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Join a community that shares your drive to make the work you do matter.

Nov 18-21, 2024

Make connections that matter

There's a certain magic to face-to-face interaction that can’t be matched. No other event brings the industry together for inspiration, learning and connections like Rockwell’s Automation Fair® event.

Take part in countless ways to expand your network...

Get together with your peers and experts at Sessions, Summits and Off-site Tours.
Engage with technical experts at the Expo.
Visit the Global Lounges to meet up with colleagues from around the world.
Turn spontaneous meet ups into engaging dialogue at the Connection Zone.
Grow your network at special activities such as the Women in Manufacturing luncheon and many other Rockwell and partner social gatherings.

…with industry changemakers and thought leaders.

Engage with session speakers who are ready to answer your questions.
Talk shop with industry experts and technical gurus.
Connect with your partners, suppliers, distributors and industry friends in one place.
Share your thoughts and ideas with engineers and developers behind the technology.
Extend networking beyond the event via social media using #ROKEvents to connect with fellow attendees.

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Summits

Share perspectives, discover solutions and build your network at Automation Fair’s exclusive Summit series. Join an immersive half-day program and walk away with insights and strategies to help you achieve more.

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Women in Manufacturing luncheon

Wednesday, November 20, 11:30am-1pm

Join us for the inspiring and extremely popular Women in Manufacturing luncheon, sponsored by Control+M Solutions. This year our theme is “The Future of Manufacturing Depends on Women”. Hear from a distinguished and compelling group of panelists discussing how they see women affecting the future of manufacturing. Come prepared to be energized and empowered as we collectively champion the advancement of women in manufacturing. All Automation Fair attendees are welcome!

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Automation Fair 2023 Women in Manufacturing Networking

"Networking with other Plex Customers and Rockwell employees was definitely huge. Making very important connections with users and employees of Rockwell and Plex to better understand our industry and what Plex and Rockwell can do to help us get the most out of the system was very critical."

Catherine Smith - Manager ERP & Data Quality, Gerdau Macsteel, Inc.
"There is no substitution for in-person networking. Video conferencing has come a long way, but the connections made face to face in a shared experience are irreplaceable."

Lisa Ball - ERP Manager, Mitchell Plastics
"Automation Fair provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow companies, explore their innovative approaches to automation and control systems, and exchange innovative strategies—all while broadening my understanding of the transformative potential of business automation and giving valuable insights into the myriad ways it is used in (and, in many ways, reshaping) business operations."

Bob Cohs - Facilities Maintenance Technician, Eppendorf Manufacturing Corporation

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