We successfully held our 5th monthly members meeting with great attendance today on 7th Nov 2025!

A major highlight was the insightful sharing session by ST Engineering Info-Security . They introduced their cutting-edge AICYMO Solution, which revolutionizes OT incident response by reading and analyzing data across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments using AI.

Read more in the LinkedIn Post

2) Please fill in the form. Members' data for LEGAL purpose as required by Ministry of Home Affairs. DM me if you need clarification
https://forms.office.com/r/vk7K4GMtRq

3) Compiling a list of speakers. 
Fill in the form if you are ok to volunteer to speak.
https://forms.gle/g9RKmKfwrRmZLmGu9

Hi Singapore Section!

1) Registration as a LEGAL ENTITY in Singapore
I only have 25 responses out 133 members based on ISA Connect.

If you haven't done so, please fill up the info so I can get the legal process started.

https://forms.office.com/r/vk7K4GMtRq

Please see my previous announcement why this is required.

2) Monthly meeting tomorrow, 7th Nov (10am to 11am )

Special sharing from ST Engineering Info-Security Cyber Team
monthly meeting link
Meeting ID: 418 701 385 458 7 
Passcode: 98uw74TS

Please connect with us on
LinkedIn Page
WhatsApp Group Chat

A big Thank You to all sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making the 23rd Annual Houston ISA Expo and Chili Cook Off a success! 

Congratulations to this year Winners:

People Choice Award Winners

Best Theme
👏 1-VEGA

👏 2-EDG

👏 3-TechStar

Best Drink
👏 1-EDG

👏 2-VEGA

👏 3-Sandelius

Best Chili
👏 1-EDG

👏 2-Jamison Products

👏 3-Sunbelt Supply

Best Dessert
👏 1-Sandelius

👏 2-Emerson Automation Solution

👏 3-TechStar

Judge Choice Award Winners:

Best Theme
👏 1-EDG

👏 2-TechStar

👏 3-Firetrol

Best Chili
👏 1-Arion

👏 2-AWC

👏 3-Applied Control Engineering

Best Dessert
👏 1-ISA Houston Section

👏 2- Sunbelt Supply

👏 3- PAC Stainless Steel

Join us on November 13 as the ISA Greater Oklahoma Section hosts an Engineer's Night Out networking event.  Feel free to join us if you are an automation professional at any level.  If you join ISA now you'll not only get your 2026 membership, but we are offering the remainder of 2025 at no charge!

Come join us in Tulsa, Thursday, November 13.

For those who attended the Cedar Point tour and requested a PDH certificate, due to the volume of certificates, it is taking longer than usual to get these generated. We appreciate your patience and anticipate having these available in Inboxes sometime during the week of November 3rd.

Hi Singapore Section!

After extensive discussions with ISA HQ on the by-laws to be aligned with the Singapore Government's requirements, I'm excited to share that we are ready to move on to the next stage to register ourselves as a LEGAL ENTITY in Singapore!

Being a legal entity will enable us to grow and expand ISA Singapore Section and organise more events and bring more substantial benefits for each and everyone of us.

However I need your help to fill in your information as REQUIRED by Registry of Societies, before I can proceed.

ISA Singapore Section Members Information – Fill in form

Please fill in by 14th Nov 2025.

You can read more about this requirements here: https://www.mha.gov.sg/mha-e-services/ros/ros-faq

The UT Robotics tour is tomorrow, Friday October 31.

Please confirm if you are attending.

Email fzeiler@LineStarAutomation.com

Thanks,

Franl

Join us at Revere Control Systems for the November ISA Birmingham Technical Meeting and find out how these two powerhouse technologies can revolutionize industrial operations! 🌐⚙️

🎯 November ISA Birmingham Technical Meeting @ Revere Control Systems
📅 Date: Nov. 11 🕕 Time: 5:30 PM📍 Location: 5201 Princeton Way Hoover, AL 35226

💡 Topic: How Can Advanced Process Control Strategies Co-Exist with a Digital Twin?
👤 Speaker: Richard J. Van Fleet, Andritz Corp., ISA Fellow

🚀 Abstract:
Digital Twin (DT) technology delivers advanced modeling and simulation for process optimization, while Advanced Process Control (APC) uses Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Real-Time Optimization (RTO) for immediate, data-driven performance.

