Engineering Automation Conference – Automation Fair by Rockwell 2026
November 16 - November 19
Manufacturers considering Plex will also have an opportunity to see the platform and talk with Plex and Rockwell Automation experts at Automation Fair 2026, November 16–19, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
The four-day Rockwell Automation event includes more than 150 exhibits, hands-on technology demonstrations, training, industry sessions and access to manufacturing and automation specialists. Plex has dedicated programming at the event, including industry-focused tracks for general manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive and other manufacturing sectors.
Prospective Plex users may find the Secure Digital Operations Summit on November 17 particularly useful. Rockwell says the summit will focus on using smart manufacturing technology to scale operations while maintaining security, resiliency and integration, and specifically describes it as appropriate for both existing Plex customers and manufacturers who want to learn more about the platform.
Automation Fair also provides something that can be difficult to get from a software demonstration: a chance to see how manufacturing technology is being used in actual plants. Rockwell is offering off-site factory tours during the event, including visits to Downeast Cider and Teddie Peanut Butter, both Plex customers. For a manufacturer seriously evaluating Plex, talking with product experts is useful — but seeing how another manufacturer uses the technology may be even more valuable.
Automation Fair 2026
November 16–19, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center