11th - 14th May, 2010
Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

161 Elizabeth Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia Map Phone: (61)(2) 9286 6000


In 2010 Schneider Electric Automation will hold its inaugural User Conference, Connects. Continuing the tradition of the previous Citect User Conferences, the Connects event is designed for those with an interest in Automation technology, including SCADA, PLCs, Variable Speed Drives, MES, reporting and the services that complement and secure technology investment.

The conference will allow users to make the most informed decisions about current and future automation technologies, whilst connecting and sharing experiences with numerous other industry professionals.

Focusing on key industry issues including SAFETY, PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT, PREFERRED IMPLEMENTATIONS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, the forum will additionally serve as the launching platform for PlantStruxure™ – the eagerly awaited automation methodology from Schneider Electric.

PlantStruxure™ forms an integral part of Schneider Electric's solution backbone EcoStruxure™, which unites the company's unique expertise in power, datacentres, process & machines, building control, and physical security into a singular, compatible architecture, allowing customers to vastly improve efficiencies across multiple domains of their business.

The EcoStruxure™ architecture, SoCollaborative & SoMachine software suites will be further highlighted during the three-day event as part of Schneider Electric's simplified solution strategy.

In addition to the key focal points above and to assist attendees in recognising vital productivity and cost optimisation opportunities, the conference will also include:

  • Experience Presentations – conducted by organisations currently utilising Schneider Electric technology in their applications
  • Technology Exhibition – delivered to showcase solutions for the Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater and Mining, Metals & Minerals industry streams
  • Plus, a favourite from the previous Citect conference: Technology Speed Dating, for quick tips and tricks about SCADA, PLCs, Variable Speed Drives and Ampla. You will have the opportunity to pick and choose the sessions that most interest you.

On a lighter side we have plenty to break up the conference with plenty of networking opportunities, including the Schneider Electric Sailing Regatta, which is included in the price of registration. Attendees will have a chance to catch up with other attendees while sailing the Harbour.

Companion Program

For those conference attendees who will be bringing their partners and families a series of activities will be available to help them pass the time in Sydney. From a day trip to the Hunter Valley to High Tea at the Sheraton on the Park. The Companion Program will be launched early in 2010 and will be open to all partners and families of conference attendees.

Rates

Until 12th April 2010 Early Bird Rate will be $984.50 incl GST
Post 12th April 2010 rate will be $1155 incl GST
Single Day rates will be $759 incl GST
Group rates $935 incl GST per person (this fee is only applicable to groups of 3 or more individuals registering from the same company at the same time)

These Rates include

  • Attendance to all conference sessions
  • Conference Pack
  • All Dinners, Lunch and Break Meals associated with the Conference
  • Activity Cost on Thursday afternoon associated with the Schneider Electric Sailing

Please Note: this Cost does not include your flights Accommodation, Breakfast or activity fee associated with the Companion Program.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation will be permitted up to 1 month of the first day of the conference (10th April 2010) after this date no refund will be available only transfer of ticket.

Further Information

Further information and a detailed agenda will follow early in 2010. Should you have any queries in the interim, please feel free to e-mail us