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Get ready for a much larger, and more in-depth 2012 ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium!

Sponsored by the ISA Safety and Security Division, the 2012 ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium will provide an in-depth look at today's safety technologies and procedures associated with identifying and mitigating safety hazards in industrial environments. New this year, two technical tracks will be offered; one focusing on safety topics, such as Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), standards, alarm management; and one covering topics related to security, including cybersecurity, control systems security, security standards, and much more. Papers and presentations will cover process automation solutions, design challenges, best practices, and lessons learned--all critical areas for industrial automation safety and security.  

The technical program will include presentations and demonstrations that will challenge attendees and presenters alike, and provide practical and useful guidance for:

• designing industrial processes
• selecting SIS
• protecting systems against cyber threats
  and unsafe, dangerous failures

The symposium will include expert-led sessions, ISA training, NEW half-day workshops, social functions, vendor exhibits, and more. See the Program tab for information on sessions and one-day workshops.

Why attend?

This forum allows leaders and experts on safety and security to transfer information to professionals through paper presentations and panel discussions. It's a unique opportunity to network with industry peers who are devoted to improving processes, keeping plants safe, and working toward eliminating cyber threats. If you are involved in the safety or security aspects of control systems, processes, plant operations, networks, or more, the 2012 ISA Safety  and Security Division Symposium is for you!  

    

Announcing Keynote Speaker, Gregory Pope of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Gregory Pope is a certified software quality engineer with over 40 years of experience developing software in the commercial and government sectors. Greg works for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a software quality engineering group leader and project leader for advanced simulation and computing and other energy related projects. Previously, he founded and ran a software testing company and patented automated software testing tools. Greg has held positions from programmer to CEO and has been a consultant for commercial and government entities. His experience includes: mission critical testing of military systems and development of software codes for electronic countermeasures, telemetry and data acquisition systems for flight and experimental testing of aircraft and jet engines, and more.

ISA Training and Education Courses

Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards (IC32C)

Safety Instrumented Systems: An Overview (EC50C)

Symposium Contacts

Jim Gilsinn, ISA Security Track Program Chair
james.gilsinn@nist.gov   +1 301-975-3865

Jim Palomar, ISA Safety Track Program Chair
Palomar@chevron.com   +1 925-842-4111

Bryan Singer, ISA Safety and Security Division Director
bryan.singer@kenexis.com   +1 205-612-2295

Paul Gruhn, ISA Safety and Security Division Facilitator
paulg@icshou.com   +1 713-353-2417

Rodney Jones, ISA Staff
rjones@isa.org   +1 919-990-9418

Champions

Gold	Silver	Bronze

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                          

Exhibitors

exida
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd
 

Registration Information

Symposium Registration (25-27 April 2012)

Member: $475 
Community Member/List: $595
Author/ Presenter: $100

Half-day Workshops (26 April 2012)

Member: $40
Community Member/List: $50

ISA Training  (27 April 2012)

Download the registration form

Expanded program for 2012—submit an abstract for consideration to present today!

The Call for Papers has been issued. The deadline to submit an abstract was 15 December 2011.

ISA’s Safety and Security Division Symposium is THE venue for sharing knowledge and solutions, and for addressing important issues as they relate to industrial automation safety and security concerns. It is an opportunity for automation and control professionals to share best practices and lessons learned, so that future critical errors and threats can be avoided. It also offers others the tools to better handle critical issues as they occur.

What is learned and shared here has a tremendous impact over business areas and can greatly affect production downtime, revenue, and performance—not to mention the safety and security of the public! With an expanded program spanning over two full days and two individual tracks the 2012 ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium will be one event not too miss.

Don't miss your opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge with peers at one of ISA's most important symposia.

Guidelines for abstract submission

NOTE: Vendors and consultants are encouraged to submit abstracts/papers jointly written with an end user.

Safety track suggested topics, but not limited to:
Safety Instrumented Systems
Alarm Management
Safety Lifecycle
Safety Standards

Security track suggested topics, but not limited to:
Cybersecurity
Security Standards
Control Systems Security
Industrial security threats
SCADA and Control System Security

Important deadlines

Abstract: 15 December 2011
Draft Paper: 24 February 2012
Final Paper: 23 March 2012
PowerPoint: 6 April 2012

Submit your abstract (500 words or less in English) to: Jim Gilsinn, james.gilsinn@nist.gov. 

 

Location and Accommodations

The 2012 ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium is scheduled for 25–27 April 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, California USA.

Come early, stay late!

The Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort is located just minutes from Disneyland® Park, Disney's California Adventure® Park, Downtown Disney® District, and the Anaheim Convention Center.

Conveniently located near all major highways and local businesses, we are just steps away from Anaheim and everywhere that you want to be. We are near the finest entertainment, shopping, dining, and recreational activities in Southern California. We offer local shuttle with round trip service to Disneyland® Resort attractions and local shopping so you are sure to see it all.

Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort
12021 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, California 92840
Tel: +1 877-270-1393
www.ichotelsgroup.com/CrownePlaza

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibiting at or sponsoring the 2012 Safety and Security Division Symposium puts you face-to-face with industry professionals (with buying authority) who are searching for your products, services, and market knowledge. In return for your exhibit or sponsorship dollars, you’ll build alliances and increase your prospects.

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus 

Exhibit and Sponsorship Contract

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Contact Carol Schafer at +1 919-990-9206 or cschafer@isa.org.

Sponsorships and exhibit opportunities are limited. Reserve your spot today!
 

Champions

 

Gold

 

 

Silver

 

 

Bronze

 

Exhibitors

exida
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd

Program

The ISA 2012 Safety and Security Division Symposium program will include presentations and demonstrations that will challenge attendees and presenters alike, and provide practical and useful guidance for:

• designing industrial processes
• selecting SIS
• protecting systems against cyber threats and unsafe, dangerous failures  

The symposium includes expert-led sessions, ISA training, new half-day workshops, social functions, vendor exhibits, and more.

Download the ISA 2012 Safety & Security Division Preliminary Program  here.