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Being better together means achieving results together

Join Us at PartnerNetwork Conference 2023

February 13-15 | Los Angeles, CA | JW Marriott
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Being better together means achieving results together
Join Us at PartnerNetwork Conference 2023
February 13-15 | Los Angeles, CA | JW Marriott
Register now
PartnerNetwork Conference 2023
  • Event Schedule
  • Keynotes
  • Sessions
  • PartnerNetwork Awards
  • Travel
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Register to attend PartnerNetwork Conference 2023

PartnerNetwork™ Conference 2023 is an exclusive, invitation-only event taking place February 13-15, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

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 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.

Admission to the event is free, but registration is required.

PartnerNetwork Awards

The 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.

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Get to know our PartnerNetwork

Through a combination of global partners, we deliver a complete set of solutions designed to help manufacturers succeed. Hear from some of the members of our PartnerNetwork and learn more about our collaboration.

Meet our members


Event Schedule

  1. Monday, February 13, 2023
  2. Tuesday, February 14, 2023
  3. Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Monday,
February 13, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Distributor Executive Alignment Meeting (EAM) and dinner – By invitation only

Tuesday,
February 14, 2023

6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Executive keynote
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Partner program sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and networking
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Guest keynote
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Breakout sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Breakout sessions
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Networking reception and awards dinner

Wednesday,
February 15, 2023

6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Guest keynote
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Breakout sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Breakout sessions
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch and networking, closing remarks
 
 

 

Keynotes

Join us for inspiring keynote presentations from Rockwell Automation leadership and guest speakers.

 

 

Welcome and Executive Keynotes

Tuesday, February 14, 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Donald Shoemaker
Keynote Speaker
Don Shoemaker

Vice President

North America Market Access & Territory

Rockwell Automation

 

Welcome & Opening

New Vice President of North America Market Access & Territory welcomes partners to Partner Network Conference 2023 and provides an overview of the event.


Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, photographed at Rockwell headquarters in Milwaukee, WI in December of 2021.
Keynote Speaker
Blake Moret

Chairman

Chief Executive Officer

Rockwell Automation

 

Accelerating Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World

In this compelling keynote, Blake Moret offers powerful insights on current impacts on manufacturing, and the important role our partner ecosystem plays to power our customers into the future of manufacturing.


Scott Genereux, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Rockwell Automation
Keynote Speaker
Scott Genereux

Senior Vice President

Chief Revenue Officer

Rockwell Automation

 

Winning Together

Overcoming external challenges, we all faced in 2022, our partners continue to find ways to win, serve our customers, and grow their businesses.  Scott and Johannes highlight several examples where the partner ecosystem was truly “Better Together” in 2022.

Johannes Zu Eltz
Keynote Speaker
Johannes zu Eltz

Vice President

Global Market Access

Rockwell Automation


Tessa Myers, Senior Vice President, Intelligent Devices at Rockwell Automation
Keynote Speaker
Tessa Myers

Senior Vice President

Intelligent Devices

Rockwell Automation

 

Accelerating Customer Value in Today’s Market

Rockwell Automation introduced an unprecedented number of new products and services at last year’s Automation Fair. Tessa Myers shares how we’re innovating in our current portfolio and where we’re investing in new capabilities, to help you diversify your businesses and bring new value to your customers.


Kyle Lindberg
Keynote Speaker
Kyle Lindberg

Vice President

Logistics & Customer Care

Rockwell Automation

 

The Current State of Global Supply Chain

Product availability continues to be a challenge across all industries. Kyle shares what has changed since in the last year, what has stayed the same, and how we work together to minimize disruptions to our businesses.  


Gina Claxton photographed by SRK Headshot Day in San Francisco, CA
Keynote Speaker
Gina Claxton

Regional President

Americas

Rockwell Automation

 

The North America Growth R’Evolution

Recent changes in the NA sales & marketing organization position us for success. In this session, Gina Claxton will share details on the new structure, what it means to partners, and how we can succeed together.


 

Interactive Panel Discussion

Justin Griffith leads a dialogue between several members of the PartnerNetwork and Rockwell leaders, focused on key topics and questions coming from our partner community.​

Rockwell Executives & Partners


Dr. Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
Guest Speaker
Dr. Alan Beaulieu

President

ITR Economics

 

Calculate to Win

Tuesday, February 14, 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Dr. Beaulieu will focus on the economic landscape in 2023 and how to best prepare for the challenges and ongoing uncertainties. He will present business strategies and tactics that address the projected changes in the economy and in the markets. Topics include:

  • Inflation and the Federal Reserve Board’s impact on the economy
  • Varying opportunities in key marketsThe global impact on the US and North America
  • Labor market conditions over the next several years
  • Lingering supply chain issues and ongoing pricing concerns
  • ITR’s key leading indicators and what they foretell for your markets
  • Actions that will help you prepare for the varying levels of inflation anticipated through the rest of the decade
  • Relevant market outlooks and issues that impact your profitability via resource allocation, budgets, expectations, and strategic planning
  • Potential impact of a shift in government from the midterm elections as well as the potential consequences of massive government programs

Jeff Winter, Industry Executive, Manufacturing, Microsoft
Guest Speaker
Jeff Winter

Industry Executive

Manufacturing

Microsoft

 

Driving Growth and Staying Relevant in the Era of Industry 4.0

Wednesday, February 15, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Jeff Winter will share the latest industry 4.0 trends and the impact data is having in our customer digital transformation journey.  Jeff will explain the importance of showing up differently as a collective partner ecosystem to take advantage of the significant opportunity in front of us.

 

Sessions

PartnerNetwork Conference offers open discussions with program managers and breakout sessions focused on topics that matter most to you.

