OT SCADA CON 2025 
Join us July 23 - 25!
Come join us for a unique community conference event all about Industrial Automation technology in Houston, TX!

Dive into the world of operational technology (OT) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and related disciplines with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

Connect, learn, and network in person at this one-of-a-kind conference for the industrial automation community.
LOCATION
Vector CAG/
Endress+Hauser 
Customer Center
14525 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77047
Date & Time
11am July 23 -
5 pm July 25
2025
#OTSCADACON is for controls people, maintenance people, technicians, and salespeople to learn all about operational technology and the world of SCADA. It's even for business owners to network!

In 2024, we packed two days with short training sessions presented by independent SMEs who have a vetted track record of DOING in this field.

We are still working on incorporating feedback from year 1 attendees, and one change we are making is adding a 3rd day so people can have an easier time traveling in/out and have a little more time for breaks and networking between sessions.

We raffled/gave away over $50k worth of hardware, software, training, and swag to CON attendees in year 1 and plan to keep that going.

Add to that the networking with a powerhouse roster of controls & automation folks - this event brings VALUE to every attendee!

We will have some hardware to showcase and different brands used in our examples, as well as sponsors, but the event is vendor-neutral and none of the speakers are vendors or influenced in any way by sponsors.

We truly appreciate the support from fantastic solutions providers in our industry for sponsoring our event without the expectation of sales leads like traditional trade shows. This event is about building long term connections and relationships with speakers and attendees alike.
A BIG Thank You to Our
Platinum Sponsor!
Schedule - Day 1
 
11:00 AM
😸 Registration / Swag Bar 👾
Get your badge, and hit up our legendary swag bar! First come first serve, fill your bag with anything you like and leave the rest behind. Last year we had a great assortment, check out our picture gallery! Attendees as well as sponsors are welcome to bring swag, and feel free to bring extra business cards. We recommend at least 50 pcs if you plan to bring something, and 100 if you want to make sure everyone gets some. 
12:00 PM
😋 Networking Lunch - Sponsored by Beckhoff
Grab a hot BBQ lunch with some new friends and try not to take a nap right after! We'll have chopped brisket, pulled pork, chicken and turkey. Plus potato salad, cole slaw, beans, baked potatoes, and mac and cheese! Yes, we will have options for vegetarians!
1:00 PM
Opening Comments
Alicia Gilpin Muños (Ali G) and Nikki Gonzales address the community and set the stage for the next 3 days. Check out their podcast Automation Ladies if you don't know who they are.  
1:30 PM
Systems Integration - Alicia Gilpin Muñoz (Ali G)
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
2:00 PM
PLCs Programable Logic Controllers, I/O Types and Field Devices - Frank Lamb

Bio and abstract coming soon...
2:30 PM
HMIs - Human Machine Interfaces - Scott Chapman, CEM

Bio and abstract coming soon...
3:00 PM
🛠️ Raffle / Networking Break ☕️
Our technology raffle is legendary! Take a break to grab a coffee/tea or energy drink and peruse our raffle offerings and drop your tickets for what intrigues you the most. Last year we gave away PLCs, HMIs, SCADA software packages, Sensors, I/O Link Kits, RFID kits, Motors & Controllers, IIoT gateways, capacitive buttons, meters, tools, desk and travel items. 
3:30 PM
VFDs - Variable Frequency Drives and Harmonics - Maria Williams
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
4:00 PM
Servo Drives & Controllers - Sandro Quintero 
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
4:30 PM
Machine Safety - Juan Pino 
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
5:00 PM
🍹 Happy Hour 🍻 - Sponsored by Synergy Logic
Unwind and hang out with your new and old friends with plenty of options from beer and spirits to a signature cocktail and mocktail for the occasion. NA beer and other options will be served. 
6:30 PM
🥘 Dinner 🥗
Group dinner, location TBD
Schedule - Day 2

8:00 AM
🥐 Networking Breakfast 🥓 - Sponsored by Banner Engineering
Grab breakfast catered by southern staple Cracker Barrel. Scrambled eggs, pancakes, hashbrown casserole, bacon, chicken sausage, biscuits and gravy, fried apples and fresh fruit should offer delicious options for everyone. Please contact the organizers if you have dietary restrictions and require special meals.

9:00 AM
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
9:30 AM
Industrial Robots and End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) - Courtney Fernandez

Bio and abstract coming soon..
10:00 AM
🎟️ Raffle / Energy Break ⚡️
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling water, soda - our energy break selections should have you covered and charged up for more learning and fun. Network and win some cool stuff. 
10:30 aM
Process Equipment & Instrumentation - David Turner 
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
11:00 AM
Process Control & PID Loop Tuning - Kaleb Travis
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
11:30 AM
DCS - Distributed Control Systems - Brandon R. Peters
Bio and abstract coming soon... 
12:00 PM
🍗 Networking Lunch 🌮 - Sponsored by KEA Automation
El Pollo Loco and Velvet Taco were a hit last year so we won't reinvent that wheel. Chicken and Tacos (including fish tacos, vegetarian and vegan selections) with salad, rice, and beans. This isn't Tex-Mex it's something else entirely. Pick a seat with some strangers to make the most of it!

