Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Three-day forum covering industrial cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and the transition from automation to autonomous operations
- Designed for CIOs, CTOs, plant managers, and digital transformation leaders in manufacturing, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and utilities
- Technical focus on digital twins, edge and cloud architectures, software-defined automation, and open interoperable systems
- Previous participants include ABB, Shell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, and Microsoft
About the Event
The ARC European Industry Leadership Forum takes place May 3 to 5, 2027, in Sitges (Barcelona), Spain. Part of ARC Advisory Group’s global conference series, the forum brings together industry leaders, analysts, and technology suppliers to examine how industrial organisations can scale intelligence and move toward autonomous operations. The programme includes plenary sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and case study presentations from both end users and vendors.
Cybersecurity and IT/OT Convergence
Industrial cybersecurity and communications form a dedicated track within the forum. As manufacturing and process industries connect operational technology to enterprise networks and cloud platforms, securing these environments becomes critical. Sessions address the challenges of managing cyber risk across converged IT/OT infrastructures, where traditional enterprise security approaches must adapt to the constraints of industrial control systems and real-time operations.
Technical Topics
The forum covers several interconnected technology areas relevant to industrial security and operations:
- Digital twins for asset monitoring and simulation
- Edge and cloud automation architectures
- Software-defined automation and virtual control systems
- Open and interoperable automation standards
- Asset management and operational excellence
Who Should Attend
The forum targets senior professionals responsible for industrial operations, automation, and digital strategy. Relevant roles include IT/OT specialists, automation engineers, operations managers, and engineering leaders working in manufacturing, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and utilities sectors.