Critical Networks in Manufacturing Forum Modernizing Industrial Connectivity for the Smart Factory Revolution

If you could design your factory to be everything you wanted it to be, what would the foundation look like? Critical Networks in Manufacturing demand an infrastructure where cybersecurity and reliability are engineered into the fabric of the plant floor to ensure maximum uptime and data integrity. By prioritizing scalability and interoperability, you bridge the gap between IT and OT, creating a seamless ecosystem capable of integrating legacy assets with next-gen automation and AI. Only through this level of structural integration can engineering and plant leadership achieve the resilient throughput necessary for a true, future-proof smart factory. EPB Tour Experience the gold standard of connectivity with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at EPB’s Command Center and Quantum Lab. This isn't just a tour; it’s a deep dive into the critical infrastructure powering one of the nation’s most advanced smart grids. (The tour will leave the Smart Factory Institute at 1:00 PM and visit the EPB Control Center, where participants will learn how EPB manages one of the most advanced smart grid systems in the country. The experience will continue at 2:30 PM with a visit to EPB Quantum Center, where guests will explore how EPB is advancing next-generation technology and innovation through quantum networking and computing, returning to the Smart Factory Institute at 3:30pm.)