In today’s oil and gas industry, automation and industrial cybersecurity are essential pillars of safe, reliable, and competitive operations. Automation technologies - from digital twins and robotics to AI-driven optimization and intelligent control systems, they are transforming asset management through real-time process optimization, predictive maintenance, and remote operations, helping companies cut costs, enhance efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. At the same time, industrial cybersecurity has become critical to safeguarding these increasingly digital and connected systems against evolving threats, ensuring operational continuity, protecting critical infrastructure, and maintaining compliance.

The Automation & Industrial Cybersecurity Conference at AIAC West Africa 2026 will bring together global experts, operators, regulators, and technology leaders to explore innovations, share case studies, and develop collaborative strategies in these two domains. Delegates will gain practical insights into the latest tools, standards, and practices that strengthen operational reliability, accelerate digital transformation, and build resilience in the face of rising technical and security challenges.