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Process Automation Innovation Tour

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Local process automation event tour dates are currently pending

Hosted by technical and industry experts, these 2-day regional educational events are a great opportunity to learn best practices, interact with the latest technologies, stay informed about the industry, earn PDHs, network and ask your questions to technical experts.

Read the press release about the first PA Innovation Tour stop in Houston

Learn best practices: See how colleagues are improving efficiency and reducing costs with automation. Presentations are specially selected for “actual” results on relevant issues such as reducing production costs and improving agility.
Interact with Siemens technologies: Touch and experience the breadth of innovative Siemens technologies all in one place by visiting our newly remodeled mobile showcase with live hands-on demonstrations.
Stay informed about your industry: Understand what your peers and local customers in your industry are doing to compete in challenging economic times. Industry-specific forums will cover pertinent topics such as operational strategies for uncertain times and meeting new regulatory requirements.
Meet with Siemens experts: Talk with the Siemens experts behind the technologies and learn how their innovations can be put to work for you. Subject matter experts will present product and service roadmaps, host demonstrations, and provide opportunities to speak specifically to your needs.
Network with peers: Network with your peers and other industry leaders and make the right connections. Throughout the conference, you can meet face-to-face with industry and process experts, speak with Siemens leaders, interact with fellow automation professionals and make new contacts.
Earn professional development credits: Receive training on the most prevalent industry technologies and products. In addition, all courses may be eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

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Cost: No charge for qualified, registered attendees

Typical Agenda Day 1:

Date/Time	Track 1 Industry 4.0	Track 2 Process Applications	Track 3 Technology Innovations
Wed
7:00 am - 8:00 am	Registration and breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am	General assembly - Keynote address Bob Foley (Siemens) and Rich Chmielewski (Siemens)
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Digital transformation Presenter: Doug Duncan Optimize productivity to stay ahead of your competition. Learn which digital technologies can help you today.	Manufacturing operations management Presenter: Iiro Esko A holistic solution that provides full visibility into your manufacturing processes, enabling a steady improvement to manufacturing operations performance.	Flow for water/wastewater treatment Presenter: Jack Roushey Learn how to determine the best flow technology for your water/wastewater treatment measurement requirements.
10:00 am - 11:00 am	Applying a DCS digital network Presenter: Paul Morgan Best practices, tips and tricks, and demonstration using PROFINET.	Cybersecurity for process industries Presenter: David Burrell Learn about cybersecurity risks, assessments and evaluations.	Trends in weighing applications Presenter: Herman Coello Learn how integrating weighing systems into your DCS can improve inventory management, optimize production, and improve quality.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Industry 4.0 topic	Real time locating systems (RTLS) Presenter: Mike Dalton Keep track of your assets, eliminate long search times and loss, and optimize your processes.	Mobile operations, maintenance, and support Presenter: Don Mack Learn how operators and maintenance technicians can perform their jobs outside of the control room/maintenance shop.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm*	Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Digitalization use cases Presenter: Don Mack and Ethan Cook Get started with digitalization by focusing on use cases such as valve monitoring, control loop performance, alarm system monitoring, and control system health/maintenance.	Improve operator performance Presenter: Amanda Thompson Learn how control system simulation can improve your entire plant lifecycle, from virtual commissioning and testing configuration changes, to continuous operator training.	Technology Innovations topic
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Industry 4.0 topic	Case Study: operator training and simulator system Presenter: Pablo Garcia The impact a chemical plant realized when implementing changes to their DCS.	Choosing the right flow technology Presenter: Jack Roushey Which questions should be asked and answered to determine the best flow technology for measuring "what's flowing through your pipe?".
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Process safety lifecycle tools Presenter: Charles Fialkowski Learn how safety lifecycle tools can ensure your SIS keeps your plant OSHA compliant.	Services for the challenges of today and tomorrow Presenter: Danh Diep Overview of your service and support options, highlighting the value of Technical Support Agreements.	Solutions for pipeline losses Presenter: Jack Roushey Learn how clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement can be used to limit lost and unaccounted for flow in pipelines.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Digital Innovation Tour (live demonstrations, networking with the experts)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Networking dinner - off site location to be determined (transportation provided)
*Lunch included
Course schedule subject to change

Cost: No charge for qualified, registered attendees.

Typical Agenda Day 2:

Date/Time	Track 1 Industry 4.0	Track 2 Process Applications	Track 3 Technology Innovations
Thurs
7:00 am - 8:00 am	Registration and breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Cybersecurity for process industries Presenter: David Burrell Learn about cybersecurity risks, assessments, and evaluations.	Control valve air consumption Presenter: Polett de la Garza Learn how to quantify the expense and potential energy savings with smart electropneumatic valve positioners.	Choosing the right flow technology Presenter: Jack Roushey What questions should be asked and answered to determine the best flow technology for measuring "what's flowing through your pipe?"
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Real time locating systems (RTLS) Presenter: Mike Dalton Keep track of your assets, eliminate long search times and loss, and optimize your processes.	Digitalization use cases Presenter: Don Mack and Ethan Cook Get started with digitalization by focusing on use cases such as valve monitoring, control loop performance, alarm system monitoring, and control system health/maintenance.	Improving weight measurement Presenter: Herman Coello Accurate weight measurement can reduce production costs and improve product quality while reducing raw material costs and equipment wear.
10:00 am - 11:00 am	Remote monitoring on the cloud Presenter: Jack Roushey Learn how Siemens Mindsphere and smart monitoring can track key measurements and your assets' health remotely, with or without a DCS.	Case study: operator training and simulator system Presenter: Pablo Garcia The impact a chemical plant realized when implementing change to their DCS.	Mobile operations, maintenance, and support Presenter: Don Mack Learn how operators and maintenance technicians can perform their jobs outside of the control room/maintenance shop.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Innovations in process control Presenter: Amanda Thompson Learn about new DCS technology that can improve usability, cybersecurity, global collaboration, and mobile operations.	Services for the challenges of today and tomorrow Presenter: Danh Diep Overview of service and support options, highlighting the value of Technical Support Agreements.	Technology Innovations topic
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm*	Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Manufacturing operations management Presenter: Iiro Esko A holistic solution that provides full visibility into your manufacturing processes, enabling a steady improvement to manufacturing operations performance.	Process Applications topic	Compliant burner management Presenter: Charles Fialkowski Learn the latest requirements of industry standards (NFPA, API, ISA etc.) and what it takes to ensure your BMS is compliant.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Digital transformation Presenter: Doug Duncan Optimize productivity to stay ahead of your competition. Learn which digital technologies can help you today.	SIMATIC PCS 7 V9 update Presenter: Paul Morgan Latest on SIMATIC PCS 7 functionality to improve operations (Management Console, Maintenance Station, and more).	Selecting the right level technology Presenter: Herman Coello Learn the basic principles of operation, applications, benefits, and limitations of various level technologies.
3:00 pm	Closing remarks
*Lunch included
Course schedule subject to change

Classes may vary by location

Tentative dates for upcoming events are pending:

Chattanooga, TN

Park City, UT

St. Louis, MO

Charleston, SC

For more information contact: Marlena.Samuelson@siemens.com

Charleston event has been postponed - check back for more details

For more information contact: Marlena.Samuelson@siemens.com

Process Automation Innovation Tour

Digitalization is going to change your business

Local process automation event tour dates are currently pending

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Charleston event has been postponed - check back for more details

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