Emerson’s Boundless Automation Summit successfully brought together industry leaders and experts to explore the future of industrial automation.

On April 29th, Emerson hosted its Boundless Automation Summit at the Westin Hotel in Mumbai, drawing over 350 customers across various industries to explore the future of industrial automation. The event was inaugurated by key figures from Emerson, including Susan Hughes, President, Asia Pacific; Peter Zornio, Chief Technology Officer; and Anil Bhatia, Vice President and Managing Director, India. Additionally, guests from the industry included Mr R Ganesan, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Center at L&T and Mr B Narayan, Group President of Reliance Industries Ltd. The inaugural keynote presentations set the stage for a day of discussion about Emerson's Boundless Automation vision and its potential to drive better operational performance for users.

Event highlights

Following the keynotes, a dynamic CXO panel discussion featured leaders from prominent companies such as Thermax, Reliance, Deepak Fertilizers, and GAIL. The panelists delved into the role of artificial intelligence in industrial automation, sharing information about real-life implementation applications and exploring how AI can enhance operational efficiency and safety. The discussion sparked brainstorming sessions and engagement around the future of AI-driven automation.

The summit's technology exhibits showcased Emerson's innovative products designed to deliver smarter, safer, optimised, and sustainable industrial operations. Attendees had the opportunity to explore live demos and see firsthand the advancements in field instrumentation, advanced control systems and industrial AI applications. These exhibits highlighted Emerson's focus on driving technological progress and supporting industry-wide transformation.
In-depth technical presentations covered various topics, including measurement and field instrumentation, control systems and software, industrial AI, final control valve applications. These sessions provided attendees with detailed knowledge and practical insights, fostering active knowledge-sharing and discussions among industry experts. The presentations spotlighted trends set to redefine automation and transform industries, emphasizing AI opportunities, sustainability initiatives and the convergence of IT and OT.

Key takeaways

Peter Zornio's remarks during the event resonated with the audience: “We hear from our customers that they have data everywhere – but where’s the knowledge, the insights from the data? What do they do with this data? Emerson plans to help customers augment and modernise their operations so that they can access, manage and contextualise data for real, measurable improvements – and to help future-proof their operations.”

Anil Bhatia highlighted Emerson’s strategic approach in India: “India is a strong and critical market for Emerson, and we have been in the market for almost four decades now. To support this market, Emerson has world-class innovation centers and manufacturing hubs locally in India. It is this regional approach that has helped us be successful here and support our customers’ initiatives.”

Conclusion

The Boundless Automation Summit successfully brought together industry leaders and experts to explore the future of industrial automation. Through engaging discussions and live demonstrations of solutions, the event showcased Emerson's vision for next-generation automation platforms and the company’s commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.