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2025 ES&E Automation Expo

Durham Convention Center - 301 W Morgan St Durham , NC 27701
EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING!

Discover What’s Next in Automation & Technology

 

Join us for an immersive event designed to explore the latest breakthroughs in automation and smart manufacturing. Through hands-on labs and expert-led sessions, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to modernize your operations, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of evolving industry demands.

 

Connect directly with ES&E’s top automation partners and industry experts to explore real-world solutions tailored to your biggest challenges—whether that’s boosting productivity, streamlining workflows, or integrating next-gen technologies.

 

This is more than just an event—it’s your opportunity to learn, network, and lead your business into the future of manufacturing.

 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the innovation. Register today!

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📅 Event Agenda

Registration for breakout sessions and hands-on labs will open closer to the event. Once you register for the event, you'll get an email later to select your sessions.

 

🕘 Keynote | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kick off the day with insights into the future of automation and smart manufacturing.


 

💡 Breakout Sessions

🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Remote Access OptionsRoom A3

  • ArmorKinetix Advanced FeaturesRoom D3

  • Extended FT View SE with Non-Rockwell ProductsRoom D1

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • OT Network & Disaster RecoveryRoom A3

  • AB IO-Link Sensors & 3rd Party IntegrationRoom D3

  • Asset ManagementRoom D1

🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Rockwell Security ManagementRoom A3

  • What’s New? Rockwell Industrial ControlsRoom D3

  • Pushing Data to Non-Rockwell StoresRoom D1

🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Integrated Architecture Builder – Network LayoutRoom A3

  • Armor PowerFlex IntroductionRoom D3

  • Deploying Applications on Rockwell Edge DevicesRoom D1

🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • OT CybersecurityRoom A3

  • New Guardlink CapabilitiesRoom D3

  • Safety ServicesRoom D1

🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Network Redundancy CapabilitiesRoom A3

  • CIP Safety Devices with GuardLogix PLCRoom D3

  • What’s New? Rockwell Communication SoftwareRoom D1


 

🛠 Hands-On Labs

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Managed Switch Generic ConfigurationRoom A2

  • Rockwell’s Expanded OPC UA Capabilities (EEC with Optix)Room D2

🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • IO-Link Master Overview & ConfigurationRoom A1

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • PowerFlex 755TS VFD Advanced with ADCRoom A1

🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Decentralized Automation System (Kinetix/PowerFlex/Guardlink)Room A1


 

🍸 Cocktail Hour | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wrap up the day with drinks, networking, and casual conversations with peers and experts.