November 10-12, 2026 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ARC’s Industry Forum Brazil is part of our successful series of worldwide conferences in Europe, North America and Asia. Participants are invited to attend exclusive presentations and workshops on strategies and case studies from the digital front lines in industry.
Join ARC’s Industry Forum to explore how AI, digitalization and sustainability can help industrial organizations achieve more resilient operations. The Forum brings together technology end users, suppliers and ARC experts to share practical strategies, case studies and lessons from the digital front lines.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry experts, gain practical insights and stay ahead of rapidly evolving trends in industrial technology. Take home new ideas you can apply in your organization.
Forum Topics
ARC industry analysts and automation experts from the end user and supplier communities will present and discuss trends and drivers for the following topics:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Asset Management & Operational Excellence
- Circular Economy, Energy Transition, Electrification & Sustainability
- Cybersecurity and Industrial Communications
- Digital Twin
- Edge, Cloud & Automation Architectures
- Open and Interoperable Automation
- Software Defined Automation & Virtual Control
For more information about participating, sponsoring, or speaking at the event, please contact [email protected].
ARC Ambassadors
Companies that actively advocate for the ARC Industry Leadership Forum.
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Agenda
Following is the preliminary schedule for the Forum. Times and sessions are subject to change.
Tuesday, November 10
| 18:00 | Registration and Welcome Reception |
| 19:00 | ARC Hosted Dinner |
Wednesday, November 11
| 9:00 | Welcome and Introduction by ARC Advisory Grup | |
| 10:00 | Keynote Address | |
| 10:30 | Plenary Sessions | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Workshop: Sustainability | Workshop |
| 15:00 | Networking Break | |
| 16:00 | Workshop: AI | Workshop |
| 18:00 | Plenary Panel Discussion | |
| 19:00 | Evening Reception | |
Thursday, November 12
| 9:00 | Keynote Address | |
| 9:30 | Plenary Session | |
| 10:00 | Workshop: Digital Asset | Workshop: Smart Manufacturing |
| 12:00 | Forum Wrap-up by ARC Advisory Group | |
Attendee Testimonials from Previous Forums
The ARC Forum was a success! It truly revealed where process control is heading. The event was not just about discussing new topics and themes in the automation industry. It also had great content showing how users can make the change.

We are happy to sponsor the ARC Forum because of the great opportunities to meet other industry professionals and end users. Attending the Forum was a great opportunity to share ideas and learn about best practices and market trends. I can only encourage other companies to attend ARC Forums.
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… fantastic presentations! Kind of a mix of future ideas with tensional delivery of them now. Really nice Forum and I think you got a great mix of expertise here.
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“ARC's forum is a very good opportunity to learn much more about the IT/OT transition. We all know the technology is available and we have learned that important success factors are people, culture, and security.

Location

The Forum is held at the Windsor Marapendi Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Windsor Marapendi Hoteis
Av. Lúcio Costa, 5400
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
RJ, 22630-012
Brazil
https://windsorhoteis.com/hotel/windsor-marapendi/
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. ARC provides a promotional code for hotel room reservations in the registration confirmation. The code can be used exclusively on the official Windsor Hoteis website and is not valid through third-party booking channels. Guests may choose from all room categories available at the time of booking. ARC cannot guarantee availability of any specific room category, as room inventory is subject to availability when each reservation is made.
Beware of offers from third parties selling room reservations while claiming to act on behalf of ARC or the hotel.
The Windsor Marapendi is not only sophisticated but also boasts a prime location overlooking the ocean in Barra da Tijuca. Enjoy a fantastic stay while taking in one of Rio’s most beautiful views. This five-star hotel features modern, secure facilities and exceptional service, making it the ideal destination for your leisure or business trips.
To Register
Forum Fee
The Forum fee is 300 EUR.
All fees are in EUR, net, excl. VAT. The fee includes lunch, coffee break, a hosted evening event before the Forum convenes and all program materials. Group rates are available.
