Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Practice Study Sessions: Session 9 - Mar 25 - Control Systems Part 1
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Location:

Microsoft (750 Town and Country Blvd #1000, Houston, TX 77024)
Hours:
6:00-8:00 pm (Tuesday nights) for 10 weeks
Here is the PE CSE study group schedule:
Week 1- Jan 28th – Signals Transmissions and Networking Part 1
Week 2 – Feb 4th – Signals Transmissions and Networking Part 2
Week 3 – Feb 11th – Final Elements Part 1
Week 4 – Feb 18th – Final Elements Part 2
Week 5 – Feb 25th – Safety Systems Part 1
Week 6 – March 4th – Safety Systems Part 2
Week 7 – Mar 11th – Measurements Part 1
Week 8 – Mar 18th – Measurements Part 2
Week 9 – Mar 25th – Control Systems Part 1
Week 10 – Apr 1st – Control Systems Part 2
Click Here To Register for PE CSE Practice Study Sessions
At the end of the practice study sessions, ISA Houston also offers the official ISA CSE PE Exam Review (EN00) training course at the same location (March 28, 29, and 30). Register here to sign up for that course:
Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00)
The actual PE CSE exam is scheduled for April 15.

Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Practice Study Sessions: Session10 - Apr 1 - Control Systems Part 2
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States

Utilization of Risk Based Design Processes and Data for Control System and Alarm Design
2025-04-02 11:00 - 13:00
Register for this meeting by clicking here
Presenter: Brad Bonnette, Technical Authority, Wood System
Brad Bonnette is the Technical Authority for Wood’s Systems Integration business and has over 35 years of experience in industrial processing, process control, control and safety systems, process operation and management including information technology management. He is licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Automation Cybersecurity Expert, and active member of ISA 84 standard subcommittees on Cybersecurity for SIS, Burner Management Systems, API 556 committees for control and protection of Process Heaters. Brad has been designing, implementing and troubleshooting fired equipment control and protection systems since the mid 1980s.

Online attendees:
Download and install Zoom software if necessary
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and
announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am

2025 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament
2025-04-11 08:30 - 14:00 | The Clubs of Kingwood – Kingwood Clubhouse, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail, Kingwood, TX, 77339, United States
This ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is happening Friday, April 11, 2025, @ The Clubs of Kingwood
8:30 AM shotgun start!
SPACE IS LIMITED this year as we can only take 144 golfers, 18 exhibitors on course!
Player Registration and Sponsorship options are below.
Click Here to Register!
For further information or if you have any questions please contact Amanda Hardy 281-928-0462 / amanda@functionzinc.com , or Stephen Mclemore smclemore@gcatx.org , or Rusty Darsey 832-392-0762 / RustyD@SafeEngr.com
Foursome $900.00 Includes: SOLD OUT

Goodie Bag
Shared Cart
Range Balls
18 Hole Green Fee
Grab and go breakfast
Awards Luncheon

Individual $225.00 Includes: SOLD OUT

Goodie Bag
Shared Cart
Range Balls
18 Hole Green Fee
Grab and go breakfast
Awards Luncheon

2024 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities:
Title Sponsor $5000.00-(MAX1) SOLD OUT

Includes Three (3) Four person teams
Company Logo on Balls in the golfers’ bags, up to 120 golfers
Title Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Eight (8) premium hole sponsorships with signage at tournament
Exhibit on Course set up option
Reserved seating table at Awards Luncheon
Recognition & award presentation at ceremony
Logo on event Signage

Platinum Sponsor $3500 SOLD OUT

Includes 2 four person teams
Logo on all carts
4 Hole signs
logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon

Golf Cart Sponsor $2500.00(MAX 1) SOLD OUT

Includes One (1) Four person team
Your organizations logo on all carts
Golf Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon
Recognition & award presentation at ceremony

Beverage Cart Sponsors $1000.00(MAX 2)

Company Logo on Beverage Carts
Included 2 golfers
Beverage Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Event Signage

Exhibit on Course $900.00 SOLD OUT

Your organizations logo on hole sign
Display on Course you may bring your company tent, products and give-a-ways, food non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be purchased through Kingwood Country Club.
Exhibit Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon & lunch provide for your team managing the tent
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Golfer Gift Sponsor$3500.00(MAX 2)

