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Unlocking Cyber Resilience for Connected IT-OT

May 18th, 2027 // San Diego

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjZuxyZc1jc&t=2s

Unlocking Cyber Resilience for Connected IT-OT

May 18th, 2027 // San Diego

Register Now

The 2nd Edition of OTsec USA Returns to San Diego on May 18th, 2027

Operational Technology underpins our most critical infrastructure: from power grids and manufacturing plants to hospitals and data centers. Yet, as cyber threats become more sophisticated, OT environments remain underprotected, with high stakes for safety, operations, and reputation…

As pioneers of OT security events (CS4CA, ManuSec) with global reach for over 15 years, QG Media brings its unmatched experience delivering world-class cybersecurity content to San Diego with OTsec: Unlocking Cyber Resilience for Connected IT-OT.

Expect thoughtful dialogue, interactive sessions (including a tabletop exercise!), and the kind of candid exchange that only happens in a trusted room of peers.

Sessions are tailored for different levels of expertise: whether you have only just started or are looking at scaling your current initiatives, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges spanning digital and physical environments.


Take a look at the event overview and agenda for more details around the event’s key themes and learning objectives.

Event Overview

The 2nd Edition of OTsec USA Returns to San Diego on May 18th, 2027

Operational Technology underpins our most critical infrastructure: from power grids and manufacturing plants to hospitals and data centers. Yet, as cyber threats become more sophisticated, OT environments remain underprotected, with high stakes for safety, operations, and reputation…

As pioneers of OT security events (CS4CA, ManuSec) with global reach for over 15 years, QG Media brings its unmatched experience delivering world-class cybersecurity content to San Diego with OTsec: Unlocking Cyber Resilience for Connected IT-OT.

Expect thoughtful dialogue, interactive sessions (including a tabletop exercise!), and the kind of candid exchange that only happens in a trusted room of peers.

Sessions are tailored for different levels of expertise: whether you have only just started or are looking at scaling your current initiatives, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges spanning digital and physical environments.

Take a look at the event overview and agenda for more details around the event’s key themes and learning objectives.

Event Overview

Up to 6
CPD Credits

Earn Credits for Your
Professional Development

Agenda

Highly
Recommended

Hear from the Brightest Minds in OT Cybersecurity

Speakers

End-User
to Vendor Ratio

Market Solutions in an
End-User Centric Platform

Sponsors

Up to 6
CPD Credits

Earn Credits for Your Professional Development

Speakers

Highly
Recommended

Hear from the Brightest Minds in OT Cybersecurity

Agenda

End-User to
Vendor Ratio

Market Solutions in an End-User Centric Platform

Sponsors

Speakers (2026)

Christopher Nourrie

Senior Advisor Threat Hunt and Intelligence

Southern California Edison (SCE)

Eric Casteel

OT Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company

Ailbhe (Alva) Clardy

Assistant Deputy Director,  Innovation & Technology

The City of San Diego

Abhishek Pathak

Sr. OT Infrastructure & Security Analyst

Chevron

Michael Cole

Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations

SMUD

Korey Wallace

IT/OT Security Program Manager

Dupont

Corbin Jarms

Lead OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Avista

Prashanth Naidu

VP IT & CISO

Emergent BioSolutions

Umang Barman

Director OT

Zscaler

Durgesh Kalya

Site Cybersecurity Officer

Covestro

John Ballentine

ICS Cybersecurity Program Lead

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Bryan Supak

Cybersecurity Manager for Architecture, Engineering and Operations

Energy Sector

Matt Britter

Senior OT SME

Fortinet

Robert Clark

ISO and Interim Segment CISO

Daimler Truck North America

Rachel Bondi

CTO – PAE Mission Systems, Tactical Networks

US Navy

Fernando Barcelo

Senior Solutions Engineer

Ping Identity

Fred Chang

VP of Product & Operations

Dispel

Greg Tracey

VP Americas

AMDT

David Heiner

Head of Commercial and Enterprise Sales

Copia Automation

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Steering Committee (2026)

Ailbhe (Alva) Clardy

Assistant Deputy Director, Innovation & Technology

The City of San Diego

Michael Best

BISO Data Center Global Operations

Equinix

Gregory Early

Senior Strategist, OT Security

Raytheon Technologies

Patrick Gillespie

OT Practice Director

Guidepoint Security

Matt Britter

Senior OT SME

Fortinet

Alexander Bermudez

Sr. Director, Cyber Security Operations & Design (IT/OT)

Onsemi

Markus Mueller

Field CISO

Nozomi Networks

Darren Lensky

Director OT Security Risk & BISO

Amgen

Kam Chumley-Soltani

Managing Director OT Security

Armis

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“

Very good event and very smart use of time and space, incorporating seated meals with networking opportunities. It was valuable having companies sharing real use cases in informal settings alongside great discussions about ICS 'hot topics' onstage. Look forward to attending again.

Manager Operations Systems & Data SecurityTexas Instruments
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Very well organized summit, attended by high-level professionals who collaborated to quality discussions even during networking breaks. This year's topics and speakers were also excellent.

Manager, Enterprise PCN Cybersecurity AssuranceChevron
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It was a valuable opportunity to gain a good impression of what other companies are doing and to be introduced to new topics through the wide range of expertise represented (encompassing IT, OT, insurance and many hot topics).

Security & Privacy Specialist3M
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Solid exchanges with colleagues and clients; Very good format, pace and timing of structured networking breaks; And thought leadership represented in the panels and roundtables. It was ideal. Well done!

Director of OT Global EnablementBlack & Veatch
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Content covered as part of the agenda was on point and the panels quite open; it was a splendid conference, very focused and results-oriented with good action points.

OT Cybersecurity SpecialistVantage Data Centers
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The summit was excellent - the knowledge regarding OT cybersecurity & the technologies available were impressive. Excellent two days, well worth the time.

Head of IT & Information SecurityJohnson & Johnson
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Excellent Summit with a great group of end-users. Attendees were the right people from the right organisations; we had very interesting talks during networking sessions. It was excellent- Recommended, and we look forward to sponsoring again.

ICS Cyber Security Account ManagerSecomea
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The summit was excellent. Many interesting topics were discussed; New solutions and opportunities proposed; And I gained lots of insights through interacting with peers from other sectors… Overall, a very interesting experience.

Director of OT CybersecurityGM