Integrating Ignition with Exciting Peripherals

Ignition is based on open standards, is deployable anywhere, provides data to anyone, and can integrate with virtually any system or device. This allows you to leverage best-in-class technology with seamless integration to Ignition. Perspective and the native iOS and Android application is a perfect example of this. Ignition enables people to extend their applications to a phone or tablet by leveraging the camera, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth LE, and other mobile tools. In this session, you’ll get some exciting use cases and live demos featuring one exciting OT peripheral and one very cool guest appearance you won’t want to miss!

Build-A-Thon

Behold, another Build-a-Thon is upon us, complete with all the intrigue, feats of daring design, unexpected surprises, and singing that usually accompany such a monumental event. This year, teams from two top integration companies will battle to see who can design the best Ignition project. Don't miss all the excitement of witnessing the crowning of a new Build-a-Thon champion live at this educational, one-of-a-kind competitive SCADA event!

Technical Keynote: What's New in Ignition 8.3

Traditionally, we've always held the Technical Keynote or Development Panel on Day Three of the conference, but this year, we've got something big to discuss, so we've moved it up to Day One of our conference content schedule. It's no secret that we've been working on the newest version of Ignition for several years now, and now we're finally able to dive deep into what's coming in Ignition 8.3 and how its powerful new features can lead users to their next big breakthrough idea!

Main Keynote: Exploring the Impact of the Ignition Community

The global community of Ignition users includes large multinational enterprises, government and professional organizations, small companies, and individuals. While each uses the software differently, they all use Ignition to harness the power of automation to accomplish their own mission of making something better. In this keynote, we'll explore how Inductive Automation is supporting the efforts of the Ignition Community and the incredible impact their work has on the future and improving people's lives on a regional and local level.

Build-A-Thon

The conference is guaranteed to go out with a bang as the Build-a-Thon closes out ICC once again. Join us for the conclusion of the ultimate Ignition challenge, where the final two teams compete for the glory of developing the most elevated Ignition solutions and being crowned Build-a-Thon champions. Who will wear the orange winner’s blazer after the votes are all counted? There’s only one way to find out, so stick around to catch the competitive spirit and enjoy an unforgettable music performance from IA’s Department of Funk that you’ll be humming for weeks!

Technical Keynote

Developing industry-defining software is no easy task, but someone has to do it. Join our Development team as they highlight recent improvements and upgrades, current developments, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the future of Ignition before answering questions directly from the Ignition community.

From LinkedIn Connections to Community Leaders: The Automation Ladies Experience

What happens when two passionate ladies in industrial automation meet on LinkedIn and decide to create a podcast? Magic. And growth, lots of growth. Dive into the journey of the Automation Ladies podcast and how it has become an engine for both business growth and network expansion. Nikki and Ali will unpack how amplifying your voice online can have real-world business benefits. If you want to grow your customer base, attract top-tier suppliers, or strengthen your community, this talk should have some actionable takeaways on the power of creating an authentic personal brand by sharing your journey with the world.

An Overview of Ignition’s MongoDB Connector Module

Earlier this year, we introduced a connector module that allows an Ignition Gateway to integrate with MongoDB. This session provides an overview of MongoDB, outlines the connector module's capabilities, and demonstrates how you can most effectively leverage it to elevate the functionality of your existing deployments.

Hitting a Home Run with Ignition

Ignition is not limited to industrial applications alone; its powerful features extend to use cases of all kinds. From its intuitive design features to its robust scripting capabilities, you can harness the full potential of its flexible architecture and rich tool-set to create innovative solutions in non-industrial automation development. Witness this potential firsthand through a baseball scoring and statistics app developed entirely in Perspective, while providing examples of how tags, persistence, scripting, and views can be utilized in a non-industrial setting. Our goal is to inspire others to elevate their lives and hobbies in new creative ways with Ignition.

The OG Perspective: 10+ Years of Ignition Wisdom and Beyond

In this session, we'll explore more than a decade of experience with Ignition, sharing valuable insights as a long-time member of the Ignition community. We'll take a practical look at how Ignition has evolved and its role in modern manufacturing, including topics like MES, OEE, AI, and more. It's an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and understand the journey from the early days to today's automation landscape.

