elliVate with elliTek in Bristol, TN

elliVate with elliTek in Bristol, TN

Get ready to elevate your tech skills at elliVate with elliTek in Bristol, TN - it's gonna be lit!

By elliTek, Inc.

Date and time

Location

Tennessee Hills

90 Tennessee Hills Way Bristol, TN 37620

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Doors Open

Check in, grab a drink, and explore tabletop displays from Siemens, PILZ, Rittal, and WERMA.

6:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Welcome & Introductions

Brandon Ellis

Brandon Ellis, President of elliTek, kicks off the evening with a warm welcome and what to expect.

6:30 AM - 7:15 PM

The Future of Visualization: SIMATIC WinCC Unified System

Chris Klein, elliTek Applications Engineer

Discover Siemens' next-generation HMI solution. Get a deep dive into the powerful features of the SIMATIC WinCC Unified software platform and see the sleek new Unified HMI panel lineup in action.

7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Safety That Performs: PILZ Safety Solutions

Joseph Redden, PILZ Territory Manager

Explore proven safety technologies designed to protect people, machines, and productivity on the plant floor. The new EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230) is here, bringing tougher requirements for sa...

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

We Assist with Downtime: WERMA Stack Light Solutions

Peter Gasparini, Business Manager WeASSIST

Discover how WERMA’s smart stack lights go beyond signaling — providing real-time visual and audible alerts that help operators and maintenance teams quickly identify issues, reduce response times, a...

8:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Networking & Door Prizes

Mingle with fellow manufacturers, engineers, and industry experts over craft drinks and Door Prize Giveaways. You won't walk away empty-handed - unless you want to!

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Raise a glass to smarter automation!Join us for elliVate with elliTek in Bristol, a special evening event bringing together manufacturers, system integrators, and OEMs from across Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol.

Get hands-on with the latest industrial technologies from a few of our leading partners:

🔹 Siemens – Motion control, PLCs, drives, and HMIs

🔹 PILZ – Machine safety systems and interlocks

🔹 Rittal – Industrial enclosures and climate control

🔹 WERMA – Visual/audible signaling and production monitoring

🎤 What to Expect:

  • Expert talks from Siemens, PILZ, and WERMA
  • Live technology demos for discrete manufacturing
  • Food, drinks, and networking with local industry leaders
  • Door prizes and giveaways
  • Free to attend — space is limited!

✅ Who Should Attend:

  • Manufacturing Engineers
  • Plant Managers
  • OEMs
  • System Integrators
  • Controls Engineers
  • Anyone looking to upgrade their automation strategy

🆓 Registration:

This is a free event, but registration is required to reserve your spot.

📅 Save the Date!

P.S. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for elliTek’s Automation Expo in Knoxville on Thursday, October 16th – more details to come!

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Here's a recap of our first elliVate with elliTek in Johnson City:

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring a guest?

Absolutely! Please add your guest's contact information, so we can have a nametag ready.

If I'm running late, can I still attend?

Yes, we won't lock the doors.

If I need to leave early, can I still attend?

Of course! We would enjoy your company however long you can stay.

Where's the event space located?

The event space is located beside the distillery, in the schoolhouse-looking building. When you pull in the parking lot, it's the big room with large windows to the left. 

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Organized by

elliTek, Inc.

elliTek hosts hands-on automation events designed to connect manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators with the latest industrial technologies. From our evening elliVate with elliTek gatherings in the Tri-Cities and Chattanooga/Cleveland to our daytime Automation Expo at elliTek in Knoxville, each event features live demos, expert insights, and real-world solutions from our top-tier partners like Siemens, PILZ, Rittal, and WERMA.

Let’s solve challenges, spark ideas, and elliVate industry—together.

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