ABU DHABI, UAE:  - Mark your calendar now for Automation University hosted by Rockwell Automation and members of its PartnerNetwork™ programme. The event is designed to give professionals an opportunity to discuss current and emerging challenges within the industry.

At this two-day comprehensive event, visitors will experience demonstrations and presentations related to the products and services offered by Rockwell Automation, from stand-alone industrial components to enterprise-wide integrated systems.

During the event visitors will have the opportunity to explore the influence that Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and The Connected Enterprise have on the automation sector and how Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) converge to bring increased profitability, lower operating costs and faster time to market.

“Companies who want to be ahead of competition continuously need to look at innovation and improvement. Automation University is a unique opportunity in the Middle East, an open-source for customers, industry experts, officials and the media, to contribute to the process of ideation and advance process automation in the region,” said Pankaj Shrivastava, Business Leader – Architecture & Software, Rockwell Automation. “The focus for this year’s event will be helping companies learn how to achieve measurable business results by integrating control and information across operations to enable better collaboration, faster problem-solving, and increased productivity. We have worked hard and compiled an enriched program full of industry focused sessions, hands-on training and more. We are looking forward to the exchange of thoughts and ideas during this event.”

How to benefit from attendance:

  • Tailor a programme specific to your needs and choose from more than 30 different hands-on labs, demonstrations, presentations and guided tours on the interactive show floor Meet and consult with leading Automation and Information experts.
  • Network and exchange ideas with over hundreds  from various industry backgrounds.
  • Work on the latest technology for improving manufacturing and production processes.
  • Join industry solutions sessions led by industry specialists from the Oil & Gas, Metals and Mining, Water Waste Water and Consumer Packaged Goods industries.

Detailed programme with times and topics is now available for download.

The Automation University event is open to everyone with free registration and admission. Click HERE to register and receive additional information and regular updates about Automation University.

Automation University Event Details:

When:            May 8-9, 2018  

Where:           Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Website:        Automation University

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