Rockwell Automation Joins Summer Davos Forum to Explore New Opportunities in Industrial Transformati
Time:2026-07-09 Browse: 0
Dalian, China – June 23-25, 2026 — Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), a global leader in industrial automation, information technology, and digital transformation, participated in the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, held in Dalian, China.
Under the theme of “Scaling Innovation,” the forum focused on how businesses and industries can transform innovation into practical opportunities and sustainable growth. Shi An, President of Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd., was invited to participate in discussions on global energy trends and low-carbon transformation, sharing insights on how digital technologies can accelerate industrial transformation and support sustainable development.
Digitalization and Collaboration Drive Industrial Transformation
During the forum, Shi An emphasized that industrial transformation should not focus only on optimizing individual processes or companies. Instead, enterprises need to adopt a full value-chain perspective and strengthen collaboration across industries, suppliers, and ecosystem partners.
He highlighted that moving from local optimization to global optimization requires cooperation among different sectors and the ability to continuously create long-term value.
According to Rockwell Automation, this approach is being implemented through collaborative initiatives such as the Climate Lighthouse Action, where the company works with ecosystem partners to explore how digital technologies can support industrial collaboration, energy efficiency improvements, and sustainable development.
IT/OT Integration and AI Enable Smarter Industrial Operations
As digital transformation continues expanding across global manufacturing industries, companies are facing increasing requirements related to international standards, regulatory compliance, and digital governance.
Rockwell Automation is leveraging its position as an industrial technology partner to help enterprises address these challenges by combining:
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
Industrial automation platforms
Data-driven decision-making solutions
Through IT/OT convergence and AI-enabled applications, manufacturers can move beyond isolated digital projects toward multi-site, cross-regional, and value-chain-wide collaboration.
This transformation enables companies to improve operational visibility, optimize production performance, strengthen supply chain coordination, and achieve more sustainable industrial development.
Supporting Sustainable Growth Through Industrial Intelligence
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transition driven by automation, connectivity, and sustainability goals. Companies are increasingly looking for solutions that not only improve productivity but also reduce environmental impact and enhance long-term competitiveness.
Rockwell Automation continues to support global manufacturers by combining automation expertise with digital technologies to help enterprises build more flexible, efficient, and resilient industrial systems.
The company’s participation in the Summer Davos Forum highlights the growing importance of industrial digitalization, ecosystem collaboration, and sustainable innovation in shaping the future of manufacturing.
Building the Future of Intelligent Industry Through Ecosystem Innovation
As industries become increasingly interconnected, achieving sustainable transformation requires cooperation across technology providers, manufacturers, and global partners.
Rockwell Automation’s vision emphasizes that the next stage of industrial development will depend on combining automation, digital intelligence, and collaborative ecosystems to create value across the entire industrial chain.
Through continuous innovation and digital transformation initiatives, Rockwell Automation aims to help industries worldwide achieve smarter operations, improved sustainability, and long-term growth.