Rising to the Challenge - Adventures in System Conversion

The folks at Flexware are no strangers to a challenge. When the opportunity to convert a large system over to Ignition arose, they took it head on. Join them in this session where they'll talk about the project and share their lessons learned, talk about custom tools, and describe their thought process.

Learning Ignition Fundamentals

Whether you're new to Ignition or just want a refresher, this session is made for all. The Inductive Automation Training team covers all the basic knowledge and fundamental features you need to get started with Ignition.

Integrator Panel

Which new innovations will prove vital for future success and which flash-in-the-pan trends are destined to be forgotten by ICC 2024? During this panel discussion, some of the Ignition community's most successful integration professionals share how they are responding to emerging technologies and techniques that are driving the evolution of the automation landscape.

Tyson’s Smart Factory Journey

This session provides an overview of how Tyson has standardized operations with Ignition as a SCADA platform, highlighting and detailing how consistent data and dashboards allow for faster implementations. The talk will also include best practices that Tyson has developed, and will identify some of the key integrations that have helped simplify and streamline data collection processes.

Don’t Get Lost in the Cloud: Tips & Tricks for Successful Ignition Deployment and Management

With the release of Cloud Edition, it's never been easier to get Ignition running in the cloud. But are you ready for it? From security concerns to misconfigurations, there are plenty of pitfalls to stumble upon when managing applications in the cloud. But fear not, as help is on the way. Join the experts from 4IR in this session where they'll provide helpful tips and tricks for deploying and managing Ignition in the cloud.

Elevate Your OT Data Securely to the Cloud

Ignition Cloud Edition! Awesome! But wait… How can I possibly connect my PLCs or I/O systems to the cloud? Won’t that jeopardize them? And require heavy IT involvement? What’s the payoff? In this session, we’ll discuss how to use Ignition Edge and Ignition Cloud Edition together to quickly create scalable, high-performance, cybersecure architectures for democratizing your OT system’s data. Whether in brownfield or greenfield environments, you’ll unlock the power of edge-to-cloud hybrid architectures that are cost-effective, easy to manage, cybersecure, and deliver more value to your organization.

We Love Ignition. But Can it REALLY Scale?

Can it REALLY scale? This is a question we have received for the last 10 years. Delve into the realm of enterprise Ignition rollouts with industry insights from the lens of an enterprise integrator. Uncover the strategies and best practices that accelerate the implementation and ensure the long-term sustainability of Ignition. Don’t just believe us – hear it firsthand from a guest appearance with one of our enterprise end users.

Deployment Patterns for Ignition on Kubernetes

Kevin Collins returns to ICC for a demonstration of how to harness the combined power of Ignition and Kubernetes. This session offers an in-depth look at methods for effectively automating deployment, scaling, and managing containerized Ignition applications.

Separating Design From Development - Using Design Tools with Ignition

Building screens in Ignition is a breeze, but did you know you can design screens even faster by mocking them up using a design tool? Join us for this session as we talk about the benefits of moving the design process outside of a development platform. We'll cover topics such as design vs. development, UI vs. UX, benefits of using design tools, and an introduction to the design tool Figma.

Ignition Exchange Resource Showcase

Since the Ignition Exchange’s introduction in 2019, members of the Ignition community have contributed hundreds of resources ranging from pre-built templates, tools, and scripts to Ignition-powered retro arcade games — all available for free. Discover the full potential of the Ignition Exchange as we highlight some of its most valuable assets, including a handpicked sampling of the top Exchange resources developed by IA engineers.

Ignition Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Basics

Ignition offers numerous built-in tools for gathering diagnostic information about the health of your system. This session offers an overview of these tools and explains how our Support Division leverages this information during the troubleshooting process. By the end of this session, fixing problems will feel like shooting code in a barrel.

Introduction to Automated Testing of Perspective Projects

Learn the most effective ways for leveraging automated testing to safeguard your development-to-production process. This session will start by outlining how the core tenets of testing apply to automated testing, leading directly into best practices for verifying that your Perspective project development is production-ready.

Industry Panel: ICC 2023

I4.0 Accelerator for Driving Edge to Cloud Business Outcomes

Come and learn with Cirrus Link and Snowflake what your data has to say. Snowflake, Inductive Automation & Cirrus Link have partnered to provide Data Cloud Solutions. With Ignition UDTs, MQTT, and Sparkplug, discover how easy it is to leverage Snowflake’s platform to gain derived data insights immediately through native AI tooling. Learn about the impact of the recent partnership of NVIDIA and Snowflake. See how this disrupting technology, in conjunction with Ignition, will elevate and simplify your journey to data insights.

