In a collaborative initiative, the OPC Foundation together with FieldComm Group, ODVA, and PROFIBUS and PROFINET International, is planning a joint in-person seminar series, or “roadshow,” in North America to promote Ethernet-APL technology.
About the Roadshow
The goal of this roadshow is to communicate to the broader market, especially end users, the Ethernet-APL technology and why it is supported by major SDOs and industrial automation companies. This collaborative effort aims to highlight the benefits and applications of Ethernet-APL in a vendor-neutral manner.
Call for Sponsors
To make this roadshow a reality, the organizing group is seeking expressions of interest from potential sponsors. The seminar series will be entirely funded through sponsorships, with various tiers available to accommodate different levels of participation:
- Tier 1: Speaking opportunity, tabletop display, brochures, and logo inclusion
- Tier 2: Tabletop display, brochures, and logo inclusion
- Tier 3: Brochures and logo inclusion
Event Details
- Prospective Locations: Southern California, New Jersey, Houston (others may be considered, based on demand)
- Prospective Dates: Within a 7-10 day period in October 2025
Agenda Highlights
The roadshow will feature both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific sessions, including:
- Introduction to Ethernet-APL and Business Outcomes
- Ethernet-APL Engineering
- Ethernet-APL: Infrastructure and Explosive Atmospheres
- Ethernet-APL Conformance Testing
- Planning Your First Ethernet-APL Project
- Sponsor platform presentations
Get Involved
Members interested in sponsoring the roadshow should contact the following OPC Foundation representatives by April 3rd, 2025:
- Mike Clark, Director North America: mike.clark@opcfoundation.org
- Karola Wauro, Event Organizer: karola.wauro@opcfoundation.org
For more details, download the PDF from our website:
https://opcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/APL-2025-Roadshow_Call-for-Member-Interest.pdf