ODVA concluded its 2026 Industry Conference and 24th Annual Meeting of Members in Faro, Portugal, bringing together more than 100 industrial automation experts from leading technology suppliers and end users to examine the technologies shaping the future of industrial connectivity.
The event highlighted significant advances in industrial cybersecurity, device interoperability, process automation, and next-generation Ethernet connectivity, reinforcing the continued evolution of EtherNet/IP™ to meet the changing requirements of industrial automation. Today, more than 700 licensed vendors and approximately 400 ODVA members contribute to the EtherNet/IP ecosystem, supporting its adoption across a broad and growing range of industrial applications.
