We are pleased to invite the industrial automation community, members and non-members, to join the annual FDT Group General Assembly, occurring virtually on 1 June 2022 from 14:00 – 16:00 CET.

We look forward to educating the industry with insight into the FDT evolutionary journey and key features bridging today’s install-base with smart manufacturing applications focused on modern industrial device management with IT/OT data interoperability and mobility.

In addition to our traditional business office and technical updates, we are excited to announce our special keynote speaker, Paul R. Maurath, Ph.D., Technical Director – Process Automation, The Procter & Gamble Company, with a presentation highlighting the industry stresses of intelligent device management.

Agenda Summary

• Welcome | Introduction
• FDT Business Office Update – Steve Biegacki, FDT Managing Director
  • Financials/Budget
  • Audit Results
  • Leadership Election/Results
• Keynote Speaker – Paul R. Maurath, Ph.D., Technical Director – Process Automation, The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Industry Stresses of Intelligent Device Management
• FDT UE Presentation – Steve Biegacki, FDT Managing Director
  • Importance of Listening and Meeting User Requirements
  • Modern Industrial Device Management and Mobility
• Informational Proceedings – Officers to the FDT Board
  • Collaborations – Standards and Associations
  • Standard/Technology and Tool Releases
  • Marketing Activities, FDT Server Demo, Pilot Projects

Registration is required to attend! NOTE: Registered Voting Members will receive voting instructions the week before the meeting.

Download the Presentations: FDT Group GA 2022 Presentations