Event
it-sa Expo&Congress 2026
Sanitize the Unseen: Protecting Critical Infrastructure from AI-Born Threats
The threat you don't see is the one that gets in. Hidden payloads travel inside files that pass every visual check: firmware updates, transaction documents, media crossing an air gap. At it-sa 2026, see how OPSWAT stops them across IT, Cross-Domain, and OT environments with AI-native zero-day prediction at the perimeter, manipulated-content detection, secure large-file transfer, and live OP/X Lab demos at Stand 7A-712.
DATE:
October 27 - 29, 2026
LOCATION:
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany
BOOTH:
Hall 7A, Stand 7A-712
Three Reasons to Visit OPSWAT at it-sa 2026
See prevention-first security in action across the data flows and trust boundaries that matter most.
AI-Native Threat Prediction at the Perimeter
See Predictive Alin AI analyze structural and semantic file signals to identify malicious intent before execution, without waiting for signatures or sandbox detonation. Explore how OPSWAT also helps flag AI-generated and manipulated content before it reaches business-critical workflows.
Experience Live OP/X Lab Demos
You’ll see firsthand how OPSWAT's solutions secure critical infrastructure and gain practical insight into securing high-risk and isolated environments without compromising operational effectiveness. Follow real-life scenarios across IT, Cross-Domain, and OT.
1:1 with Our Experts on Real-Life Use Cases
Go deeper on the use cases that matter to your environment with OPSWAT experts. Explore secure file transfer across IT/OT, Cross-Domain data movement, Data Lock, large uploads and downloads, removable media, and AI-native threat prevention, then map how these controls fit your architecture.
Live Sessions at Stand 7A-712
Join 15-minute talks and live demos throughout the show. Drop by Stand 7A-712 for live OP/X Lab demonstrations, freshly brewed coffee, and expert conversations.
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Predicting Zero-Days & AI Malware Before It Runs | George Chereches, Head of Global Solution Engineering, OPSWAT |
| 11:00 - 11:15 AM | [BFSI] When Clean Files Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Fraud Before It Triggers Action | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | [Defense] Cross-Domain in Action: From Kiosk to Optical Diode to MFT OP/X Lab Cross-Domain | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | [OT] Beyond the Air Gap: Data Diodes, DMZs, and the Real Architecture of OT File Transfer Security | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | Anatomy of the Unseen: A File-Based Attack from Entry to Prevention | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Threats on Tap: Brezeln, Beer & Cyber Talk | OPSWAT Team |
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Predicting Zero-Days & AI Malware Before It Runs | George Chereches, Head of Global Solution Engineering, OPSWAT |
| 11:00 - 11:15 AM | [BFSI] When Clean Files Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Fraud Before It Triggers Action | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | [Defense] Cross-Domain in Action: From Kiosk to Optical Diode to MFT OP/X Lab Cross-Domain | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | [OT] Beyond the Air Gap: Data Diodes, DMZs, and the Real Architecture of OT File Transfer Security | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | Anatomy of the Unseen: A File-Based Attack from Entry to Prevention | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Threats on Tap: Brezeln, Beer & Cyber Talk | OPSWAT Team |
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Predicting Zero-Days & AI Malware Before It Runs | George Chereches, Head of Global Solution Engineering, OPSWAT |
| 11:00 - 11:15 AM | [BFSI] When Clean Files Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Fraud Before It Triggers Action | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | [Defense] Cross-Domain in Action: From Kiosk to Optical Diode to MFT OP/X Lab Cross-Domain | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | [OT] Beyond the Air Gap: Data Diodes, DMZs, and the Real Architecture of OT File Transfer Security | Martin Lüning, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | Anatomy of the Unseen: A File-Based Attack from Entry to Prevention | Christian Reuling, Senior Solution Engineer, OPSWAT |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Final OP/X Lab Demo: IT to Cross-Domain to OT | OPSWAT Team |
Meet the OPSWAT Experts
Meet the team behind the live demos, technical sessions, and critical infrastructure conversations at it-sa 2026.
James Neilson
SVP, Global Sales
Holger Fischer
Sales Director EMEA Central
Martin Lüning
Senior Solution Engineer
Christian Reuling
Senior Solution Engineer
George Chereches
Head of Global Solution Engineering
James Neilson
SVP, Global Sales
James Neilson is the SVP of Global Sales at OPSWAT, where he oversees the go-to-market function and is responsible for scaling the business through our own sales teams and partner channels, meeting revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
James has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, 18 of which are in leadership positions for cybersecurity companies. Prior to joining OPSWAT he served as VP of Sales EMEA at Immersive Labs – a UK-based cyber startup – and held leadership roles at Forcepoint and Symantec.
Trusted Globally to Defend What’s Critical
We're bringing the OPSWAT Critical Advantage to it-sa Expo&Congress 2026. From IT to OT and everything in between, discover why more than 2,100 governments, organizations, and institutions around the world trust OPSWAT to keep their critical networks, devices, and data safe from cyberthreats.
MetaDefender Platform
Our comprehensive cybersecurity platform spans IT and OT environments and comprises cloud-based, software-based, and hardware solutions that are integrated by design.
Proven Technology
The MetaDefender Platform is built on patented, purpose-built technology that is simple to deploy and use to defend critical infrastructure networks.
OPSWAT Academy
We deliver affordable and accessible training designed by industry professionals that provides practical critical infrastructure education and certification.
See What Others Miss at it-sa 2026
October 27 - 29, 2026 | Hall 7A, Stand 7A-712
Book time with the OPSWAT team to explore your IT, OT, Cross-Domain, or secure data transfer use case and see the relevant technology live at the stand.
