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OT SCADA CON 2026
Come join us for a unique community conference event all about Industrial Automation technology in Houston, TX!
Dive into the world of operational technology (OT) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and related disciplines with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.
Connect, learn, and network in person at this one-of-a-kind conference for the industrial automation community.
No Refunds but tickets can be transferred to another person OR to the following year.
Dive into the world of operational technology (OT) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and related disciplines with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.
Connect, learn, and network in person at this one-of-a-kind conference for the industrial automation community.
No Refunds but tickets can be transferred to another person OR to the following year.
Location
Endress+Hauser Customer Center
14517 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Endress+Hauser Customer Center
14517 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Date & Time
July 22, 2026, 8:00 AM - July 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
July 22, 2026, 8:00 AM - July 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Made Possible by Our Sponsors
Schedule
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 – 11:00 AM
11:00 – 11:35 AM
11:40 – 12:15 PM
12:20 – 1:05 PM
1:05 – 1:40 PM
1:45 – 2:20 PM
2:20 – 3:25 PM
3:25 – 4:00 PM
4:05 – 4:45 PM
4:45 – 5:30 PM
5:30 – 6:10 PM
6:10 PM
7:00 PM
Networking Breakfast + Registration
Opening Comments
Frank Lamb:Machine Design and Fabrication
Ashley Wolfe: OT Cybersecurity & ICS Pentesting
Raffle 1 / Networking Break
Sandro Quintero: Servos
Nate Pieren: Digital Transformation Roadmap
Lunch
Dylan Dufresne: Industry 4.0 and IIoT
Open Panel
Raffle 2 / Energy Break
Courtney Fernandez: Industrial Robotics and End of Arm Tooling
Happy Hour
Dinner
Day 2 July 23rd
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 – 9:35 AM
9:40 – 10:15 AM
10:20 – 11:05 AM
11:05 – 11:45 aM
11:50 – 12:25 PM
12:25 – 1:30 PM
1:35 – 2:10 PM
2:15 – 2:50 PM
2:55 – 3:40 PM
3:45 – 4:10 PM
4:15 – 4:50 PM
4:55 PM– 5:35 PM
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Breakfast
Albert Fernandez: Server Hardware and Virtualization
Ricky Sun: Process Databases and Historians
Raffle 3/ Energy Break
Scott Chapman: Oil and Gas Automation
Greg McIntyre: Machine Vision
Lunch
Bryan Thyken: Predictive Maintenance
Zack Scriven: MES as Use Case for UNS
Raffle 4 / Energy Break
Panel / Open Discussion
James Joy: Open Source in Industrial Automation and The Future of SCADA
Networking
Dinner
Karaoke
DAY 3 July 24th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 – 9:35 AM
9:40 – 10:15 AM
10:20 – 11:05 AM
11:05 – 11:45 aM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
1:00 – 1:45 PM
2:00 – 2:30 PM
2:30 – 3:00 PM
3:00 pm
Breakfast
Riddhi Padariya: How to Design Intuitive and Aesthetically Pleasing HMIs for 21st-Century Factories
Ted Thayer: Programmable Logic Controllers
Light Break / Networking
David Dadzie: SCADA Screens and Trending Visualization
Lunch
Raffle 5
Light Break
Closing Remarks
End of Event
Where to Stay During OT SCADA CON 2026
We’ve selected nearby hotels so you can stay close to the action and focus on what matters: the experience.
Heads up: These hotels are popular during event dates. Booking early is the best way to secure your spot nearby.
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Pearland
Ideal for attendees who prefer a slightly quieter atmosphere with added amenities.
- On-site dining and common areas
- Comfortable for longer stays
- Easy access to the event location
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Pearland
Ideal for attendees who want a clean, business-friendly stay with reliable comfort.
- Close to the conference venue
- Great workspace setup in rooms and lobby
- Familiar, no-surprises Marriott experience
Check out the full Picture gallery from OT SCADA CON '25!
Last year’s OT SCADA CON wasn’t just another conference; it felt like a room full of people who genuinely get industrial automation coming together to share what’s actually working in the field.
Engineers swapped stories, speakers delivered practical insights you could apply immediately, and the networking felt natural rather than forced. The energy, the conversations, and the real-world takeaways are best described by the people who were there.
Take a minute to read what attendees had to say:
https://testimonial.to/ot-scada-con/all
Engineers swapped stories, speakers delivered practical insights you could apply immediately, and the networking felt natural rather than forced. The energy, the conversations, and the real-world takeaways are best described by the people who were there.
Take a minute to read what attendees had to say:
https://testimonial.to/ot-scada-con/all
Ready to Experience It for Yourself?
Join us on July 22
We look forward to hosting you!
Endress+Hauser Customer Center
Houston, Texas
Endress+Hauser Customer Center
Houston, Texas