Add industry trade events to your schedule this year and learn ways to make your 2026 projects more successful.
Looking for educational conferences and seminars to attend this year? Ready to find an advanced solution for your industrial automation application? Start with Opto 22's 2026 event schedule and see if groov EPIC and groov RIO product demos are coming to a venue near you.
The first stops will be in Dallas and Salt Lake City. For most of these events, you'll find us working alongside our technology partner, Inductive Automation. Come see groov product demos in person and in collaboration with Ignition software.
Read on to get registration and agenda details on upcoming shows, and we hope to see you on the road with us in 2026!
ProveIt! Conference - Dallas, TX
Opto 22 is returning as a sponsor, exhibitor and participant in the ProveIt! conference hosted by 4.0 Solutions. This conference is tailored for end users who are manufacturers, and takes place February 16–20, 2026.
ProveIt! is where industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts converge to explore the latest advancements in digital transformation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies through education and application.
How is this event different?
Vendors will be called upon to do more than flashy sales & marketing... they will have a showcase to PROVE IT!
Every vendor receives the same real-world spec and all connect to one Unified Namespace. Multiple simulated factory environments prove what scales and what doesn't.
Don't miss Opto 22's live demo happening Monday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m. CT:
Watch Benson Hougland and Garrick Reichert build live, secure data pipelines from PLCs and edge devices into three virtual factories using a Unified Namespace. They’ll show how operational technology sensor and controller data is securely connected, collected, stored, contextualized, and visualized in real time using the minimum technical requirements: edge-driven, report-by-exception, lightweight, and open.
The live demo will answer:
- What problem are we solving?
- How did you solve the problem?
- How long did it take?
- How much did it cost?
You'll see how you can securely build and scale a Unified Namespace using live OT data from modern, edge-programmable industrial controllers and I/0 systems: groov EPIC and groov RIO. The result is an architecture without proprietary stacks, protocol lock-in, or a bloated pile of extra hardware and middleware, so operational data reaches the people who can use it to improve their work.
You can also visit Opto 22 in booth 21 and are encouraged to bring your technical questions. Watch Opto 22 engineers SHOW you how to connect and consume data in real-time.
Register to attend. Apply coupon code OPTO22 at checkout for a discount.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
SME MINEXCHANGE - Salt Lake City, UT
Join Opto 22 at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah—taking place February 22–25, 2026.
The event, which focuses on "Meet the Future of Mining," will include a technical program, practical short courses, and an extensive expo showcasing new technologies.
You'll find the Opto 22 team in the Inductive Automation booth #105. Stop by and see product demos demonstrating application solutions using groov EPIC, groov RIO, and Ignition software.
The conference also offers key discussions that cover innovation, responsible mining, and the integration of sustainable energy sources, with a particular focus on the "Resilient Energy in Mining" symposium.
Register to attend.
Location:
Salt Palace Convention Center
100 S W Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
EVO Expo - Reading, PA
Opto 22 is returning as a sponsor and exhibitor at the second annual Evo Expo event, hosted by OptoPartner Evo Integration/Wiring by Wall. Join us in Reading, Pennsylvania April 22–23, 2026.
It's a chance to step into the future of manufacturing. This interactive technology showcase features cutting-edge automation and control solutions. It's where integrators meet manufacturing and electrical innovators.
Experience hands-on demonstrations from industry leaders, discover how emerging technologies can transform your operations, and connect with experts who understand the real challenges of modern manufacturing.
This year's event will feature:
- Hands-on technical workshops
- Live product demos
- Keynote presentations exploring the future of industrial automation
- Networking opportunities connecting manufacturers, engineers, educators, and decision-makers
Who should attend?
- IT, Safety, and CI Managers
- Manufacturers and Plant Managers
- Students and Technical Program Leaders
- Maintenance Professionals
- System Integrators and Automation Professionals
Stop by and chat with Opto 22 Regional Sales Manager Danny Petronella. He'll be offering product demos of both groov EPIC and groov RIO throughout the day.
Register to attend. ($50 per day, or $75 for both days)
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton (for room reservations, use code CDT934)
701 Penn St.
Reading, PA 19601
Data Center Discovery Day - Tysons, VA
Opto 22's Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, will be a part of Ignition Data Center Discovery Day, taking place in Tysons, Virginia, May 12, 2026. It's another opportunity to see how groov products, working with Ignition, play a key role in data center technology.
Here's your chance to join Opto 22, Inductive Automation, and data center professionals at this one-day special event. Dive into keynotes, panels and discussions that unveil the latest technological advancements and insights moving this industry forward. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
Location:
Capital One Hall
7750 Capital One Tower Rd
Tysons, VA 22102
Automate - Chicago, IL
Considered the leading industrial automation event in North America, this year's Automate event returns to McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, June 22–25, 2026.
With over 800 exhibitors, the show floor hosts leading automation solutions from around the world. You’ll find everything from robotics to vision to motion control, AI and more. Join us to see how automation is no longer just the future; it’s the here and now.
Opto 22 technology partner Inductive Automation will be hosting an exhibit booth at the 2026 Automate show. That's where you'll find the Opto 22 team doing live-action demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO. Don't miss out!
Register to attend.
Location:
McCormick Place
2301 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
Be sure and check our Events page throughout the year as we'll continue to add both in-person and virtual events to the schedule.