Workshops
AI Primer Workshop
27 September 2026
Build a strong foundation in artificial intelligence with this certificate-based course designed for individuals without a deep technical background. This interactive, discussion-based introductory workshop provides a comprehensive overview of AI, making it ideal for beginners. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, professional development hours, and a shareable digital badge for social media. It also serves as valuable preparation for the more advanced AI deep dive sessions offered at the conference.
This full-day workshop will cover:
- What AI is and how it works (20-30 minutes)
- Key concepts, including machine learning, neaural networks and generative AI
- Common applications of AI in everyday life and business
- Benefits, limitations and ethical considerations
- Putting AI to use — development and real-world examples
The course blends vendor and end-user perspectives, ensuring attendees leave with a well-rounded understanding of AI fundamentals.
- Attendees should leave with:
- A stronger understanding of AI concepts
- Practical insights they can apply
Please note: This workshop requires a separate ticket from other conference activities.
Fee:
ISA Member: 225 USD
ISA Non-member: 225 USD
Volunteer Workshop
This specially designed workshop helps volunteers develop dynamic, mission-driven and thriving sections.
Both current and aspiring volunteers will walk away with a clear plan, renewed energy, valuable insights and a broader network of like-minded individuals committed to shaping ISA’s future.
This is a free workshop, but RSVP is required.
Incident Command System for Industrial Control Systems (ICS4ICS) Workshop
What Is ICS4ICS?
First responders globally use the incident command system every day when responding to motor vehicle accidents, small and large fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, industrial accidents, and other high-impact situations. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to implement this tried-and-true framework for managing cyber incident responses in an industrial control system environment.
Participants Will:
- Learn by performing key roles on the ICS4ICS team.
- Understand how ICS4ICS expedites cyber incident resolution.
- Earn ICS4ICS credentials with required pre-training.
Take-Home Benefits:
- Access to free resources, including: process templates (e.g., ransomware, government reporting) and guides for deploying ICS4ICS programs and training staff.
- Tools for self-assessment to improve organizational capabilities.
- Strategies for engaging vendors, consultants and mutual aid resources.
- Leverage the FEMA NIMS/Incident Command System.
- Utilize DHS CISA materials and NIST Computer Incident Response Guide.
Volunteer Workshop
This specially designed workshop helps volunteers develop dynamic, mission-driven and thriving sections.
Both current and aspiring volunteers will walk away with a clear plan, renewed energy, valuable insights and a broader network of like-minded individuals committed to shaping ISA’s future.
This is a free workshop, but RSVP is required.
