Catch up on presentations from this year's ARC Forum and see why these discussions matter for you.

If you couldn’t make it to the ARC Industry Forum this year, you’re in luck. The sessions featuring Opto 22 users and industry leaders are now available to watch on YouTube.

From industrial AI and digital transformation to smart manufacturing, hear real stories from the field.

Industrial AI and Digital Transformation

At the Forum, we heard directly from end users who are using real-time data and intelligent automation to drive operational improvements. 

Now, you can watch their presentations for yourself:

▶ Toby Varland – Best Practices in Smart Manufacturing
Toby Varland of Varland Plating shared his company’s ongoing digital transformation journey—what’s working, what’s challenging, and how smart automation is improving efficiency in a traditional industry.

▶ Don Hofmann – Operational Resilience in the AI Era
Don Hofmann from Aqualogix discussed water conservation technologies and how automation plays a critical role in sustainability and operational resilience. His talk covered strategies for reducing waste and saving money at commercial, government, and industrial facilities.

Panel Discussions - Real-World AI and Smart Manufacturing

Beyond individual presentations, I had the opportunity to sit down with industry experts and customers to discuss how AI, edge computing, and real-time data are shaping the future of industrial automation. 

▶ Operational Resilience in the AI Era Panel (Featuring Dan White & Don Hofmann)
Don Hofmann and I joined industry leaders to discuss how industrial companies are implementing key technologies and strategies to build resilience against cybersecurity threats, regulatory shifts, and supply chain disruptions.

▶ Smart Manufacturing Strategies Panel (Featuring Dan White & Toby Varland)
Toby Varland and I joined industry experts to discuss how manufacturers are leveraging automation, data insights, and scalable solutions to enhance productivity and drive smarter decision-making.

Watch all of the ARC Forum sessions now!