API Cybersecurity Conference - The Woodlands, TX

November 10, 2026 to November 11, 2026 Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, Texas Avoid Attendee List Scams Please be aware that the American Petroleum Institute (API) does not sell attendee lists for any API events, nor do we authorize third parties to distribute or sell attendee information. If you receive an email offering to sell an API attendee list, please disregard the message and report it as spam, as it is likely fraudulent. Join us at the 21st Annual API Cybersecurity Conference & Expo and discover methods for thwarting the bad guys, what the scene looks like over the horizon and how the latest technologies can help you counter cyber espionage, address cyber warfare, and make your cyber efforts secure. Cyber Continuity: Oil and Gas Resiliency in the Digital Era The API Cybersecurity Conference has been an annual event since 2005. For 21 years it has been the only cybersecurity conference dedicated to the oil and natural gas industry and has a loyal and dedicated attendee base. It is also volunteer-driven, both at the planning committee and speaker level. We consistently produce a compelling conference program, with a focus on safety, best practices, and innovation. In addition, the conference provides an opportunity for attendees to earn CPEs (Continuing Professional Education), maintaining their certifications and required hours. Finally, the conference provides the opportunity for networking and idea exchange, with our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors sharing their latest products and services. The work of the problem-solvers of our industry is never done. The API Cybersecurity Conference has been an annual event since 2005. For 21 years it has been the only cybersecurity conference dedicated to the oil and natural gas industry and has a loyal and dedicated attendee base. It is also volunteer-driven, both at the planning committee and speaker level. We consistently produce a compelling conference program, with a focus on safety, best practices, and innovation. The 2026 Conference Program includes over 60 presentations in 3 tracks: Tyler Williams OT Cybersecurity Pioneer & Energy Industry Cybersecurity Leader Tyler Williams is a globally recognized pioneer in industrial cybersecurity, with a career spanning over two decades at the forefront of securing industrial systems and critical infrastructure. His contributions have significantly shaped the cybersecurity landscape, making him one of the most influential figures in the field today. As the founder and CEO of Wurldtech, Tyler was instrumental in the development of the Achilles Test Platform, an industry-first solution designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in critical OT systems. The Achilles Test Platform became the de facto standard for testing the security of industrial control systems, enabling manufacturers and operators to proactively address potential threats before they could be exploited. Measuring What Matters The Goal Zero Framework for Cybersecurity Performance in Energy Despite record levels of cybersecurity spending, many energy organizations still struggle to answer a simple question: Are we becoming more secure? Drawing on more than two decades of experience helping shape OT cybersecurity standards, testing methodologies, certification programs, and operational security programs, Tyler will present a new cybersecurity KPI framework being developed called Goal Zero, a new model designed specifically for energy and industrial organizations. Inspired by the industry’s transformation in safety performance, Goal Zero focuses on measuring the factors that most directly influence cyber resilience rather than relying solely on compliance scores, control counts, or maturity assessments. The framework introduces a new way to evaluate cybersecurity performance by assessing the effectiveness of preventive and mitigative barriers, reducing exposure to credible threats, and strengthening an organization’s ability to withstand and recover from cyber events. Attendees will leave with a practical methodology for aligning cybersecurity investments with operational risk, communicating performance to executives and boards, and creating a roadmap toward a more resilient industrial future. As the industry once rallied around Goal Zero for safety, this session explores how the same mindset can be applied to cybersecurity. Catharina “Dd” Budiharto Customer Security Officer Microsoft Dd Budiharto is Microsoft’s Customer Security Officer for the US Oil, Gas and Energy industry vertical. Dd is a former CISO and Fractional CISO for Fortune 500 Oil and Gas companies where she partnered with executive teams, business stakeholders, and IT leaders to develop strategy and road map to enhance the organization’s cyber security posture. Her expertise in IT and OT security has been instrumental in delivering significantly enhanced information and cyber security for companies including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, M