18 August - 18 August, 2026
August 18 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (United Kingdom Standard Time)
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Webinar details
SCADA and PLC systems are the engine behind Industrial Automation, the facilitate machines sole operation and remote monitoring and control of various systems at almost all industries ranging from manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Transportation, and even commercial buildings. Understanding how SCADA and PLC systems operate will give you an understanding of how systems are constructed and how they can impact process flow and operations.
This webinar will introduce you to fundamentals of SCADA and PLC systems and how they are constructed and programmed.
- The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
- A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
- Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.
Key takeaways from this webinar:
- Understand what SCADA and PLC systems are.
- Explore how they can impact processes Automation and Control.
- Get familiar of they are constructed and programmed.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Online Session
Meet the Presenter
Abdulrahman Shaalan, Programme Leader for Industrial Automation
Dr. Abdu Shaalan is a PhD holder in the fields of Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices from the University of Sunderland. He is a research enthusiast and has held multiple research projects over the years, including a research fellowship with the nursing school, several KTP projects with local manufacturers, and was recently awarded a Teaching Fellowship in AI in Education. Abdu’s research focus is on Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices in the advances of Industry 4.0 technologies. Teaching-wise, Abdu held multiple programme lead positions ranging from Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Abdu values the link between teaching, research, and industry through research-led education that bridges the gap between academia and industry, ensuring graduates are ready for industry upon graduation. Currently a programme leader for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Industrial Automation programmes at ECT, he ensures students are supported and provided with high value education that competes with world class education.
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