Announcements

The Pittsburgh Section is hosting a 

Holiday Get-Together

Join us for fun, games and YETI brand prizes.

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Time: 4-7:30 PM

Location: Carmody’s Grille (we will meet in the back bar area)

4905 Grand Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (Neville Island)

Price: $10 Admission for ISA members or non-members, no charge for students

Cost covers admission & raffle ticket for Yeti product.

Go to Event page to RSVP

Join Somenath Kundu on December 14, 2024, at 4 PM IST and gain a unique understanding of the asset owner’s perspective and priorities of OT Security using ISA/IEC 62443. This live session is filled with practical experiences and case studies.

Cybersecurity Resilience!

Dedicated to education about the importance of cybersecurity resilience.

·        Learn best practices and innovative strategies

·        Bolster your organization's security posture

·        Latest trends and threats facing the cybersecurity landscape

·        Stay ahead of the curve and protect your assets

Date and Time: Thursday, December 5th, 7-8 PM EST

https://isa.org.tw/2024/11/30/meetup20241114_ottransformation_summary/

ISA Birmingham Christmas Event

Our Christmas Gala Party is set and you are encouraged to bring your spouse/significant other to a holiday celebration.  EVERYONE IS INVITED TO GATHER AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! It is time to celebrate this special time of the year. 

 Ya'll come: Dutch Treat Dinner and Party
 
 When:  Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 6:30 PM

What:  Gala Celebration and Dinner (Fun, Food, Friends, and Frivolity)  Door prizes and party games to entertain!!!

Where:  Fish Market Restaurant - 1681 U. S. Highway 31 - Hoover, AL

Who:  All ISA Birmingham Section Members and Guests

Why:  To celebrate Christmas, renew old friendships, make new friends, feast on good food, and enjoy our blessings.  

 How:  Make a reservation by sending a note to Chuck at chuck@provandi.com

   
 Not necessary but nice to know how many to anticipate.
 
That is the plan, and we hope you can make the date and enjoy the event with your ISA peers.

Birmingham - ISA Connect

Join ISA Philadelphia for an Online Program Meeting

Topic: Hydrogen: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Safety and Proper Approaches

When:Friday, November 22, 2024  

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET) 

Professional Development Hours (PDH) Eligible 

Don't miss this insightful discussion!

Open to all who preregister at:

https://lnkd.in/ezZMKiPm

#continuingeducation

#automationforall

#hydrogen

#isaphilly

ISA Pune Section is hosting a RoundTable Talk on Cybersecurity on Saturday, 23rd November at 11.00 A.M. 

With participation from domain area experts, the online roundtable even will put forth FAQs about Cybersecurity, its need, standards, training, implementation, demand-gap and opportunities for certified experts and ISA's ISA-62443 standard based training. 

The roundtable is open for all with prior registration at https://www.townscript.com/e/panel-cybersecurity-trg

We at ISA Pune Section are

holding a One day in-person training program on Safety Instrumented Systems on 5th December, 2024 (Thursday) at Hotel Central Park, next to INOX Bund Garden Road.

Brochure with Agenda is attached.

Do grab this opportunity to get trained by Mr. Pramod Parikh, Senior ISA Members, SIS and HAZOP Area ICS Expert, and International Society of Automation's only certified training expert in India.

The training is beneficial for Electrical and Instrumentation system designers, integrators, users, consultants, OEMs, ICS system designers, safety officers, maintenance engineers etc. from process industry.

Limited batch size of 20 only, please contact info@isa-pune.org for booking your seat (it is a paid training, to cover expenses only).

We are excited to invite you to the ISA British Columbia Section Annual General Meeting, where your expertise and insight can help us shape the future of our community!

Annual Section General Meeting

Thursday, November 21

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Time zone: America/Vancouver

Google Meet joining info.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nxn-toya-yvp

Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 647-732-3857 PIN: ‪771 456 651#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nxn-toya-yvp?pin=3639756838436

This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals, influence key decisions, and stay informed about new initiatives and opportunities within ISA BC.

What is on the Agenda?

• Membership Renewal Timing Change
  We'll talk about the change in the timing of ISA membership renewals. If you have not heard, it is changing from the date you became a member to December 31st! We will answer any questions about how the transition is coming into effect.
• Volunteer Position Announcements
  Several exciting volunteer positions are open, offering the perfect opportunity for you to contribute, network, and make a real impact in the field of automation. We will provide details on each role and how you can get involved.
• Financial Report & Society Updates
  Hear about our financial health, upcoming technical events, and the strategies we are implementing to support your professional growth.
• Voting on Bylaw ChangesWe will be posting the agenda by the end of October with the summaries for each change we will be voting on.

Your voice is crucial in guiding the direction of our section. Join us to vote on key issues and help us build a stronger, more resilient ISA community.

Together, let us drive innovation and collaboration in automation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Aaron Simons
President, ISA British Columbia Section
Aaron.simons@ISA-BC.org

Please join the ISA Tampa Bay Section at Topgolf Tampa on Monday, November 11^th as we celebrate Veteran’s Day and enjoy an afternoon of networking, golf, and great food. 

We still have a few spots left and would love to see you there! Here is the link to sign up: ISA Topgolf Tampa Tickets, Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

This event is free for ISA members and Veterans (A REFUND of the $10 signup fee will be given at the door), and $10 for non-members. Also, we will be giving away a 65” TV!

Please reach out with any questions. Hope you all are having a great week so far!

Best regards,

Lexi

Lexi Marks

Project Sales Engineer - Renewables

Phoenix Contact

Mobile: 717-307-0854

Email: Lmarks@phoenixcontact.com