1:00 PM
OT Cybersecurity & Pentesting - Ashley Van Hoesen
Bio and abstract coming soon...
2:00 PM
🎟️ Raffle / Energy Break ⚡️
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling water, soda - our energy break selections should have you covered and charged up for more learning and fun. Network and win some cool stuff.
2:30 PM
ICS Networking - Patrick Bunn 
Bio and abstract coming soon...
3:00 PM
Server Hardware & Virtualization for SCADA Systems - Albert Fernandez
Bio and abstract coming soon...
3:30 PM
🎟️ Raffle / Energy Break ⚡️
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling water, soda - our energy break selections should have you covered and charged up for more learning and fun. Network and win some cool stuff.
4:00 PM
SCADA Screens & Trending Visualization - Naomi Pittman 
Bio and abstract coming soon...
4:30 PM
Object Oriented SCADA in Spanish - Nestor Arria
Bio and abstract coming soon...
5:00 PM
Open Discussion / Networking 
Hang around and connect with speakers and other attendees, start collaborating on your plans for industrial automation world domination. Or go take power nap before dinner, we don't judge!
6:00 PM
🍝 Dinner 🥗
Group Dinner, location TBD
9:00 PM
🪩 Karaoke 🕺💃🏻

IYKYK last year was a blast and we will do it again! We found that this is one of the best ways to break the ice, share your favorite songs, let our guards down. You are expected to be terrible at it and all egos are checked at the door ✨
Schedule - Day 3

8:00 AM
🥐 Networking Breakfast 🥓
Enjoy breakfast catered by a Houston favorite la Madeleine French Bakery & Café. Fluffy scrambled eggs, flaky croissants, crispy bacon, spinach and pepper frittata, cheesy potato gratin, bacon croissant sandwiches, yogurt parfait, and fruit salad offer something for everyone. Please contact the organizers if you have dietary restrictions and require special meals. 
9:00 AM
Historians & Process Databases - Roohi Raza 

Bio and abstract coming soon..
9:30 AM
Industrial Alarm Notification & Remote Access - Rafey Shahid

Bio and abstract coming soon..
10:00 AM
Raffle / Energy Break ⚡️
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling water, soda - our energy break selections should have you covered and charged up for more learning and fun. Network and win some cool stuff. 
10:30 AM
IIOT & Industry 4.0 - Vladimir Romanov

Bio and abstract coming soon...
11:00 AM
Industrial Serialization - Carlos Colón

Bio and abstract coming soon...
11:30 AM
MES Manufacturing Execution Systems - Alex Marcy

Bio and abstract coming soon...
12:00 PM
🥪 Networking Lunch 🥙
Last year we introduced many attendees to the wonderful world of Vietnamese Sandwiches - Bahn Mi. We made one mistake - chips and sides were missing! Oops! The Bahn Mi's were a hit with about 98% of attendees, and a few people hated them, so we'll include some more selections and sides this year to make sure everyone is happy. Options include Chicken, Beef, Pork and Tofu. Ping the organizers if you need a special meal.
1:00 PM
Predictive Maintenance - David Dadzie
Bio and abstract coming soon...
1:30 PM
Agriculture Automation - Vinny Endres
Bio and abstract coming soon...
2:00 PM
Raffle / Energy Break ⚡️
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling water, soda - our energy break selections should have you covered and charged up for more learning and fun. Network and win some cool stuff.
2:30 PM
Oil & Gas Automation - Nestor Arria
Bio and abstract coming soon...
3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Nikki & Ali and the rest of the crew will wrap things up and make attendees aware of any additional resources and goodies they get access to after the CON. They will also give you the link to our "how did we do" survey which helps us make this event better for everyone. 
3:30 PM
Closing Time ... After Party 😎

You don't have to go home but you can't stay here!

If you aren't rushing to the airport and don't have any other plans we'll probably gather somewhere unofficially... last year the organizers were too exhausted to plan anything and a few people gathered at their airbnb for a fun and relaxed night of camaraderie. We will make an announcement if any particular plans are made, or offer attendees to join a whatsapp chat or another way to communicate so no one get's left out if they want to hang.
A BIG Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsor!
Shoutout to Our Sponsors!
OT SCADA CON 2025
July 23 - July 25
Vector CAG/ Endress+Hauser USA Customer Center
14517 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77047
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