Rather than competing, they complement one another:
🔹 APC → Proven, mature, cost-effective, and seamlessly integrates with existing DCS infrastructure.
🔹 Digital Twin → Continuously updated virtual representation that enhances prediction, analytics, and control.

Together they drive smarter, more efficient, and sustainable industrial operations. 🌍

👨‍🔬 About the Speaker:
Richard J. Van Fleet brings over 40 years of process automation expertise.
🎓 B.Sc. Applied Chemistry – University of Waterloo
🎓 M.S. Cybersecurity – Grand Canyon University
🏢 Former Global Pulping APC Product Manager at Honeywell
🧠 Holds 4 U.S. patents for inline sensor and MPC refiner controls
🏅 ISA Fellow (2020) | Distinguished Service Award (1989) | Past President of multiple ISA Sections

☕ Networking & Refreshments: 5 PM
🎤 Technical Presentation: 5:30PM

🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow automation professionals and explore how real-time control meets digital intelligence.

ISA Sección Argentina te invita al workshop “Series de Estándares ISA-99 / IEC 62443”, el próximo 30 de octubre a las 19:00 hs (ART) a través de Jitsi Meet 👉 meet.jit.si/ISA_SEC_ARGENTINA.

🚀 ¿Qué veremos?

• Introducción a los estándares ISA-99 / IEC 62443, fundamentales para la protección de sistemas de control industrial y de infraestructuras críticas.

• Conceptos clave de ciberseguridad industrial aplicados a entornos OT cada vez más digitalizados.

• Recomendaciones prácticas para fortalecer la seguridad de procesos, datos y operaciones.

• Un caso real de incidente en infraestructura crítica, analizado desde la perspectiva de los estándares ISA/IEC.
  
  

👨‍🏫 Speaker

• Diego M. Romero

🎯 ¿Por qué participar?

Este taller está diseñado para principiantes y entusiastas que desean dar sus primeros pasos en la ciberseguridad industrial. En tan solo una hora obtendrás una visión clara de cómo aplicar los estándares ISA-99 / IEC 62443, sumando herramientas para enfrentar los desafíos de la Industria 4.0.

¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de capacitarte en una de las áreas más críticas y demandadas del mercado!

Hello ATL members! 

We are conducting a survey to see what topics and events you are most interested in having to provide value to our members. 

Please take a brief moment to answer these 3 questions. If there is something else you would like to see in your section, please feel free to reach out and let us know at isaatlsection@gmail.com.

Look forward to connecting soon!

We are proud to recognize Houston ISA Section members 2025 ISA award winners and honorees. This is a testament to their excellence and contribution to the automation society:

👏 Jane Buchanan – Volunteer of the Year Award
👏 Sagacity Allstream Fabrication Engineering - Excellence in Corporate Technical Innovation Award
👏 Marc (Marco) Ayala – ISA Fellow Honors
👏 Steve Mustard - ISA Fellow Honors

For those who have registered for this year's tour, your tickets were distributed this evening. Your digital ticket is tied to the email address provided during registration. Please check your Inbox for an email from mgt@sixflags.info, with the subject, "Your Cedar Point Tickets are Here!" If you do not see the email, please check your provider's Spam or Clutter folders. 

We are excited to invite you to the ISA Atlanta Section Members Meeting as we officially launch our community together.

Location: 

At this to meeting, you will have the opportunity to:

• Meet Your Officers – Get introduced to the passionate leadership team ready to build and grow our Atlanta Section.
• Connect with the Community – Network with fellow members and share ideas that will help shape our section.
• Preview What’s Ahead – In-person meetups, webinars, and facility tours 
• Discover Volunteer Opportunities – From officer nominations to speaking at events, to lending a hand behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone to get involved

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR:

Join the Baton Rouge Section for a Technical Presentation:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

6PM - 7:30PM

TOPIC:  Basics of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Speaker:  Scott Hayes

Mestizo's Louisiana Mexican Cuisine

2323 S. Acadian Thruway

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Food and Drinks will be provided.

