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PartnerNetwork Conference 2024
Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Conference 2023 has Concluded
Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork™ Conference (PNC) 2023 is an exclusive, invitation-only event taking place May 24 - 25, at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
At Rockwell Automation, we believe we’re better together. Providing a holistic approach to transformation and collectively enabling customers is what we strive for everyday with the PartnerNetwork. We each do our part to deliver within our ecosystem of best-in-class partners, serving up superior support and services, market leading technology, and a streamlined approach to business.
The 2023 Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Conference will focus on how we can redefine possibilities together, grow through collaboration, reinforce the value of our global partner community, and advance customer success. This event will feature keynote presentations from Rockwell Automation leadership and guest speakers, open discussions with program managers, networking, and breakout sessions focused on topics that matter most to you.
Being better together means achieving results together.
We are delighted to provide you with access to the recordings of all keynote presentations from Day 1 of the event. These sessions are available under the On-Demand Experience below.
Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Awards
The Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Awards are back! The 2nd annual awards will celebrate and acknowledge your innovations and transformative successes during FY22. We added two new awards for PNC 2023 to recognize those partners who have shown exemplary efforts in their Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) programs and initiatives.
Event Schedule
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023
- Thursday, May 25, 2023
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
May 24, 2023
| 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. | AP PNC Conference Day 1 Registration & Morning Coffee |
| 9.00 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. | Opening Chairperson Remarks & Welcome Keynote - Unlock the Power of Digital Transformation Hardware + Software + Services |
| 9.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. | Executive Keynote -Accelerating Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World |
| 10.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. | Executive Keynote - Better Together in AP |
| 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. | Executive Keynote - Futureproof Your Business through Collaboration |
| 11.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. | Morning Networking Break |
| 11.30 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. | Sponsor Keynote - Convergence Success of IT and OT, with Cisco and Rockwell |
| 11.45 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. | Executive Keynote - Global Supply Chain Strategies |
| 12.15 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. | Keynote - Connected Enterprise: Striking the Right Balance |
| 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 2.00 p.m. - 3.00p.m. | Guest Keynote - Global Economic Maneuvering with Regional Outlook |
| 3.00 p.m. - 3.45 p.m. | Panel Discussion - Meeting Market Challenges with Support of Partner Ecosystem |
| 3.45 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. | Q&A Session with Rockwell Automation Speakers |
| 4.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. | Group Photography |
| 5.00 p.m. | End of AP PNC Conference Day 1 |
| 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. | Networking Cocktail |
| 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. | AP PartnerNetwork Awards Gala Dinner |
| 9.00 p.m. | End of AP PartnerNetwork Awards Gala Dinner |
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Thursday,
Thursday,
May 25, 2023
| 8.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. | Start of AP PNC Conference Day 2 & Coffee |
| 8.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. | Partner Sessions: Distributors, System Integrators, OEMs & Technology Partners |
| 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. | Morning Networking Break |
| 11.00 a.m. - 11.30 p.m. | Sponsor Partner Sessions |
| 11.30 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. | Breakout Session 1 |
| 12.15 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. | Lunch Networking Break |
| 1.15 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. | Breakout Session 2 |
| 2.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. | Afternoon Refreshments |
| 2.30 p.m. | End of AP PNC Conference Day 2 |
2024–2025: Anticipating Business Cycle Changes
Conflicting trends characterized much of 2023. Some leading indicators were rising; others remained in decline. Interest rates remained perilously high, and people tended to make a certain assumption: “If nothing bad has happened by now...” Join us as we look at the trends for 2024, including a weakening economy, lower inflation, and a shift in consumer spending. We will also take a look at key domestic and global markets. With this presentation, you will have the time to develop tactics and strategies to beat the cycle and prepare for the inevitable business cycle rise ahead. Knowing what to watch for and the probable timing of the reversal to rise will give you confidence as you lay out your plans.
How to Future-Proof Your Business in Transformational Times
The world has catapulted into a future of deep change. In this engaging, provocative, and insightful keynote session acclaimed global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich will show how the world of tomorrow is exponentially changing and he explains why so many of the trends that were on the horizon in the past year continue to accelerate.
History reminds us that great challenges produce great change – as well as great opportunities. To take advantage of these extraordinary opportunities, businesses must position themselves now to operate in a world where “business as unusual” is the new “usual.” This session will help leaders at every level of an organization leverage ten “unconventional” techniques to succeed in today’s–and tomorrow’s– transformational times.
Welcome & Opening Keynote - Unlock the Power of Digital Transformation Hardware + Software+ Services
Today as the Technology is evolving very rapidly, it has caused companies to adopt technology faster than ever before. The power of digital transformation can only be unlocked with the combination of hardware, software, and services, designed for the complexities of manufacturing. Join us to learn more on how we are innovating on our core platforms, investing in software and services to connect & contextualize the data to deliver best-in-class insights that fuel your success.
