Registration is open for Emerson users conference that will highlight technologiesand practices enhancing safety, sustainability and productionDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 4, 2025) – Emerson, a global leader in automationtechnology and software, has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026, taking placeMay 19-21 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The company’s flagship users’ conference –being held in the Middle East for the first time – will bring together professionals from acrossthe global industrial automation community to envision, shape and co-create the next era ofinnovation.“With the theme ‘Imagine the Next’, this year’s users conference will call on delegates tolook beyond today’s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that willdefine tomorrow’s operations,” said Liam Hurley, president, Middle East & Africa at Emerson.“Our customers are striving to make faster, smarter decisions, advance toward trulyautonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange willprovide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realize these goals.”Set to attract more than 2,000 attendees from over 50 countries, Emerson Exchange 2026will be a dynamic forum for innovation, collaboration and learning. Delegates can networkwith peers, industry leaders and Emerson experts to explore how advanced automationtechnologies are driving demonstrable gains in reliability, productivity and sustainabilityperformance.The conference will feature over 300 expert-led presentations across multiple tracks,covering topics such as intelligent automation, safety excellence, production optimization,asset performance and reliability, sustainability and energy transition, and modernizationprojects. A 5,000 square-meter interactive technology expo will showcase the latestinnovations from Emerson and its partners, providing an immersive look into the future ofautomation.A diverse range of user case studies will showcase how cutting-edge technologies aresolving real-world challenges and maximizing return on investment. Complementing thesetechnical sessions, a series of executive panels will explore the forces shaping the industry,including sustainability, digital transformation and workforce development.Hands-on training courses, with over 600 seats available, will foster personal andprofessional development, while specialized forums for key industries such as oil and gas,refining, chemical, power, life sciences, and metals and mining will address the globalenergy transition, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other emerging priorities.
“Companies across the Middle East region are embracing next-generation automationtechnologies to drive transformational improvements in operational efficiency, safety,reliability and sustainability,” said Hurley. “Their ambition to accelerate innovation andposition the region as a global hub for advanced manufacturing makes Dubai the perfectsetting for Emerson Exchange 2026, with its focus on sharing expertise and building asmarter, more connected world.”For full details on the agenda and to secure a place at the event, visitEmerson.com/Exchange2026.# # #Media:• Contacts: Emerson Global Media ContactsAdditional resources:• Join the Emerson Exchange 365 Community• Connect with Emerson via X Facebook LinkedIn YouTubeAbout EmersonEmerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global industrial technology leader that provides advancedautomation. With an unmatched portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems and industrialsoftware, Emerson delivers solutions that automate and optimize business performance.Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson combines innovative technology with provenoperational excellence to power the future of automation. For more information, visitEmerson.com.
Emerson Exchange 2026 in Dubai to Shape the Future of Industrial Automation
