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Bridging the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is essential for modern, data-driven manufacturing. This track showcases real-world case studies and solution approaches that demonstrate how organizations are achieving seamless IT/OT integration to unlock new levels of efficiency, resilience, and insight. Learn how predictive maintenance, cloud-based analytics, and converged platforms are drivingRead more

TXOne Edge delivers OT-native network security designed to protect critical industrial assets from cyber threats that could disrupt operations, damage equipment, or endanger safety. Built specifically for operational technology environments, TXOne Edge ensures the reliability, safety, and availability of industrial processes and infrastructure through robust, real-time network defense. How to secure critical OT assets againstRead more

In the era of Industry 4.0, the convergence of IT and OT offers industry unprecedented opportunities to utilise opportunities to utilise data for strategic advantage. Data intelligence has transformative potential for vertical integration and effective data processing in IT and OT environments. Companies that understand how to use raw data in a structured way and at theRead more

This track focuses on one of the core enablers of digital transformation: data integration. As IoT adoption accelerates and industrial ecosystems become more complex, harmonizing fragmented data sources is essential for efficiency, interoperability, and scalability. These sessions explore real-world strategies for standardizing machine data, ensuring transparency across digital ecosystems, and seamlessly integrating new measurement technologiesRead more

Continental has successfully implemented a predictive quality system powered by AI and analytics to detect production anomalies before they lead to defects. By integrating machine learning into its manufacturing process, the company has improved product quality, reduced waste, and enhanced operational efficiency. This session explores how Continental brought predictive quality from concept to reality. HowRead more

In an increasingly digital manufacturing environment, seamless integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is becoming a key enabler of efficiency and resilience. This session presents a real-world case study from Engro Corporation Limited, highlighting the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and tangible benefits achieved through IT/OT convergence. Discover how Engro broke down silos,Read more

bxc-Security empowers organizations to build secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). From assessing business needs to designing, implementing, and governing PKI systems, bxc-Security modernizes outdated certificate landscapes, establishes robust governance, and supports teams throughout the certificate lifecycle. The result: reduced risk, full compliance, and a secure foundation for long-term digital success. How toRead more

In this session, you will learn how Oerlikon’s innovative digital twin project is transforming the landscape of OT networks and cloud integration. Discover how interconnected digital twins can communicate seamlessly, and how smart digital twins, aware of the data they carry, can detect issues, correct them, or seek support from humans and other digital twins.Read more

The advent of Generative AI in the form of foundation models has reshaped the AI landscape, offering broad out-of-the-box capabilities. As many foundation model applications focus on processing and generating text, and a significant amount of information both for engineering projects (e.g. standards, specifications) and operations (e.g. shift book entries and work orders) is recordedRead more

How can we navigate the challenges posed by naturally proprietary vendors who resist openness and interoperability? What strategies can be employed to encourage collaboration and openness within the industry? What are the main obstacles to achieving interoperability, and how can we address them effectively?      In establishing a certification program to identify products conducive to interoperability,Read more