Keynotion’s Smart Manufacturing Summit highlights Industry 5.0 and sustainable practices

From 3-5 April 2024, the bustling city of Stuttgart will play host to Keynotion’s Smart Manufacturing Summit, a event focused on the transformation of the manufacturing industry. This year’s summit promises to delve into the multifaceted changes sweeping through the sector, including automation, the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, and the increasing role of AI in decision-making processes. Set against the backdrop of a circular economy emphasising sustainability and resource optimisation, the summit aims to chart a course for the future of manufacturing.

One of the central themes of the summit is the evolution towards Industry 5.0, which recognises the crucial role of human input alongside automation and technology. In a rapidly changing landscape where humans and machines are expected to collaborate more seamlessly, industry leaders are urged to adapt their mindsets and strategies to foster this new era of cooperation. Ingo Hild, Plant Manager at Osram, and Dimitris Kiritsis, Professor Emeritus and Senior Advisor at EPFL and the University of Oslo, will serve as the event’s chairs, guiding discussions on the future of work and the imperative of human-machine collaboration.

A lineup of distinguished speakers from renowned companies such as Ipsen, DSM, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, Saab, SEG Automotive, Aubert & Duval, Grano, Ferrero, Duracell, and Schneider Electric will share insights and best practices during the summit. With representatives from diverse sectors within the manufacturing industry, attendees can expect a comprehensive exploration of emerging trends and innovative solutions driving the transformation of the sector.

In addition to thought-provoking discussions and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a complimentary Mercedes VIP Tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge manufacturing facilities.

The summit is made possible by the generous support of leading sponsors specialising in technological and automation solutions. Companies such as Domo, Rockwell Automation, D-Wave, IFS, POKA, Kearney, QAD Redzone, GE Vernova, Accesa, NC-Vision, HiveMQ, Pasqal, Solvace, Frends, Innovapptive, montratec GmbH, Murrelektronik, Wheel.Me, and Onward Partners will showcase their expertise and offerings, providing valuable insights for summit attendees.

Keynotion’s Smart Manufacturing Summit promises to be a dynamic and insightful event, offering a platform for industry leaders, experts, and practitioners to exchange ideas, collaborate, and shape the future of manufacturing in an era defined by innovation, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative dialogue in Stuttgart. Register here! https://key-notion.com/smart-manufacturing-world-summit-stuttgart/

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