Technical Seminar

Next-Generation Process Automation for Industry:

IMPLEMENTING IEC 61499 STANDARD

31 July 2025

Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya

8.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Experience the Future of Automation

At the heart of this year’s technical seminar is the IEC 61499 standard—the foundation of next-generation automation systems. Unlike traditional IEC 61131-based Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), IEC 61499 introduces an open, interoperable architecture that redefines flexibility and scalability in industrial automation.

Through live demonstrations and real-world use cases, this seminar will showcase how industry leaders are actively leveraging IEC 61499 to drive engineering efficiency and operational excellence in line with open, standards-based automation.

OBJECTIVES

AGENDA

SPEAKERS

In-Depth Understanding

Provide deep understanding of the IEC 61499 standard for open process automation.

Tool Demonstration

Demonstrate the use of IEC 61499 – compliant configuration tools for designing, configuring, and deploying automation solutions.

Hands-on Experience

Facilitate hands-on sessions to guide participants through the practical implementation of IEC 61499 in actual process facilities.

Interoperability

Discuss strategies for ensuring seamless interoperability with existing systems, PLCs, and communication protocols.

Case Studies

Showcase successful case studies of industrial open automation projects that have implemented IEC 61499, highlighting best practices and lessons learned.

Safety and Security

Address practical considerations for implementing safety measures and cybersecurity protocols in Open Process Automation

8.00 AM – 8.45 AM

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

8.45 AM – 9.00 AM

Opening Remarks – Welcome Address by Trisystems

9.15 AM – 10.00 AM

Keynote Address

Mr. Sharul A. Rashid – President of the International Society of Automation (ISA), Malaysia Section

10.00 AM – 10.15 AM

Open Software Defined Automation – EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert by Schneider Electric

10.15 AM – 10.45 AM

10.45 AM – 11.30 AM

Coffee Break

Technical Demonstration

11.30 AM – 11.45 AM

Intermission

11.45 AM – 12.00 PM

Sponsor’s Introduction – Beckhoff

12.00 PM – 1.00 PM

Presentation by UniversalAutomation.org (UAO)

Mr. Sarat Kumar – UAO Chief Architectural Officer

1.00 PM – 2.00 PM

2.00 PM – 2.15 PM

Lunch Break

Sponsor’s Introduction – ASRock Industrial

2.15 PM – 3.00 PM

Presentation by Guest Speaker

3.00 PM – 3.45 PM

Networking, Booth Tour, Coffee Break & Seminar Kit Redemption

3.45 PM – 4.30 PM

Q&A Session with Guest Speakers

4.30 PM – 4.45 PM

Closing Remarks

4.45 PM – 5.00 PM

Token of Appreciation Ceremony & Session Ends

*Agenda is subject to change

Sharul A Rashid

Executive Director, DigitalEnergy Asia Sdn Bhd and CEO,TI Consultancy in the areas of Instrumentation & Control, Telecommunication, Metering covering as well OT Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 / Digital Transformation.

He is former PETRONAS Head of Technical Excellence and Group Technical Authority & Custodian Engineer, Instrumentation Control.

He is the President of the International Society of Automation (ISA), Malaysia Section, Chair (Elect) – ISA Asia Pacific, as well as Vice-President of Digital Connect Society (Malaysia).

His former role globally among others 1) Vice-Chair ISA Global Cyber Security Alliance (ISAGCA); 2) Co-Chair of the Certification Work Group, Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF); 3) Vice-Chair of IOGP IASSC (International Oil&Gas Producer Instrument Automation Standards Subcommittee).

He is an External Learning Partner (ELP) for INSTEP (Institute Of Technology PETRONAS). He is an “Expert” ISA/IEC 62443 Certification in Cybersecurity since 2019 and Certified Functional Safety Engineer, TUV Rheinland since 2010. He is trained in Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI), World-Economic Forum recognized certification program under INCIT. He is a voting member for NSC 19 / TC 15 for Smart Manufacturing and Chair of Additive Manufacturing Working Group, Department of Standard Malaysia and a Review committee for MTFSB (Malaysia Technical Forum) standards.

He graduated from University of Miami in BSc Electrical Engineering and from University of Florida – Master in Engineering before joining PETRONAS from 1990~2024.

Sarat Kumar Reddy Molakaseema

Mr. Sarat Kumar Reddy Molakaseema is a seasoned expert in industrial automation, currently serving as the Chief Architectural Officer at UniversalAutomation.Org. With over two decades of experience spanning global tech leaders such as GE India, Wipro, Invensys, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Schneider Electric, he has consistently driven innovation in open and interoperable industrial systems.

A graduate in Computer Science & Engineering, Sarat also holds an Executive MBA in Innovation, Digitization & Entrepreneurship from TU Wien. His career is defined by a deep focus on standardized communication protocols, event-driven architectures, and the development of resilient, modular, and remotely operable systems—advancing the reliability, cybersecurity, and safety of critical industrial operations.

Sarat is also a named inventor on patents for high-availability and hot-standby runtime components in industrial systems, reinforcing his technical leadership in the field. His work has played a significant role in reshaping the way industries approach automation, especially in the context of enabling more adaptive and efficient global supply chains.

Driven by a passion for open automation, his current role at UniversalAutomation.Org positions him at the forefront of the movement to unlock vendor-neutral, future-proof industrial solutions using the IEC 61499 standard.