20 OCT 2026 ⏐ CHICAGO, US
Chicago, let’s talk OT.
An evening for manufacturing and OT leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and talk shop.
Join us in downtown Chicago for an intimate evening bringing together manufacturing, OT, and cybersecurity leaders ahead of ManuSec USA.
No exhibition floor. No packed conference agenda. Just good food, drinks, and the opportunity to meet peers facing similar challenges across manufacturing.
Exchange experiences, compare approaches, and make new connections in a relaxed setting—with a focused talk from Secomea CTPO Knud Kegel to get the conversation started.
A conversation starter for the evening
From secure remote access to autonomous OT security: How one global manufacturer got it right
Knud will share the real-world journey of one of the world’s largest manufacturers as it standardized secure remote access across more than 100 production sites, 90+ third parties, and operations in 70 countries.
What started as an effort to replace fragmented remote access solutions evolved into a global operating model for governing third-party access—with centralized oversight while preserving local plant autonomy.
We’ll explore what that foundation makes possible: stronger third-party access governance, greater cyber resilience, and the trusted operational context needed for the next generation of security operations.
Because the future of OT security doesn’t start with AI. It starts with knowing who is connecting, what they are accessing, and whether that activity is authorized.
What to expect
- Meet manufacturing, OT, and cybersecurity leaders in a smaller setting designed for real conversation.
- Hear a practical perspective on standardizing third-party access across a complex global manufacturing environment.
- Then continue the discussion over food and drinks, share experiences with peers, and make new connections ahead of ManuSec USA.
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Agenda
5:30-6:00pm
Welcome and check-in
6:00-6:45pm
Presentation and Q&A
6:45-8:30pm