ManuSec USA Summit

ManuSec USA Summit will celebrate its 11th edition in Chicago in October 2026. This premier conference focuses on cybersecurity in manufacturing, addressing the sector's drive toward digitalization and automation while balancing security needs. It brings together top IT & OT security practitioners tasked with protecting manufacturing companies from cyber attacks. Attendees can expect 2-days of strategy planning, insight building, and expert knowledge exchange, providing actionable takeaways to safeguard the economic prosperity and continuity of the Nation's manufacturing sector. The summit offers a unique opportunity to build partnerships with senior cybersecurity professionals from America’s Aerospace & Defense, Machinery, Electrical, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Metals, Chemical, Pharma, Transportation Equipment manufacturing, and more. It explores policy frameworks, best practice guides, and enterprise-wide engagement strategies to implement practical steps for asset protection. Key themes include Consolidated IT and OT Security, Risk-Based Decision Making, Human and Organizational Factors, Secure Connectivity and Resilience, and Future-Ready Security Strategies.