IMI – IT meets Industry – the OT Security Congress in Mannheim
with trade exhibition
May 19, 2026 in Mannheim
PLUS pre- and post-conference training sessions and supporting program on May, 18th and 20th.
For over 10 years – since 2015 – IT meets Industry has been the premier platform connecting IT and OT. Meet thought leaders, experienced practitioners, and leading manufacturers. The convergence of IT and automation creates tremendous opportunities—but also introduces complex risks. IT meets Industry unites expertise from both IT and industrial sectors, aiming to maximize the benefits of digitalization while minimizing associated risks.
This is IMI:
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Expert talks from leading industrial organizations tackling OT security challenges, covering topics such as safe plant maintenance, incident response, cyber security management, and NIS 2 compliance.
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Engaging discussions and insights on regulatory requirements, with concrete examples of IT/OT convergence in practice.
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Hands-on workshops and best practices from leading OT security solution providers.
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Numerous networking opportunities: on the eve of the conference, at the start of the day, during breaks, and at the closing session.
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Additional deep-dive workshops on the days before and after the conference.
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First-Class Catering throughout the day and during trainings.
Become part of a premier forum for sharing knowledge, learning from peers, and shaping the future of OT security.
Please note, that most of the content at IMI is presented in German.
Become an IMI Business Partner!
Present your company in an OT / industrial IT setting.
For over 10 years anapur has been organising successful events. IMI has become a platform for decision-makers and experts from IT and automation with high quality content and plenty of room for interaction and offers:
- a vivid dialogue between IT and automation
- highly informative presentations and workshops
- exchange between vendors, end-users and policiy makers
- an integrated exhibition and catering area
- a lot of room for open and constructive discussions
“IT meets Industry” addresses decision-makers and professionals from IT and OT in an industrial and critical infrastructures environment: CEO, CIO, CISO, heads of technology / production, automation, IT and IT-security professionals, political decision-makers and academia, in particular from pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, oil & gas, health and transportation.
IMI provides various opportunities to present your company in an industrial setting. Are you interested in delivering a presentation or exhibit? Please do not hesitate to contact us and learn more about your benefits as IMI Business Partner.