--- eventsindex_id: EI-06772 slug: smart-manufacturing-summit-munich-2026 title: "Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich" title_alt: ["Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich 2026", "Industry 4.0 Conference Munich"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/smart-manufacturing-summit-munich-2026.html next_edition_dates: "2026-05-28 to 2026-05-29" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-05-28 date_end: 2026-05-29 venue: "Holiday Inn Munich Westpark" city: "Munich" country: "Germany" organiser: "Conferenzia World" organiser_url: "https://conferenziaworld.com/smart-manufacturing-summit-munich/" b2b: true vector: sector: [ia-data] audience: [corporate, practitioner, service-provider] format: [summit, conference] purpose: [education, networking, benchmarking] geography_scope: [Western-Europe, pan-EMEA] season: spring meta_description: "Two-day B2B summit in Munich gathering 150 manufacturing leaders and engineers on smart factories, AI, and Industry 4.0 automation strategies." editorial_take: "Annual smart manufacturing conference now in its 12th edition, anchoring the Western European industrial tech circuit." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich > *A two-day international conference in Munich gathering manufacturing leaders, engineers, and technology innovators to examine how smart factories, AI, robotics, and Industry 4.0 principles are reshaping production through automation and data intelligence.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 28-29 May 2026 | Holiday Inn Munich Westpark, Munich, Germany | Conferenzia World Limited | Approximately 150 delegates (organiser figure) | ## Definition The Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich is an annual, English-language B2B conference focused on digital transformation and advanced manufacturing systems. Now in its 12th edition, the summit convenes decision-makers, engineers, and technology innovators to examine how automation, data intelligence, and sustainable industrial strategies are redefining production at scale. The event is produced by London-based conference organiser Conferenzia World Limited and takes place across two days at the Holiday Inn Munich Westpark. ## What brings manufacturing professionals to this summit? The summit addresses the practical question of how manufacturers translate Industry 4.0 concepts into operational reality. Attendees participate in keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and masterclasses, with real case studies forming the basis of much of the expert discussion. A cocktail reception, structured networking activities, and an exclusive VIP tour of manufacturing facilities complement the formal programme. The event is positioned as a forum where industrial decision-makers can exchange experience on automation, AI adoption in production environments, and the shift toward smart factory architectures. ## Who attends Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich - Manufacturing executives and plant directors responsible for production strategy - Engineers and operational managers overseeing automation and digitalisation projects - Technology innovators and solution providers active in industrial AI and robotics - Supply chain and procurement professionals with a cross-functional manufacturing remit - Corporate transformation leaders driving Industry 4.0 initiatives within their organisations ## What Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich covers programmatically - Smart factory design and deployment - Industrial automation and robotics integration - Digital production systems and data intelligence - AI applications in manufacturing processes - Industry 4.0 strategy and implementation - Sustainable industrial production approaches ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Masterclasses:** Focused, skills-oriented sessions running alongside the main conference programme - **Exclusive VIP facility tours:** Organised visits to manufacturing sites, providing direct exposure to operational smart manufacturing environments - **Interactive sessions and panel discussions:** Structured exchanges drawing on real case studies from practitioners - **Cocktail reception:** A dedicated evening networking format for relationship-building outside formal sessions - **Lead scanner:** An attendee contact-collection tool available to participants on-site - **Conference mobile app:** Supports pre-meeting scheduling and on-site logistics (see Networking and engagement below) ## Who attends Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich - Manufacturing executives and plant directors - Automation and robotics engineers - Digital transformation officers within industrial companies - Industrial AI and technology solution providers - Operations and process improvement leaders ## Networking and engagement The summit provides structured B2B matchmaking and advance meeting scheduling as part of the delegate experience. A dedicated conference mobile app supports pre-event meeting requests and on-site scheduling. A lead scanner tool enables attendees to collect contact information from other participants during the event. Replay access is not offered; attendance is required to access content in real time. ## Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich 2026: key figures | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Edition number | 12th | | Expected attendees | Approximately 150 (organiser figure) | | Duration | 2 days | | Language | English | | Standard