Open process automation is transforming the industrial landscape by moving towards open, standards-based, secure and interoperable automation.  In episode 51, we sit down with Kelly Li, the Commercial Lead for Open Process Automation (OPA) at ExxonMobil and an active contributor and recently elected forum co-chair in the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF).  Kelly provides unique insights into this cutting-edge open architecture concept and its potential to revolutionize industrial operations.In this episode, Kelly delves into the core principles of open process automation, explaining how it enables greater interoperability, flexibility, acceleration of innovation and value creation, and cost-efficiency for industrial facilities. She shares ExxonMobil's journey in embracing OPA and the tangible benefits companies can expect to receive. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the OPAF's role in driving the adoption of open process automation and Kelly's pivotal contributions to this industry-wide initiative as well as some of the challenges that can be expected and what might be coming next.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true expert in the field. Tune in to episode 51 to learn how open process automation is shaping the future of industrial operations, straight from the perspective of ExxonMobil's Kelly Li. Show Notes:News Story: A quantum leap forward (bit.ly/4j5ncJ8)Website: The Open Process Automation Forum (bit.ly/4j3LvXP)Website: O-PAS Certification (https://certification.opengroup.org/opas)Website: Integrated Open Process Automation (OPA) Testbed (bit.ly/3XxNDiu)Contact Us:Kelly Li (kelly.j.li@exxonmobil.com)OPAF (opaf_interest@opengroup.org)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)Event Link: Shaping Tomorrow’s Semiconductor Plant – a Visionary Leadership Event (bit.ly/424kEnx)