Executive Keynote - Accelerating Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World
Times have changed. It is highly required to think differently and work smartly. In this rapidly changing world, accelerating innovation is a key element to stay abreast with Technology evolution and market need for overarching growth in business. Join us to learn how we are innovating across our portfolio, with new hardware, software, and services, that will help you respond to the changing landscape, diversify your offerings and drive new value for our shared customers, making them more resilient, agile and sustainable.
Executive Keynote - Better Together in AP
As we reflect on all that’s changed over the past few years, this incredible pace of shifts in the market, supply chain disruption, labor shortages, and technology adoption, it truly is remarkable. Join us to learn more on how we have all adapted and adjusted, collecting the information we had available and making decisions to drive our businesses forward. Also what’s possible over the next 3 years, it’s the power of all of us working together that is going to make us successful. Because we recognize no one can touch the power of all of us together collaborating, co innovating, and bringing manufacturing to a whole new level.
Executive Keynote - Future Proof your Business through Collaboration
Collaborative framework has always proven to be a great epitome of success that comes through synergy of bringing together the new ideas of winning world. Learn more on how business can be future proof through collaboration improving customer coverage and increasing revenue growth by driving partner performance.
Global Supply Chain Strategies
Supply chain volatility serves as the catalyst for organizations to reimagine the diversification of their supply network decisions via re-shoring, near-shoring, production line moves and new factories. Join us to learn more on our Global supply chain strategies and how to best manage the impact of disruption it has recently faced having a clear of our road moving forward.
Connected Enterprise - Striking the Right balance
A lot of data gets generated in manufacturing units and other industries. Connect, collect and contextualizing data can bring in a great level of optimization giving an overall boost to business and economy. Join us to learn how Rockwell is bringing in that secret sauce of success by combining data, technology and domain expertise to enable manufacturers on a journey to autonomous operations
Panel Discussion - Meeting Market Challenges with Support of Partner Ecosystem
Q&A Panel Session with RA Speakers
Partner Program Sessions
Thursday, May 25, 8.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
These specific partner group sessions provide exciting new updates to the program and discussions with the program managers.
- Distributor Partners
- OEM Partners
- System Integrator Partners
- Technology Partners
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, May 25, 11.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Advancing Industry Strategies From Concept to Reality
Discover how Rockwell Automation is operationalizing our industry strategies from concept to reality. We will highlight select industry trends, how we connect those trends to build specific industry solutions and activate solutions with customers for tangible value. Join us and engage with a partner panel and learn how our PartnerNetwork™ program is collaborating with us to further drive the pivot to industry.
Each session will be approximately 45 - 60 minutes in length.
Additional Networking Activities
Giving Back: Local United Way Activity
Tuesday, March 19th from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Network with others as you give back to the community. During this activity, participants will be packaging kits for those in need with the help of United Way. All materials will be provided on-site at the conference for this free activity.
Run, Walk and Network Activity
Wednesday, March 20th from 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start your day off with some exercise. This activity allows participants to run a 5k or walk a mile while enjoying the nice Florida weather. This complimentary networking opportunity will take place on-site.
Golf Outing
Thursday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. for a shotgun start
This pay-for-play event will allow participants to play a round of golf at Shingle Creek Golf Club. The greens and cart rental fee is $205 per person and includes range balls and GPS yardage systems. Bringing additional funds for rentals, drinks and snacks during the day is recommended. TaylorMade rentals are available for $60++ and a course guide is available here. This is an off-site activity, but transportation will be provided. Come swing into a day of business connections and birdies to drive your business forward.
This event has reached capacity. If you would like to put yourself on the waitlist, please email partnernetwork@ra.rockwell.com.
2024 PartnerNetwork Conference Event Schedule
We realize there may be insightful conversations during the conference that you would like to continue over a meal. Therefore, Rockwell Automation will not be providing dinner on Monday and Tuesday to allow you to make your own arrangements.
Times subject to change.
Travel
Event Hotel
Rockwell Automation has negotiated a special discounted rate at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. You must book a room at this hotel through Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Conference hotel reservation link in your confirmation email to receive the special event rates.
Note: When you request a hotel reservation through Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Conference Housing, you will be required to provide a credit card to guarantee your room. All hotel room fees are the responsibility of the attendee.
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur
183, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
JW Marriott Hotel Website
Room rates: MYR 480.00++ / MYR 556.80nett for an Executive Deluxe Room
Transportation
Kuala Lumpur is easily accessible by air, and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) offers multiple options for ground transfers to the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Note: Asia-Pacific PartnerNetwork Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation and parking costs.
- Estimated taxi fare: $20 – $30 one way.
- Estimated Grab fare: $15 - $25 one way
*Prices will adjust based on day/time.
Contact Us
Have a question? Please reach out to us at appartnernetwork@rockwellautomation.com