Event Agenda

15th – 16th September 2026 // Sidney

Theme: OT Security for India’s 4IR: From Theory to Action in Building a Cyber-Resilient Future

We are currently working on the 2025 agenda and will be updating it soon.
In the meantime, take a look at the topics and themes discussed as part of the 2025 agenda:

Day 1 - November 4th

Day 2 - November 5th

Workshop-1
OT Incident Response & Resilience Workshop + Tabletop

Workshop - 2
OT Cyber Defence: A Hands-On Cyber Range Experience

Day 2 – November 5th 2025
	08:15 Registration and Coffee
	08:50 Chairman’s Opening Address
	09:00 New technologies can provide advantages for manufacturers moving forward, potentially replacing existing tasks done by humans – this has been argued to make our operations less secure if done incorrectly. This session will explore: Is it possible for both automation and human-centric approaches to work in synergy? Should we prioritise one over the other when mitigating risk? What does a good human-centred approach look like in the context of new innovations in our manufacturing plants? Where can the business-case for automation and security be at odds with one another? How do we ensure they can work together? What OT Security challenges do OT owners/operators need to consider in the face of increasing automation and IT/OT convergence? Looking ahead to Industry 5.0 and 6.0, how can we best mitigate risk through increasing innovation? What will be the impact of AI on human-centric cyber approaches? How can we ensure effective cyber risk management while working through these issues of today? – Moderator: Rainer Rodler, Head of Production IT Security, ZF – Claudio Sangaletti, OT Security Leader, medmix – Jose Seara, Founder and CEO, DeNexus – Kai Thomsen, Director of Global Incident Response Services, Dragos .
	09:40 AI is playing a massive role in contributing to new cyber attacks, proving to be a “huge challenge” moving forward according to NATO. For example, while machine learning can mitigate cyber threats and bolster security infrastructure through pattern detection, real-time cyber crime mapping and thorough penetration testing, at the same time rogue actors are utilising AI quicker than we are to protect our manufacturing plants. This session will explore how to integrate a cyber security strategy to best overcome new AI threats (including those related to GenAI) and stay one step ahead of attackers. . – Giovanni Battista Vassallo, Director Information Security for Operations, Philip Morris International .
	10:10 Discover why traditional IT security approaches fall short in the OT world and why specific OT-related protective measures are crucial Gain insights into the challenges and threats facing industrial systems that could lead to production shutdowns Learn from real-world attack scenarios how current cyber threats can put industrial companies at risk Find out how a major industrial client closed security gaps while simultaneously increasing machine availability – Benedikt Heintel, CISO, Viega GmbH & Co. KG – Rene Janz, Director Business Development, TRIOVEGA .
	10:40Networking Break

TRACK A
	11:20 Are you ready to uncover mind-blowing attack scenarios that blur the lines between reality and fiction? This isn’t just any session – it’s a chance to explore intriguing cyber security tales, test your knowledge and win cool prizes! Expect an engaging experience filled with unexpected twists, interactive fun and practical takeaways – all wrapped up in a light format that’s a refreshing break from the typical conference grind. . – Malte Marquardt, Cyber Security Lead EMEA, Belden .
	11:50 State-sponsored cyber threat activity against European manufacturers is a constant, ongoing threat that is often a subset of larger, global campaigns. These threats have been exacerbated in recent years as international tensions increase. This session will hence offer how we can create a strategy through understanding the current threat landscape. It will explore: . What the current threat landscape looks like facing European manufacturers – from geopolitical threats to supply chain attacks The risks faced to our OT security due to geopolitical instability How we can best ensure our assets are protected from dangers brought against our operations Where we can develop a geostrategic strategy that ensures security – Moderator: Ali Baccouche, Regional Information Security & Data Privacy Officer, Texas Instruments – Reinhard Bertram, Head of Internal IT and Group Cyber Security Officer, Softing Services – Rohit Patil, Global Expert – Automation & Connectivity, Clariant – Muhammad Haroon, Group Head of Information Security, Trench Group – Stefan Wenigmann, Group CISO, Bucher Industries AG .

TRACK B
	11:20 As cyberattacks ramp up, the pressure on leadership is intense. In those crucial first days, how do you respond with limited information? What moves will help you stay ahead of the attackers and protect your organisation? And how can you prevent a single breach from escalating into a full-blown crisis in the first place? Jump into our high-stakes war game, inspired by real OT incidents. As key decision-makers, you’ll face tough choices with insufficient data, where every decision will shape the outcome of the attack. This session will challenge you to think on your feet, avoid pitfalls, and outsmart the adversaries targeting your critical systems. Your decisions will decide the future—are you ready to lead? . – Ron Yosefi, VP Sales Velocity, Sygnia – Ariel Rotman, Director, Client Leadership EMEA, Sygnia .
	11:50 In manufacturing, securing Operational Technology (OT) is essential for safe digital transformation, enabling IoT, automation, and cloud adoption while maintaining resilience. Legacy systems and increased IT-OT connectivity expose critical infrastructure to cyber threats. Get an overview of how you should strengthen cyber security with granular access controls and a zero standing privilege approach to reduce risks. . – Massimo Nardone, VP, OT Security Leader, SSH Communications Security .
	12:00 A Zero-Trust Approach is an essential part of your organisation’s overall cyber security. This is becoming increasingly essential due to the evolving nature of cyber-attacks. This session will hence explore: . How your organisation can work towards enterprise security Where network segmentation can be utilised through a zero-trust approach to security How your organisation can ensure zero-trust with NIST, ISA62443 and ISO27001 Why a zero-trust approach is essential to ensure your business remains protected from ransomware, malware and other significant cyber security risks – Tamas Buzgo, OT Security Expert .

