8th Annual
Manufacturing
Leaders'
India Summit &
Awards
2026
The global manufacturing sector is rapidly evolving, driven by digital transformation, AI, automation, Industry 4.0, and increasing sustainability requirements. Manufacturers are investing in smart factories, connected operations, and data-driven decision-making to enhance productivity, resilience, and competitiveness.
India is well-positioned to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, supported by initiatives such as Make in India and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Reflecting this momentum, the global smart manufacturing market is projected to grow from USD 446.45 billion in 2026 to over USD 1.3 trillion by 2034, highlighting the increasing adoption of intelligent manufacturing technologies worldwide.
The 8th Annual Manufacturing Leaders India Summit and Awards 2026 will bring together senior manufacturing executives, industry experts, and technology innovators to discuss the future of manufacturing. Through insightful keynote sessions, panel discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities, the summit will explore strategies for operational excellence, digital transformation, smart manufacturing, sustainability, and resilient supply chains. It will provide a platform for sharing best practices, fostering collaboration, and equipping leaders with actionable insights to build future-ready manufacturing enterprises.
Topic Highlights
- Industry 5.0 implementation roadmap for an Indian mid-size
- Manufacturer: Phased approach, capex requirements, and how to sequence technology investments for maximum operational impact
- Digital twins as the foundation for predictive and autonomous manufacturing
- OEE optimisation & reliability-centred maintenance: practical tools to eliminate big losses on the shop floor
- Green manufacturing & renewable energy transition: Why Indian factories are still hesitating and the operational & financial case for moving now
Key Takeaways
- Application of the latest technologies and concepts in manufacturing excellence
- Best practices and tool kits for process optimization
- Driving digital manufacturing
- Sustainability practices in manufacturing operations
- Cross pollination of ideas from different manufacturing segments
- Building digital talent & capability
- Industry 5.0
- Profitability focus
Why should you attend?
- To learn about digitally integrated manufacturing facilities
- To network and leverage good practices, tangible, and practical insights that are applicable in the industry
- To collaborate and leverage various opportunities that exist in the industry
- To listen to diverse cross sections of industry ideas and viewpoints
- To discover future trends and best practices news from the manufacturing fraternity
- To find solutions for your current business challenges
- To build thought leadership in the space
Who will you meet?
Functional Heads of:
- Manufacturing
- Production
- Engineering
- Plant & Site
- Operations & Maintenance
- Digital Transformation / Industry 4.0
