IEEE Galveston Bay Section

This three-day hands-on workshop introduces participants to modern cybersecurity challenges in smart grid systems and the application of artificial intelligence for cyber threat detection and mitigation. Through lectures and real-time laboratory exercises using the Lucas-Nülle Smart Grid Laboratory, participants will gain practical experience in securing cyber-physical power systems. Workshop Highlights - Introduction to Smart Grid Cybersecurity and SCADA Systems - Industrial Communication Protocols and Cyber Threats - Artificial Intelligence for Intrusion Detection - Real-Time Cyberattack Demonstrations - AI-Based Detection and Mitigation Techniques - Hands-on Laboratory Exercises using the Smart Grid Testbed Dates: July 20–22, 2026 (Three Days) Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Daily) Location: Controls Laboratory, Room 215, New Electrical Engineering Building, Prairie View A&M University Capacity: Limited to 15 participants. Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Participation recognizing 9 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Bldg: New Electrical Building, 100 University dr., Prairie View, Texas, United States, 77446