Engineering gurus to converge on Melbourne next week
The cream of Australia’s automation, control and instrumentation experts will gather in Melbourne next week at ACI Connect.
Highlights of the two-day conference include keynotes by Engineers Australia National President Alex Baitch (Engineering & Manufacturing - where to now?) and Siemens’ regional automation expert, Chris Vains (Industry 4.0).
Expert panels will discuss and debate hot industry topics, Cyber Security and Ethernet & Industry, while industry workshops on Machine Safety and Instrumentation, and a series of local case studies and engineering business papers round out the comprehensive conference program. The event will take place at Melbourne Park Function Centre on 9 and 10 April.
The ACI Connect exhibition, co-located with the conference, will feature the latest products and technology advances from 25 leading industry vendors. A free Trade Expo Pass is available to qualified industry professionals, and also provides entry to the keynote presentations on both mornings of the event. Full details can be found at www.aciconnect.com.au.
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