Agenda & Speakers

Agenda & Speakers

Agenda

At X-Change, we’re growing every year–and not just in terms of the software solutions we offer. X-Change User Conference, our annual conference, is no exception. It boasts over 400 delegates, 15 exhibitor stands, 30 break-out sessions, 15 customer success stories from industry leaders as well as 3 keynote addresses at the Drakensburg to share, learn, and inspire one another!

From keynotes to hands-on training sessions to customer presentations, the conference connects attendees within the industrial community, so they can stay up to date on the latest innovations in industrial software.

We hope to see you for the 30th annual X-Change User Conference this year, 9 – 12 June 2024.

Agenda at a glance 2024

 

Our exciting international speaker panel will be loading soon…be on the look out!

Speakers

Meet our X-Change 2024 speakers

Discover our vision as a combined company and the exponential offerings of the AVEVA portfolio. This is your opportunity to hear from AVEVA experts and learn about the latest innovation in digital transformation. X-Change has a lot to offer and you won’t want to miss it!

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Tim Sowell:
VP Portfolio Architect/ Strategy at AVEVA

Tim Sowell – VP Portfolio Architect/ Strategy at AVEVA

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Tim Sowell has 35+ years of international experience in industrial software applications and development. His passion is building products and technologies that will take industry production to the next paradigm of operational excellence with a current focus on the Digital Transformation across all markets, enabling the agile operations, in the dynamic world we live.

Tim’s current role is leading the Portfolio Architect/ Strategy, as a member of AVEVA’s Portfolio Team, working across, Architects and development, defining and executing the medium and long term product/ solution software strategy. He is responsible for the aligning Cloud/SAAS/Edge Strategy and product development, to deliver on solutions that enable the customer digital transformation.

Tim has a number of worldwide Patent’s to his credit based around the ArchestrA developments.

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Rob McGreevy:
Chief Product Officer at AVEVA

Rob McGreevy – Chief Product Officer at AVEVA

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As Chief Product Officer, Rob McGreevy leads the product management and business unit teams to drive innovative software solutions across the business, resulting in a seamless digital customer and partner experience.  Charged with ensuring continued innovation and execution of our aligned business and portfolio strategy, he empowers customers and partners to transform their businesses and drive sustainable growth through AVEVA’s industrial software portfolio.

Rob has over 25 years of experience working in the industrial software business with a focus on manufacturing and infrastructure, serving end-markets such as power, water, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and energy. With an extensive background in product and business management, M&A, sales, and marketing, he is named in over 28 software and technology patents. Since joining the company, Rob has had multiple roles including Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A, Product Management, Portfolio and Business Unit Management.

Rob is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he studied journalism, communications, and computer science.

Success stories from past years

Transnet Pipeline
Transnet Pipeline
Transnet went through a journey of looking for a new Process control system solution suitable for the Transnet Pipeline environment and in line with international standards.
Exxaro
Exxaro
Leading the way with for operational decision making.
Sasol
Sasol
Sasol transitioning high performance HMI using Citect SCADA.
Hidro Tech
Hidro Tech
Achieving customer success using Intouch Edge solution.
Norilsk Nickel
Norilsk Nickel
The benefits of using Wonderware solutions for efficiency.
Namibian Breweries
Namibian Breweries
Driving down production cost using Wonderware Historian.
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