1. Organizational Overview

2. Automation Federation Background A fragmented community of automation professional associations and societies – creating opposition and a struggle for resources Many small user groups and niche societies have formed in recent years – creating competition for time and money of individual members and interested companies Limited amount of automation industry leaders – dilutes the nature of healthy competition Formed to create an industry mechanism that would pull-together niche associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities to: –Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the marketplace –To facilitate and catalyze the development of collaborative industry standards, guidelines and best practices –Improve individual organization’s operating efficiencies –Enhance individual organization’s ability to diversify and grow –Better serve the end-user and customer through collective maximization Automation Federation Proprietary

3. The Federation Model To enable collaboration and cooperation between all member organizations To maintain autonomy, individuality and brand identity To continue developing and growing each member organization DevelopMaintain Enable Executive Leadership Staff SupportVenture Capital Automation Federation Proprietary

4. Our members and the public will utilize the Automation Federation for expert knowledge and awareness as the globally recognized authority on all matters of relevance to automation – past, present and future. The Vision The Vision Automation Federation Proprietary

5. The Mission The Automation Federation is an association of member organizations providing awareness, programs and services that continually enhance the automation profession for the betterment of humanity. Automation Federation Proprietary

6. Our Objectives….. Tactical Objectives (1 – 2 years) –Continued Process Improvement Internal Focus External Focus Strategic Objectives (3 – 5 years) –Education & Training Professional Development Offerings –Workforce Development Government Affairs Industry Recognition Profession Recognition Academia Collaboration & Influence Globalization Automation Federation Proprietary

7. Tactical Objectives…..1- 2 years Internal Focus Continue Integration Processes Administration Cultures Expectations Organizational Growth Tactical planning Strategic planning Business planning New initiatives Operational Enhancements Management (PM, resources, capabilities, etc.) Communications Outreach/Marketing Automation Federation Proprietary Controlled Growth

8. Tactical Objectives…..1- 2 years External Focus Relationship Building Partners & Affiliates – National – International Alliances & Coalitions Government – State – Federal Organizational Recruitment & Growth Market Analysis New Member Identification New Member Evaluation Collaboration Automation Federation Proprietary Controlled Growth

9. Strategic Objectives…..3- 5 years Education & Training - Academia Influence Degree Programs Scholarships Competitions Certification/Accreditation Professional Development Offerings AF = Soft Skills (lean, leadership, management etc.) ISA, WBF, OMAC = Technical Skills Workforce Development Government Affairs Industry Recognition Profession Recognition Academia Collaboration & Influence Aging Workforce Emerging Needs & Requirements Technology Drivers Globalization Meet Future Industry Needs Automation Federation Proprietary Recognition of the Profession

10. Strategic Objectives…..3- 5 years 15% 35% 50% Advanced Semi- Automated Manual Globalization  Collaboration & Interoperability  Outreach – Marketing  Standardization  Technology Transfer  Cross Pollination  International Products  International Services  Education & Training  Technical Forums & Events Automation - Global Market Space Automation Federation Proprietary

11. Our Member Organizations Networking Conferences & Exhibits Standards Working Groups Technical Committees Technical Information Consensus Guidelines Working Groups Standards Certification Education & Training Publishing Conferences & Exhibits Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance Automation Federation Proprietary Standards Training & Education

12. The Market Space Automation Federation Process Factory Automation Enterprise Integration ENGINEERING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Automation Federation Proprietary