Program & Events Program & Events

SICE Industry

SICE reaffirms the role of the academic society as a hub of industry and academia. We want to make SICE a place where corporate engineers and university researchers want to gather. Under the initiative of ”SICE Industry,“ we will promote open innovation to fill the gap between industry and academia. Here we introduce events and sessions recommended for participants from the industrial sector.

What’s SICE Industry?

The driving force behind this initiative is to narrow the gap between academia and companies, and to expand SICE's contribution to solving social issues. We aim to revitalize the industrial sector in SICE and to directly contribute to industry. By doing so, we aim to provide a place for research activities, information sharing, and human resource co-creation to solve social issues based on the foundation of measurement and control technology. SICE Industry is promoted by the SICE Industry Committee.

JEMIMA Special Talk (Sep. 10th 9:20–10:20)

Challenge to Drive IEC Standardization and New Technology for Educational in Automation Engineering Program at KMITL, Thailand

Associate Professor Dr. Sawai Pongswatd

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

The rapid evolution of industrial automation and smart manufacturing has created an urgent need for standardized education in automation engineering. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards play a critical role in ensuring interoperability, safety, and efficiency in industrial systems. However, integrating IEC standards into automation engineering curricula presents significant challenges, particularly in adapting to emerging technologies and meeting industry demands. This keynote will talk the challenges faced in driving IEC standardization and integrating new technologies into the Automation Engineering program at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand.

Sawai Pongswatd received his B.Sc. in Instrumentation Engineering, M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Currently, he is a chairman of Automation Engineering program at Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Pongswatd is an expert of WG 7 Programmable control systems, SC 65A System aspects, IEC TC 65 Industrial-process measurement, control and automation. He is a chairman of technical committee of Thai Industrial Standards Institute and instructor of Fieldbus Certified Training Program (FCTP). In addition, his research interest includes SCADA system, energy monitoring and management, and industrial automation.

Special Panel Session 1 (Sep. 12th 10:20–11:50)

OT Cybersecurity - Current Status of Thailand and Japan

Moderators

  • Akio Ito (Waseda University)
  • Hiroo Kanamaru (Mitsubishi Electric)

Panelist

  • Kosei Sakata (Hitachi Ltd.)
  • Santi Nuratch (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)
  • Rahul Gupta (UL Malaysia)
  • Masahiro Fujiwara (UL Japan)
  • Eigo Fukai (Toshiba)

Cyber threats that disrupt the normal operation or cause accidents of critical infrastructure systems and industrial automation control systems have become an urgent issue. The governments around the world are advancing regulations and providing political support for OT (Operational Technology, including automation and control system) cybersecurity in addition to IT cybersecurity. Thailand, Japan and other Asian countries are dealing to these issues. Also, SICE holds study groups on OT cybersecurity to conduct technical discussions and research. Every year, we have Special Panel Session about OT cybersecurity, and discuss the regulations, standards and technologies related to the topic. In this year, we would discuss the current status of OT cyber security in Thailand, Japan and more. This paper introduces this SPS. OT cybersecurity engineers and related professionals are welcome to participate.

Special Panel Session 2 (Sep. 12th 13:20–14:50)

Prospects of Thailand and Japan in International Standardization in the Industrial Sector

Moderators

  • Hiroo Kanamaru (Mitsubishi Electric)
  • Akio Ito (Waseda University)

Panelists

  • Hisashi Sasajima (Fieldcom Group)
  • Sawai Pongswatd (King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang)
  • Hiroo Kanamaru (Mitsubishi Electric)
  • Phurin Khoonmongkol (Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan))
  • Tomoyuki Ikeyama (Yokogawa Electric)
  • Srinakorn Nontanakorn (Azbil)

Thailand and Japan have been promoting economic cooperation for many years. Thailand has developed as a production base for Japanese companies but is trying to improve its international competitiveness in production technology and design. At this time, Thailand must engage in international standardization activities to have its technology recognized by the world. IEC TC65 Industrial-process measurement, control and automation is promoting this standardization. Japan is a major country in TC65 and has contributed a lot to the organization and standards development. On another hand, Thailand is a voting country, and although it does not yet have sufficient experience and human resources, it has ideas and enthusiasm. How can the two countries cooperate on international standardization in the automation sector? We will hold a Special Panel Session (SPS) on this issue. This paper describes the purpose and overview of the SPS. Development engineers and intellectual property professionals are welcome to participate.

Organized Session
(Sep. 10th 10:40–12:10, 15:00–17:00, Sep. 11th 10:20–11:50)

Practical Challenges and Solutions of Computer and Network Systems in Industrial Applications

Organizer

  • Junya Fujita (Hitachi, Ltd.)
  • Akio Ito (Yokogawa Electric)
  • Yoichi Takayanagi (Toshiba)
  • Yuichiro Yamaguchi (Toshiba)
  • Atsushi Kato (Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
  • Daisuke Tsuji (Hitachi, Ltd.)
  • Takayuki Arai (Yokogawa Electric)

The landscape of industrial applications is rapidly transforming due to the integration of advanced computer and network systems, reshaping the core operations in various sectors. This evolution brings forth a myriad of practical challenges that need addressing to harness the full potential of these technologies. With the new title, ”Practical Challenges and Solutions of Computer and Network Systems in Industrial Applications,“ this session aims to delve into the intricacies of implementing these sophisticated systems within the industrial context. We invite contributions that explore the following areas:

  • Real-world challenges and solutions in the deployment of computer and network systems in industries.
  • Impact of digital transformation on manufacturing and production processes.
  • Strategies for ensuring safety, security, and reliability in industrial computer and network systems.
  • Innovative approaches to human resource development and education curriculums to support the integration of these technologies in industrial applications.
  • Case studies on optimizing industrial operations through advanced computing and networking technologies.
  • Insights into the future of industrial networks and production systems in the era of digitalization, including standardization trends.

Banquet (Sep. 11th 18:00–20:00)

At the official reception, all the people involved in the SICE FESTIVAL will gather. The SICE Industry people will be gathered near the table at the front right of the venue, so please feel free to exchange business cards and ask questions. Let's have fun as comrades who face the same problems

Exhibition (During the Festival)

Companies are exhibiting innovative products and technologies related to advanced technology to build the smart life of the future. This exhibition brings together industry leaders, researchers and engineers in advanced and innovative technology to exchange ideas. Please feel free to ask any questions.