ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium and Exhibition

June 3-4, 2025 - Chicago, IL, United States

Navigating change, uncertainty and threats to energy and beyond: Safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber-physical attacks

Organizations in manufacturing, transportation, energy, water treatment, healthcare and other critical sectors face the increasingly present threat of cyber attacks to their industrial control systems (ICS). Advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have the resources and support to mount attacks that are complex, orchestrated, and ever-more sophisticated. Operators of critical infrastructure face the critical task of continually safeguarding key OT and IT systems from this kind of compromise and damage.

The ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium, June 3-4, 2025 in Chicago, is focused on providing real-world preparation to critical infrastructure operators for successfully dealing with cybersecurity threats. Emerging enabling technologies and strategies are examined in detail, with the aim of preparing asset owners for the threats that confront their unique type of ICS/SCADA infrastructures.

If your organization is faced with safeguarding critical infrastructure from challenges such as ransomware and nation-state APT actors, this is a must-attend opportunity to network one-on-one with key colleagues, industry thought leaders and solution providers.

Topics to be addressed include:

The current status of nation-state level APTs
Defense-in-depth strategies for ICS/SCADA environments
Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements
Protecting ICS networks from ransomware attacks
Architecting a network security solution to address cyber threats
Deception technology and other emerging innovations
Conducting in-depth risk assessments
Extending protections to cloud-connected OT assets
Machine learning and AI in next-gen ICS cybersecurity
Addressing the growing convergence between IT and OT networks
Cybersecurity for operational technologies and smart systems
Software-defined perimeters for securing ICS remote access
Restricting communication paths and limiting potential attack vectors
Reducing supply chain risks for ICS networks
The role of network monitoring and centralized security analytics
Partnerships for public-private collaboration and information sharing
Case studies and lessons learned: Insights and key takeaways across industry verticals
And more

In-Depth Discussion and Information Sharing: The interactive format of the Symposium fosters group discussion among peers of critical challenges and strategies for addressing them successfully

SCADA/ICS/OT Infrastructure Focus: The Symposium zeros in on issues of special relevance to ICS asset operators in the U.S. - versus more general enterprise cyber security topics

Objective & Authoritative: The agenda is driven by practitioners and innovators at critical infrastructure organizations - learn directly from the experts and fellow peers on the front lines of network security

Ample Networking: The emphasis is on the real-world case studies, best practices, and lessons learned - ample time is set aside in the exhibits area to meet with solution providers and refine your cyber security strategy

Who Should Attend?

Cybersecurity network managers and engineers at critical infrastructure organizations
Control systems users, engineers and researchers
C-Suite executives and senior decision-makers
Software and hardware technology providers
Operations management and information technology professionals
Cyber security consultants and risk management analysts

2025 Speakers Include

Joe Weiss, Managing Partner, Applied Control Solutions, LLC
Nadine Miller, Vice President of Cybersecurity & Operational Technology, JDS Energy and Mining
Sai Molige, Senior Manager of Threat Hunting, Forescout Technologies
Brian Burnett, Director of Cybersecurity, Business Information and Technology Services, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives
Dr. Emma Stewart, Director, Center for Securing Digital Energy Technology, Idaho National Laboratory
Katherine Hutton, Cybersecurity Product Manager, Fluence
Dr. Shane McFly, Senior Cybersecurity Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Florian Doumenc, CEO, Trout Software
Eduardo Giancristofaro, Business Development Director - OT, SSH Communications Security
Julian Durand, Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President, Intertrust
Tom Tansy, CEO, DER Security Corp, and Chairman, SunSpec Alliance
Jim Harmening, Director of Cyber and Risk Management, Illinois Commerce Commission
Larry Truong, Product Manager for Solar & Energy Storage, Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation
Dr. Chee-Wooi Ten, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Director, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems, Michigan Tech
Tobias Whitney, President and CEO, Cumulys
Ruchi Rajasekhar, Principal Advisor, Strategic Innovations, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Carter Manucy, Director, Cybersecurity, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
Abubaker Elteriefi, PE, Operational Planning Manager, ITC Holdings Corp.
Sam Chanoski, Technical Relationship and Program Development | Cybercore Integration Center, Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Taesic Kim, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Missouri
Patrick Miller, CEO, Ampyx Cyber
Tom Tansy, CEO, DER Security Corp, and Chairman, SunSpec Alliance
Joe Weiss, Managing Partner, Applied Control Solutions, LLC
Sanju Abraham, Chief Technology Officer, kWh Analytics
K. Dixon Wright, President, SRC Digital Insurance Services