Pre-conference Workshops

Pre-conference workshops at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo offer attendees a chance to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills in industrial and systems engineering. Led by industry experts, these interactive sessions focus on cutting-edge topics and best practices, catering to professionals at all career levels. Participants can enhance their conference experience, apply new tools to their work, and network with peers and thought leaders.

📅 Saturday, May 31

Hands-on Training: Cyber-Informed Engineering to Secure Industrial Control Systems

Dr. David Formby
  Dr. Lynette Wilcox

Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🎤 Speakers: Dr. David Formby, FortiPhyd Logic & Dr. Lynette Wilcox, Practically Fit LLC
💰 Pricing: $295 (member/non-member)

Cybersecurity is a critical factor in industrial control systems (ICS), and cyber-informed engineering (CIE) is the key to securing operations. In this hands-on training session, participants will apply 12 core CIE principles while launching simulated cyberattacks in a virtual lab environment. The training features realistic industrial scenarios, including simulated power and chemical plant operations, and experimentation with Modbus, a widely used industrial networking protocol.

📌 Important: Participants must bring a laptop to fully engage in hands-on activities.


Supply Chain Management Foundations

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🎤 Presenter: Dr. Michael Sherwin  Dr. Michael Sherwin
💰 Pricing: $295 (member/non-member)

This course offers an overview of supply chain management, covering essential principles, flows (material, information, financial), and critical activities for operational efficiency. Participants will learn through real-world examples and exercises, earning IISE’s Supply Chain Management badge upon completing the workshop and exam. Perfect for those pursuing careers in logistics, procurement, or operations.


Engineering Unleashed: Engaging Minds, Empowering Industrial and Systems Engineers

Sponsored by KEEN/Engineering Unleashed. Learn more at engineeringunleashed.com.

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Doug Melton, KEEN    

A Workshop for Driving Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value
⏰ Select one of two offerings: 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
🎤 Presenters: Doug Melton, Beth Cudney, Elizabeth Gentry, James Swisher, Amir Momenipour, Nadiye Erdil, and Sandy Furterer
💰 Pricing: FREE

This pre-conference workshop is a dynamic event for academic and industry professionals, focused on driving curiosity, fostering connections, and creating value. Participants will gain actionable tools and techniques to innovate, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes in their work, leaving equipped to apply these skills directly to their current projects and roles.

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