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Automation Fair®
Discover the future of Plex alongside 10,000 problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders.
As you strive to achieve more, to simplify complex production challenges and to be more resilient, agile and sustainable, Automation Fair will empower you to make your mark.
Automation Fair puts you at the core of new ideas and technologies. Get energized for what lies ahead in Anaheim with a few highlights from the last Automation Fair.
Event Details
Start
November 18, 2024 PST
End
November 21, 2024 PST
Venue
Anaheim, California
Join us to create the future of industrial operations at
Rockwell's annual Automation Fair event.
Activities
Plex Events at Automation Fair
Events our Plex Customers, or Plex curious friends, won't want to miss this year!
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Plex Customer Summit
Tuesday, November 19th: 11:30am – 5pm
Join us for the Plex Customer Summit on Tuesday, November 19th! This half-day experience is ideal for Plex customers, partners, and anyone interested in learning more about Plex. Attendees will get exclusive insights into Plex product roadmaps, industry breakout sessions, and dynamic networking with their community of fellow users.
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Expo Floor
November 19th – November 21st: 9AM - 5PM
This year’s Expo Floor is open for an additional day – this means you have 3 full days to make the most of the 500,000 sq. ft. showcase floor, along with more than 140 exhibits. On the Expo Floor, you can engage with hundreds of subject matter experts from Plex and Rockwell Automation, while also mingling with Plex Partners showcasing the newest innovations and solutions.
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Hestan Off-Site Tour
Wednesday, November 20th: 8AM - 5PM
Hestan, a Plex customer that leads the luxury cookware industry, is opening their doors during Automation Fair 2024 and will host tours showcasing their Plex environment in action during this year’s event. These tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Hestan utilizes Plex throughout their operations—this is a rare opportunity to see Plex live at a facility outside of your own. Note: capacity for this off-site tour is limited, so be sure to sign up ASAP.
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Plex Clubhouse
Wednesday, November 20th: 9AM – 4:30PM
Between sessions and speakers, it’s easy to fill up your Automation Fair days. The Plex Clubhouse will be available on Wednesday of the event, serving as an exclusive space for the Plex Community to gather, relax, and connect with each other in the event's backdrop. Light refreshments will be available.
Community Round Table- 10:00-10:45am Hosted by Blake Ethridge, Senior Online Community Manager Senior at Plex by Rockwell Automation
Support Round Table
- 10:45-11:30am Hosted by Jeff Bugayong, Director, Support Services at Plex by Rockwell Automation
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Plex Sessions and Hands-On Labs
As you build out your Automation Fair schedule, be sure to make note of these Plex-specific sessions, hands-on labs, and additional programming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to all of frequently asked questions about Automation Fair, click here.
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"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.
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