Who should attend The Automation Conference?
The Automation Conference is designed for automation professionals in the manufacturing, processing and packaging industries. Event presentations will focus on delivering practical application advice and visionary insights for:
- automation and control engineers
- operations and engineering management
- manufacturing systems/IT and networking professionals
- industrial systems and machinery designers
- purchasers of equipment for OEMs and discrete manufacturers, as well as processing and
packaging operations
- systems integrators
- software development engineers for the discrete and process production industries
Where is the conference located?
The Automation Conference will be held seven minutes from O'Hare International Airport at
Hilton Rosemont
5550 N River Road
Rosemont, IL, 60018
Phone: 1-847-678-4488
What's the schedule for The Automation Conference?
Tuesday, May 22 - Breakfast, tabletop exhibits and registration run from 7:00 until 8:00 am. Sessions take place from 8:15am until 5:00 pm, with lunch served midday, and tabletop exhibits open throughout the day. An attendee cocktail reception will be held at the Hilton from 5:30 until 7:00 pm on Tuesday night.
Wednesday, May 23 - Breakfast, tabletop exhibits and registration run from 7:00 until 8:00 am. Sessions take place from 8:15 am until 3:00 pm, with lunch served midday, and tabletop exhibits open throughout the day.
How is this conference related to the Packaging Automation Forum (PAF)?
As producers of the popular PAF, we have expanded and renamed this event, to offer information for packaging professionals, plus those in manufacturing and processing. This year's event offers three tracks: Packaging Automation Forum, Manufacturing Automation Forum, and Processing Automation Forum.
Are you offering the Make2Pack and Connect-and-Pack Workshop this year?
This popular Workshop is now part of the packaging track, and is included with your regular registration fee.
How much does it cost to attend?
• Early Bird Pricing (must register by May 4): $795
• Regular Pricing (after May 4): $895
• Non-sponsoring suppliers: $1295
Will there be a discounted hotel room block available?
Yes, discounted rooms are available at the Hilton Rosemont by calling 888-452-6943 and informing the reservationist that you would like to make a reservation under the Group Code: AUTO. You may also book online by selecting the Rosemont Hilton hotel at Hilton.com and entering the group code in the field under 'Special Accounts: Group/Convention Code.' All reservations must be booked by Monday, May 7, 2012 to ensure availability of the discounted room rate of $139 (plus tax) for a single or double room. Visit http://www.theautomationconference.com/hotel for details.
What is the refund policy?
Cancellations received before May 1st, 2012 will receive a full refund, less a $100 USD processing fee. Cancellations received on or after May 1st will forfeit the registration fee. Please note that registered attendees may make substitutions online at no charge, up to 48 hours in advance of the event.
Will there be transportation to the conference hotel?
Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare is pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service between the Hotel and O'Hare Airport from 4AM until 2AM daily. The shuttle departs from the Hotel/Motel Shuttle Bus Center located at O'Hare Airport.
May 22-23, 2012
The Hilton in Rosemont, Illinois
How do I register for the conference?
How can I sponsor or exhibit at The Automation Conference?
Contact your Summit Media Group sales representative or Courtney Richards, Promotion and Industry Events Manager, at crichards@summitmediagroup.com or (800) 355-5595 for more information.
I still have questions. May I speak with someone?
Of course! For additional information, please contact Courtney Richards at crichards@summitmediagroup.com or call (800) 355-5595, ext. 113.