Registration Methods
- Register Online
- Call +49-(0)211-3876-9259 or contact [email protected]
Cancellations and Substitutions
Substitutions may be made at any time at no additional charge. The registration fee is fully refundable up to 3 weeks prior to the Forum date. A 50% cancellation fee will be assessed after that date. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Speaker Opportunities
For information on nominating a speaker for the forum, please visit our Speaking Opportunities page or contact [email protected].
Sponsorship Opportunities
For information on opportunities for sponsoring the forum, please visit our Forum Sponsorship page or contact [email protected].
Speaker and sponsorship opportunities are limited and subject to availability. Early inquiries are encouraged to secure the best fit with the Forum program and sponsorship options.
Previous Attendees
The following organizations are among those who have attended previous Forums:
ABB
Abbott Healthcare Products
Accenture
Accruent
Adamos
Adisseo
Aditya Birla Group
Adlink Technology
AFD Armaturen
Air Liquide
Air Products & Chemicals
Airsprite Technologies
Aker Process
AkzoNobel
Alcoa
Aliseca
Allergen Pharmaceuticals
Alpha Steuer-Mess-Regeltechnik
Alstom Energy
Amazon Web Services
Analog Devices International
Anapur
Andritz
Aramco
ARCA-Regler
ArcelorMittal
Arkema Group
Arla Foods
Arm
Ashcroft Instruments
asimovero AI
AspenTech
Astrée Software
AT&T
Atomiton
Atos
ATS
Aucotec
Audi
Automa
Avebe
AVEVA
AVI
AVR Rotterdam
Axoom
Azbil
B&R Industrial Automation
Bahrain Petroleum Company
Balluff
baramundi Software
BARTEC
Basell Polyolefine
BASF
Bayer
Baxter
Bazan
Beamex
Beckhoff Automation
Belden
Bentley Systems
BlueCielo ECM Solutions
BN Automation
BoA Merrill Lynch
Bodet Osys
Bosch
BP
BrainCreators
Braskem
Buckeye Partners
Buerkert Werke
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der
Informationstechnik
Bunge Ibérica
C&M Engineering
Cargill
CAT
CC-Link
Celanese
Certec
Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz
Chugai Pharmaceutical
Cisco
Clariant
Cloostermans
CLPA
Coca-Cola
COMAU
Colonial Pipeline
Continental Automotive
Control Chain Group
Control Engineering
COPA-DATA
CoreTigo
Covestro
Crédit Suisse
Croda
Croon
CTE
CyberX
Daimler
Danisco
Darktrace
Dassault Systems - Delmia
DataForum
DCN Shiram
DDC
Deutsche Messe
Doosan
Dow
DSM
DuPont
Eastman Chemical Company
EDF Group
Edutaining
Ei³
EKS Engel
Elan Software
Electrolux
Eli Lilly
Emerson
Endress+Hauser
Engie
Enginyers Industrials de Catalunya
Eni
Equinor
Ericsson
Esso
ETH
EtherCAT Technology Group
Eurasian Metals
Eurial Ultra Frais
Euriware
European Commission
EUtech Scientific Engineering
Evonik
Exida
Exxaro Resources
ExxonMobil
Farsoon
Festo
FieldComm Group
Finze & Wagner EMSR
Firmalyzer
Flowserve
Fluke
ForgeRock
Fraunhofer IITB
Friesland Campina
F-Secure
Future Capital
G&O Automation
GE
GeCma Components
Georgia-Pacific
GlaxoSmithKline
Goeller Verlag
Gönnheimer Elektronic
Grace Manufacturing
GRAF Synergy
Grenzebach
group ips
GSE Systems
HACH
Harting Deutschland
Hatch Associates
HD Technology
Heidelberg Cement
Heineken
Henkel
HFW
HHLASky
Hilscher
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt
Hirschmann
Hitachi
HiTec Zang
Hochschule Ludwigshafen
HOERBIGER
Honeywell
Horizon Power
HP
Huawei
HubHead
Hudson Cybertec
Huethig
Huntsman
iBanx
IBM
ICT Automatisering
IEEE
Ifak
IKF SIL
Industrial Analytics
Industrial Digital Twin Assoc.
