"This was my second time attending ARC and my first in Bangalore. The forum provided valuable insights into the future of industrial automation and digital transformation, particularly how AI can enable better decision-making while complementing human expertise. I found the AI discussions on autonomous operations, preventive maintenance, data governance, and Open Process Automation (OPA) especially relevant and practical. Overall, ARC was an excellent platform to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas, and gain a clearer perspective on how AI, data, and open architectures are shaping the future of industrial operations. Keep it up ARC!”

Cristabel Wong (Bel)
DCS & Oil Movements Automation
ExxonMobil

"It was an amazing experience. The OPC Foundation has sponsored the ARC Industry Forum India several times, but this year was especially meaningful for me because it was my first time attending in person. I was impressed by the full audience, the flawless organization, and, most importantly, the exceptionally high level of knowledge and expertise on display. India is globally recognized as a technology and software powerhouse, and many of the companies represented on the OPC Foundation Board have major development teams based here, particularly in Bangalore. It was a pleasure to meet many of these engineers and experts and engage in deep, meaningful technical discussions. What I enjoyed most was the quality of the conversations. They were focused on technology, innovation, and engineering rather than politics. As an engineer, those are exactly the kinds of discussions I value, and they made this event truly memorable."

Stefan Hoppe
President
OPC Foundation

"ARC is a valuable forum for end users looking for new solutions, innovative ideas, collaboration, and networking. Having participated for the past six years, we have found that ARC stands apart from other industry forums by consistently bringing together the right mix of end users, system integrators, OEMs, and key stakeholders. This creates meaningful opportunities for engagement and helps participants derive maximum value from the forum. We sincerely appreciate ARC’s continued efforts in building this platform. Thank you."

Vivek Roy
Head OT/IT integrations, Digital Industries
Siemens Limited

"Thank you for the opportunity. This year’s event was very well organized, with excellent arrangements throughout. Yokogawa has been attending and sponsoring ARC for the past few years, and each time we have found the forum to be engaging, informative, and rich in knowledge sharing. Thank you again for organizing such a wonderful event. We also encourage the audience to explore opportunities with Yokogawa, as we bring significant value through our automation solutions. It is encouraging to see esteemed customers and industry leaders, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Michelin, participating in the forum."

Rajeev Joshi
Deputy General Manager, GDC-I Engineering
Yokogawa India Ltd.

"ARC is an excellent forum with strong participation from across the industry, bringing together a diverse mix of OEMs, from sensors and cloud technologies to AI. I am pleased to be here and to share my perspective on industrial AI, particularly how knowledge graphs can help organizations advance their AI journeys and scale more effectively. Thank you."

Ravi Narayan Misra
Senior Director Sales
Cognite India-

"This has been an outstanding forum, with topics that are highly relevant and difficult to match in other industry forums. The integration of AI with operations and supply chain management is creating tangible value for process industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, and thermal power generation. The sessions have been insightful, engaging, and rich in knowledge sharing. ARC has done an excellent job of bringing together expertise in automation, AI, and open process automation, enabling a seamless exchange of ideas. We see ARC as an important partner in our efforts to modernize and strengthen our automation infrastructure and operational landscape.

Sumit Kumar Haldar
Dy. General Manager, PE-C&I
NTPC

"It’s great to be back at the ARC Forum in Bangalore. This is our second time in three years, and we’ve had a long-standing association with the ARC Advisory Group. The turnout has been fantastic, with a vibrant mix of solution providers, OEMs, system integrators, standards bodies, and end users all in one place. It’s energizing to see the industry converge, exchange ideas, and explore where we’re headed—and how we at Utthunga can contribute. Looking forward to another day of insightful sessions and meaningful conversations!"

Nithin Shamraju Purushotham
Head - EU Business
Utthunga