Education

Technical Education Built for Today’s Industrial Operations

ENTELEC technical education brings together industry experts, operators, technology providers and decision-makers to address real-world challenges, share proven practices and explore the technologies shaping the future of industrial operations.

Serving professionals across energy, utilities, manufacturing, chemical, mining, water and wastewater, transportation, and critical infrastructure, ENTELEC delivers practical technical education focused on the convergence of OT and IT, communications and connectivity, automation and controls, cybersecurity, industrial networking, edge computing, IIoT, data analytics, AI/ML and emerging technologies.

From the field to the control room and the edge to the enterprise, ENTELEC provides a collaborative environment to solve problems, exchange knowledge and discover solutions that make industrial operations more connected, secure, reliable and efficient.

The ENTELEC Association is inviting professionals to contribute to the industry’s growth by sharing technical knowledge and business expertise with peers. They are seeking technical presentations from user communities that demonstrate how these technologies are being applied in various industrial sectors. This is a unique opportunity for professionals to present or serve as panelists at the ENTELEC Conference & Expo, sharing insights on emerging technologies, practical applications, industry trends, and best practices.

Call For Presentations Submissions

The ENTELEC Conference & Expo is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to participate as presenters or panel experts on emerging technologies, applications, use cases, industry outlook and best practices categorized in the following tracks:

  • Infrastructure, Wireless & Connectivity
  • Networking & Cybersecurity
  • Industrial Compute, Edge & Cloud
  • Automation, Control & SCADA
  • Industrial Data, AI & Analytics
  • IIoT, Instrumentation & Field Technology
  • Operational Reliability, Resiliency & Optimization

Review the session topic suggestions for each track.

All education sessions are 45 minutes, consisting of a 35 minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A. Sessions are delivered in dedicated rooms adjacent to or in close proximity to the exhibit hall, allowing attendees to move easily between sessions and the expo floor.

Presenters are expected to deliver original, non-commercial content. Co-presentations by operators and vendors working together on real implementations are highly encouraged.

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026.

For Questions about the submission process or topic suitability, contact the ENTELEC Technical Committee at education@entelec.org.

Share Your Expertise. Shape the Future.

Selected abstracts/speakers must be able to meet the following deadlines:

  • October 30, 2026 – Online Application and Abstract Due
  • December 1, 2026 – Approval Announcement Emails Sent Out
  • May 7, 2027 – Presentation/Power Point Due using template provided by ENTELEC submitted for approval
  • May 24-27, 2027 – Available to present (specific date and time will be assigned) at the The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, The Woodlands, TX