Company Logo on golfers gift, examples are hat, yeti or shirt
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Awards Luncheon Sponsor $2000
Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services
Networking with golfers

Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

DJ Sponsor $1500 SOLD OUT
Includes 2 golfers
Logo by DJ area

Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Bloody Mary bar & Breakfast Sponsor $500
Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services
Networking with golfers

Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Must provide alcohol and purchase from the course

Mulligan Sponsor $300.00 SOLD OUT

Company Logo on all Mulligan cards purchased by golf teams
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Putting Contest Sponsor $250.00+ Donation for Contest item (MAX 1) SOLD OUT

Company Logo signage at event contest area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Scoreboard Sponsor $400 (MAX 1)

Company Logo signage at scoreboard area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Longest Drive Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)- Must supply prize for winner SOLD OUT

Company Logo signage at longest drive hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Closest to Pin Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)-Must supply prize for winner SOLD OUT

Company Logo signage at Closest to Pin hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Driving Range $200 SOLD OUT

Company Logo signage at driving range area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Hole Sponsor $200 SOLD OUT

Company Logo signage at hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Networking Event & ISA student game VR Simulation Showdown
2025-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Igloo Vision Office & Ion Building, 4201 Main St 4th floor, Houston, 77002, United States
Event Type: In-person

Registration: Advance registration required through the form below.

Event Description: This is a networking event hosted by ISA Houston Section, featuring an interactive game experience using virtual reality (VR) glasses.

Venue: The event will be hosted at Igloos Vision and the Ion Building in downtown Houston, with the VR experience provided by Igloos Vision, the company that manufactures the VR glasses.

Presenter
Andrea Holovach and Steve Mustard

Event Info
Event Description: This is a networking event hosted by ISA Houston Section in partnership with ISA Corp, featuring an interactive game experience using virtual reality (VR) glasses.

Student Simulation Showdown Program Website: https://programs.isa.org/simulationshowdown

VR Experience: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Student Simulation Showdown, an immersive game that allows players to dive into real-world critical infrastructure scenarios, dealing with process safety, production loss, and cybersecurity.

Eligibility for Prize: Students who attend and participate in the game will have a chance to be selected for a trip to the ISA Automation Summit & Expo.

Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be provided to all attendees.

Topic
Networking Event & VR game Student Simulation Showdown.

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ISA/IEC 62443 - Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-06 16:00, 2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-09 16:00 | Rockwell, 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd, Unit 300, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)

A detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards protect critical industrial control systems, the procedural and technical differences between IT and OT cybersecurity, and the various security ramifications of the move to open systems.
Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program
Your course registration includes your registration for the exam.

ISA/IEC 62443 - Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-09 16:00, 2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-11 16:00 | Rockwell, 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd, Unit 300, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
The first phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle is to identify and document IACS assets and perform a cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment in order to identify and understand the high-risk vulnerabilities that require mitigation. Per ISA 62443-2-1 these assessments need to be performed on both new (i.e. greenfield) and existing (i.e. brownfield) applications. Part of the assessment process involves developing a zone and conduit model of the system, identifying security level targets, and documenting the cybersecurity requirements into a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS).
This course will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements the project.
Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program
Your course registration includes your registration for the exam.
Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