Ineos Köln
infoPLC
infoteam
Infor
Infracor
InfraServ
Inlean Engineering
inmation
Intel
Intergraph
International Flavors & Fragrances
Introsys
Invite
IPCOS
Irdeto
ISA
Istec International
iTAC Software
ITandFactory
Iveco Magirus
James
JGC
Johnson & Johnson
JTI (Group of Japan Tobacco Inc.)
Kaeser
Kaneka
Kaspersky
KBC Advanced Technology
Kiel Engineering
Knick
Koch Pac Systeme
Kongsberg
Konradin Verlag Robert Kohlhammer
Kontron
Krohne Messtechnik
KUKA
Kuwait Petroleum Europoort
L&T
Landesumweltamt NRW
Land Rover
Lanxess
LeiKon
Lenovo
LEONI Kerpen
Liebherr
Linde
LIRA
Logica
Lonmin
LSEC
Lubrizol
Lukoil-inform
LVMH
LyondellBasell
M&M Software
M.A.C Solutions
MACTek
Magion Industrial Software Solutions
Magna Automotive
MAN
Mars
Matrikon
Merck
MESA
MES Consult
Messe Duesseldorf
Metso Automation
Microsoft
Milacron
MiRO Karlsruhe
Mitsubishi Electric
MM Software GmbH
Molex/Woodhead Connectivity
Moxa
MPDV Microlab
MRO Software
MTL Instruments
Multi-Tech Systems
Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller
NAMUR
National Digital Twin programme
NEC Electronics
Neste Jacobs
Nestlé
NextNine
Nidec
Nigeria LNG
Nissan
nnaisense
Noerr
Northwest Analystics
Novartis Pharma
NovaTech
Nozomi Networks
nxt Control
Omron
OMV
Oner Mind
OPC Foundation
Optimistik
Oracle
Orange Cyberdefense
OSIsoftware
Owens Corning
OXEA
Oxeno Olefinchemie
Paradine
Penta-Electric
PEPITe
Pepperl+Fuchs
Petrobras
Pfizer
Philip Morris
Philips Electronics
Phoenix Contact
PLCopen
Pravon
Precognize
Primation Systemtechnik
Productys
PROFIBUS/PROFINET
ProLeiT
psb intralogistics
PT Industrieel
PTB Physik.-Techn. Bundesanstalt
R. Stahl Schaltgeräte
RADiFlow
RapidMiner
RCL Foods
Recticel
Red Bull Technology
Red Hat
relayr
Reliance Industries
Renesas Electronics
Rhebo
RIB Software
Roche
Rockwell Automation
Royal DSM
Rudolf Wild
SABIC
Sabisu
Saint-Gobain Group
Samson
Sanofi
SANS Insitute
SAP
Sappi
Sasol
Satyam Computer Services
Saudi Aramco
SCADAfence
Schaeffler Technologies
Schneider Electric
Schueco
SDA
Seat
SedApta
Seeq
Sentryo
SEW Eurodrive
Sercos International
Shell
SICK
SICS Swedish ICT
Siemens
SIG
Simoldes Group
Sitech Services
Skkynet
SMC
Smp Automotive Technology
Softing
SolutionsPT
Solvay
Somfy
SPPC
Stanley Black & Decker
Statoil
Stork
Stratus Technologies
Sumitomo
Suzuki
Takeda
TANDBERG
Tata
Technip Germany
Technische Universität Dresden
Tecnatom
TenAsys
Tetra Pak
Thales Group
The National Gas Company of Trinidad Tobago
Ticona
TNO
Toshiba
Total
Toyota
Transpetro
Trebing & Himstedt
TrendMiner
Trumpf
T-Systems
TTTech
TU Eindhoven
TU München-TUM
Tudor Rose
Turck
Uhlmann Pac-Systeme
Ulma Handling Systems
Ultimo Software Solutions
Unified Automation
UniversalAutomation.org
UReason
Vacon
Valmet
VDE-Verlag
VDI
VDMA
Vega Grieshaber
verifeasy
Videc
Voith
Vopak
VTA
WAGO Kontakttechnik
Waterfall Security Solutions
Weidmüller
WIB
WIN-911 Software
Wind River
Wipro
Wittenstein
Wood
Wurldtech Security
Yanai
Yokogawa
Zebra Technologies
ZF Group
ZVEI