Networking, parties, luncheons, and accolades—get ready to have some fun!
Find out what special events and activities are going on throughout ISA Automation Week:
Monday, 17 October events and activities
Plant Tour: ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Transportation will be provided
Registration for the plant tour is now closed.
Here’s your opportunity to take a private tour of one of the world’s most technologically advanced steel plants!
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| Cold Roll Mill Coil Entry Handling Pulpit (May 2010). This image is the property of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA. |
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA operates the newest and most technologically advanced carbon steel processing facilities in the world. They are proud of their facilities and recognize the educational and community benefit in familiarizing others with their operations.
Tours normally include a driving site tour of infrastructure logistical facilities and a walking tour of hot strip mill, initial process that produces coiled steel from carbon steel slabs.
Agenda:
| 1:00 p.m. | Busses depart Convention Center |
| 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Plant tour |
| 5:30 p.m. | Return (busses will drop off at ISA Automation Week host hotels) |
ISA Honors & Awards Gala
6:00 p.m.–
Moonlight Ballroom, The Renaissance Battle House Hotel & Spa
Cost: $95 per person in advance
The 49th Annual ISA Honors & Awards Gala is a distinguished gathering of professionals honoring our industry’s best during a black-tie optional, first-class awards presentation, hosted by 2011 Honors & Awards Chair Gerald Cockrell. The Honors & Awards Gala Reception precedes the dinner and awards ceremony.
Tuesday, 18 October events and activities
“The Status of Real-Time Optimization and Multivariable Predictive Control”
Keynote address by Charlie Cutler
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
In his keynote address, Charlie Cutler will discuss his observation of real-time optimization as a fading technology, the problems control engineers face with its use, his insights into the need for revitalizing the application, and making sure that it gets the right attention from management.
Joint A&T and I&S Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance (limited number of tickets at the door)
The Industries and Sciences (I&S) and the Automation and Technology (A&T) Departments of ISA will recognize the efforts of ISA technical division volunteers and officers at the Joint A&T and I&S Awards Luncheon this year. Various awards will be presented to divisions and volunteers who have made outstanding contributions in industry. The Outstanding Division Award in both departments will also be recognized.
Opening Night Networking Reception
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Supplier Showcase Floor
Wrap up your first full conference day with our opening night reception, featuring food and beverage, fun, and great conversations. Check out the latest supplier technologies and solutions while you’re there. Mingle with technical experts from leading industry companies and discuss your needs or concerns.
Division Spotlight Showcase
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Supplier Showcase Floor
Membership in ISA Divisions connects you to a global network of professionals with your technical and/or industry interest. Stop by the Division Spotlight Showcase during the opening night networking reception and discover the many ways that being a member or volunteer in one of ISA’s 16 divisions can benefit your career. Meet new colleagues and reconnect with other industry professionals who share your interests, in a casual, fun environment.
Shinskey and the Best of Process Control
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this unbelievable opportunity to hear from one of automation’s biggest legends, Greg Shinskey. Shinskey offers his insights on what is most important in process control in an exclusive interview at his home. Greg McMillan, Nick Sands, and Terry Tolliver share the impact of methods, principles, and relationships developed by Shinskey on their careers and the performance of control systems in industry.
Wednesday, 19 October events and activities
“The Present and Future of Automation Worldwide”
General session with Charlie Cutler, Béla Lipták, Greg McMillan, Russ Rhinehart, and Terry Tolliver
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
The general session expert panel participants will share their knowledge that is essential for advancing the use of process automation and optimization. Attendees will gain insights on the best existing practices and new possibilities for the use of process automation and optimization for improving individual unit operation performance and overall manufacturing efficiency and capacity.
Analysis Division Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 in advance (limited number of tickets at the door)
Join leaders in ISA’s Analysis Division at the Annual Analysis Division Luncheon as they network, share experiences, and recognize recipients of the Gilmore, Thomas, Fowler, and Konrad Best Paper Award, Member of the Year, and other technical achievements.
Wednesday Evening Mardi Gras Reception—Celebrating FIRST®!
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Supplier Showcase Floor
Dean Kamen hosts Mardi Gras Reception—Celebrating FIRST®!
FREE to attendees and suppliers, our Wednesday evening
Mardi Gras Reception—Celebrating FIRST® is all about FUN as we network in the birthplace of the original Mardi Gras!
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Mardi Gras host Dean Kamen, founder of DEKA Research, inventor of the Segway, holder of over 440 patents, founder of FIRST®. Special guests include Cirque du Soleil Executive Calum Pearson, and NASCAR® Car Driver Jennifer Jo Cobb (and her car)!
The reception is held in celebration of FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). ISA partners with FIRST® to promote workforce development and to help develop the next generation of automation professionals.
Enjoy music, food and drinks, and fun while you network with fellow ISA Automation Week attendees and suppliers. Be sure to enter our contest for a chance to win lots of great prizes!
ISA YAPFEST 2011
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Supplier Showcase Floor
You are invited to celebrate the future of the automation profession by networking with our YAPFEST attendees—young automation professionals (YAPs) and college students interested in careers in automation. We encourage you to interact with the next generation of automation professionals throughout the various events taking place Wednesday evening and to share your positive experiences about being part of a professional society like ISA.
Thursday, 20 October events and activities
“The Present and Future Role of Automation (the Maturing of the Profession)
Keynote address by Béla Lipták
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Béla Lipták’s presentation will include a description of the latest developments in industrial automation, covering sensors, valves, controllers, optimization of unit operations, safety, and displays. He will also provide his explanation of how the control and modeling techniques developed for industry are also applicable to build models for non-industrial processes.
Technician Day
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$125 all inclusive
Serving as the backbone of manufacturing, technicians help the world go round. They troubleshoot, optimize, maintain, and tune equipment that helps ensure a higher standard of living. Their work is affecting critical areas such as running water, electricity, medical treatments, safe products, and so much more. This year, ISA Automation Week will offer a special Technician Day for the all the unsung heroes of automation!
