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Technology Panel: Open Technology's Impact on Industrial Automation

Industrial automation is changing faster than ever, and the adoption of open technologies is a big reason why. In this panel discussion, you'll hear from many of the innovators and thought leaders behind some of the open technologies that are impacting industry the most, such as MQTT, OPC UA, the Ignition platform, and more. In this fascinating session, our panel will also discuss the benefits and challenges associated with using open technologies as well as the potential role of these technologies in the continuing evolution of the industrial automation industry.

Industry Panel: Leading Through Innovation

This panel discussion brings together thought leaders in a number of different industries from around the Ignition community. In this session, our panel will discuss how they're utilizing Ignition within their enterprises to help meet their customers' needs and keep up with company growth in innovative ways.

Firebrand Awards Panel (2018)

At the end of each conference, the Ignition Firebrand Awards are given to the most outstanding real-world Ignition projects featured in our yearly Discovery Gallery project showcase. Join us to celebrate the creative spirit of the Ignition community as we honor this year’s Firebrand Award winners and hear their stories of struggle, innovation, and triumph in a fun and informative panel discussion led by Inductive Automation’s chief strategy officer, Don Pearson.

ICC 2018 Keynote

The world of industrial automation is changing for the better and the Ignition community of industrial professionals are leading the way. In this special extended keynote, you'll hear from Inductive Automation's leadership about the exciting new developments at the company, in the Ignition community, and for the Ignition platform as you get a preview of the game-changing new features of Ignition 8. This is a must-see event!

Developer Panel: The Future of Ignition’s Development (2018)

Every year, this proves to be one of the most popular sessions of the conference as the co-directors of Ignition’s development discuss and answer questions about their development plans. Don’t miss your chance to hear what’s next for Ignition from the leaders of the Ignition development team.

Industry Panel: Using Ignition to Adapt and Stay Competitive

This panel discussion brings together Ignition users from leading companies in a number of different industries. They'll talk about how they're utilizing Ignition within their enterprises to help meet their customers’ changing demands, manage growth, and fuel innovation to strengthen their competitive advantages.

Integrator Panel: Positioning Your Integration Business for Success

At this panel discussion, some of the leading system integrators in the Ignition community will talk about many aspects of success for integrators today, including the Integrator Program, strategies for business growth, technology trends, and how Ignition helps transform challenges into opportunities.

Keynote ICC 2017

As the effects of rapid technological change continue to be felt by companies and organizations everywhere, it's essential to understand the real meaning behind the latest industry trends and to see the guiding philosophy behind the company's recent product updates. In this opening keynote session, Inductive Automation's top thought leaders will discuss their vision for keeping the Ignition platform and the Ignition community at the forefront of the industrial data revolution.

Firebrand Awards ICC 2017

At the conclusion of the conference, Ignition Firebrand Awards will be given for this year's most outstanding Discover Gallery projects. The award recipients will gather for a lively and inspiring panel discussion about how their projects came about, what it took to achieve success, their future plans for Ignition, and more. Their stories could help you build your next great Ignition project!

Megatrends That Impact Industrial Automation

Watch this ICC Community session from ICC 2013.