along the show floor and a regional space for a closing cocktail at the end of the event.

Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific attendees can look forward to curated tours of the expo floor in Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and join sessions featuring including Denso Corporation from Japan and Petronas from Malaysia.?

EMEA

For visitors from all parts of the EMEA region, we will be hosting an EMEA regional networking event on Wednesday night (20 November). There, you will have the opportunity to meet, network and connect with your peers and with specialists from both Rockwell and our partners.

Stay tuned for more details.