Es para nosotros un gusto invitarte a participar de esta charla desarrollada por Alejando Méndez y Alejandro Becerra para ti!

Be sure to join us as we tour the Tate & Lyle Gellan and Xanthum Gum manufacturing facility in Okmulgee, on Thursday, September 25th.  We will be joined by the OSU-IT students for this tour and lunch meeting.

Dear Sir,

ISA Kolkata Section will celebrate its Charter Day on 20^th September 2025 (10.00 am – 05.00 pm) at Dept of Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering of JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata.

We earnestly request you to attend this event and make the day colourful.

With Best Regards

ISA Delhi Section is pleased to invite you to an upcoming Technical Presentation by M/s Mitsubishi Electric, scheduled to be held as per the details below:

Event Details:
📍 Venue: Mirza Ghalib Chamber, Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
📅 Date: Friday, 19^th September 25

🕕 Schedule:

• Registration:                                 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Technical Presentation:            6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Networking Dinner:                   8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

ISA Members,

The Twin Cities section of the ISA will be hosting an Industry Tour at Old Dutch Foods in Roseville, MN.

  It will be Wednesday, Sept. 24th @ 5:30p.  See the process used to make your favorite local potato chips. PLCs, HMIs, drives, etc. 

NOTE: This tour is limited to 20 people, so please limit to only ISA members at this time.

We are aware of the security issue with our website, isacle.org. Due to unforseen circumstances, this issue is taking much longer than anticipated to resolve with our provider.

In the meantime, Section information will continue to be posted here on our ISA Connect site and via our other social media channels.

We are less than a week away from the start of our fall technical meetings. The first one is at Werk Force Brewing Co. in Plainfield, IL.

Register below for in person,

For those unable to make it please join the team meeting below.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzAxOTBiZjQtYjkwNi00YWFhLTliNGQtMzQ3ODdlZGQ1MDIx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22791bcf0c-aaa6-4ea1-9058-ccd279abae3a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220e90c626-8e16-41b3-a569-4b5e09316a88%22%7d

Hi all,

Our monthly meeting happens this Friday (5th Sep 2025), 10am to 11am.

Please join us for updates and sharing!

<Meeting Link>

Meeting ID: 370 145 202 240 2
Passcode: EY2kg7z5

Los invitamos cordialmente al workshop ISA-88 que se realizará el lunes 8 de septiembre a las 19:00 (hora Argentina) a través de Jitsi. En esta charla exploraremos los fundamentos y beneficios de la norma ISA-88, que brinda una metodología integral y modular para diseñar, gestionar y controlar procesos “batch” en una amplia gama de industrias. A continuación, algunos puntos clave del evento:

• Propósito de ISA-88: Promueve la creación de sistemas de control de procesos batch interoperables y reutilizables. Para ello, desacopla el conocimiento de la fabricación de productos, que se almacena en recetas de manufactura, de las capacidades del equipamiento disponible.

• Estructura modular:  Las recetas se definen jerárquicamente y en módulos. Así, éstas se pueden crear y modificar fácilmente, sin necesidad de realizar cambios en el sistema de control.

• Reutilización de recetas: Permite crear bibliotecas de recetas maestras y procedimientos reutilizables. Así, la fabricación de nuevos productos se diseña combinando módulos ya existentes. Las recetas resultan más flexibles, reutilizables y mantenibles, se simplifica su validación y se pueden transportar de un ambiente industrial a otro.

• Aplicaciones prácticas: Casos en las industrias de alimentos, bebidas, de biomanufactura, farmacéutica, química y cosmética muestran cómo se logra consistencia, trazabilidad y calidad, incluso en líneas con múltiples productos.
  
  

• Beneficios en automatización: Aporta flexibilidad, escalabilidad y registros de “batch” completos, necesarios para trazabilidad y cumplimiento de restricciones regulatorias. Además, estandariza interfaces, reduce errores y costos, optimizando la producción.
  
