Evo Expo
"A new kind of Industrial Expo!"
Evo Expo, hosted in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an exciting opportunity for industry professionals to connect with top global manufacturers and explore the latest advancements in industrial automation!
This is a FREE event open to the public. Registration and class details will be available soon.
Whether you're attending to learn about new technologies, see live demonstrations, or network with experts, it's a great platform to discover how automation solutions can optimize operations and enhance efficiency.
Complimentary food and beverages will be available throughout the day.
Our Expert Topics
- Industrial Machine Safety: This is crucial for creating safer work environments and reducing risks. This class would focus on best practices, safety protocols, and how to implement safety standards in automation systems.
- NFPA-70 Standards: This is a key part of electrical safety, focusing on the National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure electrical installations are safe. It's great for engineers, electricians, and anyone involved with electrical systems.
- Industrial Controls: A class on this would dive deep into the control systems that drive automation, like PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and their role in efficient, automated manufacturing.
- SCADA & MES Solutions: SCADA systems are vital for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, so learning about the latest SCADA technologies would help attendees improve data visibility and control.
Where to be
- Event Date: April 22 - 23, 2026
- Location: 701 Penn St., Reading, Pa. 19601. DoubleTree by Hilton
- Parking: Stay tuned for more details.
- Attending: The event is FREE to attend but registration is required. Registration to open in early 2026.
Our 2025 Sponsors
2025 sessions
Grace Technologies
Inductive Automation
Presented by Shelly DeGrate
Advancing Electrical Safety - NFPA 70B Compliance and Continuous Thermal Monitoring
Presented by Alyssa Rice (4:00pm)
Proxxi and PESDs - Technology and Installation workshop
Inductive Automation
Inductive Automation
Presented by Tom Goetz
The Ignition Effect
- Intro to Inductive Automation
- What is Ignition?
- Live Demo (Gateway Configs, Designer, etc.)
- Architectures (Architecture Builder)
- Features coming in 8.3
Schmersal / tec.nicum
Stark Safety Consultants
Presented by Nick Styler
Control Reliable Circuits - Basic OSHA Requirements for a Control Reliable Safety Circuit
- OHSA and Ansi Requirements
- Relationship to ISO 13849
- Categories
- Design Condensations
- Open Q&A
Stark Safety Consultants
Stark Safety Consultants
Presented by Steve Abbott
Keynote - Using technology to enhance electrical safety
Presented by Steve Abbott
Technology-based approach to creating and managing an electrical preventative maintenance program - Using Technology to Create and Manage an Electrical Preventative Maintenance Program (or Electrical Maintenance Program - EMP)
Prese
Presented by Steve Abbott
Keynote - Using technology to enhance electrical safety
Presented by Steve Abbott
Technology-based approach to creating and managing an electrical preventative maintenance program - Using Technology to Create and Manage an Electrical Preventative Maintenance Program (or Electrical Maintenance Program - EMP)
Presented by Steve Abbott
Electrical Safety Program for Decisions Makers
Evo Integration University
Presented by Justin Wall
Keynote - Welcome reception - A discussion on the ROI of education in the industrial environment.
Presented by Justin Wall
EIU Green Training Hands on Lab - An introduction to the EIU way of "hands on" education. Lab: Students will build and troubleshoot a live motor control system.
Opto 22
Presented by Arun Sinha
"Why Consider Energy & Power Monitoring" - Learn why and how you should consider monitoring energy and power. Arun will discuss the financial and operational advantages, how to acquire and analyze energy data, and what Opto 22 groov products can help.
Kanoa
Kanoa
Kanoa
Presented by Sam Russem
Kanoa MES: Demo and Live Build -
Kanoa MES is a flexible, scalable Smart Manufacturing Solution built on Ignition, delivering real-time production tracking, scheduling, OEE, downtime monitoring, traceability, and quality management—all with fast deployment and low-code configuration.
At EVO Expo, Kanoa will
Presented by Sam Russem
Kanoa MES: Demo and Live Build -
Kanoa MES is a flexible, scalable Smart Manufacturing Solution built on Ignition, delivering real-time production tracking, scheduling, OEE, downtime monitoring, traceability, and quality management—all with fast deployment and low-code configuration.
At EVO Expo, Kanoa will lead a live training session where we’ll demonstrate and build a full Kanoa MES Proof of Concept in just 90 minutes—connecting with production data, setting up scheduling, and visualizing key metrics. See firsthand how fast, powerful, and adaptable Kanoa MES can be!