Connected technologies are rapidly transforming facilities, infrastructure, and everyday environments by improving efficiency, user experience, and performance. As information technology and operational technology converge into cyber-physical systems, they unlock major productivity gains but also introduce new vulnerabilities.

The 2026 Cyber Safety Summit will bring together experts to define a formal Standards of Care for cyber safety across the built environment. Participants will develop foundational principles for risk mitigation, propose elements that could support a future professional license in cyber-safety design, and recommend standardized cyber-safety practices for potential inclusion in national engineering exam specifications. The event will also feature technical papers showcasing leading approaches to strengthening cyber safety in critical infrastructure.