When to Use Guided Wave Radar Instead of Radar
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:30 | VEGA Americas, Inc, 13501 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX, United States
Join the level measurement technology experts at VEGA May 14th for a session demonstrating the strengths and benefits of guided wave radar level measurements.
Attendees will learn the key differences between guided wave radar and non-contact radar level measurement technologies. They’ll gain a better gain a better understanding of the two technologies and their capabilities through multiple live demonstrations of real-world applications.
What: When to use guided wave radar instead of radar
When: Wednesday, May 14th
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Who: Webinar presenter Gregory Tischler is a Product Manager at VEGA Americas responsible for radar and guided wave radar sensors. He has been with VEGA Americas for 28 years. He is a member of global corporate teams tasked with identifying the requirements of varying industries and making sure that these products meet the needs of those industries is his primary function. Before becoming a Product Manager, Mr. Tischler has held positions in the organization including Applications Engineer and Inside Sales Manager. He has participated as a member of various industrial working groups including API, ASME-BPE, and MCAA.
Where:
VEGA Americas, Inc. | 13501 Bay Area Blvd.| Pasadena, Texas | USA
About VEGA Americas
VEGA Americas, Inc. is an industry leader in measurement instrumentation of level, density, weight, and pressure. The company engineers and manufactures several lines of sophisticated devices based on radar, guided wave radar, ultrasonic, nuclear, and other technologies. Their enduring mission is “To deliver high quality measurement technology solutions to improve our customers’ safety, reliability, and efficiency.” Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, VEGA Americas is an international company that combines manufacturing, distribution, and exemplary service for quality products that serve the process industries.
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ISA/IEC 62443 - IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-21 16:00 | Rockwell, 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd, Unit 300, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
This course focuses on the information and skills needed to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
ISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs!
This week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career.
5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum

Instrumentation Basics
Calibration and Maintenance
Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems

PDHs: 36
4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)

ISA/IEC 62443 - IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-11 16:00 | Burns McDonnell,1898 & Co., 1700 West Loop South, Houston, 77027, United States
This course focuses on the information and skills needed to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit.
Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program
Your course registration includes your registration for the exam.

ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training Course (AEST)
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)

Do you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation?
Sharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical, real-world automation survival skills.
Automation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience.
ISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career.

4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)

Intensive Hands-On Training Curriculum
PDHs: 36

ISA Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach Course (EC50)
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-20 16:00, 2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-24 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50) focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, and justification of safety instrumented systems (SIS) for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels (SILs) and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in the ISA/IEC 61511 (ISA 84) standard.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

ISA Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection Course (EC52)
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-24 16:00, 2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-28 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
This course focuses on hands-on examples of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) selection explores a variety of techniques that provide insight into the factors that determine risk reduction requirements. EC52 builds upon the foundation set in ISA’s Safety Instrumented Systems-Design, Analysis, and Justification (EC50). Pass the exam and earn the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Selection Specialist Certificate designation.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful course completion.

ISA Advanced Design and SIL Verification Course (EC54)
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-26 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
EC54 focuses on detailed design issues and hands-on examples of system analysis/modeling. Students will be better able to perform system design and analysis thus saving their companies time and money in optimizing system designs. Learn to analyze any system technology and configuration to see if it will meet the required SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and determine if existing systems are safe enough, if they need to be upgraded, and whether proposed systems will meet the performance requirements.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course (EC00)(Discount Code HOUS2025)
2025-07-14 08:00 - 2025-07-16 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the CAP examination.The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains, Tasks, Knowledge Areas, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam.
The ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification is a mark of career excellence that affirms your commitment to quality and demonstrates your expertise and knowledge of automation and controls. ISA CAP certification provides you with a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of your skills and expertise as an automation professional.

Advances in Automated PLC Testing
2025-09-03 11:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
Validating PLC logic quickly without sacrificing quality: we will discuss how using a segmented testing philosophy and automated logic testing can result in a better test, requiring less time and less people.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenter:
Brian Bailey – Technology Implementation Director, ProLytX
Presenter’s Bio:
With over 20 years of experience in functional safety and systems integration, Brian Bailey transforms complexity into actionable strategies that drive real-world safety improvements. A Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Texas A&M and an MBA from the University of Houston, Brian has led cross-functional teams both in the U.S. and abroad — making safety smarter at every step.
As a founding member of ProLytX and Technology Implementation Director, Brian focuses on testing, simulation, workflow optimization, and the deployment of intelligent tools that enhance safety and operability across industrial facilities.
Registration Fee:
Members: $0.00
Non-members: $5.00
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ISA/IEC 62443 - IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-19 16:00 | Rockwell, 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd, Unit 300, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
The second phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA/IEC 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the design and implementation of IACS cybersecurity countermeasures. This involves the selection of appropriate countermeasures based upon their security level capability and the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities identified in the Assess phase. This phase also includes cybersecurity acceptance testing of the integrated solution, in order to validate countermeasures are properly implemented and that the IACS has achieved the target security level.
This course will provide students with the information and skills to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS in order to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit. Additionally, students will learn how to develop and execute test plans to verify that the cybersecurity of an IACS solution has properly satisfied the objectives in the cybersecurity requirements specification.
Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program
Your course registration includes your registration for the exam.