Sepasoft MES Orchestration for Digital Transformation

Manufacturing workflows are required to execute critical processes the right way – every time. The correct tasks must be carried out in the correct order, with the correct materials, approvals, quality checks, and accurate records, especially in regulated industries (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11). This objective, and true Digital Transformation, can only be accomplished with a platform that is integrated, agile, low-code, and feature-rich. Join us for a demonstration of our various MES offerings to showcase Sepasoft’s orchestrated workflow solution.

What's That in the Sky? An Intro to Ignition in the Cloud

Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s Ignition! There’s enough buzz around deploying Ignition in the cloud, you’d think it would give your system super powers. But does a cloud deployment align with your organization’s grounded, realistic objectives? In this session, we’ll introduce cloud deployment concepts, discuss which architectures and scenarios benefit the most from cloud-based integration, and share real-world Ignition use cases.

Main Keynote: Elevating Automation

Let's kick off the 2023 Ignition Community Conference on a high note. Join Inductive Automation's leadership team as they reflect on the past year, look toward the future, and give you a bird's-eye view of our growing company, ever-evolving industry, and thriving Ignition community. This is ICC, elevated!

Build-A-Thon

The 2021 Build-a-Thon was the first ever to feature members of the Ignition community battling it out head-to-head. This year, we invited all of Inductive Automation’s Premier Integrators to apply for a chance to wear the Build-a-Thon blazer, and after three rounds of challenges, the final two integrators, DMC and Roeslein & Associates, will face off at the conference.

Running Ignition in a Container Environment

Leveraging Docker can be a powerful technology for rolling out large systems and setting up flexible development environments. In this session, you'll hear practical tips for running Ignition in a container environment from Inductive Automation's Docker expert.

How Far We've Come - Ignition Across the Enterprise

Ignition was always great for solving problems and beloved by Operations. But could it scale? Could it be deployed across an enterprise? Could it stand up to scrutiny in the boardroom while execs are aligning on their digital strategy? Absolutely. Over the past several years, Brock Solutions has been deploying Ignition across enterprises, helping customers accelerate their digital transformations. But don't take it from Brock; hear it from our customers' mouths about how and why Ignition has become the real deal in their enterprise landscape.

Performance Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Gateway Networks

Getting the most out of your Ignition gateway network is important to your system’s performance, especially for large implementations. In this session, you’ll get expert tips about how to optimize the performance of your gateway network for heavy workloads.

Stone Brewing Successfully Implements Modern Batch System

In this session, Stone Brewing and Wunderlich-Malec Engineering will showcase the first successful implementation of Sepasoft’s Batch Procedure Module. Going into the project, Stone Brewing hoped to upgrade to a flexible and modern batch system that could handle complex recipes. With the support of Wunderlich-Malec, Stone Brewing easily configured the module to replicate existing processes. Attend this session to learn about Stone Brewing’s quick adoption of Batch Procedure and more project highlights.

Ignition: The New Enterprise Connection Platform

The quest for greater productivity and reduced costs is driving market forces and investments into new projects trying to combat today’s challenges from the supply chain, labor, and inflation. Learn how Ignition has advanced from the “New SCADA Platform'' to become the standard tool for OT-to-IT Enterprise Digital Transformation. The session will discuss and demonstrate how Ignition with MQTT/Sparkplug is the “Swiss Army knife” Digital Transformation platform from the edge to the cloud to achieve these goals. Get your Enterprise ready to Xperience and Xplore the serendipitous nature of your OT data!

Modern Cloud Deployment Strategies

With the systems getting larger and the need for flexibility increasing, effectively running Ignition in the cloud can be a powerful deployment strategy. In this session, Inductive Automation’s architecture experts will talk about how to utilize the cloud for modern deployment strategies.

Drain The Data Lake - Model And Contextualize Your OT Data at the Edge

Join a panel of Ignition community experts who helped the State of Indiana launch a Digital Transformation program for manufacturers quickly and simply. Energy data, manufacturing output, and other OT data can be collected and modeled in-plant, and efficiently published into cloud infrastructure and unsupervised AI for actionable insights with a pre-built “I4.0 in a Box” solution.

