OT Cybersecurity Summit Powered by vFairs to be Held in June

London, UK – The International Society of Automation (ISA), the foremost professional society for automation, is thrilled to announce its second annual OT Cybersecurity Summit, set to take place in London on June 18-19, 2024. The event is powered by vFairs. The conference will be hosted in-person. However, the sessions will be available on demand. Those interested to attend can register here. 

The summit will gather hundreds of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity experts, including operators, service providers, regulators, and equipment manufacturers. This two-day event, featuring two tracks, will delve into crucial topics: intelligence evolution and IoT cybersecurity, complemented by insightful panel discussions on standards and conformity assessment.

The summit boasts an impressive lineup of over 30 speakers from esteemed organizations such as the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Royal Caribbean, Schneider Electric, and more.

ISA, renowned for setting technical standards like ISA/IEC 62443, the world’s leading consensus-based automation and control systems cybersecurity standard, offers comprehensive training, credentialing, and certification programs. The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) further emphasizes the importance of OT cybersecurity.

Claire Fallon, ISA Executive Director, highlights the summit’s distinctiveness, stating, “The ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit offers practical insights into implementing standards and best practices, backed by ISA/IEC 62443, the gold standard in operational technology security.”

The 2023 edition of the OT Cybersecurity Summit garnered acclaim, receiving the prestigious Eventeer Award for Best Event: Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Attendees praised the event’s content, networking opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge products.

The event is once again powered by vFairs this year. “We are honored to be part of the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, providing a platform for industry leaders to become a part of crucial discussions surrounding intelligence evolution and IoT cybersecurity,” says Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs.

In addition to a robust technical program, the 2024 summit promises immersive workshops, special events, and industry-leading training sessions, including:

• Training sessions on utilizing ISA/IEC 62443 standards for control systems security and assessing cybersecurity of IACS systems
• Incident Command Systems for Industrial Control Systems (ICS4ICS) workshop
• Volunteer workshop for ISA members
• Cyber escape room: Dive into a virtual OT environment, solve puzzles, and crack codes to secure vital systems against cyber threats.

Registration for the 2024 OT Cybersecurity Summit in London is now open, with tickets starting at 500 GBP. Armis, Cyolo, Dragos, and more are proud sponsors of this event. To register or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit otcs.isa.org. Join us for enlightening discussions, invaluable networking, and virtual adventures in cybersecurity.

About OT Cybersecurity

This event will spotlight the paramount international standards and conformity systems employed to ensure the safety and security of operational technology (OT) across diverse industries including energy, manufacturing, and building automation. It will showcase recent advancements within the ISA/IEC 62443 standards series and offer insights into technical training and certification programs tailored to assist in integrating these standards into business operations and workforce practices.

About ISA

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA’s mission is to empower the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing. ISA develops widely used global standards and conformity assessment programs; certifies professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its members and customers around the world. Learn more at www.isa.org.

About vFairs

vFairs is an all-in-one event management platform that powers in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Our event technology empowers companies worldwide to host custom, immersive events and achieve incredible results. The platform features a virtual events platform and mobile app, each offering immersive virtual venues, advanced networking, world-renowned customer service, and many features that help you host unforgettable events.