SCADA 2016 summit to be held in Melbourne

The SCADA market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach up to $11.16 billion by 2020*. As the future market turns increasingly digital, there is an ever-increasing push to increase connectivity and communication in SCADA systems.

This online connection leads to increased use of SCADA systems; it also increases the potential security risks and decreases direct control of the systems. As such, SCADA security is often overlooked and not allocated sufficient budget allowance.

The SCADA 2016 summit in Melbourne will bring together a cross-industry selection of SCADA professionals to discuss the investment and implementation of leading SCADA and process control systems in order to meet evolving business dynamics, produce improvements in business processes and enhance profit margins.

Main themes will include integrating SCADA systems into existing frameworks (IT/OT integration), limiting vulnerability through effective technology (IoT and cybersecurity) and increasing business intelligence with data analysis.

Early confirmed speakers include:

• Mike Wassell, Manager – Hydraulic Systems Services, Sydney Water
• Andrew West, SCADA Expert, DNP Technical Committee
• Jim Baker, Principal SCADA Engineer, Water Corporation of WA
• Sean Murdoch, Manager – Control Systems Management and Support, Qld Urban Utilities
• Warwick Talbot, General Manager Engineering & Systems Integrity, Sydney Trains
• Tushar Tikoo, SCADA Team Leader, South East Water
• Graeme McClure, Principal Engineer - Protection, Control & Automation, Ausnet Services
• Perry Rogers, SCADA & Real Time Systems Manager, Jemena
• Shane Powell, IT Service Integration Manager, Jemena
• Tobie de Villiers, Asset Information & Control Systems Manager, United Energy and Multinet Gas
• Steven McCormack, Manager, Information Technology, City West Water

The SCADA 2016 summit will be held 24–25 May at the Royce Hotel in Melbourne. The final agenda can be viewed here.

Those wishing to can take advantage of the early-bird special and save up to $850^. Email registration@iqpc.com.au, book online or call 02 9229 1000.

*SCADA Market by Components, Architecture, Application, and Geography – Analysis & Forecast to 2013 – 2020.

^Discount subject to availability and not available to vendors or solution providers.