9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET

AI-Enabled Predictive Analytics for Grid Resilience

Sponsored by IIoT World

This session will explore the integration of AI-enabled predictive analytics to enhance grid resilience. It will delve into how AI algorithms can forecast grid stress points and optimize energy flow, crucial for the grid’s ability to withstand and recover from disruptions caused by renewable sources and fluctuating demand.

Director of Industry Solutions Manufacturing
Managing Partner
Managing Director
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET

Mirroring Success: Digital Twins and their Strategic Role in Business Resilience

Sponsored by Cirrus Link Solutions

In an era marked by evolving challenges, the panel will investigate the substantial contribution of digital twins to vital components of business resilience. The session will delve into risk management, emphasizing the pivotal role that digital twins play in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks. Furthermore, the discussion will spotlight strategic planning, illustrating how digital twins, through robust business continuity planning, can bolster an organization’s capacity to navigate disruptions. The technology resilience element will also be explored, focusing on the integration of digital twins in IT / OT infrastructure and with data protection and governance. Additionally, our panel will address the noteworthy role that digital twins play in advancing sustainability initiatives throughout the entire value chain.

CTO & President
AVP Digital
Technology Evangelist
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

The Next Generation of Data Historians: Leveraging Time Series for Operational Insights

Sponsored by InfluxData

Data historians play a crucial role in the dynamic Industrial IoT ecosystem, where countless devices and systems generate continuous data streams. However, they can be complex, expensive, and limited in terms of ecosystems, APIs, and customization requirements.

In this presentation we will delve into the realm of modernizing your data historian by harnessing the capabilities of a time series database (TSDB). Explore the essential factors to consider when choosing between a TSDB and a data historian, gain valuable insights into real-life architectures implemented by early adopters, and discover innovative approaches that can revolutionize your industrial operations.

Solutions Architect
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Compliance versus Security: Managing Risk in an Evolving Digital World

Sponsored by Fortinet

In today’s digital world, transformation is driving change that requires energy delivery systems to be more cyber-resilient. Reliable energy delivery requires access to data to improve efficiency and meet compliance requirements. But does compliance ensure resilience? With transformation comes an increase in industrial systems connected to enterprise IT networks, expanding the attack surface and introducing increased risk to the business. During this panel discussion, our panel of experts will discuss the value importance of compliance and cybersecurity work together protect you from a cyberattack.

Regional Director, Operational Technology
Chief of Staff
Commercial Director, Global Cyber Services Business
Security Sales Engineer OT
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape of ICS and OT Networks: Insights and Solutions

Sponsored by OPSWAT

Panel Discussion will include:
• The critical need to secure data coming in and out of an OT environment to safeguard against cyber threats.
• Managing threats – a look at data sources, destinations, and integration solutions.
• The importance of achieving compliance with industry standards such as NERC CIP, NIST, and IEC 62443.
• A look at scenarios or case studies to achieve a successful security implementation.
• Discuss emerging trends such as threat intelligence and anomaly detection.

Senior Analyst
Sr. Product Manager Cyber Security
Sr. Product Manager
BU Cybersecurity Manager