  

¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad para profundizar en ISA-88! Te esperamos el lunes 8/9 a las 19:00 por Jitsi para compartir conocimientos y casos de éxito.

Te esperamos en https://meet.jit.si/ISA_SEC_ARGENTINA 

 #ISA #Automatización #ComunidadProfesional

join us for the highly anticipated second part of our exclusive Tech Talk series with R. Sakthi, Director of Architecture at MiQ. Building on our previous session, we'll continue to explore the revolutionary impact of Generative AI in the field of automation engineering.

Date & Time: 6th  Sept 2025 | 04:00 PM IST

Location: Online Event 

Registration:  https://forms.office.com/r/qv8BzYtgfV

With over 24 years of industry experience across sectors like AdTech, Retail & eCommerce, Healthcare, Inventory Management, and Manufacturing, R. Sakthi will continue to guide you through how GenAI and intelligent agents are reshaping industrial automation and decision-making systems.

Program Highlights for session-2:

·       Advanced Prompt Engineering Mastery – In-depth exploration of sophisticated prompt design techniques tailored for industrial automation.

·       Next-Level RAG & Agentic AI – Deeper insights into Retrieval-Augmented Generation and multi-agent frameworks for complex, real-time industrial decision-making.

·       Operationalising GenAI – Expanded portfolio of real-world GenAI deployments in industrial control and monitoring systems.

·       Immersive Live Demonstration – Extended showcase of autonomous decision agents, predictive automation, and adaptive workflows in action.

Why Attend Session 2?

·       Strengthen your competitive edge in the rapidly evolving era of intelligent and autonomous operations.

·       Learn actionable methods for scaling GenAI solutions across OT and IT ecosystems.

·       Gain exclusive lessons learned from successful deployments in mission-critical environments.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: ISA Pune Monthly Technical Talk Series 📢

🔹 Topic: Digital Twin for Manufacturing Operations - Opportunities and Challenges 
🔹 Date: 12th September 2025 (Friday)
🔹 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔹 Online Platform: Webex
🔹 Speaker: Mr Ajay Holey (Engineering Manager Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Enterprise Technology & Engineering Center, John Deere)

🌟 About the Talk:
 • Digital Twin Overview
 • Real-Time Monitoring
 • Collaboration Enhancement
 • Implementation Roadmap
 • Analytics & Simulation
 • Agility & Responsiveness
 • Continuous Improvement
 • Data-Driven Decisions                                                                          Register at https://www.townscript.com/e/digital-twin-op

Save a date for October 14th, evening schedule.

Boston Dynamics Spot the Robotic dog will make his debut Nashville appearance at our ISA meeting.

More details to come...

Join us for a casual networking event at the new Yuengling draft Haus in Tampa, FL.

Location in attached flier and weblink below.

De los sensores en planta al ERP corporativo… ¿Sabías que existe un estándar para integrarlos de forma ordenada y eficiente? 🏭💻

En este workshop exploraremos ISA-95, el marco que conecta operaciones y negocio, reduciendo complejidad y potenciando decisiones.

ISA Sección Argentina te invita a participar de nuestro próximo workshop sobre la Norma ISA-95, el estándar internacional que establece un marco para integrar de forma eficiente la planificación y gestión empresarial (Nivel 4) con la ejecución y control de las operaciones de manufactura (Nivel 3).

Durante el encuentro exploraremos cómo ISA-95 define modelos de información y procesos estandarizados para optimizar la coordinación entre sistemas ERP y MES/MOM, facilitando la interoperabilidad, reduciendo la complejidad de integración y mejorando la visibilidad operativa y la toma de decisiones.

Analizaremos casos prácticos y beneficios de aplicar ISA-95, desde la programación de la producción y la gestión de recursos, hasta la trazabilidad y calidad de los productos.

Aprenderás cómo ISA-95 ayuda a estructurar las interfaces entre cada nivel, optimizando la integración IT/OT y habilitando operaciones más eficientes y seguras.

