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Secure & Efficient Manufacturing: A Practical Session on AI Adoption and IT/OT Cybersecurity
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adopt AI and digital technologies while managing growing cybersecurity risks. This hands‑on, expert‑led workshop is an initiative of the Technology in Manufacturing Working Group, delivered in partnership with Logicalis and Trend Micro, and designed specifically for manufacturing environments.
Participants will leave with greater clarity and confidence, along with a practical roadmap to scale AI and digital capabilities while protecting operations from unnecessary cyber risk.
This session is an initiative of the ATIM Technology in Manufacturing Working Group, delivered in partnership with Logicalis and Trend Micro, and will provide practical guidance on adopting AI and digital technologies while managing growing cybersecurity risks across IT and OT systems.
Why attend:
- Gain expert coaching on AI adoption in manufacturing
- Hear real-world digital transformation journeys from peers
- Understand how to safely manage IT/OT convergence
- Build a practical, tailored action plan for your organisation
This in-person workshop takes place from 9.00 am – 1:00 pm at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
This session is open to cluster members only.
Agenda:
09:00 – 09:15 – Coffee & Networking
09:15 – 09:30 – Welcome & Introductions -Caitríona Mordan, ATIM Cluster
09:30 – 10:15 – When the Factory Floor Becomes the Front Line:
Session Description:
Manufacturing is no longer just a physical business — it’s a digital one, and attackers know it. This session delivers real-world threat intelligence on how ransomware groups, supply chain adversaries, and ICS/SCADA-targeting campaigns are actively exploiting the seams between IT and OT environments.
Walk away with a clear-eyed view of where your greatest exposures lie, why converged IT/OT environments demand a unified security approach, and the practical, maturity-appropriate steps your organisation can take — starting now — to reduce risk before the next attack makes the headlines.
10:15 – 11:00 – Industry Insights – Andrew Cavenden (Logicalis) & Rob Nolan (CJ Sheeran)
11:00 – 11:15 – Break – Tea & Coffee
11:15 – 11:45 – Speaker Session: AI Advancements – John Paul Construction (JPC)
11:45 – 12:20 – Data & AI: The Manufacturing Threat Landscape
Session Description:
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity tool transforming how you operate — it is now transforming how adversaries attack, accelerating threats at a scale and speed that traditional security tools were never designed to handle. This session cuts through the hype to provide a clear-eyed view of how AI is being weaponised against manufacturing organisations today, what to watch for in 2026 and beyond, and the practical steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve.
12:20 – 12:30 – Next Steps & Opportunities for Collective Support
12:30 – 13:30 – Close & Networking Lunch