Integrator Panel: How Integration Has Changed & Where It's Going

This panel will bring together some of the Ignition community's most accomplished integrators to discuss how the industry has shifted over the past decade and what technologies and practices will be vital in the future. From IIoT-enabled hardware and cutting-edge security tools to eliminating paper from the plant floor, changes in the last 10 years have altered how integrators approach business and opened up new opportunities. But which areas still have room for refinement and innovation? Hear experienced professionals give their insight and answer your questions about the industry's past, present, and future.

Unlocking Innovation & Delivering New Services Through Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation has accelerated as a result of the pandemic as nearly every industry and every company has had to adapt to changing work conditions, market conditions, and environmental conditions. Those companies that are thriving in this new normal have uncovered new value in leveraging technology to accelerate innovation cycles and deliver entirely new products, services, and even business models. Imagine fully recovering from this pandemic better off than before it started with entirely new revenue streams that fill the revenue gaps with even greater profitability through new channels. Learn how this can be done and hear the stories of companies who have succeeded.

Industry Panel: Exploring Digital Transformation

It takes coordination to revamp processes or upgrade machinery, but it’s a far more complicated task to establish change all the way from the plant floor to the C-suite. While the necessary Digital Transformation of manual operations may look different across a variety of industries, the critical benefits of increased stability, flexibility, and security remain consistent. Hear from a panel of industry thought leaders and experts as they explore how enterprise-wide solutions have led their companies to a new level of growth and answer your questions about large-scale Digital Transformation.

Technical Keynote & Developer Panel

This year, the co-creators of Ignition, Colby Clegg and Carl Gould will be expanding the traditional developer panel into a new format. In this new Technical Keynote, Colby and Carl will cover the recent progress of Ignition and look at the roadmap for the near future of the platform. They will also get some help from a few Software Engineering Division all-stars to give further insight into specific aspects of the platform like security, advanced analytics, and design tools.

Kanoa Exhibitor Demo: Kanoa: MES for the Masses

Kanoa MES is a modern Smart Manufacturing solution designed in and for Ignition. Learn about the Kanoa MES Modules, Kanoa MES Database, and Kanoa APP Ignition project you'll use to get started with Kanoa MES. Check out a live demo of Kanoa Ops and Kanoa Quality to see how you can configure your MES in days and get insights into your manufacturing data with ease.

Demystifying The Unified Namespace with Ignition

Unified Namespaces (UNS) have the power to streamline OT data by breaking through communication barriers between devices and applications. By leveraging the Ignition platform and MQTT, UNS can open the door to transformative potential for operational and enterprise applications. But what even is a UNS? Join Cirrus Link as they leverage Ignition and MQTT to implement UNS and their transformative potential for applications, and share details about the core functionalities of UNS. By the end of the session you'll be equipped with the knowledge to harness the power of unified data and unlock new possibilities for your industrial operations.

Phoenix Contact Exhibitor Demo: Enabling the Digital Transformation

Learn more about our networking and automation portfolio as a complement to Ignition. We will showcase our PLCnext technology with Modular I/O, Ethernet switches, and new MQTT / MODBUS protocol converter products. We will introduce you to new upcoming technologies based on Single Pair Ethernet and APL.

SafetyChain Exhibitor Demo: The SafetyChain Module for Ignition: Leveraging Real Time Data & Driving Productivity

Learn how process manufacturers are leveraging the power of SafetyChain & Ignition to drive meaningful value in their production environments. We’ll cover how manufacturers benefit from seamlessly connected systems and the broader impact that has on various segments of their operations. You’ll hear about a case study where thousands of data points derived from a complex manufacturing process were leveraged to drastically improve quality and production metrics. Finally, we will showcase how easy it is for manufacturers to connect SafetyChain and Ignition with a live demo.

Eurotech Exhibitor Demo: Discover the Benefits of Running Ignition on Cybersecure and Certified Devices

Eurotech will showcase the benefits of running Ignition on an ISA62443-4-2 certified device. This demonstration will highlight how Eurotech's advanced device management capabilities can simplify the process for OT systems integrators to securely manage applications remotely. Attendees will gain insights into how the integration of Eurotech's ReliaCOR 40-13 Industrial PC with Ignition software provides a robust and cybersecure foundation for industrial applications. This collaboration not only meets stringent cybersecurity standards but also enhances the efficiency and scalability.

