Free Cisco Manufacturing Technical Workshops – Cleveland, Milwaukee & Detroit

As March brings warmer weather and the excitement of March Madness, the Cisco Connect event series is expanding with a new focus on manufacturing excellence. This year, we are delighted to present three free, one‑day workshops across the Midwest: Cleveland on March 12, Milwaukee on April 10, and Detroit on May 15.

These workshops are designed to help manufacturing leaders, industrial network architects, embedded IT professionals, and system integrators stay ahead of the evolving Industry 4.0 landscape. Through hands‑on demonstrations and real‑world case studies, participants will gain practical insights on how to optimize operations, foster innovation, and strengthen security.

Key topics covered include:

• Industrial Network Architecture
• Industrial Wireless
• ICS Security
• Network Management
• IT/OT Convergence, Industry Standards, and Trends

Our agenda delivers a balanced mix of strategy and execution. Highlights include:

• Connected Factory Architecture & Use Cases – Part 1 & 2: A deep dive into Cisco’s Connected Factory reference architecture, illustrating how a single, converged plant‑to‑business network can unlock operational visibility, efficiency, and robust security.
• Elevating Plant Security from Today’s Reality to Tomorrow’s Connected Factory: A pragmatic roadmap for building a resilient security foundation and scaling connectivity in a phased, risk‑aware manner.
• Solutions Demo – Leveraging Network Management for Visibility and Security: Live demonstration of Cisco Industrial Network Director (IND) integrated with Identity Security Engine (ISE) and Stealthwatch, showcasing how to standardize configurations, enforce intent‑based policies, and detect traffic anomalies.

Space is limited and demand is high. Register now by clicking here and select the city that best fits your schedule. We look forward to partnering with you on your digital transformation journey.