IIoT World

What IIoT World does

IIoT World is a private, founder-operated B2B media and virtual events company headquartered in Westlake (Cleveland), Ohio, that produces editorial content, virtual conferences, and benchmark research focused on Industrial AI, Industrial IoT, and OT/ICS cybersecurity. Founded around 2017 and operating with 1-10 employees, the company reaches 300,000+ industrial professionals globally through its website (iiot-world.com), a weekly email newsletter, a video/infographic library, and the IIoT World Days Series of free virtual conferences hosted on iiotday.com. Since 2019 it has produced 80+ virtual conferences featuring 799+ speakers from companies such as John Deere, Siemens, AstraZeneca, Toyota, and ABB, drawing 39,096+ registered attendees across 206 countries, supported by a network of 750+ industry contributors and a content library of 2,500+ resources.

The company's product surface is editorial and event-driven rather than software-driven: there is no proprietary API, SDK, or developer-facing platform. Core products include the IIoT World Website, the IIoT World Days Series (Manufacturing Days, Energy Day, ICS Cybersecurity Day, AI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit), the IIoT World Newsletter, a Videos & Infographics library, the annual Industrial Data and AI Readiness Survey (now in its sixth edition with 272+ respondents), and the Industrial AI Events Calendar tracking 114+ global conferences across 23+ countries. The platform does not store credit card data directly and relies on a PCI-DSS-compliant payment processor for transactions.

The business model is event sponsorship and advertising. Revenue is generated from technology vendors and partners who sponsor virtual conferences and advertise on the platform to reach the professional audience; no pricing is publicly disclosed and all conferences are free for attendees with on-demand access post-event. The company maintains a roster of 20+ major GTM and technology partners including Siemens, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, GE Digital/GE Vernova, Cisco, Bosch, ABB, PTC, AVEVA, and OT cybersecurity vendors (Nozomi Networks, Fortinet, Darktrace, Trend Micro, NCC Group). No funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company are disclosed, and operations appear to be bootstrapped and founder-led, with Lucian Fogoros serving as Managing Editor and co-founder.

Name

IIoT World

Legal name

IIoT World

Website

https://iiot-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IIoT World is a private, founder-operated B2B media and virtual events company that produces editorial content, free virtual conferences, and benchmark research on Industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity, reaching 300,000+ industrial professionals globally through advertising and event sponsorships from major technology vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Media and Events

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Industries IIoT (Oil & Gas/Chemicals/Pharma/Food) (IMAIAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA), Discrete Manufacturing IIoT (Automotive/Electronics/Machinery) (IMAIAMAN)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT media
• Industrial AI coverage
• OT cybersecurity reporting
• Virtual industrial conferences
• Smart manufacturing journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue generated from technology vendors and partners who sponsor virtual conferences and advertise on the platform to reach the professional audience of 300,000+ practitioners in industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IIoT World is a media and events company that produces editorial content, virtual conferences, and research reports covering Industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity for industrial practitioners and technology vendors. It operates a website, a recurring virtual conference series (IIoT World Days), a weekly newsletter, video content, and an annual Industrial Data and AI Readiness Survey, reaching 300,000+ professionals globally.

Product overview

IIoT World is a media and events platform (not a software product company) that provides editorial coverage, virtual conferences, and research reports on Industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity. The core offering is the IIoT World Website content platform, supplemented by the IIoT World Days Series of virtual conferences (Manufacturing Days, Energy Day, ICS Cybersecurity Day, AI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit), the IIoT World Newsletter for weekly insights, Videos & Infographics content, the annual Industrial AI Readiness Survey research, and the Industrial AI Events Calendar. The platform reaches 300,000+ professionals and has hosted 80+ virtual conferences since 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IIoT World Days Series: Virtual conference series covering industrial AI, manufacturing, energy, cybersecurity, and supply chain topics