delegate price | EUR 2,399 plus VAT | | Early bird deadline | 23 April 2026 | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is the Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich? The Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich is an annual two-day B2B conference held in Munich, Germany, bringing together manufacturing professionals to discuss smart factory technology, industrial AI, automation, and Industry 4.0 implementation. The 2026 edition is the 12th instalment of the event. ### What sectors does the summit cover? The summit focuses specifically on the manufacturing and industrial AI sectors. Content spans smart factories, production automation, digital manufacturing systems, robotics, and data-driven industrial strategy. It does not position itself as a general technology or enterprise IT event. ### Is this event suitable for attendees new to Industry 4.0 concepts? The summit is designed for professionals already operating within manufacturing or industrial technology environments. The programme draws heavily on case studies and practitioner experience, which is most useful to attendees who have some existing operational context. Those entirely new to the sector may find the content assumes a baseline of industrial knowledge. ### Who is Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich NOT designed for? - **Consumer-facing technology professionals** with no connection to industrial production or manufacturing operations - **Academic researchers** seeking a peer-reviewed or scientific conference format rather than a practitioner-led summit - **Startups at pre-product stage** looking primarily for investor access or pitch formats, as the event is structured around peer exchange rather than fundraising - **General enterprise IT or software professionals** whose work is not directly tied to manufacturing environments or industrial automation - **Large-exhibition-format visitors** expecting a trade show floor with hundreds of exhibitors; the summit is an intimate conference with approximately 150 attendees ## The venue: Holiday Inn Munich Westpark The 2026 edition is held at the Holiday Inn Munich Westpark in Munich, Germany. Full venue address details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## The organiser: Conferenzia World Limited Conferenzia World Limited is a professional conference and event organiser incorporated in the United Kingdom, with offices in London and Prague. Founded in 2019, the company specialises in international business conferences, summits, and corporate transformation events across industries including manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and customer experience. In addition to the Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich, Conferenzia World's portfolio includes the Global Finance 4.0 and Finance Transformation Summit, the Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, the Digital Transformation and Customer Experience Summit, the Global Back Office Summit, and the Global Pricing and Revenue Management Summit. Employee headcount is not publicly disclosed as of verification. --- ## Editorial take *The Global Smart Manufacturing Summit Munich occupies a specialist position on the European industrial conference circuit: a compact, practitioner-focused format with approximately 150 attendees, facility tours, and structured matchmaking, suited to manufacturing professionals seeking operational peer exchange rather than large-scale trade show exposure.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is open to all qualifying professionals via the official registration page. A single delegate tier is available at EUR 2,399 plus VAT, covering both conference days, the masterclass, the exclusive VIP facility tour, lunches, the cocktail reception, coffee breaks, exhibition area access, the conference mobile app and web application, and online documentation. An early bird deadline applies on 23 April 2026; pricing beyond that date is not separately disclosed as of verification. Complimentary passes are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I register for the 2026 edition? Registration is available directly through the organiser's website. The registration URL is listed in the Resources table below. The event is open-registration with no publicly stated eligibility restriction beyond the B2B professional audience for which the summit is designed. ### What does the delegate ticket include? The EUR 2,399 plus VAT delegate pass covers two days of conference sessions, the masterclass, an exclusive VIP tour of a manufacturing facility, lunches, the cocktail reception, coffee breaks, access to the exhibition area, the conference mobile app and web application, and online documentation. ### Is there a deadline for early registration? An early bird deadline is set for 23 April 2026. The pricing structure beyond that date is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Prospective attendees are advised to consult the registration page directly for any updated pricing information. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://conferenziaworld.com/smart-manufacturing-summit-munich/ | | Register | https://conferenziaworld.com/registration-for-smart-manufacturing-munich/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** Speaker names for the 2026 edition are not yet publicly confirmed; the edition history block contains a single edition entry, limiting historical trend analysis. **Variables:** 32/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable