Emerson, a leader in automation technology and software, will host Emerson Exchange 2026, taking place from May 19–21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Held in the Middle East for the first time, the conference will gather professionals from the global industrial automation community to envision and shape the next era of innovation.

Emerson Exchange 2026 is expected to attract over 2,000 attendees from more than 50 countries, and will offer a forum for learning, collaboration, and networking with peers, industry leaders, and Emerson experts.

Delegates will explore how advanced automation technologies enhance reliability, productivity, and sustainability.

The event will feature more than 300 expert-led presentations across tracks, such as intelligent automation, safety excellence, production optimisation, asset performance, sustainability, energy transition, and modernisation projects.

A 5,000-sq-m interactive technology expo will showcase the latest Emerson innovations and partner solutions.

User case studies will highlight real-world applications delivering measurable ROI, while executive panels discuss sustainability, digital transformation, and workforce development.

Hands-on training courses with over 600 seats and specialised industry forums, including oil and gas, chemical, power, life sciences, and metals and mining, will cover topics such as cybersecurity, AI, and the global energy transition.

"With the theme ‘Imagine the Next’, this year’s users conference will call on delegates to look beyond today’s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow’s operations," said Liam Hurley, President, Middle East & Africa at Emerson. "Our customers are striving to make faster, smarter decisions, advance toward truly autonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange will provide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realise these goals."