ICS / SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium

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

June 16-18, 2026 | Chicago

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 2nd ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium, June 16-18, 2026 in Chicago, is focused on providing real-world preparation to critical infrastructure operators for successfully dealing with a continually evolving range of cybersecurity threats. Emerging technologies and strategies are examined in detail, with the aim of helping asset owners meet the challenges that confront their unique type of ICS/SCADA infrastructures on a daily basis.

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

View preliminary agenda

Intended Audience

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

"An excellent event with the perfect mixture of people interested in cybersecurity."

- Josh Schmidt, Director - Cyber Security Assessment Services, BPM

"An awsome opportunity to network and find interesting paradigms in cyber security. I found the presentations engaging and insightful to see different perspectives."

- Jorge Hurtado, Intel 471

"Just the right size. Excellent industry participants, excellent speakers, excellent networking."

- Dr. Robin Podmore, President, IncSys

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 cybersecurity strategy