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India's manufacturing sector is entering a decisive decade. With growing demand across automotive, engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, packaging, aerospace and defence, manufacturers are under pressure to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and sustainability. At the same time, technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, industrial Internet of Things, machine vision, additive manufacturing, data analytics, smart logistics, warehouse automation and digital manufacturing platforms are changing the way factories operate.
Read MoreBringing together manufacturing leaders, policymakers, technology experts and solution providers to discuss the future of Indian industry.
Held alongside Future Factory Expo 2026 (FFE 2026) and Future Factory Awards 2026.
Organised by Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SM&E), the 54-year-old industrial publication formerly known as Industrial Products Finder (IPF) and published by ASAPP Info Global Group.
Seven critical themes shaping India's manufacturing transformation over the next decade.
Strengthening competitiveness through modern technologies, policy support, investment and ecosystem collaboration.
Automation, robotics, cobots, AMRs, machine vision and smart production systems improving efficiency, precision, safety and output.
How AI, ML, industrial analytics, ERP, MES, PLM, cloud platforms and IIoT help manufacturers make faster, better decisions.
Connected machines, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure for resilient operations.
Reducing energy consumption, improving resource efficiency, lowering emissions and adopting greener production practices.
Skilling, reskilling, digital literacy and human-machine collaboration to prepare the workforce for automation-led operations.
Emerging startups offering disruptive solutions in AI, robotics, automation, industrial software, predictive maintenance and logistics.
Join manufacturing leaders, policymakers and technology experts shaping India's industrial future.
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Pre-event Webinar Series To Engage with Industry Experts