Inductive Automation Blog

    Have you heard it? Lately, a growing number of industrial success stories begin with the same four words: “It starts with Ignition.”

Before stepping into 2026, let’s briefly review the content pieces that resonated most deeply with the Ignition community this year.

As promised, the 2025 Ignition Community Conference (ICC) on September 16-18 leveled up from past ICCs in several ways. With more than 1,500 in-person attendees (including many first-t...

You may be surprised to learn how much time and effort can go into branding a large event. In this blog post, we’ll give you a glimpse into the work of creating memorable branding for ...

Take a trip down memory lane and discover how the Build-a-Thon evolved into the legendary integration competition it is today.

Explore the creative journey that leads to ICC through this mini-blog series, offering rare insights into what it takes to make the memorable moments that you see onsite at the confere...

ICC 2025 marks the largest leap forward in ICC history since its inception in 2013, from a whole new venue to many new interactive events and inspiring showcases.

After my experience at the ProveIt! Conference in Dallas in February, I knew I wanted to work with the ProveIt! team again, so I am excited to announce that at this year’s Ignition Com...

The list of competitors for the 2025 Build-a-Thon Elimination Challenge has been selected, and so the stage is set for one final adventure in the Lands of Ignition for the Inductive Au...

IA’s recent educational initiatives (including a Student Build-a-Thon, hackathon, and more) pave a path for success in industrial automation’s future.