Enterprise Data. Open Automation. AI-Ready.
Houston | October 7, 2026
Industrial organizations are under pressure to modernize for AI, improve access to operational data, and build architectures that remain flexible for the future. Join industry analysts, standards organizations, practitioners, and technology leaders for a one-day forum exploring how organizations are approaching these challenges in practice.
(Industry Now, Industry Next), sets the stage with presentations by Richard Karpinski (Principal Analyst and Head of IoT, 451 Research, S&P Global Energy) and Michael Clark (Director, North America, OPC Foundation) and goes on to cover insights into making OT data AI-ready.
offers two focused tracks: one exploring enterprise data architectures, modernization best practices, and risk management (Building What’s Next); the second track covering OPAS, Embedded OPC UA and UAFX and real-world examples of these technologies in use (How It's Built). The day concludes with interactive discussions, audience Q&A, and an optional hands-on technical seminar for those interested in deeper technical exploration or one-on-one sessions with the experts.
Whether you’re responsible for digital transformation, industrial data strategy, automation architecture, or technology innovation, you’ll leave with practical insights and a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed. Designed for busy professionals, the forum offers the flexibility to attend the sessions most relevant to your priorities. Come for the keynote, stay for a track, or spend the entire day exploring the latest thinking in industrial data, AI readiness, and open automation.
Norris Conference Center: Houston/CityCentre
816 Town & Country Blvd., Houston, TX 77024 (I-10 & Beltway 8)
Reserve your seat today!