Snowflake Exhibitor Demo: Unlocking Smart Manufacturing with IT/OT Convergence on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud

Modern manufacturing generates vast amounts of data from diverse sources, creating challenges in data integration and utilization. Traditionally, data silos have hindered the scalability of analytics across manufacturing and supply chains. The Snowflake AI Data Cloud breaks down these barriers by seamlessly converging IT and OT data, accelerating smart manufacturing initiatives. Join us to explore how Snowflake empowers manufacturers to harness the full potential of their data, driving innovation and operational excellence in the era of AI and Industry 4.0.

4IR Solutions Exhibitor Demo: 4IR Solutions’ FactoryStackTM – OT, As-a-Service

4IR Solutions will demonstrate how their platforms can deliver OT, As-a-Service in the cloud or on premises making it easier, faster and cheaper to build and manage your Ignition infrastructure.

Sepasoft Exhibitor Demo: Sepasoft’s Workflow Solution: Building Bobbles With Batch

Sepasoft’s workflow solution can map out and execute the production process for almost anything – including made-to-order bobbleheads! Our demo will showcase how simple it is to manage production workflows, collect real-time data, and utilize document management with 3D models and form entry. We’ll also highlight how to authenticate and verify every action during production for compliance and accountability using Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and electronic signatures. Join us to see the latest Batch Procedure technology in action.

Cirrus Link Exhibitor Demo: Everything Cirrus Link MQTT and Cloud Connectivity

This session provides an overview of Cirrus Link to include MQTT Architectures, the MQTT Modules and their use cases. It will also touch on MQTT SparkplugB, the Unified Namespace as well as cloud connectivity through the cloud injector modules and IoT Bridge products.

SiteSync Exhibitor Demo: IIoT Made Easy With SiteSync and Ignition

SiteSync leverages the LoRaWAN sensor connectivity technology to allow industrial users to bring stranded assets and manual measurements into a central source of truth for data visualization, alarming, and advanced AI analysis all powered by the Ignition Platform. SiteSync enables field users to deploy IIoT sensors with the same ease of commercial IoT systems via preconfigured devices and QR codes so that these Digital Transformation initiatives can be implemented at scale. In addition to LoRaWAN sensors, SiteSync recognizes that many end users have thousands of HART compatible sensors and the additional HART data is another stranded asset that can be used for Digital Transformation. SiteSync will introduce a new asset management tool focused on HART sensors all powered through the Ignition platform.

Hive MQ Exhibitor Demo: Comprehensive Data Management Solution with MQTT, Sparkplug and UNS

In today’s data-driven world, effective data management is crucial for manufacturers seeking to harness the full potential of their production assets. As industrial environments become increasingly connected, the need for a comprehensive data management solution that ensures real-time, reliable, and scalable communication is more critical than ever. HiveMQ with its enterprise MQTT platform that is highly reliable, scalable and secure provides that ideal platform working with the Ignition ecosystem. We will showcase some of our new product offerings like our Sparkplug module for DataHub enabling metrics fan out and other offerings that will complement the Ignition Edge platform, building the UNS framework to streamline data collection, integration, and dissemination, ultimately driving smarter decisions, greater operational efficiency, and supporting advanced use cases like AI.

Opto 22 Exhibitor Demo Break Through the Status Quo in Industrial Automation

Tired of closed PLC platforms with proprietary protocols and high licensing costs? This presentation shows you how Opto 22's groov products can help you break through the status quo in industrial automation. With groov EPIC and RIO systems running Ignition Edge out-of-the-box, you can control edge operations and securely democratize production data from the plant floor to IT systems—even to the cloud. Discover the open, cybersecure architecture and free support and training resources that make Opto 22 groov hardware ideal for your next Ignition project.

Flow Exhibitor Demo: Stop Coding, Start Scaling: Optimize Data Transformation for KPIs, Batch Reporting, OEE, and Beyond

Using our OEE template as an example, we'll demonstrate how you can streamline your Ignition projects by avoiding complex coding and scripting. This is all about scaling your data processing while adding centralized data and engineering governance. Every new KPI we calculate, event we detect, and batch we process, will be served back to Ignition, an MQTT broker, and to the enterprise data warehouse.

