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September 20! Future of Automation: 2023 Technology Forum speaker line-up announced
September 12, 2023 By Sukanya Ray Ghosh

Join us on September 20 at 1 p.m. ET for our 2023 Future of Automation virtual event!
Advanced data processing capabilities, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud and edge technologies, collaborative automation and intelligent robotics are some of the many automation solutions allowing manufacturers to adopt a proactive approach to management of equipment, processes, products and factories.
At The Future of Automation: 2023 Technology Forum, editorially selected thought leaders and industry-leading manufacturers will share the different automation options available to manufacturers for a strong and secure future.
REGISTER TODAY!
Confirmed speakers for the event:
Keynote: Intelligent manufacturing – Building resilience with proactive automation
Speaker:
- Alex Shikany, Vice-president of Membership & Business Intelligence, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Panel discussion: Importance of interoperability for the future of automation
Speakers:
- Jonathan Gross, LLB, MBA, Managing Director, Pemeco Consulting
- Jonathan Weiss, Chief Revenue Officer, Eigen Innovations
- Feisal Hurzook, Chief Technology Officer, Arcx
Moderator:
- Sukanya Ray Ghosh, Editor, Manufacturing AUTOMATION
Fireside chat: Artificial intelligence – Everywhere, all together and all at once
Speaker:
- Hugues Foltz, Executive Vice-President, Vooban
Panel discussion: Custom automation solutions for all manufacturers
Speakers:
- Tharwat Fouad, Founder and President, Anubis 3D
- Brent Bell, Director of Project Management, JMP Solutions
- Robert Leader, Regional Sales Manager, Kinova Robotics
Moderator:
- Jim Beretta, President, Customer Attraction
Meeting automation requirements of today’s small to medium sized businesses, presented by Epson
Speaker:
- Scott Marsic, Group Product Manager – Robotics, Epson
Future needs in automation, presented by Festo
Speaker:
- Frank Latino, Product Management for Electric Automation, Festo North America
Securing the industrial network, presented by Phoenix Contact
Speaker:
- Tyler Burke, Product Manager for Automation, Phoenix Contact Canada
Digitizing towards AI automation, presented by Pleora Technologies
Speaker:
- Ed Goffin, Vice-president of Product Marketing, Pleora Technologies
Can’t make the live event? Register and you will receive links to the recorded sessions!
Thanks to our sponsors
A big thank you to our generous gold sponsors Epson, Festo, Phoenix Contact and Pleora Technologies for their support in making this event possible.