Te esperamos en https://meet.jit.si/ISA_SEC_ARGENTINA 

On behalf of the ISA Greater Oklahoma Section I'd like to thank Rexel for allowing us to have a table at their 2025 AutoMod event. We were busy all day discussing the benefits of ISA membership with Automation and controls professionals!

You're invited to an evening of learning, networking, and great conversation at Werk Force Brewing Co. in Plainfield, IL.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

📍 Location: Werk Force Brewing Co., 14903 S Center St #101, Plainfield, IL

Featured Presentation:

Introduction to Grab Sampling
Presented by Azmath Khan, Swagelok Chicago

Discover the fundamentals of grab sampling—a vital technique for monitoring industrial fluid systems. Learn how strategically placed sampling panels can provide accurate data for process optimization.

What You’ll Learn:

• What grab sampling is and why it matters
• Where and how sampling panels are used
• Best practices for reliable, actionable results

Evening Schedule:

• 5:00–6:00 PM – Social Hour & Networking
• 6:00 PM – Dinner
• 6:45 PM – Presentation

Whether you attend in person or virtually, we look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,

ISA, Will-DuPage Section

ISA Delhi Section is pleased to invite you to an upcoming Technical Presentation by M/s Baker Hughes, scheduled to be held as per the details below:

Presentation Topic:
"Masoneilan emerging industry experiences and severe service valve solutions using pragmatic approaches"

Event Details:
📍 Venue: Mirza Ghalib Chamber, Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
📅 Date: Friday, 29^th August 2025

🕕 Schedule:

• Registration:                                  6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Technical Presentation:          6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Networking Dinner:                    8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Program Highlights:

• Residual Hydro cracking
• New Technologies (Hydrogen/CCUS/ Polysilicon)
• Environmental safety and low emission
• Digital Technologies and Valve lifecycle management

Why Attend?

• This Topic will cover recent trends on High Pressure Control Valve role and right selection Residual Hydrocracking Units
• How a Right control valve benefits to Polysilicon Industry, upcoming BLUE & Green hydrogen Units
• Benefits of using Valve Lifecycle Management.
• Right Selection of Control Valve 

This session will include not only an in-depth technical presentation but also valuable insights from experienced industry professionals and end-user representatives.

It’s an excellent opportunity to stay updated on emerging trends and interact with experts from across the Automation & Control community. 

We Invite all ISA Delhi Section Member to attend this event.

Looking forward to welcoming you to the ISA Delhi Section Monthly Technical Meet – August 2025.

Hi all,

Please join HQ for an informational session with Q&A on the 2025 Society Bylaws changes. Voting will open in September

All section volunteers are welcome to attend!

Click on the link for more info and the meeting invite

Some of us attended the OTCEP to learn more about OT Cyber Security. Click on the LinkedIn post to see some photos of us, together with Marco Ayala.

If you are keen to network, please join the WhatsApp group!

📢 ISA Pune Technical Talk 📢

🔹 Topic: Importance of networking in Industry 4.0 & OT environments 
🔹 Date: 8th August 2025 (Friday)
🔹 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔹 Mode: Webinar (Organized by ISA Pune)
🔹 Speaker: Mr Chetan Arjunkar (Ten Delta ICT Pvt Ltd) and Mr. Vikrama Ditya (Alcatel Lucent Enterprise) 

🌟 About the Talk:
In today’s Industry 4.0 landscape, automation systems rely heavily on robust and secure networking infrastructure. However, networking is often treated as an afterthought during OT and industrial automation project design—leading to delays, inefficiencies, and security
vulnerabilities.

This session will focus on identifying the common gaps between networking, OT security,
and automation. We’ll explore real-world challenges, best practices, and how early-stage network planning—alongside industrial-grade solutions—can improve system reliability, ensure seamless communication between devices, and strengthen cybersecurity in industrial environments.

Whether you're a system integrator, automation engineer, or plant IT manager, this talk will
help you better understand the value of aligning networking with automation design from day
one.

📌 Register Now using the link given below📲
https://www.townscript.com/e/industry-networking-ot