How Ignition Saves Time, Money & Lives for Medical Charity

See firsthand how UK charity SERV Kent uses Ignition to create an AWS cloud-based volunteer management system to revolutionize its medical transport operations. Driven by Ignition Perspective, this application replaces archaic manual processes with intuitive interfaces featuring real-time geolocation data transfers, GDPR-compliant security, and optimized volunteer, vehicle, and product management. Hear Chris Taylor discuss the project’s challenges, solutions, progression, and future enhancements and breakthroughs that will bolster SERV Kent's mission-critical endeavors.

Ericsson Exhibitor Demo: Edge Computing and Private Cellular Networks for Smart Manufacturing (formally Cradlepoint)

Ericsson’s 5G-focused solutions turn connectivity into productivity by delivering intelligent communications at the edge that are more secure, versatile, and easier to manage than WiFi. See real-world business-critical use cases that exemplify how private 5G solutions accelerate operations, improve reliability, and enhance working conditions, all while reducing cost and latency.

How Ignition is boosting SCADA in the Biotech Industry

With a demand for flexibility and a strong focus on quality, SCADA systems play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operation of processes within the highly regulated Biotech industry. As a leader in the field, Cytiva is accustomed to developing solutions designed for the lab environment. Attend this session to get a peek into the technical aspects where Ignition has been leveraged to help meet customer demands, including dynamic OPC connections and integrated eLearning.

Learning Ignition Fundamentals

Whether you're new to Ignition or just want a refresher, this session is made for all. The Inductive Automation Training team covers all the basic knowledge and fundamental features you need to get started with Ignition.

Breaking Through Limits: Igniting Transformation in Manufacturing

Follow Entegris and NeoMatrix's joint journey to digital transformation. Beginning in 2008, the two organizations recognized the need to upgrade the SCADA platforms of multiple machines, and they chose Inductive Automation's solutions. From Ignition's precursor FactoryPMI and FactorySQL to today's Ignition 8.1 with Perspective, this session will take you on a tour of how these partners established Ignition as its standard OT platform for increasing scalability and cost savings as they continue to grow globally and expand to multiple manufacturing industries.

Breakthrough to the Other Gateways: A Deep Dive Into the Gateway Network

Multi-gateway deployments are becoming more commonplace, and Ignition's gateway network provides the backbone for redundancy, enterprise management, and sharing data between gateways. Join us for this session and take a look at various Gateway Network parameters and settings that drive customer solutions.

Breaking Through Manufacturing Challenges with DxOps Transformation

Learn how to combine consistent processes with novel concepts to break through challenges in downtime tracking and OEE visibility. In this session, RoviSys will share how their DxOps Transformation approach, used at Nice Pak, helped overcome high variation between production lines and facilities, lack of data connectivity, extensive turnover, and data integrity gaps. Learn how to standardize integration methods for better scalability and real-time tracking and see how these solutions can enhance efficiency in your facilities. Don’t miss this "how to" guide on transforming challenges into opportunities for breakthrough success!

Scaling to New Heights: Enterprise Ignition with Ease

In this session, 4IR Solutions will showcase best practices and technologies to rapidly deploy and remotely manage large-scale Ignition systems in the cloud and on-prem across hundreds of sites. We'll demonstrate zero-touch provisioning and real-time updates to a fleet of Ignition installations.

Optimizing Load Time in Ignition Perspective

How can you ensure that screens load fast and actions are snappy when using Ignition Perspective to create bigger and better projects? Learn how in this presentation, which will discuss strategies for optimizing screen development, organizing nested views, and analyzing Perspective execution. You’ll also get a look at simple rules-of-thumb for bindings, complex custom svg components, and where to strike the balance between performance and maintainability.

Creating Predictive Maintenance Alert using Ignition + Canary DB

This session provides an in depth walkthrough of how Shamrock Foods Company is able to collect motor data and use it to alert maintenance personnel of a potentially failing asset. This tutorial will walk you through the steps from PLC amp data to Ignition, Ignition data sent to Canary DB, Canary DB calculations of average + Standard Deviation of data, and back to Ignition to generate alarms.