 

 

Partner Program Sessions

Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.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

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.

 

Presenter:

Jane Barr, Vice President, Global Industry Accounts, Rockwell Automation

 

Growing and Winning With an Outcome-based Approach to Marketing and Sales

To stay relevant, companies must transform how they market and sell to their prospects and customers. In this session, learn more about the Rockwell Automation strategy to help partners accelerate business through every stage of the customer decision journey. This session will highlight how we drive awareness, lead with business outcomes to connect with buyer needs, when to introduce solutions, turning new customers into fans and enabling our partners across every stage in the buyer’s journey.

 

Presenters:

Sidney Sollazo, Director, Sales Enablement, Rockwell Automation

Robin Saitz, Vice President, Global Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer, Rockwell Automation

Stephen Pulsifer, Senior Manager, Channel Marketing, Rockwell Automation

 

Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Talent During the Era of Digital Transformation

With the increasing demand for skilled talent in industrial automation and information, companies have never been this challenged to build the right team to scale their business. Join us and learn specific strategies for recruiting, developing, engaging and retaining top talent. The session will also focus on the role that diversity, equity and inclusion can play in attracting and engaging a diverse pool of candidates. The discussion will provide practical tips and techniques for building and maintaining a strong and diverse team that is well-suited to succeed in the fast-paced world of manufacturing and industrial automation.

 

Presenters:

Gosia Prior, Vice President, Organizational & Talent Transformation, Rockwell Automation

Bobby Griffin, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Rockwell Automation

 

Trends in Cloud and XaaS Innovation Workshop

Join us for an inspiring workshop and gain insights to start transforming your business from selling and supporting products to selling and supporting solutions and how these technologies can change how business is done.

 

Presenter:

Mark McHam, Regional Channel Sales Director, Southwest, Rockwell Automation

 

What's New in Core Products

As our customers seek new ways to drive productivity in their plants, we're challenged to innovate and bring new solutions to the table. Rockwell Automation is excited to highlight the launch of innovative core offerings that create new ways for us to win together. Join this session to learn about our latest offerings and your opportunity to bring value to customers.

 

Presenters:

Bob Buttermore, Vice President & GM, Power Control Business, Rockwell Automation

Dan Deyoung, Vice President, Product Management, Rockwell Automation

 

The Time is Now to Accelerate OT Security

Persistent cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) can create devastating effects for the supply chain and our national security, economic security and public health and safety. Critical infrastructure providers and manufacturers must accelerate their OT cybersecurity maturity and roadmap to help protect their OT and IT assets. With U.S. government directives for increased cyber protections of industrial control systems, distributors play a key role in the effort to jumpstart OT cybersecurity and mitigate cyber risks. Nicole Darden, Chief Information Security Officer at Ford, Brian Deken, North America Commercial Manager, Network Security Services at Rockwell Automation and Usman Khalid, Director Services and Solutions at EESCO, will share the latest trends and what to consider when developing a go-to-market strategy for addressing customers’ risk mitigation plans.

 

Presenters:

Brian Deken, Commercial Manager, NA Connected Services, Rockwell Automation

Nicole Darden Ford, Vice President, Global Security & CISO, Rockwell Automation

Usman Khalid, Director of Services & Solutions, EESCO

 

Building the Sustainability Ecosystem

In 2021, estimated global greenhouse gas emissions were 51 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Due to pressure from investors and communities, industrial companies are making significant investments to get to net zero by 2050 or sooner. Our partners are a critical part of the ecosystem enabling customers' to get to net zero through energy optimization, water conservation and waste reduction solutions. In this session, hear about the macro-industry trends, legislation and emerging markets in sustainability, our strategy to serve our customers and how our portfolio enables you to meet customers’ sustainability needs today.

 

Presenter:

Tom O'Reilly, Vice President, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation

 

Digital Engineering and Collaborative Design

Discover how your design teams can collaborate with project content that is always up to date and with powerful tools that scale as needed. With FactoryTalk® Design Hub™, and best-in-class ecosystem partners, you’ll see how a seamless flow of data connecting engineering processes along the value chain enables operational excellence.

 

Presenters:

Leo Kilfoy, Director SAAS & Digital Design, Rockwell Automation

Brad Prosak, Manager, Software Alliance & Business Development, Rockwell Automation

Travel

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Get Ready for PartnerNetwork Conference

Advanced planning will help you make the most of your time in Los Angeles. Learn about local attractions, the weather, the event hotel, and details about ground transportation. 

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About Los Angeles

A place for bold dreams, creative expression and limitless possibilities, Los Angeles is truly the entertainment capital of the world. There’s always something new to discover in the City of Angels from pop culture, world-class museums, multi-faceted neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, high-fashion shopping, and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.

Explore Los Angeles

Weather

Weather

The  average daily temperature  for Los Angeles in February is high of 69°F and low of 51°F. Indoor spaces are always air conditioned and pack an umbrella.

Event Hotel

Rockwell Automation has negotiated a special discounted rate at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. You must book a room at these hotels through PartnerNetwork Conference Housing to receive the special event rates.

Note:  When you request a hotel reservation through 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 Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
JW Marriott Hotel Website

Rate: Starting at $279 plus local taxes and fees.

Hotel features:

  • Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members.
  • Complimentary access to the Hotel Fitness Center.
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Transportation

Los Angeles is easily accessible by air, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer multiple options for ground transfers to the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

Note:  PartnerNetwork Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation and parking costs.

  • Estimated taxi fare: $45-55 plus gratuities one way. 
  • Estimated Uber/Lyft fare: $35-50 plus gratuities one way. 

*Prices will adjust based on day/time.


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