Lunch
	12:30Lunch Hosted by Triovega

TRACK A
	13:30 Discover how to fortify your OT security strategy. Learn about essential security standards and how Armis and difesa can support. Gain insights into: . Understanding IEC 62443: Essential security standards tailored for industrial environments Benefits for OT Security: Enhance defense against cyber threats and bolster operational resilience How to protect the entire attack surface and manage the organisation’s cyber risk exposure in real time – Barry O’Brien, Principal Architect OT, Armis – John-Erik Horn, CEO, difesa .
	14:00 The growing need for our companies to adopt SOCs is apparent as organisations seek to protect their OT environments from sophisticated cyber threats. Nevertheless, building a strong and effective OT SOC is not easy. It requires a deep understanding of both the industrial world and the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Hence this session will discuss: . What we can do to optimise our OT Security operation centres How we can build a SOC that takes into account IT-OT Convergence Where new technologies can help support our cyber strategies moving forward – Zdenek Kobelka, Group Cyber Security Director, Škoda Group .

TRACK B
	13:30 Most industrial companies already implemented many security measures in their environment. But how do you know if these measures are sufficient? If an attack will bypass these measures, will you be able to detect and respond in the shortest possible time? Honeypots have been around for a while, but deception technology goes well beyond a high interaction honeypot. This presentation will show why deception technology is a powerful tool for protecting OT infrastructures and that deception technology does not require AI or machine learning and can generate threat intelligence for threat analytics and hunting purposes. The speaker will demonstrate that deception is a technology that includes benefits like non-intrusiveness, ease of installation, lack of false alarms, and cost-effectiveness. . – Dr. Barbara Hauer, Leading Consultant Cyber Security – IoT/OT, NTT DATA – Daniel Buhmann, Principal System Engineer OT / IoT, Fortinet .
	14:00 Mental fatigue, stress and burnout are running rampant, affecting 84% of workers within the cyber security industry. This is due to the pressures associated with attacks, with cyber teams being placed increasingly responsible for such. This session will therefore ask: . How can we ensure we put our team’s mental health first despite increasing threats? What can we do to ensure our teams feel valued in the need to bring in external professionals? How can we best prevent burn out in cyber professionals? What can we do to relieve the stress from high-pressure situations usually placed on our cyber teams? How can putting human factors first help us stay protected in the event of an attack? Where are some easy wins we can implement in our organisations? – Rainer Rodler, Head of Production IT Security, ZF .

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	14:30 This session will ultimately follow what an ICT Auditor would look for during an OT Audit – scope / approach / what to look for / some tips / takeaways. It will explore: . OT Governance and Management Oversight pg both OT Networks (protecting / connecting and IoT considerations) & OT Equipment (SCADA – PLCs – HMI – Robots – Label Printers) Cyber Security (Including Vulnerability Management / Logical Access Controls and Access Management) Physical Security (Perimeter / Internal / CCTV / Access Controls / Building Management Systems / Environmental controls) Frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF / ISO27001 / COBIT 2019) and the regulatory obligations (NIS 2) on manufacturing organisations – Martin Cullen, Global ICT Audit Manager, Kerry Group .
	15:00Break & Networking
	15:30 Traditionally OT environments have been separated from IT environments for “security.” This solves the security problem, but creates significant business challenges as we evolve to data-driven organisations. Hence we need to learn from each other to improve our strategies – but how does this turn into ROI? And how can we convince our board level executives to invest into our strategies? This session will ask: . What strategies can we adopt internally for our IT-OT cyber security in order to stay secure? Where can we ensure an effective cyber strategy on both the business and technological side? How can we make the most of less to ensure security in our manufacturing plants? How can we make sure our cyber strategies ensure ROI for our organisations? What can we do to ensure our cyber strategies align both business and security goals? How can we link the outcome of OT Cyber projects to the company goals? – Moderator: Martin Cullen, Global ICT Audit Manager, Kerry Group – Giovanni Battista Vassallo, Deputy CISO for Operations (Supply Chain and OT) & Head of Information Security, Philip Morris International – George Prokopos, Senior Product Manager IoT/OT Security, Nestlé – Belén Brunet, Director of Digital and Operational Technology, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners – Matthias Glawe, OT Security Manager, Jungheinrich .
	16:10 T1. – AI – To What Extent Does it Need Regulating? – Ali Baccouche, Regional Information Security & Data Privacy Officer, Texas Instruments . T2. – Managing Our Suppliers to Mitigate Against Third Party Risk – Matthias Glawe, OT Security Manager, Jungheinrich . T3. – Threat Management for OT Environments – Lessons Learned from Past Implementation – Sneha Rajguru, Security Architect, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme . . T4. – Overcoming Pitfalls to Develop a Comprehensive Cyber Strategy. – Grzegorz Nowaczyk, Director of IT/OT & Operational Security, Danone .
	16:50Closing Remarks

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