Manufacturers today face a once-in-a-generation opportunity to future-proof their businesses. To stay competitive, leaders must embrace three new priorities - productivity, resilience, and growth - while balancing traditional objectives of cost, quality, and service.

This session explores the megatrends redefining smart manufacturing, from automation and AI to workforce evolution and economic shifts. Led by one of the foremost strategic minds in Industry 4.0, this session provides practical insights, management foresight, and actionable strategies to help manufacturers navigate the next decade.