Nova Smar participated in the ISA São Paulo Section 2026

On June 9, 2026, the city of Sertãozinho (SP), nationally recognized as one of the main hubs of the sugar-energy sector, hosted the prestigious technical event organized by the São Paulo Section of the ISA (International Society of Automation). The SENAI auditorium served as the venue for in-depth discussions on the future of bioenergy, bringing together leading experts, managers, and suppliers in the industrial technology sector.

Nova Smar, always at the forefront of digital transformation and process automation, played a prominent role at the event. CEO Libânio Carlos de Souza delivered one of the most anticipated presentations of the day, addressing a highly strategic topic for the competitiveness of today’s industries: “How to Use OPAS in Process Automation at the Plant.”

What is OPAS, and why is it vital for power plants?

The OPAS (Open Process Automation Standard) represents a true revolution in industrial systems architecture. Traditionally, plants operate with closed, proprietary systems, which often stifle innovation and drive up the costs of maintaining and expanding control technologies.

During his presentation, Libânio Carlos de Souza explained in detail how adopting an open and interoperable architecture allows bioenergy plants to seamlessly integrate components from different manufacturers. This results in greater hardware and software flexibility, extreme asset optimization, a significant reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO), and, most importantly, unprecedented ease in incorporating data analytics and advanced algorithms into the plant.

A Hub of Knowledge and Bioenergy

The ISA São Paulo Section has established itself as the leading technical gathering on bioenergy this season. The event excelled in fulfilling its mission to discuss the most pressing trends in the industrial ecosystem, showcasing disruptive technological innovations and thoroughly mapping out the major operational challenges facing the sector.

For Nova Smar, discussing these technologies in Sertãozinho reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to the local and global development of automation. The exchange of experiences between those who develop the technology and the managers who apply it in the day-to-day operations of the bioenergy ecosystem creates a synergy that is essential for boosting the country’s productivity.

Key topics discussed at the meeting:

• Open Innovation: How open architectures ensure the digital future and technological longevity of power plants.

• Operational Sustainability: Automation technologies that directly contribute to waste reduction and maximum energy efficiency.

• Strategic Partnerships: The vital collaboration between leading technical education institutions (such as SENAI) and cutting-edge industry solution providers.