ISA/IEC 62443 - IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-24 16:00 | Rockwell, 575 N Dairy Ashford Rd, Unit 300, Houston, TX, 77079, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting, security monitoring and incident response, and maintenance of the implemented cybersecurity countermeasures. This phase also includes security management of change, backup and recovery procedures, and periodic cybersecurity audits. IC37 will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an ever-changing threat environment.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-10 17:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
ISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs!
This week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career.
4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)
5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum

Instrumentation Basics
Calibration and Maintenance
Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems

ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training Course (AEST)
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-17 17:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
Do you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation?
Sharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical, real-world automation survival skills.
Automation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience.
ISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career.
4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)
Who Should Attend?

New automation, control system, or process control engineers
Recent process engineering and other engineering graduates
Seasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills
Individuals wanting to learn more about process automation

23rd Annual ISA Houston Section Expo & Chili Cook Off
2025-10-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road Houston Texas 77045
Registration for this event is now closed

Bring your Company to the ISA Houston Section Expo and Chili Cook Off and utilize this fall event to:
• Showcase products, services, and new technology
• Get exposure to over 800 industry attendees
• Network with industry peers
• Offer your Customers an appreciation event
• Have a team building experience
• Build brand awareness
• Community Involvement- Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program and operating cost of the ISA Houston Section
• Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory, save money with Pre-registration if done on or before June 30, 2025The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!
Registration & Information follows, please contact:
Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com or cell 281-928-0462

Early Bird Registration Sponsor registration & payment expires on: June 30, 2025, after this date all pricing will increase.

TYPES OF SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Pre-Registration Pricing
Pricing as of June 30, 2025

Title Sponsor-10X40 end cap exhibiting area, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (4) 8’ X 30” tables and 8 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. *Each booth has space between the next booth

$4000
$4,500

Platinum Alcove Sponsor-18×10 exhibiting area against the wall perimeter, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (2) 6’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing. *Each booth has space between the next booth

$2000

$2,500

Gold Sponsor-10X10 exhibiting area, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing.

$900
$1400

Additional 8-foot table to set up in your sponsorship area.

$40
$50

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Awards Sponsor- Award trophies go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, people’s choice and best themed chosen by the judges and attendees. Your company logo will be on all event signage, by the ballot boxes and awards by stage. Recognition in ISA newsletter and announcements at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$1000
$1200

Judges Sponsor- Your company logo will be at the judge’s chambers area. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$600
$800

Entertainment Sponsor- Live music or DJ at the event. The entertainment will intermittently recognize your company during event. Your company logo will be placed by the stage on banner and on presentation screen. Promotion on ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$900
$1200

Beverage Sponsorship- Your company will have exposure and network opportunities from a Beverage Station! Your company can set up 1 pop up banner & provide promotional materials at the beverage station. A server will be provided. Quantity 2 available. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$800
$1300

Attendee Map and voting sheet-
This is the sheet that all attendees receive. This is the event map layout with voting on best theme and people’s choice for chili. Your logo on sheet and verbiage for your company. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$600
$900

Lanyard/Registration Sponsor-Your logo on the event lanyard given to everyone in attendance, logo also by registration

$2000
$2500

ISA Advanced Design and SIL Verification Course (EC54)
2025-10-29 08:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
(Discount code HOUS2025)
Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54) uses detailed design issues and hands-on system analysis/modeling examples to build the skills necessary to perform system designs and analyses. Learn to analyze any system technology and configuration to see if it meets the required Safety Integrity Level (SIL), determine if existing systems are safe or need to be upgraded, and whether proposed systems will meet the performance requirements. It also reviews optimum manual test intervals for any system, leading companies to save time and money by not over- or under-testing systems.
A certificate of completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

