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OT Security First — Series Overview

OT Security First is the industrial cybersecurity summit series by Events First Group, bringing together OT/ICS security leaders, plant CISOs, engineering directors, and critical-infrastructure defenders across the GCC, Africa, and the broader region. Each edition is invitation-only and free for qualified end-users.

Series
OT Security First
Audience profile
OT/ICS security leaders, Plant CISOs, Engineering directors, Energy and utilities security heads, Petrochemicals and oil & gas security executives, Mining and transport security leaders, Critical-infrastructure operators
Active editions
4
URL
https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first

Editions

  • OT Security Virtual Forum MENA 2026 — MENA Region, Online (19 May 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first/virtual-boardroom-mena
  • OT Security First Africa 2026, Johannesburg — Johannesburg, South Africa (27 August 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first/johannesburg-2026
  • OT Security Jubail 2026 — Jubail, Saudi Arabia (27 October 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first/jubail
  • OT Security Oman 2026 — Muscat, Oman (14 October 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first/oman-2026

OT Security First Africa 2026, Johannesburg — Key Facts

OT Security First Africa 2026, Johannesburg is part of the OT Security First series by Events First Group, taking place on 27 August 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Event
OT Security First Africa 2026, Johannesburg
Series
OT Security First
Date
27 August 2026
Venue
Venue confirmed to registered delegates
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Format
In-person summit
Expected audience
200+ delegates and 20+ speakers
Audience profile
OT/ICS security leaders, Plant CISOs, Energy security heads (Eskom-tier), Mining cybersecurity directors, Transport security leaders (Transnet-tier), Water utility security executives, POPIA compliance officers, Government cyber policy makers
URL
https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/ot-security-first/johannesburg-2026

Featured speakers

  • Akash Makhan, OT/IT Convergence (Digital Transformation), Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  • Zanele Fikizolo, Senior Advisor – IT Governance, Risk and Compliance, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  • Muvhango Livhusha, Vice President, ISACA South Africa Chapter
  • Tendani Silima, Senior Advisor Cybersecurity, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  • Xolani Nzimande, OT Cybersecurity Specialist, Sasol