The Plugfest is a gathering of engineers to test their PROFINET devices and controllers in an environment that comes close to the real automation world. Products can already be certified or still in development. Testing is carried out in small groups around individual controllers with the devices circulating among various controllers prior to creating one large network. Since every participant aims to learn the limits of their tested devices, a confidential atmosphere is a basic condition. All information stays in the room of the Plugfest and the list of participants is only available to the participants themselves.
- Cost: None
- Date: April 15–16, 2026
- Venue: Emerson Electric Co.
- Address: 12001 Technology Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 23944 USA