The Automation Conference

Thank you to our attendees, GE Digital, Kepware Technologies, our tabletop exhibitors and sponsors for helping to create a sold-out event. We hope to see you all next year!

The Automation Conference & Expo is the leading peer-to-peer educational and networking event for industrial automation professionals. As an attendee, youll learn why todays automation innovations are critical for your operation. This years knowledge exchange took place May 24-25 at the Chicago Marriott OHare, offering technology end-users the ability to:

- get tips on automation implementation from industrys leading companies - choose from over two dozen educational sessions - network with experts and automation thought leaders - access practical insights from experienced practitioners

Our program is designed for automation professionals in the process industries, discrete manufacturing and packaging, and includes general and track sessions; in-depth Technology Workshops and tabletop exhibits, staffed by solutions experts.

The 2016 conference program explored todays hottest manufacturing trends and challenges:

Our pre-conference event, Machine Technology Day, covered these issues:

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Learn more about collaborative robotics at this year's Automation Conference & Expo. Demands from a range of industries are driving the rapid development of cage-free robots that work alongside humans. Heres a look at some of the latest developments.Read more

Next gen HMIs and PackML will be featured at this years event. Heres a recent article about how OEMs balance flexibility with familiarity in the human machine interface and the value of PackML. Read more

The Automation Conference & Expo 2016 (AC&E) will explore trends and technologies that drive increased efficiency, profits and safety for manufacturers across all industries. Practical applications of IIoT, collaborative robotics, cybersecurity and other technologies will be featured May 24-25 in Chicago.Read more

Its only been about four years now since the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) really began to pick up steam. Read more

If you are a U.S. manufacturer, you already know this fact: skilled people are hard to find. From production line workers, to skilled trade people, technicians, and engineers, finding the right skillsets to support your production is a significant challenge... Read more

The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) is offering a PackML Workshop in conjunction with Machine Technology Day, May 23 in Chicago. This half-day training focuses on distinct PackML implementation tasks for packaging end-users, integrators, and OEMs.Read more

Annual industrial automation conference, May 24-25 in Chicago, offers discounted registration rate for women in manufacturing.Read more

"Networking opportunities were tremendous."

"This is a formidable conference. Great presentations, event organization and the right number and quality of attendees."

"Great conference-well worth it thank you!"

"Great chance to meet with a wide variety of people in the automation industry."

"Networking opportunities were very good due to the quality of attendees."

"Chance to meet other professionals and discuss the common issues we all feel."

"Real world examples...hearing about others' successes and failures."

"Learned the latest developments, found trends and future directions."

"Love this event."

Thanks to our TAC sponsors, who help fund this educational scholarship, awarded during The Automation Conference.

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The Automation Conference