Automation Depends on People

And that is just what we celebrate on 28 April — the people behind the automation systems, technologies and processes that make the world a better place.

International Automation Professionals Day began as a celebration of the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its founders' long-lasting contributions to the industry.

Now, we get to witness the legacies being created by those who have dedicated their career to this ever-changing industry.

To the entire automation community, thank you for helping us create a better world through automation.

What Is Automation?

Automation is the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services.

Automation encompasses many vital elements, systems and job functions, and it provides significant benefits to many sectors:

Manufacturing, including food and pharmaceutical, chemical and petroleum, pulp and paper
Transportation, including automotive, aerospace and rail
Utilities, including water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric power and telecommunications
Facility operations, including security, environmental control, energy management and more

In this timely and engaging conversation, speakers from across the automation community will discuss how the profession is evolving — and the skills, mindset and cross-functional capabilities that will matter most in the years ahead.

Attendees will gain insights on:

How automation roles are changing across industries
The skills and capabilities professionals should be building now
The growing importance of collaboration across technical and business functions
Practical ways to stay adaptable in a fast-changing environment

In closing, ISA will offer a snapshot of its recent activities and a look ahead to the organization’s strategic direction, including the upcoming election for the ISA Executive Board.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, emerging leader or early-career professional, this webinar will offer valuable perspective and inspiration as we celebrate automation professionals around the world.

Post on social media with videos or photos of yourself at work, studying or engaging in automation in any way! Feel free to be as creative as you would like to be.

We want to know how you believe automation is changing the world for the better.

Make sure to include #AutomationProDay or #IAPD in your post.

A few ways you can do this include showing yourself working as an automation professional, a day in the life as an automation student, photos/videos of yourself wearing ISA gear, participating in or attending an ISA event or just interacting with others in the field of automation.