Abstract:

Open, interoperable control isn’t a future vision anymore – it’s here, and it’s reshaping global standards.

Over the past decade, The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) has turned a bold idea—breaking vendor lock‑in in process control—into the O‑PAS standard, a “standard of standards” that aligns existing technologies into a truly modular, multi‑vendor architecture. O‑PAS gives owner‑operators a way to decouple hardware from software, adopt IT‑aligned architectures, and modernize brownfield assets without another generation of closed DCS lock‑in.  O‑PAS is no longer just a document—it’s a growing set of real plants, real projects, and real teams proving that open, interoperable control systems can be safer, more flexible, and more economical than the legacy status quo.

This presentation will provide an overview and update on the current state of adoption.

Location:

 ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting

Presenters: 

Don Bartusiak, PHD

President – Collaborative Systems Integration

Don’s Bio: 

Don brings 35+ years of experience in the Process Control industry to his current role as President of CSI. Prior to founding CSI, Don was the Chief Engineer of Process Control at ExxonMobil. From 2016 to 2023, he served as elected Co-Chair of The Open Process Automation Forum.

Don is a global authority in the field and has implemented ground-breaking innovation, notably real-time AI predictive control solutions.

Trevor Cusworth

VP of Sales & Marketing – Collaborative Systems Integration

Trevor’s Bio: 

Trevor brings over four decades of experience in automation and software across diverse industries. His journey encompasses strategic roles at Schneider Electric, Invensys, and Deloitte Consulting, where I’ve led initiatives to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.  A significant part of his career has been dedicated to the advancement of Open Process Automation (OPA). Serving as a past co-chair of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF), Trevor has been instrumental in developing and promoting standards that foster interoperability and innovation in process control systems.

Registration Fee: $0.00

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You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.

The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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