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     Thursday October 10th, 2024 | West Bend, WI

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Oktoberfest is a full-day experience dedicated to exploring cutting-edge solutions and technologies in the industry. Join us as we dive deep into the world of industrial automation during these technical seminars, hands-on workshops, and industry automation show.

Seminars

Seminars are 50-minutes in length and do not require prior registration. Attend any sessions that work within your schedule!

SEMINARS

S1 | Migration from WinCC Comfort to WinCC Unified

11:00 - 11:50

S2 | WinCC Unified Tips and Tricks JumpStart

1:00 - 1:50 

S3 | JavaScript in WinCC Unified (Updated for 2024)

2:00 - 2:50 

S4 | What's New in Siemens Automation

10:30 - 11:20 

S5 | Machine Safety and OSHA Compliance - How to Keep OSHA Happy

1:30 - 2:20

S6 | What’s New with Siemens Controls in 2024

11:00 - 11:50

S7 | Unlock the power of industrial data with Siemens Industrial Edge

1:00 - 1:50

S8 | VFD Cable - Essential or Overkill?

2:00 - 2:50

S9 | The New SINAMICS G220 Drive for Industries

10:30 - 11:20 

S10 | The Evolution of Wireless in Manufacturing

1:30 - 2:20

S11 | Automated Crane Modernization

10:30 - 11:20

S12 | Enhancing Plant Safety with Safety PLC-Based Burner Management Systems (BMS) and Cross Limiting Combustion Control (CCS)

10:30 - 11:20

S13 | Virtual Commissioning and Digital Twin with TIA Portal, SIMIT and Advanced 3rd Party Modeling Software

1:30 - 2:20

Workshops

Hands-on workshops are 110-minutes and require prior registration, as capacity is limited.

W1 | Safety 3rd? Not with Siemens! Drive Safety with Profisafe Truly Makes it Safety 1st

1:00 - 2:50

 

*Workshops require prior registration, as capacity is limited to 8 participants per event.

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Thursday October 10th, 2024

 

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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come for part of the event, stay for the whole thing or just come for the fun!

 

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Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095

 

What to expect

You may be an Oktoberfest veteran, or perhaps you’re new to our annual event. Either way, here's what you can can expect from this year’s event. 

 

What Will Take Place?
GCG's Oktoberfest – Tap into Technology is a daylong event focused on solutions and technologies in industrial automation and electrical control.  This information is delivered to attendees through numerous seminars and hands-on workshops, an Automation Fair with over vendor technologies showcased, a TIA Portal Test Drive area and good old-fashioned networking with industry peers.

Who Should Attend? (You should, but we’ll tell you why) 
There is no cost to attend and the event is guaranteed to provide something of value from entry-level engineers to engineering managers and CEOs in the manufacturing industry. Our partners bring a broad range of experience from a wide range of industries, including converting, printing, automotive, material handling, food and beverage, robotics, and much more.  If you’re not satisfied we’ll buy you a beer at the end of the day (or a soda for our non-drinking friends.)

Where and When is the Event?
The event will take place on October 10th at the Washington County Park Fair and Conference Center which is about 30 mins from Milwaukee and 1 hour from Appleton, with easy access right off US 45 and plenty of parking.  Come for the whole day, an hour, or for as long as your schedule permits!

Fun Highlights:
We will have a fantastic provided lunch, German themed bites (those who’ve attended can’t forget those awesome Milwaukee Pretzel Company Pretzels), as well as a reception at the end of the event with games and raffle drawings. PLUS an Oktoberfest stein for all who attend!

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