Inductive Automation Blog

As promised, the 2025 Ignition Community Conference (ICC) on September 16-18 leveled up from past ICCs in several ways. With more than 1,500 in-person attendees (including many first-timers) and many virtual attendees, it was clearly the biggest ICC yet.

Take a trip down memory lane and discover how the Build-a-Thon evolved into the legendary integration competition it is today.

ICC 2025 marks the largest leap forward in ICC history since its inception in 2013, from a whole new venue to many new interactive events and inspiring showcases.

The list of competitors for the 2025 Build-a-Thon Elimination Challenge has been selected, and so the stage is set for one final adventure in the Lands of Ignition for the Inductive Automation Build-a-Thon.

IA’s recent educational initiatives (including a Student Build-a-Thon, hackathon, and more) pave a path for success in industrial automation’s future.

It is time for our intrepid travelers to return once again to the legendary Lands of Ignition for the Build-a-Thon.

On September 17-19, the worldwide Ignition community gathered in Folsom, California for the 2024 Ignition Community Conference.

Last Thursday, 24 fearless integrators returned to the treacherous Lands of Ignition for the 2024 Build-a-Thon finalists challenge. Armed with their Ignition wisdom and accompanied by a friendly flying dragon, these competitors evaded a kraken, interacted with a magical tome, and solved a Sphinx’s riddles, amongst other incredible feats.

Save the date, purchase your tickets, and start making plans today to attend ICC 2024 for valuable networking and learning opportunities. Even better, be among the first 100 to purchase tickets and take advantage of $1,400 “early bird” pricing — a savings of $300 off the regular ticket price of $1,700.

After reviewing numerous applications we’ve selected 26 challengers who will put their Ignition knowledge to the test. Some will be returning to the Lands of Ignition this year, while others will be traveling the perilous trail for the first time.