The conclave was organized in partnership with Startup India, IIT Bombay, Pro MFG Media, Channel Technologies and Panimalar Engineering College. It successfully gathered over 200 stakeholders, including manufacturers, startups, researchers & tech experts.

The conclave focused on bridging the gap between tech research and real-world applications in smart manufacturing, driving India’s manufacturing sector towards Industry 4.0 with a strong focus on automation, collaborative AI, and sustainability.

Industry leaders like Hitachi, Jio, Siemens, Aditya Birla Group, Mitsubishi Electric, Pidilite, Skoda Auto, Whirlpool, Hindustan Zinc, Gold Jewellery and many more not only explored current & future applications but also shared their insights on how these technologies will increase efficiency and flexibility in the processes of manufacturing plants.

Researchers from leading institutes presented their latest findings on advanced analytics, AI, IoT, robotics, and additive manufacturing. Moreover, esteemed professors from IIT Bombay presented their observations on how their cutting-edge research is transforming everyday manufacturing practices into groundbreaking innovations.

While deep-tech startups like E42 AI, SwitchOn, FluxGen, and Syskey OT, showcased their cutting-edge innovations in smart manufacturing, startups like Volar Alta, SiSoc Engineering, and Orangewood pitched their solutions to manufacturers and investors.