Boston, MA – Rockwell Automation, Inc. has officially opened registration for Automation Fair 2023. The annual event, hosted by Rockwell Automation and its global PartnerNetwork program, will take place from November 6 to 9 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. With over 10,000 participants expected from around the world, the event aims to explore the latest innovations, gather insights from industry experts, and unveil cutting-edge strategies.
Automation Fair 2023 marks a new era by bringing together programming from previously separate events into a single, comprehensive affair. Combining elements of Rockwell’s flagship event, Automation Fair, with the best of ROKLive Americas, PowerPlex, and Process Solutions events, this year’s gathering offers a week of peer-to-peer exchange and learning from manufacturing and technology experts.
Professionals across all levels will convene at Automation Fair to discuss challenges and discover new solutions, unlocking potential for success in today’s evolving industrial landscape.
Robin Saitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Rockwell Automation, expressed excitement about the expanded event, saying, “We’re excited for this expanded event to bring executives, management, and technical professionals from across the globe together to be immersed in new ideas and technologies, proven best practices, and industry insights. As the preeminent gathering for manufacturers from all sectors, Automation Fair now offers attendees even more opportunities to discover the technology and connections to help them achieve their goals over four jam-packed days.”
The event’s schedule includes three keynotes addressing innovations in industrial technology, the future of manufacturing, and fostering resiliency and sustainability. Attendees can choose from over 325 sessions delivered by experts from Rockwell, its partners, and customers. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, offering tailored learning experiences by industry, role, and interest area.
In addition to 26 unique offsite tours and hands-on learning opportunities, including 500 hours of advanced training, attendees can expect ample networking opportunities. The interactive expo, spanning 500,000 square feet, features 120 booths, virtual production lines, guided expo tours, and the latest innovations to optimize production, empower workers, manage risk, drive sustainability, and achieve digital transformation.
Automation Fair 2023 introduces new half-day summits designed to bring together like-minded individuals for problem-solving, community building, and sharing successes. Four summits are available for attendees to choose from, covering topics such as Process Solutions, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Plex Customer, and OEM Leadership.
The event’s first two days, November 6 and 7, offer offsite tours showcasing real-world applications of technology, including visits to the ARMI – BioFabUSA Tissue Foundry, Cytiva’s Customer Visit Center, Downeast Cider East Boston Showroom, Rockwell’s Independent Cart Technology (ICT) manufacturing facility, and PTC’s Corporate Experience Center.
For attendees seeking advanced training, Automation Fair offers hands-on labs and over 500 hours of advanced training opportunities, allowing participants to earn professional development hour credits.
Early registration rates are available until September 30, and registration for Automation Fair 2023 is now open.