Products and services

• IIoT World Website A media and content platform delivering editorial coverage of Industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity through articles, news, and expert analysis for 300,000+ industrial professionals.
• IIoT World Virtual Conferences Free virtual conferences covering industrial AI, IoT, and OT cybersecurity across manufacturing, energy, and supply chain sectors, with live expert panels and on-demand access.
• IIoT World Days Series A recurring series of themed virtual event days including Manufacturing Days, Energy Day, ICS Cybersecurity Day, and AI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit, hosting 80+ virtual conferences since 2019 with 799+ speakers.
• Industrial Data and AI Readiness Survey An annual benchmark survey measuring industrial data and AI readiness across manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors, producing benchmark data for industrial professionals.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• SiemensmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology vendor partner featured on IIoT World platform. Siemens provides content, speakers, and participates in virtual conferences covering industrial automation, digital twins, and smart manufacturing topics.
• Schneider ElectricmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured technology partner providing industrial IoT and energy management expertise through content contributions and conference participation.
• GE Digital / GE VernovamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner contributing content on industrial AI, digital twins, and energy sector topics through IIoT World platform.
• HiveMQcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner specializing in MQTT-based connectivity solutions. HiveMQ co-authors content and participates in IIoT World events covering industrial IoT connectivity.
• ABBmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured industrial technology partner contributing expertise on energy, electrification, and industrial automation through content and conference participation.
• MicrosoftmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology platform partner providing cloud and AI expertise featured in IIoT World content covering industrial digital transformation.
• Hitachi VantaramajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial technology partner contributing content on data operations, industrial IoT, and manufacturing digitalization.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationData platform partner featured in content covering industrial data management and AI-ready data infrastructure.
• InfluxDatacoreTechnology or IntegrationTime series database technology partner contributing content on industrial data storage, edge computing, and IIoT data management.
• Hannover MessemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international trade fair partnership where IIoT World provides show floor coverage and video interviews with industrial technology leaders at Hannover Messe events.
• Nozomi NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationOT/ICS cybersecurity technology partner contributing content on industrial control system security topics.
• AVEVAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial software partner contributing content on data infrastructure, smart cities, and operational technology topics.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner contributing content on OT security, network protection, and industrial cybersecurity topics.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner providing expertise on industrial IoT security threats and protection strategies.
• PTCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial software partner contributing content on augmented reality, IoT platforms, and digital transformation.
• BoschmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial technology partner contributing content on smart manufacturing, IoT, and industrial automation.
• DarktracecoreTechnology or IntegrationAI cybersecurity partner contributing content on OT security and industrial AI threat detection.
• NCC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner contributing content on OT security assessments and industrial control system protection.
• CognitecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial data platform partner contributing content on operational technology data management and digital twins.
• CiscomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking and IoT technology partner contributing content on industrial connectivity and smart manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IndustryWeek: Established B2B media brand covering manufacturing, operations, and industrial technology. Comparable to IIoT World as a media outlet serving industrial practitioners, though IndustryWeek is broader in scope and owned by Endeavor Business Media with deeper resources.
• Plant Engineering: Trade publication covering manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and industrial technology. Comparable to IIoT World as a media outlet serving industrial engineering and operations audiences, with overlapping coverage of predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing.
• Automation World: B2B media outlet covering industrial automation, control systems, and manufacturing technology. Comparable to IIoT World as an editorial-led media platform serving the same industrial practitioner audience, with broader coverage of automation hardware and software.
• Control Engineering: Long-running trade publication covering industrial control, automation, and instrumentation. Comparable to IIoT World as a media outlet targeting control engineers and OT professionals, with overlapping coverage of IIoT and smart manufacturing topics.
• Smart Industry (Informa): B2B media brand covering IoT, analytics, and digital transformation in industrial sectors. Comparable to IIoT World as an industrial-IoT-focused media outlet serving technology vendors and practitioners, backed by a larger media group (Informa).

Direct peers

• IoT Analytics: Research-focused firm producing market reports, surveys, and insights on IoT, AI, and industrial digitalization. Comparable to IIoT World as a research and content platform serving industrial technology buyers and vendors, with a more data-and-report-heavy business model.
• ARC Advisory Group: Research and advisory firm publishing market studies, surveys, and analyst insights on industrial software, IIoT, and digital transformation. Comparable to IIoT World as a research-and-content-led B2B outlet serving industrial tech buyers and vendors, with paid research as a monetization lever.
• IoT Now: B2B media outlet covering IoT across industrial and enterprise verticals. Comparable to IIoT World as a dedicated IoT media brand with editorial content, events, and a vendor-facing audience, though broader in vertical scope and less concentrated on industrial AI/OT cybersecurity.
• Industrial Cyber (Claroty): Digital media publication focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity news, analysis, and events. Comparable to IIoT World as a niche B2B media outlet serving the industrial cybersecurity practitioner and vendor audience, with a narrower focus on OT security.

Others

• Hannover Messe (Deutsche Messe): Major industrial trade fair organizer and a current IIoT World partner for show floor coverage. Comparable as an event-driven industrial B2B media/community platform, though it operates a physical, large-scale trade show model rather than IIoT World's virtual-first approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iiot-world

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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