Water/Wastewater and Utilities IT/OT Resilience Executive Roundtable
DATE & TIME:
April 21, 2026
Arrive: 11:45am
Meeting: 12:00 - 4:00pm
Happy Hour: 4:00 - 6:30pm
LOCATION:
Maggiano’s Little Italy
600 Commons Way, Bldg. E
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Diego Quintana
dquintana@automatech.com
(929) 320-4742
Join Industry Experts for a Collaborative Roundtable Discussion on IT/OT Resilience in Water and Wastewater Systems
As the water and wastewater industry faces new challenges, strengthening IT and OT resilience has become essential. The Water/Wastewater and Utilities IT/OT Resilience Executive Roundtable offers an exclusive opportunity for industry leaders to come together and discuss the most pressing issues impacting infrastructure resilience today. This informal, interactive roundtable is designed for professionals in the water and wastewater sector to share insights and collaborate on strategies that will enhance system performance, security, and continuity.
Together, we’ll explore trends, challenges, and real-world solutions, ensuring that you walk away with actionable takeaways to help you drive improvements in your organization’s operations.
Discussion Topics
NIST 2.0, NERC, and CIP Compliance: Trends and Regulatory Updates
Keeping up with evolving regulations, such as NIST 2.0, NERC, and CIP, is a challenge for many utilities. This discussion will focus on the latest trends in compliance, helping you understand the impact of these regulations on your systems. We’ll share strategies for ensuring your operations meet the highest standards while navigating the complexities of compliance.
SCADA Roadmap: Building a Future-Proof Infrastructure
SCADA systems are critical to managing water and wastewater operations. This discussion will center on how to develop a roadmap for future-proofing your SCADA infrastructure, covering key updates, system integration, and addressing operational bottlenecks. The conversation will highlight strategies for optimizing performance and ensuring your systems are prepared for future challenges.
Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Critical Infrastructure
With rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, securing your systems has never been more important. In this roundtable, we’ll discuss how to safeguard your SCADA systems and other critical infrastructure from potential breaches. We’ll share best practices for implementing robust cybersecurity measures and how to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Cloud and On-Prem Solutions: Balancing Flexibility and Security
Deciding between cloud-based and on-premise solutions is a crucial consideration for water and wastewater systems. During our discussion, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both approaches, examining how each option impacts security, scalability, and overall system flexibility. Together, we’ll identify the best path forward for your organization.
Version Management/Disaster Recovery: Ensuring System Continuity
Effective version management and disaster recovery strategies are key to minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity. Join the discussion as we explore how to keep your systems up-to-date and develop a disaster recovery plan that will enable quick recovery in the face of disruptions. Let’s talk about building a resilient infrastructure that can withstand unexpected events.
Keynote Speaker
CheeYee Tang, OT Cybersecurity Expert at NIST
We are honored to have CheeYee Tang, a recognized expert in OT cybersecurity at NIST, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Water/Wastewater and Utilities IT/OT Resilience Executive Roundtable.
Chee is a Principal Investigator for the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Water and Wastewater cybersecurity project and a leading authority in defining OT cybersecurity standards. He is the author of NIST Technical Note (NIST TN 2283): Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector: Build Architecture, the definitive guide on OT cybersecurity for the industry.
His vast expertise will offer valuable insights into IT/OT resilience as we dive into the critical challenges and opportunities facing the Water/Wastewater and Utilities sector. Join us to gain firsthand knowledge from Chee’s groundbreaking work in the field and to engage in meaningful discussions on improving cybersecurity, resilience, and IT/OT convergence in our industry.
