explitia at VALVES and PUMPS expo 2026

During VALVES and PUMPS expo 2026, held at PTAK Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, explitia actively participated in discussions about the future of modern industry, the security of critical infrastructure, and the effective implementation of digital solutions in manufacturing environments. One of the company’s representatives at the event was Adrian Stelmach, CEO of explitia, who delivered a presentation on Predictive Maintenance and took part in a panel discussion focused on user safety in critical infrastructure installations.

VALVES and PUMPS expo 2026 brought together experts, industry representatives, and professionals responsible for the development, maintenance, and safety of technological installations. For explitia, participation in the event was an opportunity to share experience from real-life implementations carried out in industrial plants and to discuss the challenges that increasingly affect manufacturing companies.

Adrian Stelmach, CEO of explitia, delivered a presentation entitled “How to Successfully Implement Predictive Maintenance? Change Management in an Industrial Company – Case Study”, which took place on March 25, 2026. The presentation focused on the practical aspects of implementing predictive maintenance in industrial enterprises and was based on real cases taken directly from factories.

The lecture showed that the successful implementation of Predictive Maintenance requires much more than technology, sensors, or data analytics alone. Organizational readiness, team engagement, clearly defined business goals, and proper change management are also crucial. In practice, it is often the human and process-related factors that determine whether a project delivers the expected results.

One of the leading topics discussed during the event was cybersecurity in OT and IT environments. In 2025, the Polish government recorded a 150% increase in cyberattacks compared to the previous year. This is a clear signal for industrial enterprises that digital security should be treated as an integral part of business continuity, not merely as an IT-related issue.

During the panel discussion “User Safety in Critical Infrastructure Installations”, Adrian Stelmach talked with Robert Wojtynek, Krzysztof Durka, Noemi Malska, and Włodzimierz Nowak about how to effectively protect users, processes, and infrastructure in industrial environments. The discussion showed that cybersecurity does not end with purchasing tools or implementing a single system.

An organization’s resilience also depends on up-to-date systems, rapid vulnerability patching, properly designed access architecture, permission control, employee awareness, and well-structured processes. From the perspective of explitia’s work, a comprehensive approach to managing industrial environments is particularly important — one in which technology goes hand in hand with responsible risk management, user education, and well-thought-out security architecture.

The scale of consequences that can result from a seemingly minor vulnerability is clearly demonstrated by the 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. The incident began with the use of a VPN account without multi-factor authentication. One missing security element led to the shutdown of pipeline operations, financial losses, fuel availability issues across many regions of the United States, and consequences extending far beyond the company itself.

Both the presentation and participation in the panel discussion confirmed that explitia approaches industrial digitalization in a comprehensive way. Technological solutions should support the safety, efficiency, and predictability of processes, but their effectiveness depends on how they are embedded within the organization.

Modern plants increasingly combine OT and IT systems, use real-time data, automation, and remote access to infrastructure. This creates enormous development opportunities, but at the same time increases the potential attack surface. That is why it is so important to combine technical expertise with knowledge of industrial processes, change management, and user safety.

The participation of Adrian Stelmach and explitia in VALVES and PUMPS expo 2026 emphasized the importance of a responsible approach to technology. Cybersecurity, Predictive Maintenance, and change management are no longer separate areas, but elements of one broader strategy for building a resilient, secure, and efficient industry.

The conclusions from the event are clear: modern industry needs not only tools, but also partners who understand the specifics of OT and IT environments and can support organizations in safely implementing change.