How Ignition is Enabling the Future of Oil & Gas

The oil & gas industry relies on SCADA for all its major production activities. But oil & gas companies often have large-scale, complex requirements that require unique solutions to not only monitor the field, but also integrate that data throughout the enterprise. Attend this session to learn how Ignition is meeting the unique requirements of oil & gas companies with Techneaux and Bifrost.

How To Harness Modern MES for AI and Innovation

Learn from MES-experts Sepasoft how MES fuels the success of AI and BI initiatives, driving organizations toward actionable insights and a competitive edge. In the Industry 4.0 era, the success of AI and BI technologies in manufacturing hinges on high-quality data. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) play a crucial role integrating with the plant floor and enriching production data with essential metadata, plus adding valuable context for machine learning and advanced analytics. MES provides real-time visibility for informed decision-making and cuts the typical 80% time investment data scientists devote to becoming subject matter experts and preprocessing data.

Ignition to ERP: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Looking to leverage Ignition to seamlessly connect with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain (D365)? This session will cover best practices and lessons learned from two perspectives: an Ignition developer, and an enterprise solutions architect. Flexware Innovation’s Ignition Team and Enterprise Solutions Team work together to merge IT with OT for true digital transformation. From this collaboration emerged a set of best practices (and lessons learned) that will be shared with the Ignition community. Presentation examples will center on D365, but the foundational architecture principles can apply to your ERP system, too.

Standardizing the Unstandardized: Strategies for SCADA Systems

SCADA systems can become complex and unwieldy when managed by numerous engineers or when ownership changes through acquisitions. In this session we will focus on strategies and implementation methods for using Ignition to transform disorganized systems into standardized, efficient operations. This presentation will cover best practices from small, unique projects to large-scale projects with multimillion-tag counts. Highlighting the similarities and differences between these types of projects, this session emphasizes the importance of standards in data modeling and a robust validation and verification process. Implementing these techniques enhances system performance, reduces costs, and increases user confidence — all of which are critical for the successful delivery of projects of any size to clients and stakeholders.

Level up your Python: Best Practices for Clean and Consistent Code

Gain valuable insights into writing clean and maintainable Python code, whether you're a Python beginner or a seasoned developer. In this session, you’ll get practical knowledge of PEP 8, explore best practices for code formatting and style, and discover tools to streamline your workflow.

Break Through Power & Energy Barriers with Ignition

What’s the power of tracking your organization’s energy use? Understanding your energy data reduces your operational costs, and helps you assess equipment health and meet regulatory or ESG guidelines. It’s hard to manage what you can’t measure. In this session, you’ll see how to quickly incorporate energy monitoring into your Ignition projects using free Ignition Exchange resources. Plus, you’ll hear from a State of Indiana representative who created the Energy INsights program that helps Indiana-based manufacturers address energy use while taking steps toward digitally transforming their business operations.

Deeper Dive into 8.3: New Features

We have even more exciting Ignition 8.3 features to show you! Join us in the second of two sessions as we continue to share what’s new with 8.3. This time, we’re looking at some project-level resources and other features available through the designer, including new Perspective features, changes to the Tag Historian Module, and the brand-new Event Streams resource.

Industry Panel: Driving Innovation and Transformation in Industrial Organizations

Hear from a panel of industry thought leaders and experts as they explore how utilizing data and technology can inspire new ideas, open new opportunities, and drive digital transformation efforts in industrial organizations.

Closing Keynote: Where Do We Go From Here?

In this final session of the conference, we'll look forward to what's next. Join Inductive Automation speakers for exciting presentations and an engaging Q&A panel about the road ahead for Ignition's development, the expansion of technical support, and the evolution of Inductive Automation's customer experience.

Integrator Panel: What Tech and Trends Are Breaking Through?

Discover which pivotal new technologies and trends that are reshaping the future of automation for industrial organizations. In this engaging panel discussion, some of the Ignition community's most successful integration professionals will share their strategies in response to these evolving technologies.

8.3 Deep Dive: Platform Updates

There’s so much going into 8.3 that we need a few sessions to talk about it all! Join us in this first of two sessions where we look closer at a few exciting changes happening at the platform level, and what it means for deployments in the future. In this session, we’ll focus on changes to the platform, such as the file system, API access, and secret management.