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Automation Fair Event Agenda
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- Monday, November 16
- Tuesday, November 17
- Wednesday, November 18
- Thursday, November 19
Monday, November 16
| 6:30am-5:00pm | Registration | Registration Open |
| 7:30am-5:30pm | Off-site Tours | Take a journey to see technology and solutions up close and personal at facilities on the leading edge of manufacturing. |
| 8:00am-4:30pm | Process Solutions User Group Summit (PSUG) | Summits are curated, half-day programs featuring dynamic speakers and exclusive content. If your operations consist of level, flow, temperature, or pressure control, you belong at PSUG. Sponsored by Endress+Hauser. |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | ROKShop | Visit Rockwell’s on-site retail store and select from a variety of branded apparel, bags, hats and accessories in today’s latest styles and trends. |
| 8:00am-5:30pm | Advanced Training Sessions & Labs | Access specialized technical sessions including Product and Technology Sessions and Hand-On Labs to sharpen your skillset and get guidance from domain experts. |
| 9:00am-5:00pm | General Access Sessions | Uncover best practices and insights during four full days of Customer Voices, Industry Viewpoints, Insights and Education, Partner Solutions, and Product Intro Lab sessions. |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | Lunch | Connect and collaborate with your peers while recharging with our daily provided lunch. |
| 1:00pm-2:15pm | Keynotes | Hear insights into the future of industrial operations from visionaries and thought leaders on the main stage |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm | Automation Fair Orientation | Whether this is your first time or first time in a long time, discover all the tips and tricks to make the most out of your week. Get ready to capitalize on your time in Boston and connect with other newcomers and the Automation Fair community. |
Tuesday, November 17
| 6:30am-5:00pm | Registration | Registration Open |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | ROKShop | Visit Rockwell’s on-site retail store and select from a variety of branded apparel, bags, hats and accessories in today’s latest styles and trends. |
| 8:00am-5:30pm | Off-site Tours | Take a journey to see technology and solutions up close and personal at facilities on the leading edge of manufacturing. |
| 8:30am-9:45am | Keynotes | Hear insights into the future of industrial operations from visionaries and thought leaders on the main stage. |
| 9:45am-5:00pm | Expo | Immerse yourself with 150+ exhibits with interactive demonstrations and real applications, Discovery Theater presentations, Guided Tours and much more. |
| 9:45am-5:00pm | Connection Zone | Discover new connections and network in The Connection Zone. Sit down, grab a coffee, relax and collaborate with attendees from around the world. |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | General Access Sessions | Uncover best practices and insights during four full days of Customer Voices, Industry Viewpoints, Insights and Education, Partner Solutions, and Product Intro Lab sessions. |
| 10:00am-5:30pm | Advanced Training Sessions & Labs | Access specialized technical sessions including Product and Technology Sessions and Hand-On Labs to sharpen your skillset and get guidance from domain experts. |
| 10:00am-2:00pm | Secure Digital Operations Summit | Summits are curated, half-day programs featuring dynamic speakers and exclusive content. This Summit brings together leaders in operations, digital, IT and cybersecurity. Sponsored by Cisco. |
| 11:00am-2:00pm | Lunch | Connect and collaborate with your peers while recharging with our daily provided lunch. |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Life Sciences Industry Lunch | Connect with your Life Sciences community for lunch, discussion, and networking designed specifically for your industry. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build valuable connections with peers, partners and Rockwell Automation experts |
| 11:30am-3:30pm | OEM Leader-to-Leader Summit | Summits are curated, half-day programs featuring dynamic speakers and exclusive content. This Summit brings together executives from OEM and machine builders with leaders from Rockwell Automation. |
Wednesday, November 18
| 6:30am-5:00pm | Registration | Registration Open |
| 7:30am-4:30pm | Off-site Tours | Take a journey to see technology and solutions up close and personal at facilities on the leading edge of manufacturing. |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | ROKShop | Visit Rockwell’s on-site retail store and select from a variety of branded apparel, bags, hats and accessories in today’s latest styles and trends. |
| 8:30am-9:45am | Keynotes | Hear insights into the future of industrial operations from visionaries and thought leaders on the main stage. |
| 9:45am-5:00pm | Expo | Immerse yourself with 150+ exhibits with interactive demonstrations and real applications, Discovery Theater presentations, Guided Tours and much more. |
| 9:45am-5:00pm | Connection Zone | Discover new connections and network in The Connection Zone. Sit down, grab a coffee, relax and collaborate with attendees from around the world. |
| 10:00am-5:00pm | General Access Sessions | Uncover best practices and insights during four full days of Customer Voices, Industry Viewpoints, Insights and Education, Partner Solutions, and Product Intro Lab sessions. |
| 10:00am-5:30pm | Advanced Training Sessions & Labs | Access specialized technical sessions including Product and Technology Sessions and Hand-On Labs to sharpen your skillset and get guidance from domain experts. |
| 11:00am-2:00pm | Lunch | Connect and collaborate with your peers while recharging with our daily provided lunch. |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Women in Manufacturing Luncheon | Expand your professional circle and get energized and inspired by featured speakers as we collectively champion the advancement of women in manufacturing. |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Advanced Training Lunch | Join your community for lunch, discussion and networking as you take a break from training. This unique opportunity brings together other technical professionals and gives access beyond the classroom to Rockwell product and solution experts. |
| 11:30am-3:30pm | Production Logistics Summit | Summits are curated, half-day programs featuring dynamic speakers and exclusive content. Formerly the Advanced Material Movement Summit, join to dive into what’s on the horizon for Production Logistics. |
Thursday, November 19
| 6:30am-5:00pm | Registration | Registration Open |
| 8:00am-2:00pm | Off-site Tours | Take a journey to see technology and solutions up close and personal at facilities on the leading edge of manufacturing. |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | Advanced Training Sessions & Labs | Access specialized technical sessions including Product and Technology Sessions and Hand-On Labs to sharpen your skillset and get guidance from domain experts. |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | ROKShop | Visit Rockwell’s on-site retail store and select from a variety of branded apparel, bags, hats and accessories in today’s latest styles and trends. |
| 8:30am-4:00pm | Expo | Immerse yourself with 120+ exhibits with interactive demonstrations and real applications, Discovery Theater presentations, Guided Tours and much more. |
| 8:30am-4:00pm | Connection Zone | Discover new connections and network in The Connection Zone. Sit down, grab a coffee, relax and collaborate with attendees from around the world. |
| 9:00am-2:00pm | Smart Safety Summit | Summits are curated, half-day programs featuring dynamic speakers and exclusive content. If you’re looking to transform safety from a compliance requirement into a strategic advantage that enables safer people, smarter machines and more resilient operations, this Summit is for you. |
| 9:00am-4:00pm | General Access Sessions | Uncover best practices and insights during four full days of Customer Voices, Industry Viewpoints, Insights and Education, Partner Solutions, and Product Intro Lab sessions. |
| 11:00am-2:00pm | Lunch | Connect and collaborate with your peers while recharging with our daily provided lunch. |
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