09/30/2025
The keynote speaker has been announced! 🗣️
Save the date for the ISA Brazos Section as they host the 44th Annual Automation Expo in Lake Jackson, Texas next May!
For 44 amazing years they've been hosting this great way to network with their representatives and manufacturers, to see the latest in instrumentation, analyzer and process control technology! 🤝
This time - we are honored to announce the Marco (Marc) Ayala, the president of InfraGard Houston Members Alliance will our keynote speaker!
Keynote Topic Title: Embracing the Digital Evolution in Process Instrumentation: Opportunities, Risks, and the Imperative of Cybersecurity.
Abstract:
Over the past three decades, the oil, gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries have undergone a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of digital technologies in process instrumentation, smart positioners, valves, automation, and control systems. This shift has delivered unprecedented efficiency, precision, and connectivity, enabling smarter operations and real-time decision-making. However, as we move toward fully digital ecosystems—where switched networks extend to the instrument and positioner level—these advancements also introduce new risks, particularly in cybersecurity.
In this talk, we will explore the remarkable benefits of this digital evolution, including enhanced automation and data-driven insights, while addressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity to protect these interconnected systems. Aimed at instrumentation technicians, supervisors, and managers, this talk will emphasize the importance of training and awareness to gear-up for increasingly digital environments.
We will discuss the reality that future systems will rely on networked architectures, requiring a lifecycle approach to assess, design, implement, and maintain not only the instrumentation and control systems but also their security.
Prepare for a future where cybersecurity is non-negotiable and learn how to embrace these changes to ensure operational excellence and resilience in an ever-evolving industry.
Here are the details of the event so you don't miss a thing:
đź“… Thursday May 14, 2026
📍 Dow Academic Center
500 College Drive
Lake Jackson, Texas
⏰ 3:00 - 7:00PM
For questions, reach out to Amanda Hardy at [email protected]