
Discover. Learn. Connect.
May 14, 2025
Bridge Valley Advanced Technology Center | South Charleston, WV

Powering Progress. Empowering You.
Hands-On Training
Get real-time experience with the latest automation products and software in interactive demo sessions.
New Technology Showcases
Explore cutting-edge automation, control, and electrical solutions from top-tier manufacturers and partners.
Expert-Led Sessions
Gain insights from leading industry professionals on how to improve productivity, safety, and system performance.
Networking Opportunities
Meet fellow professionals, vendors, and solutions experts to share ideas, challenges, and success stories.
AGENDA COMING SOON!
Unlock the Future of Automation
Join us for the State Electric Automation Expo, a dynamic, one-day event designed for professionals across the automation and electrical industries. Whether you're a plant manager, engineer, technician, or industry enthusiast, this event delivers hands-on experiences, innovative solutions, and valuable networking—all in one place.
Featured Vendors
Technical Sessions
Future Ready Motor Starters
Rockwell Automation
Dive into the next generation of branch motor control and protection products from Allen Bradley in our "Future Ready Motor Starters" session. This comprehensive program highlights the unprecedented investment that has led to new innovative products releases across the entire portfolio. Participants will explore the new 140MT & 140ME products, 100-E Contactors, E100 Overloads, and upcoming Ethernet/IP In Cabinet solutions for motor starters. Additionally, get an in-depth look at the innovative M100 motor starter. Join us to stay ahead of the curve and see the latest advancements in motor control & protection.
CIX007 - Analog & Digital IO with Modbus RTU Protocol
Data-Linc
Our new agnostic device for both new and existing control systems to provide serial communication access to the registers via Modbus RTU protocol. 8 Analog Inputs, 8 Analog Outputs, 8 Digital Inputs, 4 Digital Outputs and 4 Relay Dry Contact Outputs.
PlantPAx for Operators and Maintenance
Rockwell Automation
Join us for an in-depth overview of an operational pilot plant showcasing the latest process control strategies. The session will highlight a day in the life of an operator using the PlantPAx system to manage their process. Additionally, we will explore how maintenance staff can benefit from the DCS in terms of system maintenance and troubleshooting.
Utilizing Smart Instrumentation to Increase Profitability
Endress+Hauser
Maximize profitability with Endress+Hauser’s smart instrumentation, integrated into Rockwell Automation’s ecosystem. Discover how Proline Promass and Liquiline transmitters deliver multi-parameter data - flow, pressure, level, and more—using HART and EtherNet/IP connectivity to optimize processes and cut costs. Simplify configuration with Bluetooth-enabled tools for secure, wireless access to device settings and diagnostics.
Software Trends in Smart Manufacturing
Rockwell Automation
Explore the cutting-edge software trends transforming smart manufacturing in this dynamic session. Learn how Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Optix revolutionizes HMI and data visualization with intuitive, cloud-connected interfaces for real-time insights. Dive into Plex’s cloud-native MES capabilities, enabling seamless production tracking and supply chain integration. Discover how Fiix’s CMMS streamlines maintenance with predictive analytics and asset management.
Securing New & Old OT Endpoints without Patch Updates
ARIA Cybersecurity
Learn how AZT PROTECT’s AI-driven, zero-trust approach locks down critical applications, stopping malware, ransomware, and nation-state attacks in real time, ensuring operational resilience in industrial environments. AZT PROTECT can be deployed on modern and legacy operating systems and provide protection without relying on updating to keep pace with newly developed attacks.
Revolutionizing Visualization, IIoT, Edge, and Data Management
Rockwell Automation
Join us for an in-depth overview of the latest advancements in HMI and data visualization from Rockwell Automation. In this session, we will explore and demo the differentiating and newest features of FactoryTalk Optix. While keeping an eye towards future development.
Zero Downtime with Stratus Fault-Tolerant Solutions
Stratus
Learn how Stratus ensures uninterrupted industrial automation with its fault-tolerant platforms. This session highlights ftServer, ztC Endurance, and ztC Edge, delivering 99.999%+ uptime for industrial automation software. Discussing topics of seamless deployment, self-monitoring maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting, keeping SCADA and HMI running without failover complexity.
PowerFlex Drives – Installation & Troubleshooting
Rockwell Automation
Drive installations are scattered throughout almost every industrial facility and ensuring they have been installed properly can go a long way in preventing nuisance trips, failures, or problems in other electrical control equipment in the system. Some installations may require peripherals such as line reactors, motor protection filters, harmonic filters, and cabinetry with ventilation and AC. The type of cable used between the VFD and the motor can make a lot of difference as well. Common troubleshooting techniques will also be discussed.
Motor Drive Troubleshooting Seminar - MDA-550 Motor Drive Analyzer
Fluke
On a live drive system learn how to connect and setup test tools correctly to improve your motor drive system troubleshooting skills. The automated measurements allow you to do key measurements on a working Motor Drive system to get to root cause of failures & faults on Motors & VFDs
Enhancing Industrial Automation with Dialight’s IntelliLED Lighting Solutions
Dialight
Explore Dialight’s IntelliLED platform, integrating Vigilant® and Reliant™ LED fixtures with Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx and FactoryTalk systems. Learn how EtherNet/IP-enabled sensors optimize lighting, safety, and energy use in industrial settings. Discussion will showcase seamless control and diagnostics, enhancing the Connected Enterprise.
Integrated Services Agreements
Rockwell Automation
Learn how Rockwell Automation and State Electric Supply can help you Increase your Operational Efficiency by combining critical services into one contract with a single point of contact to facilitate your operational needs. Increase Operational Efficiency, Minimize Downtime, Optimize Assets, Modernize Systems, and Improve Skills Gap
Hands-On & Cloud-Based Labs
Registration for labs will be at the sign-in table on the day of the event
Hands-On Labs – Drives
- RA Foundations PowerFlex 525 Hands-On Lab
- Programming PowerFlex 755TS Drives with TotalFORCE Technology Hands-On Lab
- Drives Advanced Programming Hands-On Lab
Cloud-Based Labs – Software Only
- Studio 5000 Basic/Advanced Labs – FactoryTalk Logix Echo Controller Emulation
- Design for Micro Control with Connected Components Workbench Software
- MicroLogix to Micro800 Migration Tools Lab
- FactoryTalk View Machine Edition: Basic Lab
- FactoryTalk View Site Edition v15: Basic Lab
- FactoryTalk Optix v1.5: Introductory Lab
- FactoryTalk Optix v1.5: Advanced Lab
- PlantPAx 5.30 - Introduction to PlantPAx Operations for End Users
- PlantPAx 5.30 - Engineering Using Process Libraries
- FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition v9 Hands-on Lab
- FactoryTalk AssetCentre Basic Hands-on Lab
- FactoryTalk Analytics GuardianAI Hands-on Lab
- Design and Implementation of FactoryTalk Security in a Control System
- Integrated Architecture Builder and ProposalWorks: Basic Lab