August 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
August 2025 is packed with top-tier events spotlighting Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, automation, and clean energy. From major global conferences to specialized expos, industry professionals have numerous opportunities to connect, learn, and discover innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, digital security, and energy. Whether you’re focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity, AI-driven automation, or sustainable energy solutions, this month’s event lineup covers the most critical themes and technologies driving today’s industrial transformation.
Blackhat USA 2025
Date: August 2–7, 2025
Main Theme: Advancing the state of cybersecurity through cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and exploration of AI’s impact on both cyber defense and offense.
Target Audience: Security researchers, Cyber defenders and practitioners, IT leaders and C‑level execs, Vendors and Startups
Number of Attendees: N/A
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Cost: $799 – $3,399
#BHUSA
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EXPO 2025
Date: August 6–7, 2025
Main Theme: Showcasing Industry 4.0 innovations that drive cost reduction and operational efficiency across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Target Audience: C‑level Executives, Founders, Innovators, Plant Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process and Controls Engineers, Automation Engineers, Purchasing Directors and Procurement Specialists.
Number of Attendees: 5,000+
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids MI
Cost: Free
#AMEExpo
DEF CON 33
Date: August 7-10, 2025
Main Theme: Access Everywhere
Target Audience: Hackers and Cybersecurity Enthusiasts, Security Researchers and Developers, Computer Professionals, including System and Network Engineers, Journalists, Academics, Government Officials.
Number of Attendees: 30, 000+
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Cost: $560 – $580
#defcon33
Ai4 2025
Date: August 11–13, 2025
Main Theme: ICS/OT Cybersecurity in Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Target Audience: C-Suite, Founders, CEOs, CIOs, Data/AI Officers, Data Scientists, ML/AI Engineers, Architects, IT & Cybersecurity Experts, Researchers & Academics, Startups, Investors, Policymakers
Number of Attendees: 8000+
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Cost: Free – $3,695
#Ai42025
Automation Expo 2025
Date: August 11-14, 2025
Main Theme: Sustainability Through Automation
Target Audience: Manufacturing & Industrial Leaders, Energy & Utility Professionals, Technology & IT Professionals, Logistics & Supply Chain Managers, Healthcare & Pharma Experts, Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Professionals, Automotive & Aerospace Engineers, Food & Beverage Industry Experts, Sustainability & Environmental Specialists, Government & Policy Makers, R&D, Academics & Startups.
Number of Attendees: 65,000+
Location: Mumbai, India
Cost: Free
#AutomationExpo2025
The Energy Expo
Date: August 20 – 21, 2025
Main Theme: driving clean energy adoption through solar, energy storage, EV charging, and smart technologies for the U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean markets.
Target Audience: Energy Professionals & Engineers, Contractors, Integrators & Developers, Manufacturers, Distributors & Retailers, Purchasing Agents & Exporters/Importers, Utilities Companies, Consultants, Advisors, etc.
Number of Attendees: 10,000+
Location: Broward County Convention Center in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $40 – $250
#TheEnergyExpo
ITS World Congress 2025
Date: August 24-28, 2025
Main Theme: Deploying Today, Empowering Tomorrow
Target Audience: Architects & Engineers, Clean Energy & Transportation Professionals, Consulting & Technology Integration Firms, Educational & Research Institutions, Federal, State & Local Government Agencies, Fleet Management & Mobility Service Providers, Investment Firms & Venture Capitalists, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
Number of Attendees: N/A
Location: Georgia World Congress Center – Hall A, Atlanta, Georgia
Cost: $535 – $1,800
#ITSWC2025
AIMST 2025
Date: August 25-27, 2025
Main Theme: Shaping the Future: AI-Driven Innovation in Industrial Automation
Target Audience: Manufacturing Leaders, Advanced Technology Managers, Industrial AI Practitioners, IT/OT Professionals & SCADA Experts, Cybersecurity Specialists, Plant & Operations Managers, SME Leaders & Industrial AI Beginners, SCADA Technology Professionals
Number of Attendees: 300+
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $595 – 995
Gartner Digital Workplace Summit
Date: August 27-28,2025
Main Theme: Empowering Today’s Employees for Tomorrow’s Digital Workplace
Target Audience: CIOs, IT/Infrastructure Professionals, HR Tech Leaders, Digital Workplace Specialists, Solution Providers
Number of Attendees: N/A
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Cost: JP¥ 177,100 – JP¥ 163,900
#GartnerDW
Can’t make it to any of the in-person events on the list? Don’t worry; sit back, relax, and enjoy attending the above virtual events. And if you miss this month’s events, check out our monthly digest.
If you plan to attend an event aligned with the above and would like to add it to the list, feel free to reach out via email with details: info@iiot-world.com (please include a link, dates, number of attendees, hashtag, and location)
This article was written by Demi Epuran, with contributions from Lucian Fogoros and Paul Viorel Fogoros.
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