ONLINE SAFETY EXPERT FORUM
Industrial Safety & Security
LIVE ONLINE: INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & SECURITY EXPERT FORUM
The requirements placed on machinery and industrial equipment are evolving rapidly – not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of regulatory compliance. In our live online Expert Forum, we provide a concise overview of key topics relating to functional safety and cybersecurity.
Look forward to insightful presentations covering the distinction between these two disciplines, practical approaches to risk analysis, the latest developments surrounding the Machinery Regulation and harmonised standards, as well as a real-world application example. Take the opportunity to engage directly with our experts and get your questions answered.
Register today free of charge and refresh your knowledge – in a compact, practical, and interactive format.
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ONLINE EVENT DATE
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Date: September 15th 2026 - 09.00 to 11.30 a.m. BST
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| Date | Duration | Title | Location | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.09.2026 | 4 hours | Safety expert forum industrial safety and security | Online (UK, BST) | EN |
LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
Our program consists of individual presentations, discussion and Q&A sessions. In addition to exciting presentations, you benefit from active exchange and gain insights into the challenges and solution approaches of like-minded people.
Start: 09.00 a.m. - End: 11.30 a.m
Topics:
09:00 a.m. | Arrival and introduction |
| 09:15 a.m. | Introduction to the Machinery Regulation & the Cyber Resilience Act |
| 09:45 a.m. | Break |
| 09:55 a.m. | IT + OT – How to begin with cyber security in mechanical engineering? |
| 10:25 a.m. | Break |
| 10:35 a.m. | The substantial modification in terms of cyber security |
| 11:05 a.m. | Q&A / Distribution of material |
| Approx. 11:30 a.m. | End of event |
SPEAKERS
WOLFGANG ONDERKA
A functional safety expert (SGS TÜV Saar, ISA) with over 15 years of experience in automation technology and industrial cyber security, Wolfgang Onderka advises customers on all aspects of machinery functional safety. Drawing on extensive hands-on experience from global control engineering projects, he has supported machines throughout their entire lifecycle. He is part of the standard committee DKE/K 931 (IEC 62443).
Kevan Cowley
Kevan Cowley is a CESE Engineer and safety specialist certified by SGS TÜV SAAR with over 15 years of experience in machine safety. He has extensive expertise in safety systems and has delivered numerous CESE TÜV SAAR training courses, both online and in person. Kevan is also an active member of the Gambica Safety and Sensor Group Committee.
MODERATORS
FRANCA HOPF
Franca Hopf works as a product manager in the field of functional safety and coordinates Safety Services and training globally at Wieland. Her in-depth knowledge of the CE declaration of conformity and the associated requirements makes her a competent point of contact for companies that want to implement safety standards efficiently.
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DISCOVER OUR SUITABLE TRAINING:
CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL SAFETY EXPERT (CFSE) –
FOR ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC/HYDRAULIC SAFETY
WEBINAR RECORDINGS ON THE MACHINERY REGULATION
The new Machinery Regulation information & tips for manufacturers and operators
Presentation language: English
✔️Differences between directive and regulation
✔️Reasons for revising the Machinery Directive (MD)
✔️Definition of the term essential modification
✔️High-risk machinery – classification determination
✔️Cybersecurity – networking and remote maintenance
✔️Restructuring of the annexes
