Smart Safety Summit

Panel Discussion: Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Standards Evolution 

• As industrial systems become more connected, cybersecurity incidents can directly impact personnel safety, operational continuity and regulatory compliance. This session explores the growing convergence of functional safety and cybersecurity, highlighting the evolution and interaction of standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849 and IEC 62443. Experts will discuss how manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators can apply safety and security by design across the system lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into emerging regulatory trends and practical strategies for reducing risk while improving resilience. Learn how a unified approach to safety and cybersecurity can move beyond compliance to enable more secure, productive and autonomous operations.

• As AI, robotics, and autonomous systems become increasingly integrated into industrial operations, ensuring safety remains paramount. This session explores how manufacturers can safely deploy intelligent technologies while maintaining compliance, protecting workers and managing operational risk. Industry experts will discuss emerging safety challenges, evolving standards and best practices for designing systems where humans and autonomous technologies work together effectively. Attendees will gain practical insights into building trust, resilience and safety into the next generation of industrial automation. Understanding these principles is essential to unlocking the full potential of autonomous operations while safeguarding people, assets and production.

What Safety Leaders Need to Do in the Next Five Years

• The role of industrial safety leaders is rapidly evolving as digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI, and workforce changes reshape manufacturing operations. This session examines the key trends, risks, and opportunities that will define the future of industrial safety over the next five years. Industry experts will share perspectives on emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and strategies for building more resilient and adaptive safety programs. Attendees will gain actionable guidance for aligning safety initiatives with broader business objectives while preparing their organizations for the next generation of connected and autonomous operations. Learn how forward-thinking safety leadership can become a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex industrial landscape.