Shaping the future of factory automation
A week of essential online sessions on the future of our industry. Go beyond technology and explore the strategic themes that matter most to your business.
ctrlX WEEK
Navigating the future of automation
exploring the key themes that are shaping the next generation of factory automation.
The world of automation is evolving at an unprecedented pace. It's no longer just about technical specifications; it's about addressing the larger challenges and opportunities that define modern industry.
This November, we invite you to ctrlX WEEK, a series of online events dedicated to the big picture. We're moving beyond the technical deep-dives to discuss the strategic themes that matter most to your business: from sustainability and security to the transformative power of AI and modern programming.
Join our experts and industry leaders as they share valuable insights and practical perspectives on how to build resilient, intelligent, and future-proof automation solutions.
Event schedule
Register once and get access to all sessions. Join the webinars that best fit your interests and schedule. All sessions will be held online. A recording will be made available to all registrants after the event.
Webinar 1: The Cyber Resilience Act: What you need to know now
Date: Monday, November 17th
Time: 14h00 - 14h30 CET
Description: The Cyber Resilience Act is coming, and it will directly impact every connected device in your factory and products. This session will break down what the CRA means specifically for the world of automation, industrial IoT, and embedded systems, helping you prepare your solutions for a more secure future.
Webinar 2: Modern Control Systems: From scan cycles to event-driven programming
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Time: 14h00 - 14h30 CET
Description: Complex processes demand smarter control. Learn how event-driven programming solves the limitations of rigid, cycle-based PLC programming. We’ll show you how to build highly efficient and scalable applications that respond intelligently to sensor data, user actions, and system states for truly modern machine control.
Webinar 3: The connected factory: Mastering cloud, security and remote access
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 14h00 - 14h30 CET
Description: In today's competitive landscape, machine downtime is not an option. Your customers demand immediate support, but sending a technician for every issue is slow, expensive, and often unnecessary. While remote access offers a solution, fears of cyberattacks and the complexities of IT security stop many companies from taking advantage of it.
With new regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act on the horizon, secure practices are no longer optional. How can you provide fast, expert support while ensuring your systems—and your customers' systems—are completely protected?
Join our experts from Bosch Rexroth for an insightful webinar where we demystify Secure Remote Access for Operational Technology (OT). Drawing on real-world field experience and strategic insights, we will guide you through:
- The Core Challenges: Why companies hesitate to connect their OT to the internet and how to overcome these hurdles.
- A Multi-Layered Security Strategy: Learn why effective security goes beyond a simple VPN, focusing on device-level protection, firewalls, and proper network segmentation.
- Choosing the Right Solution: Discover the key features to look for in a secure remote access tool to protect your assets and satisfy your customers.
- Live Demo: See these principles in action as we demonstrate how to implement granular permissions and robust security.
- How both the machine builder Herber Engineering and Etteplan, as an IT technology partner, work with secure remote access in practice.
Webinar 4: The automated greenhouse: Engineering the future of smart agriculture
Date: Thursday, November 20th
Time: 14h00 - 14h45 CET
Description: The world of indoor horticulture is undergoing a major transformation, evolving from simple covered cultivation into highly complex, integrated systems that resemble modern factories. Today, a high level of automation is essential for everything from internal logistics to the precise orchestration of heating, ventilation, and nutrient management.
But what comes next? During a recent study of large-scale greenhouses in the United States, our expert Steffen observed the key challenges that this rapidly growing industry faces. In this webinar, he will share his firsthand insights on how modern, open automation platforms can provide powerful solutions to these challenges, helping growers and machine builders improve efficiency, ensure safety, and accelerate their time to market.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for leaders and decision-makers in the world of factory automation:
- C-Level Executives & Directors; looking to align their automation strategy with broader business goals.
- Automation & Control Engineers; who want to understand the future direction of their field.
- IT & OT Managers; responsible for the integration, security, and resilience of industrial systems.
- Machine Builders & System Integrators; seeking to deliver more value and future-proof solutions to their customers.