ICA AFRICA 2026 | CAIRO, EGYPT

KEY TOPICS FOR
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY

1. Implementing Zero Trust Architectures in Operational Technology (OT)
2. AI-Powered Threat Detection and Anomaly Monitoring
3. Cyber Resilience and Incident Response in Critical Infrastructure
4. Bridging the IT–OT Cybersecurity Divide
5. Protecting Legacy Industrial Systems Without Disruption
6. Threat-Informed Defense Through Industrial Threat Intelligence
7. Securing Remote Access to Field and Distributed Assets
8. Regulatory Compliance and Global Standards for ICS Cybersecurity

PROCESS AUTOMATION

1. Unlocking Operational Excellence with Advanced Process Control (APC)
2. Digital Twin Integration for Real-Time Process Optimization
3. AI and Machine Learning in Autonomous Process Control
4. Edge Automation and Intelligent Field Devices
5. Seamless Integration of IT/OT Systems in Process Automation
6. Smart Batch Automation and Modular Production Units
7. Robotics and Remote Operations in Hazardous Environments
8. Cybersecure Process Automation: Building Resilience by Design

INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL

1. Enhancing Measurement Accuracy and Reliability in Harsh Environments
2. Smart Instrumentation and IIoT Integration for Real-Time Monitoring
3. Digital Calibration and Asset Lifecycle Management
4. Advanced Control Strategies for Complex Process Dynamics
5. Wireless Instrumentation and Field Communication Protocols
6. Integration of Multivariable Transmitters and Smart Sensors
7. Valve Diagnostics and Control Performance Optimization
8. Cybersecurity in Instrumentation and Control Systems