Share industry expertise, insight and best practices as part of Siemens Process Automation and Control Engineering User Group (SPACE UG). The group connects us with our end users in an open forum, creating a direct opportunity to receive feedback and shape the development of our platform.
SPACE UG is designed for our community of SIMATIC PCS 7/PCS neo users, made up of end users, solution partners and EPCs. The group includes representatives from the major process industry sectors within GB&I and provides the opportunity for stakeholders from management, operations, project management, maintenance and engineering to network, collaborate, share their knowledge and learn about the latest industry trends and topics.
The SPACE UG annual conference is the culmination of the group’s activities and is designed to provide all attendees with a wealth of opportunity to engage and develop a collaborative community of best practice, in an open and relaxed environment.
Our users shape the direction and content of the conference by contributing their experiences of using the SIMATIC PCS 7/PCS neo platforms in the form of breakout sessions. It also provides the opportunity to get up to speed with the latest technology trends, industry topics and innovations in our platform.
SPACE UG is chaired by Brian Lawson, Non-Executive Director at Projex Solutions Limited. Brian has an extensive background and knowledge of the process industries with a career in the pharmaceutical sector working for a number of major manufacturers including Smith and Nephew, GlaxoSmithKline, and most recently Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Mirfield, before taking a change in direction to lead the creation and operation of the Process Manufacturing Centre (PMC) at Kirklees College.
The PMC is a specialist training facility focused on the development of resources and competence in the process sector. Most recently, Brian has moved on from his journey with the PMC and amongst other things, has taken the position of Non-Executive Director at Projex Solutions Limited, continuing his connection with the process industries.
Virtual SPACE UG is back for 2026! Tune into online content for industry expertise, insight and best practice. We will bring you a regular selection of user stories and experience, as well as information on the technology roadmap and development of our SIMATIC DCS portfolio.
Enter your information to register for the virtual SPACE UG webinar series (all three webinars).
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Presented by: Raghav Tripathi – Product Manager (Digital Process Twins)
Date: 28/05/2026
Time: 11am BST
Presented by: Marcus Rohrmann – Sales Specialist (Digital Process Twins)
Date: 25/06/2026
Time: 11am BST
Presented by: Michal Zlotek – Sales Specialist (Simulation & Next-Gen Automation)
Date: 17/09/2026
Time: 11am BST