OREANDA-NEWS. May 27, 2016. Rockwell Automation will host its annual technical education and user conference from June 12-17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. Known as Rockwell Automation TechED, the event will feature over 170 hands-on labs, technical sessions and discussion forums where attendees can learn about the latest techniques and technology to maximize their manufacturing and production operations, while earning professional development hours.

Designed for end users, system integrators, distributors, partners and equipment builders, the Rockwell Automation TechED event provides attendees with an opportunity to try with the latest Rockwell Automation products and technology solutions in a classroom environment and network with people from across the industry. Sessions are offered for all knowledge levels, from introductory courses through advanced training.

The event also provides sessions tailored toward information and manufacturing engineers. Numerous sessions will be offered to further develop manufacturing IT/OT engineering skill sets from industrial networks and virtualization through information management, analytics and mobility.

“The focus of the Rockwell Automation TechED event is to build on the domain expertise of industry professionals. Attendees will have hands-on training on a number of new products that help to drive visibility, collaboration and efficiency while connecting assets and data across the enterprise,” said Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president, Architecture and Software, Rockwell Automation.

A variety of keynote presentations on emerging technology trends will also be offered. Topics include high-performance architecture systems and software for multiplant facilities, smart manufacturing initiatives, connected services and solutions for industrial users and operators, and new Rockwell Automation products.

Register now for the Rockwell Automation TechED event to secure a place in preferred sessions.

Additional, professional and educational development opportunities are available at regional Rockwell Automation on the Move events being held in North America from now until September, and at the 2016 Automation Fair event being hosted by Rockwell Automation and members of its PartnerNetwork program on Nov. 9 and 10 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. Celebrating its 25th year, the Automation Fair event will offer a series of technical education sessions and showcase the latest in automation technology. Registration for the 2016 Automation Fair event will begin in August.