Present your expertise in a monthly, interactive webinar format and actively shape trend topics within the automation community. Through the SPS Technology Talks, you can strengthen your presence as a thought leader and make your topics part of the ongoing conversation.
The webinar format for your automation topics
Key performance highlights
- Ø 77 participants per talk out of Ø 119 registrations
- 62% attendance rate of pre-registered participants
- 83% average viewing time
- Professional moderation by an industry journalist
- Produced in the in‑house Mesago studio
Voices from our SPS Technology Talks partners
Added value for your expertise and visibility
Your benefits
- Predictable presence within an established webinar format
- Editorial integration with a clear distinction between information and provider contribution
- High relevance driven by qualified audience demand
- Live questions with valuable insights from your target group
- Multichannel reach across website, social media and newsletter
- On demand availability for up to 8 weeks on the SPS website
- Performance report provided a few days after each talk
Impact of the format
- Expert keynotes from research institutions, associations or user organizations strengthen perceived credibility
- Current trend topics without a sales focus support informed decision‑making
- A demanding professional community ensures a high standard of content quality
- Exchange with highly specialized contacts increases the relevance of discussions
- Full lead data including name, company, contact details and interest profile
Your audience
- Highly specialized professional audience
- High concentration of decision‑makers
- Precisely selected participants aligned with the topic
Topic plan 2026
Digitization: IIoT as a driver of automation (22 January 2026)
Industry 4.0, Software & IT, Cloud, Edge Computing, OT, Sensor Technology, Control Systems, Platforms, Software & Ecosystems, Mechanical Infrastructure, HMI, Security, AI, Machine Learning, Condition Monitoring
Industrial Communication: From the field to the control room (26 February 2026)
Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus Systems, Wireless Communication, Security, M2M, Industrial IoT, Safety, Remote Maintenance, Industrial Routers, Installation Material & Accessories, Radio Technology, 5G, 6G
Industrial Security: Cybersecurity in production (26 March 2026)
IT Security, OT System Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience Act, Software, Remote Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance
Vision: Smart sensors and image processing (23 April 2026)
Image Processing, Sensors, Industrial Cameras, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Lighting Solutions
Predictive Maintenance: Proactive maintenance (26 May 2026)
Industry 4.0, Software & IT, Cloud, Edge Computing, Sensor Technology, Control Systems, Platforms, Software and Ecosystems, Mechanical Infrastructure, Collaborative Robotics (MRK), Security, AI, Machine Learning, Condition Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, Prescriptive Maintenance, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Maintenance
Motion Control: Advances in drive technology (25 June 2026)
Electrical Drive Technology, Connected Drives, IIoT in Drive Systems, Mechanical Drive Technology, Energy Efficiency, Drive Power Supply, Modularization, Components, Manufacturing-X
Decarbonization: Intelligent energy management (23 July 2026)
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Artificial Intelligence, Control Systems, Sensor Technology, Decarbonization, Hydrogen, Energy Supply, Energy Procurement
Industrial Safety: Protection of employees and machines (24 September 2026)
Safety Aspects in integrating new hardware into Automation Systems, Safety Controllers and Sensors, Safety, OT Security, Components, Sensor Technology, Collaborative Robotics (MRK), Machinery Regulation
Industrial AI: Driving the smart factory (22 October 2026)
Smart Factory, Data Models, Training, Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Data Analytics, AI Ethics, Deep Learning, Cybersecurity, AI Act
Best of 2026: Highlights of the automation industry (10 December 2026)
Trends 2026, Outlook for 2027, Control Systems, Human-Machine Interfaces, Industrial Communication, Standards and Communication Protocols, AI and Machine Learning, Components, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Regulations
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