YAPFEST is the premier party designed exclusively for young people (ages 18–30) interested in careers in automation. Attendees have a unique opportunity to network with representatives from leading industrial companies and Members from the society for automation professionals: ISA.

Who Should Attend:


Why Attend:


The YAPFEST party will run 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 14 October on the Mezzanine level, Reliant Center, Houston, Texas


If you are already registered for ISA EXPO, you can add the YAPFEST party for free! Visit the registration link on this webpage to add the YAPFEST party to your ISA EXPO registration.


Once you are registered for the YAPFEST party, plan to also show up on Tuesday for the following new activities:


Join the YAPFEST Social Media Focus Group located on the Mezzanine level, Keynote Room 301 at 3:00 p.m.

Meet us on the Mezzanine level, Keynote Room #301, Reliant Center at 3:30 p.m. and take a guided tour of the ISA EXPO show floor with Editor Bob Vavra of Plant Engineering Magazine

Join us on the Mezzanine level, Keynote Room #301, Reliant Center at 4:30 p.m. for a panel discussion focused on careers in automation, workforce development, why so many manufacturers are searching for talent like you, and more.


Panel Speakers Include Leaders of:


ISA Thanks:

ASCO Numatics Audubon Engineering Chevron
Plant Engineering TYCO Pepperl Fuchs
Honeywell Bayer>

Interested in sponsoring YAPFEST 2008?

View the sponsorship flyer for options.