Lucian Fogoros, Author at IIoT World

Co-Founder 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

August 12, 2025 · Cybersecurity

September 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

As industrial digital transformation accelerates, September 2025 offers a rich lineup of must-attend events focused on Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. From in-person gatherings in major hubs like Houston, Chicago, and London to virtual summits connecting global experts, these conferences bring together industry leaders, engineers, technology providers, and decision-makers. Whether your focus […]

July 10, 2025 · Connected Industry

The IT/OT Academy: Practical Training to Drive Real Industrial Convergence

As industrial organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, one persistent challenge continues to block progress: the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) teams. While “IT/OT convergence” has become a buzzword in Industry 4.0 circles, most professionals on the ground still struggle with what that actually means in practice and how to achieve […]

July 7, 2025 · Hybrid Manufacturing

From Pilots to Progress: How Manufacturers Can Scale MES and Industry 4.0 Initiatives the Right Way

At the MES & Industry 4.0 event in Porto, Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, outlined a practical roadmap for manufacturers ready to move beyond experimentation and into scalable transformation.Start with a Purpose-Built MVPRolling out MES across multiple sites doesn’t need to be slow or resource-draining. The key is starting with a Minimum […]

July 2, 2025 · Hybrid Manufacturing

Rethinking MES Architecture for the Age of AI and Edge Computing

Traditional Manufacturing Execution Systems were designed for a world where data flowed in one direction, from the shop floor up to enterprise dashboards, in batch intervals measured in minutes or hours. That architecture cannot support the real-time AI inference, closed-loop control, and edge analytics that modern smart factories demand. In this IIoT World analysis, we […]

July 1, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

The Urgent Shift in Automotive Manufacturing: Data Ownership, Shorter Lifecycles & Trust in AI

As manufacturing becomes increasingly digital and sustainability-focused, automotive leaders are confronting new pressures that reach far beyond the factory floor. In a recent interview at the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Dr. Thomas Kaufmann, Executive VP & COO of Infineon’s Automotive Division, outlined several emerging challenges—and opportunities—that are redefining the future of industrial […]

June 26, 2025 · Hybrid Manufacturing

Subscription MES: A New Path to Digital Transformation

What if deploying MES didn’t require a massive budget, a year-long integration plan, or buy-in from every corner of the enterprise? A growing number of manufacturers are shifting away from all-in-one MES rollouts and embracing a more agile approach—building their execution systems app by app, module by module, and scaling only what works. The result […]

June 25, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Still Using Excel on the Shop Floor? Why That’s Costing You More Than You Think

Despite years of digital transformation buzz, many manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, paper-based records, and siloed systems to run critical operations. As Augusto Vilarinho, Head of Global Sales at Critical Manufacturing, bluntly put it during the recent MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto:“Excel is still the most used MES in the world.”The consequences? Missed […]

June 23, 2025 · Hybrid Manufacturing

From Execution to Intelligence: Generative AI’s Role in the Future of MES

Manufacturing Execution Systems have served as the operational backbone of factory floors for decades, orchestrating production schedules, tracking work-in-progress, and enforcing quality standards. Now, generative AI is reshaping what MES can be, transforming these systems from rigid execution platforms into adaptive, intelligent layers capable of generating optimized production plans, predicting process deviations, and autonomously recommending […]

June 5, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

The Industrial AI Payoff: Where ROI Is Happening and What’s Shaping What’s Next

Industrial AI has moved beyond the proof-of-concept phase, and manufacturers now face a critical question: where is the real return on investment? In this analysis, IIoT World examines the specific use cases, from predictive quality to autonomous scheduling, that are generating measurable financial value on the factory floor. Drawing on current deployment data and expert […]

May 30, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Modular, Scalable, Software-Driven: The New Direction of Industrial Robotics

At the Automate Show in Detroit, Christine Bush, Director of the Robotic Center of Excellence at Schneider Electric, shared a forward-looking perspective on how industrial robotics is evolving to meet the needs of a changing manufacturing landscape. The conversation focused not on futuristic hype but on practical shifts that are already redefining how manufacturers deploy […]

May 25, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

How Manufacturers Can Build Real Momentum in Digital Transformation

At the Automate Show in Detroit, Gregory Tink, Digital Transformation Consulting Director at Schneider Electric, shared a clear and actionable approach to industrial digital transformation—one that moves beyond buzzwords and into scalable, measurable progress.Start with Strategy, Not TechnologyToo many manufacturers jump straight into pilots or advanced technologies like AI and digital twins, bypassing the foundational work […]

May 24, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

How Leading Manufacturers Are Scaling Digital Transformation in the U.S.

The U.S. manufacturing sector is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a wave of digital transformation that separates leaders from laggards. Speaking from the floor of the Automate Show in Detroit, Andre Marino, SVP of Industrial Automation for Schneider Electric North America, shared practical insights on how forward-thinking manufacturers are overcoming common roadblocks and driving scalable innovation.Strategic […]