ODVA celebrated its 30th anniversary at its 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025. Since ODVA’s founding in 1995, the core Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) technology has evolved significantly and serves as the backbone of the pioneering EtherNet/IP automation network.
The Annual Meeting was attended by over 100 industry pioneers from almost 40 companies and included keynotes from Pedro Umbelino, Principal Research Scientist, Bitsight Technologies on "Industry 4.0 Security: Protocols, Risks, Trends and Challenges" and from Craig Resnick, Vice-President, ARC Advisory Group on "Key Trends in Smart Manufacturing and Operational Resilience to Help Navigate Digital Transformation".