The Contextual Foundation: Unlocking Industrial AI Value
2025-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Abstract:
To many automation engineers, AI feels like a buzzword, especially considering recent studies showing up to 95% of projects fail to yield measurable business value. This high failure rate is a direct rerun of the ‘pilot purgatory’ that plagued early digital transformation efforts, where scaling was impossible due to fragmented, siloed, and non-contextualized data.
Just as in many machine learning efforts where 80% of the work was in data janitorial tasks, a successful industrial AI implementation is anchored on effective data contextualization to establish a robust industrial knowledge graph. This session cuts through the hype to provide an engineering-focused rationale for moving from pilot to production.
We will highlight the unique complexities of industrial data—from time series to P&IDs—and illustrate why a contextualized foundation is the single most critical step. Finally, we showcase the concrete benefits (such as reduced downtime and “autonomous” operations) achieved by applying specialized AI agents onto a unified industrial knowledge graph, using real-world examples to prove that sustained value realization is achievable.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenter:

Prabu Parthasarathy
Global VP – Strategic Projects, Cognite
Presenter’s Bio:
As the Global VP – Strategic Projects at Cognite, Prabu helps combine domain expertise and digital technology to help clients across upstream and midstream industries harness the power of data and AI to optimize their operations, reduce emissions, and enhance safety.
With over 20 years of international experience in the Oil and Gas sector, he has a deep understanding of the technical and business challenges that our clients face, and how to deliver value by combining domain knowledge with digital technologies. Before joining Cognite, Prabu was the VP of Intelligent Operations at Wood Group, where he oversaw a global business line that provided advanced technology solutions to the process industry.
Registration Fee:
Members: $0.00
Non-members: $5.00
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ISA Networking & Happy Hour at ARTECHOUSE
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Artechouse, 600. 6th Street, Houston, Texas, 77007
Abstract:
Let’s light up the holidays at ARTECHOUSE for an evening of networking and socializing with your friends at ISA – Houston Section!
We’re excited to share this cool space with you, which focuses on innovative digital and experiential art. Sip, snack and mingle in the Lobby then head into the Museum to enjoy Fractal Worlds, a must-see exhibition created in collaboration with award-winning Dutch fractal artist Julius Horsthuis. We can’t wait to light up the holidays with YOU!
There is open parking just outside ARTECHOUSE. Guests will enjoy two drinks and light bites as well as entry into the museum.
Location:
600. 6th Street HTX 77007
Located in The Heights, just off the M-K-T Trail.

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An Overview of Open Process Automation and Industry Adoption Update
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
Open, interoperable control isn’t a future vision anymore – it’s here, and it’s reshaping global standards.
Over the past decade, The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) has turned a bold idea—breaking vendor lock‑in in process control—into the O‑PAS standard, a “standard of standards” that aligns existing technologies into a truly modular, multi‑vendor architecture. O‑PAS gives owner‑operators a way to decouple hardware from software, adopt IT‑aligned architectures, and modernize brownfield assets without another generation of closed DCS lock‑in. O‑PAS is no longer just a document—it’s a growing set of real plants, real projects, and real teams proving that open, interoperable control systems can be safer, more flexible, and more economical than the legacy status quo.
This presentation will provide an overview and update on the current state of adoption.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

Don Bartusiak, PHD
President – Collaborative Systems Integration
Don’s Bio:
Don brings 35+ years of experience in the Process Control industry to his current role as President of CSI. Prior to founding CSI, Don was the Chief Engineer of Process Control at ExxonMobil. From 2016 to 2023, he served as elected Co-Chair of The Open Process Automation Forum.
Don is a global authority in the field and has implemented ground-breaking innovation, notably real-time AI predictive control solutions.

Trevor Cusworth
VP of Sales & Marketing – Collaborative Systems Integration
Trevor’s Bio:
Trevor brings over four decades of experience in automation and software across diverse industries. His journey encompasses strategic roles at Schneider Electric, Invensys, and Deloitte Consulting, where I’ve led initiatives to enhance business performance and operational efficiency. A significant part of his career has been dedicated to the advancement of Open Process Automation (OPA). Serving as a past co-chair of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF), Trevor has been instrumental in developing and promoting standards that foster interoperability and innovation in process control systems.

Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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