Digital transformation initiatives in the manufacturing industry are driving rapid acceleration of IT/OT convergence as manufacturers look to become more connected, efficient, intelligent and aware. But as the "factory of the future" becomes more digitally savvy, security concerns arise. Join WWT Manufacturing Practice Manager Don Rogers as he talks about the benefits of an intelligent OT security architecture and how it differs from IT security. Don sheds light on key security key principles that can foster increased productivity, greater process safety and integrity, and reduced downtime, and how you can put them into action.

Data stands as manufacturers' biggest and most strategic weapon to accelerate digital transformation. But too often, data is their Achilles heel. To thrive in today's digital landscape, manufacturers need to embrace sophisticated data pipelines that collect, process and analyze data from various sources seamlessly. Join WWT's EMEA Industry Business Development Manager David Robinson as he talks about how manufacturers can automate the flow of data from sensors, machines and production lines to create a more efficient and productive organization. David, an experienced Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT thought leader, will also speak about how manufacturing data pipelines are built across multiple technology solution areas and where the strategies within those needs to be developed together for a common value outcome for the business.

Manufacturing leaders today must prioritize the convergence of operations technology (OT) and information technology (IT) to become more agile, aware, connected, efficient, intelligent, safe and sustainable. But too often, OT and IT are siloed, disconnected or not speaking the same language. Join Tim Householder, a leading manufacturing advisor for WWT, as he discusses the need to interweave IT and OT team workstreams through common platforms, which are central to today's intelligent manufacturing and industrial IoT initiatives. Tim, who is deeply engaged with global manufacturing clients at both the business and technology level, will also deliver practical and actionable steps manufacturers can take today to bridge that gap by adopting a common understanding of business needs enabled by Industry 4.0 technologies.