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Taking Ignition to the Next Level with Machine Learning

Inductive Automation's machine learning experts will lead conference attendees through practical applications for machine learning, along with typical ML setups that Ignition users could implement on their own systems. Further, they will be illustrating how to use more sophisticated implementations of ML to advance your system.

The Endless Extensibility of the Ignition Platform

Inductive Automation often refers to Ignition as a “platform,” but what does that mean for customers, users, and software developers? Join expert Ignition project developers as they discuss how to take advantage of Ignition’s virtually limitless extensibility to build systems customized to a company’s exact needs. Find out how engineers are using tools like the Software Developer Kit (SDK) to build incredible internal applications and modules that solve specific problems for their teams and companies. See and hear the unlimited potential of the Ignition platform and get inspired to start extending your own Ignition system at this exciting session!

Introducing the Ignition Perspective Module

Get a preview of an upcoming Ignition module and get a first-hand look at how to use it to create amazing new Ignition projects. In this session, the Ignition development team will give you a guided tour of the module’s powerful new features in action.

Building Open & Scalable Multi-Site Enterprise Architectures

With the powerful features, products and protocols available in Ignition — like the Gateway Network, Ignition Edge, and MQTT — building open and scalable enterprise architectures is easier and more beneficial than ever before. Get best practices from an Ignition expert on how to build multi-site enterprise architectures that efficiently distribute the workload across multiple Ignition gateways.

Learning Ignition Fundamentals (2018)

If you're new to Ignition or just need a refresher, this is the session for you. Ignition's training team will cover the basic knowledge and fundamental features you will need to know to get started with Ignition.

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.

Live Ignition Build-a-Thon

Co-Directors of Sales Engineering Travis Cox and Kevin McClusky both have years of experience building Ignition projects for companies in just about every industry. At this one-of-a-kind session, you'll get a front-row seat to watch Travis and Kevin build an Ignition project from start to finish in under an hour. During the session, Travis and Kevin will answer questions and share tips about the many ways to rapidly build projects in Ignition.

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.

Practical Uses of Machine Learning and Ignition

Machine learning is a rapidly growing branch of artificial intelligence with huge potential to advance the way industrial organizations analyze data. In this session, you’ll get a primer on the basics of machine learning, a look at the technology’s potential impact on the industrial space, and some practical examples of how machine learning and Ignition can be used together.