Lucian, Author at IIoT World

An entrepreneurial software engineer with global business leadership experience and a passion for digital transformation. Lucian has worked in the industrial software and automation industry since 1998. He holds a BSEE from Cleveland State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Finance from Case Western Reserve University. He has worked in various positions: software development, product development, training, marketing, pre-sales, product management, M&A integration and global marketing. Lucian has served as the World Trade Center Cleveland Representative for Eastern Europe and as a Board Member for the Promisepartner.biz. He teaches in the Electrical & Computer Science Department at Cleveland State University (CSU) focusing on Industrial Automation & Industrial IoT and currently serves on the Board of Industry Advisors, Engineering Technology, CSU. He was selected to represent the United States in Europe for Technology and Services on the economic trade mission lead by Dr. Samuel Bodman, undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Interests: skiing, playing soccer, global travel.

Lucian Fogoros is on Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Recent activities (Radio Shows, Speaking Engagements, analyst engagements):

October 23, 2019: Orlando, Fl, Gartner Symposium, Intel: Digital Transformation: Sinclair Hotel Customer Story Panel Moderation by Lucian Fogoros, IIoT World, Co-Founder. Panelists: Stacey Shulman, Chief Innovation Officer, Intel Corporation & Farukh Aslam, CEO, Sinclair Holdings LLC
June, 11, 2019, Boston, Ma, LiveWorx, Reshaping AI, Edge & IIoT in Manufacturing
April 26, 2018: Hannover, Germany, Future of Automation (AI, AR) Panel Discussion with Ralf-Michael Franke, CEO of the business unit Factory Automation, Siemens, Sylvain Rubat, CEO of Braincube, Lucian Fogoros, IIoT World, Co-Founder
March 19, 2018: Las Vegas, U.S.A.: IBM Think 2018, AI-powered Buildings: Activating a new level of productivity IIoT World’s co-founders were sponsored as IBM Futurists VIP Program for IBM Watson
February 21, 2018, Genoa, Italy Collaborative Operations Center global product launch
December 15, 2017: München, Germany – Innovation Day.
November 30, 2017: Nuremberg, Germany – The changing role of the channel partners in the Industry 4.0 era. Watch here.
November 29, 2017, Nuremberg, Germany – The changing role of the channel partners in the Industry 4.0. Watch here.
November 16, 2017, New York – Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity – Increasing Awareness and Communicating from the Plant Floor to Board Room
November 1, 2017 – Virtual Predictive Analytics in Manufacturing
November 9, 2017, Detroit, Mi – Connecting the Dots: IIoT on Your Factory Floor
November 1, 2017 –Radio Show- Dr. Aliz Cortez & Lucian Fogoros Working with Purpose

April 23, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Industrial Transformation Demands More Than Technology—It Requires a Strategic Shift

The manufacturing industry is at a pivotal inflection point. Amid growing complexity—geopolitical volatility, labor shortages, and a wave of technological disruption—many manufacturers are rethinking not just their systems, but their entire approach to transformation. What’s becoming increasingly clear is that technology alone isn’t enough. The companies that will thrive are those that can match innovation with […]

April 22, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

From Complexity to Control: Why Smart MES is the Backbone of Modern Manufacturing

At Hannover Messe 2025, there’s one term on everyone’s lips: AI. But amidst the noise, Francisco Almada Lobo brings a clear, strategic voice to the table—cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters in manufacturing today: control, visibility, and preparedness.For manufacturers navigating rising product complexity, volatile supply chains, and increased customization demands, the pressure […]

April 18, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Why Digital Transformation Fails—and How to Fix It

At Hannover Messe 2025, Friedrich Richter, Schneider Electric’s senior vice president of Services for Industrial Automation, didn’t just talk about digital transformation—he laid out why so many industrial players are still stuck in pilot purgatory. From small manufacturers to global enterprises, most are not struggling to start the journey; they’re struggling to scale it.The reality? Over 70% of companies […]

April 11, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Human-Centric Automation: Redefining Industrial Innovation with AI

At Hannover Messe 2025, one theme stood out across the conversations in industrial automation: human-centric automation. Aurelien Le Sant, CTO & SVP of Innovation & Technology for Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, shared insights on this emerging approach that places people—not machines—at the center of innovation, redefining how automation systems are designed, deployed, and operated. […]

April 10, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time

As industrial systems grow increasingly complex, the traditional reliance on cloud-based analytics is being fundamentally challenged. What’s emerging instead is a shift toward real-time, on-site intelligence—driven by embedded AI at the edge. This transformation is not just technical; it’s strategic, offering new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and scalability in environments where timing, precision, and […]

April 9, 2025 · Process Manufacturing

Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design

Circularity isn’t just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies.Why Circularity Matters NowThe global business environment is shifting rapidly. Customers are demanding not just supply chain resilience but operational models […]

April 3, 2025 · Additive Manufacturing

Why Circular Manufacturing Needs Automation, AI, and Modular Design to Compete

At Hannover Messe 2025, Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President of the Digital Factory at Schneider Electric, offers a compelling perspective on one of the most pressing industrial challenges: how to balance sustainability with global competitiveness. His answer? Don’t treat them as opposing forces. Instead, treat sustainability as a core driver of performance.Rethinking the Sustainability–Competitiveness Trade-OffToo often, […]

March 10, 2025 · Predictive Maintenance

InfluxData at Hannover Messe 2025: Making Industrial Data Work for You

Hannover Messe 2025 is where manufacturers and industrial companies find practical solutions for real-world challenges. This year, InfluxData is bringing something different: an efficient, cost-effective way to handle industrial data in real time. Visit Hall 14, Booth H38, to see how InfluxDB simplifies data management, provides instant insights, and reduces storage costs.Why InfluxDB?Manufacturers deal with massive amounts of […]

February 22, 2025 · Process Manufacturing

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

What is Open Automation?Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new solutions. Open automation, as defined by Michael Martinez, Open Automation Solutions Offer Manager, is about […]

February 21, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and regulations are tightening across industries. In a recent conversation at the S4 conference, Vivek Ponnada, SVP of Growth & Strategy at Frenos, shared valuable insights on how organizations can bolster their Operational Technology (OT) security posture. Frenos, a startup backed by recent seed funding, focuses on prioritizing […]

February 16, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Strengthening OT Supply Chain Security: Key Insights from S4 Conference

The evolving landscape of cyber threats poses significant risks to industrial operations, particularly the supply chain. At the recent S4 Conference, experts highlighted critical strategies for enhancing supply chain security in operational technology (OT). This interview with Eric Byres, Senior Vice President of Cyber Supply Chain Integrity at Exiger, reveals key insights into effectively mitigating […]

February 15, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo

At S4 Tampa, Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo, shared his expertise on securing cyber-physical systems, tackling zero trust challenges, AI-driven threats, and the future of identity-based security. His journey from leading the Israeli Navy’s cyber unit to protecting global industrial operations has given him a unique perspective on what truly works—and what doesn’t—in OT security.Why […]