Podomation

From the next generation to ensuring our current automation professionals are prepared for leadership roles, developing career skills is a huge part of what we do at the International Society of Automation (ISA). Leadership and culture are the multipliers—building psychological safety, clarity, and opportunity. Attendees at the recent Automation Summit & Expo said that their favorite session was about leadership lessons from be...

In this special episode of our podcast, we cover ISA’s flagship event, the Automation Summit and Expo, which took place on 5-7 October 2025. From the expo floor to the keynote stage, everyone was focused on one idea: adapt faster. Today, we’ll go deep on security and cyber resilience, explore edge intelligence and how automation informs data-to-decisions, and hear how immersive training and ISA’s community are shaping the next gene...

Farming is one of the oldest industries, but it faces some very modern opportunities and challenges in today's environment. Our panelists share how automation technologies can have a positive impact on farmers, and what cybersecurity measures those who work in the agriculture field should address.

Panelists:

• Leo Staples, Staples Farm, ISA Past President
• Jim McGlone, CTO, Automation Strategy and Performance
• Dr. Ali De...

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated annually on 23 June to recognize the achievements of women engineers and to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in engineering. To support our women in engineering and STEM programs we brought together some leading experts, who are all female, under 40, and in high level positions. Let’s get to know our guests, how they got into engineering, who influenced th...

The landscape of maritime cybersecurity has evolved significantly, driven by current events, increasing digitization and the adoption of emerging technologies. These changes enhance operational capabilities, but also introduce vulnerabilities. Regulation and standards introductions have been pivotal in guiding the integration of cyber risk management into safety management systems onboard ships. However, a primary concern in mariti...

One of the largest issues companies worldwide face today is the technology gap between generations. How are universities working with students to get them ready to take on issues they may face with new technologies?

Panelists:
Paul Cooper, Michigan State University
Paul Graham, The University of Sunderland 
James Sheridan, Head of Asia Pacific, IglooVision 

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As the world starts to think about how new technology and sustainability conversations impact their business, where is Australia in the process? Robotics and digital twins have made an impact on these major global issues in Australia. Our experts will reflect on the cutting-edge technologies, how they position Australia and how to keep the technology cyber safe. 

Panelists:
James Sheridan, Head of Asia Pacific, IglooVi...

We are excited to launch our first episode with a panel discussion recorded live at the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit in Aberdeen, Scotland. This was an awesome event with simultaneous tracks focused on supply chain and threat intelligence, and lots of information and best practices focused on how standards and conformance programs can support operational technology cybersecurity. 

Panelists:

• Cheri Caddy, Deputy Assistant...

Welcome to Podomation, a new podcast from ISA, the International Society of Automation. 

We will be covering all things automation and industrial cybersecurity. 

Our guests are subject matter experts from throughout the industrial automation community. And they will talk about industry 4.0, digital transformation, manufacturing and machine control, connectivity and cybersecurity for operational technology, and con...