March 16-18, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
PartnerNetwork Conference 2026
We have the strategy. We’ve proven it works. Now, we accelerate.
Rockwell Automation is creating the future of industrial operations. And with the power of the PartnerNetwork, we’re accelerating the journey to what’s next - together.
Join us at the 2026 PartnerNetwork Conference and unlock new opportunities to deliver outcomes that matter. Because success is never achieved alone. It’s driven by collaboration. By breaking down silos and fostering a culture of shared ownership. By aligning around common goals and working together to create more value for our mutual customers. And now it’s time to accelerate.
You’re invited to this year’s launchpad for leaders to build a strong foundation for growth. Come for exclusive insights, fresh ideas and powerful connections. Bring your unique perspective. Leave with the inside track on market leadership. Together, let’s work across and within our proven ecosystem and get ready for bold moves. Because when we move as one, we don’t just grow – we win.
PartnerNetwork Awards
The 5th annual awards will celebrate and acknowledge your innovations and transformative successes during FY25.
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.
Keynotes
Join us for inspiring keynote presentations from Rockwell Automation leadership and guest speakers. Our presenters will discuss information on emerging technologies and trends and how we want to accelerate to move forward in this ever-changing world. By attending, you will learn about ways to prepare your business for the future and steps Rockwell Automation is taking to bring new value to your customers.
Sessions
PartnerNetwork Conference 2026 offers open discussions with program managers and breakout sessions focused on topics that matter most to you.
Partner Program Summits
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
EPC Partners
Breakout Sessions
Due to the various needs and segments of our partner program, breakout sessions will be integrated within the schedule to allow for deeper, more meaningful conversations. Within these smaller groups, we will take a deeper dive into our Rockwell Automation vision for the future through different overarching topics. Topics can include trends within future technologies and industries as well as workforce development and digital tools available to our partners.
Intelligent Devices Powering Autonomous Operations With One Partner Ecosystem
Emerging Technologies in Software & Control Portfolio: Shaping the Next Wave of Value for Customers
Emerging Capabilities in the Lifecycle Services Portfolio
Winning Together in the Food/Beverage & Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
Winning Together in the Water/Wastewater Industry
Winning Together in the Data Center Expansion
Winning Together in the Life Sciences Industry
Winning Together in the Oil & Gas Industry – North America
Winning Together in the Oil & Gas Industry – Latin America
Winning Together in the Automotive Industry
Winning Together in the Warehousing & Logistics Industry
Winning Together in the Metals & Mining Industry
Business Dynamics in LATAM/NA for Expansion
Achieving Success in New Capacity
Shaping the Future of Digital Experiences with Rockwell Automation
Link to LeadershipTuesday, March 17 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Link to Leadership is a networking session designed to foster meaningful conversations, share insights, and build stronger connections between our Rockwell Automation leadership team and partners. Groups will be rotated into the session during their specified time slots and the room will be set up with designated tables for each leader, allowing attendees to sit down at a table of their choosing for a round of discussion. There will be multiple rounds, offering attendees an opportunity to engage with various leaders throughout the event. The Rockwell Automation leaders confirmed for the event are as follows:
Table 1: Winning in the Americas with Partners
Jane Barr – Regional President Americas Sales
Sidney Sollazo – Regional VP, Market Access – North America
Brian Gillespie - Regional VP, Enterprise Software Sales – Americas
Table 2: Marketing with Partners in the Americas
Alejandra Quevedo - Director, Americas Marketing
Brian Hovey - Chief Marketing Officer
Table 3: Lifecycle Services as a Competitive Differentiator
Alejandro Capparelli – VP GM, Segment Portfolio
Matt Kennedy - VP, Global Capabilities & Innovation
Table 4: Winning with Our Newest Intelligent Devices Portfolio
Sarah Hinds – Regional VP, Intelligent Devices – North America Sales
Renato Mota – Intelligent Devices Director, Latin America
Table 5: Winning with the Software Control Portfolio
Andrew D'Souza - Director, SWC Latin America
Jason Riddle – Regional VP, SWC, North America Sales
Table 6: Winning with the Lifecycle Services Portfolio
Joe Valencia – Regional VP, Lifecycle Services, North America Sales
Marco Valleta - Regional Commercial Director, Lifecycle Services, Latin America
Table 7: New Capacity and Large Project Pursuits
Brian Holte – Vice President, Global Industry Salea - Lighthouse
Brenden Lowe – Director, Global New Capacity
Table 8: Global Strategy for Rockwell Automation
Scott Genereux - SVP, Chief Revenue Officer
Beth Kilgo - VP, Global Commercial Operations
Rohit Khera - VP, Global Market Access
Table 9: Evolving Customer Experience
Rachael Conrad - VP, Global Enterprise Customer Experience
Suzanne Kerner - Director Customer Success Americas
Brooks Werkheiser - Sr. Director, Global Business Transformation
Table 10: Unlocking the Power of our Ecosystem at Global and Strategic Clients
Cory Garlick – Regional VP, Industries, Americas
Paolo Butti - Regional President, Global Industry Accounts
Table 11: Doing Business in US Central with Partners
Justin Griffith - Regional VP, North America Sales, Central Region
Table 12: Doing Business in US SouthWest with Partners
Mike Hutchings - Regional VP, North America Sales, Southwest Region
Table 13: Doing Business in Canada with Partners
Steve Bonney - Regional VP, North America Sales, Canada
Table 14: Doing Business in LATAM with Partners
Leandro Kruger - Regional VP, Latin America Sales
Table 15: Doing Business in US East with Partners
Don Shoemaker - Regional VP, North America Sales, East Region
Table 16: Rockwell Automation's Technology and Enabling Partners to Win
Andrew Ellis - VP, Global Portfolio Engineering
Evan Kaiser - VP, Global Industry Sales - OEM
Table 17: Rockwell Automation Power as a Competitive Differentiator
Barry Elliott - VP GM, Power & Motion Control Business
Greg Gernert - VP, Production Logistics & Technology Integration
Angela Rapko - VP & GM Visualization & Asset Management
Table 18: Rockwell Automation's Integrated Supply Chain Strategy
Kyle Lindberg - VP, Supply Chain Strategy & Planning
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.
Contact Us
Have a question? Please reach out to us at partnernetwork@ra.rockwell.com