Event Agenda

May 19th – 20th, 2026 // San Diego, California

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Event Agenda

May 19th – 20th, 2026 // San Diego, California

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Day 2 // May 21st 2026
Bringing Digital Safety Into Our OT Environments
08:00Registration & Breakfast
08:50Chairperson’s Opening Address: David Ruzicka, OT Security Director, Clarios
09:00Panel Discussion: Shifting Cybersecurity Left: Building Collaborative Risk Reduction in Engineering and Manufacturing Processes

• How can cybersecurity teams effectively engage with manufacturing and engineering teams to integrate security practices into the early stages of process design?
• What strategies can we use to shift the focus to tangible risks to production and safety?
• Any experiences you can share on using performance management data and critical asset analysis to communicate the cost and impact of security incidents in terms that resonate with manufacturing leaders?
• What are the best practices for translating cybersecurity concepts into OT language to foster understanding and collaboration with manufacturing engineering teams?
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Moderator: Scott Clayton, Sr. Manager, Manufacturing OT Security, Lucid Motors
David Ruzicka, OT Security Director, Clarios
Manolya Rowe, Sr. Security Architect, IoT, Dover Fueling Solutions
Michael Robb, OT/ICS Cybersecurity Lead – Principal Security Architect, Bayer
Josh Martin, Senior Solutions Architect, Cyolo
Keon McEwen, Head of Product Development, Industrial Cybersecurity, Black & Veatch
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09:30 Q&A / Group Discussion:

Open Q&A and discussion on the topics explored in the above panel.
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9:50Networking Break
TRACK A
10:30Presentation: Stop Applying IT Fixes to OT Problems: The OT Security Wake-up Call

OT environments are not like data centers and trying to secure them with IT tools is like trying to play a vinyl record on a CD player (same goal, ineffective tech). From visibility & vulnerability management to risk response, OT demands specialized strategies that prioritize continuity & control. Join us as we explore how traditional IT security can actually increase risk in ICS environments. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of why OT requires purpose-built solutions, how to avoid the most common (& costly) missteps, & what it really takes to keep operations running safely & securely.
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Debbie Lay, Principal Solutions Engineer, TXOne Networks
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11:00Panel Discussion: Patch Management in OT: Navigating Legacy Challenges and Advancing Vulnerability Remediation

• What strategies have you found effective for managing patches on legacy OT devices, particularly when there’s resistance to investing in upgrades or replacements?
• How can organizations effectively collaborate with OEMs to address firmware vulnerabilities on legacy PLCs, especially when OEM support is limited or ending?
• What key lessons have emerged from past vulnerability remediation efforts in OT, and how can these inform future strategies for risk mitigation and patch management?
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Moderator: Dave Bang, Senior Trust Advisor: Global Security Awareness, LyondellBasell
Dusty Brooks, OT Manager, Global Information Security, Crane Company
Markus Mueller, Director of Cybersecurity, Powin
Duane Flinchum, Principal Automation OT Cybersecurity Specialist, Global, Vantage Data Centers
Chris Roemer, Director Manufacturing Cybersecurity, The Coca-Cola Company
Jeffrey Cady, Information Security Manager, Rogers Corporation
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11:30 Q&A / Group Discussion:

Open Q&A and discussion on the topics explored in the above panel.
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11:50Presentation: Live Demo: An Integrated Platform for Cyber-Physical Systems Visibility & Security

Purpose built for complex industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments, our platform combines visibility from the endpoint to the air with continuous monitoring and AI-powered analysis to minimize cyber risk and maximize operational resilience. Join us for a live demo of the Nozomi Networks platform, the second generation of OT security and visibility technology.
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Michael Dugent, Global IoT Director, Nozomi Networks
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TRACK B
10:30 Workshop: Building a NIST-CSF Risk-Based OT Cybersecurity Strategy for Critical Infrastructure

Join this interactive workshop where we move beyond theory to practical application. Based on real-world lessons learned, this session will guide you through the step-by-step process of developing and implementing a NIST-CSF risk-assessment-based OT cybersecurity strategy.Through interactive discussions and collaborative exercises, you’ll gain insights into:

  • Identifying key risks and challenges in OT cybersecurity
  • Transitioning from “What do I need to do (and why)?” to “How do I plan and execute?”
  • Defining roles, timelines, and budgeting for a successful implementation

John Ballentine, ICS Cybersecurity Program Lead, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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Lunch
12:00Lunch

01:00Panel Discussion: Practical Wisdom for Maximizing Impact: Prioritizing OT Security with Limited Resources

• How can small teams effectively prioritize OT security in a resource-constrained environment?
• What approaches have been successful in gaining executive management support?
• If you could recommend the top three cost-effective actions that every organization should take to strengthen OT security, what would they be?
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Moderator: John Ballentine, ICS Cybersecurity Program Lead, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Peter Zwieryznski, Director of Information Security, Koppers
Ashish Agarwal , Director, IT Digital Transformation office and Program Delivery, TAKKT AG
Michael Robb, OT/ICS Cybersecurity Lead – Principal Security Architect, Bayer
Chris Roemer, Director Manufacturing Cybersecurity, The Coca-Cola Company
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01:30 Q&A / Group Discussion:

Open Q&A and discussion on the topics explored in the above panel.
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1:50 Networking Break
02:20 Workshop: An OT Cyber Attack Simulation on a Plant

This session will invite delegates to see a simulated OT cyber attack, brought to you by Prashant Prashant from Enbridge.
N.B. participants must have their own laptop.
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Prashant Prashant, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Enbridge
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4:00Chairperson’s Closing Remarks: David Ruzicka, OT Security Director, Clarios
4:10 End of Conference

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