Thursday, 29th January 2026

ITC Maratha, Mumbai

THE PATH TO SMART AND SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING

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INNOVATE | INTEGRATE | ELEVATE

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, approaching the next wave of technological transformation. As businesses adapt to rapid changes in technology and market conditions, they are preparing for Industry 5.0 by embracing emerging trends. Building smart manufacturing processes with innovative strategies, approaches, and business structures aligned with technologies such as IoT, RPA, AI, and ML will be game-changers in this scenario. Timely action is crucial.

Manufacturing is about innovation—it builds economic capacity, strengthens workforces, and generates opportunity and growth. Today, we are witnessing a once-in-a-century transformation driven by changing consumer demands, labor challenges, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, and sustainability demands. Since the industrial revolution, the industry has evolved into a much more complex landscape. Factories and their machines across the globe are becoming smarter, with connected products and systems operating as part of a larger, more responsive, and agile information infrastructure.

The goals are clear: to achieve efficiency improvements, increase profitability, enhance innovation, and manage safety, performance, and environmental impact better.

Join us for an exclusive session where we explore the transformative potential of AI and new-age technologies to accelerate digital transformation. Learn how to build smart and sustainable manufacturing functions and leverage innovations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and future-proof investments. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and network with senior decision-makers in the manufacturing domain.

Featured Speakers

Nishchai Nevrekar - Pidilite Industries Limited
Nishchai Nevrekar

Chief of Digital

Pidilite Industries Limited
Satyen Shah - JSW Steel
Satyen Shah

Vice President - IT & Digital Solutions

JSW Steel
Ram Bhadouria - Unilever
Ram Bhadouria

GM - Engineering and Projects, South Asia

Unilever
Vivek Gosain - Force Motors Ltd
Vivek Gosain

Vice President - Production Engineering

Force Motors Ltd
Dr. Aashish Arun Adhikari - Cipla
Dr. Aashish Arun Adhikari

Global Head - Operations Strategy & Digital Lean

Cipla
Ritesh C. - Henkel
Ritesh C.

Director - Digital Business & IT

Henkel (India & Pakistan)
Udit Pahwa - Blue Star Limited
Udit Pahwa

Chief Information Officer

Blue Star Limited
Rupesh Nirgude - Prism Johnson Limited
Rupesh Nirgude

Group CIO and CDO, Sr. Vice President IT

Prism Johnson Limited
Shirish Bhide - Cummins India Ltd
Shirish Bhide

Head of Operations and Supply Chain

Cummins India Ltd
Ramanarayana Parhi - Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Ramanarayana Parhi

VP & CIO

Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Santosh Panday - Aditya Birla Group
Santosh Panday

General Manager - Industry 4.0

Aditya Birla Group
Amit Arora - ACC Limited
Amit Arora

Plant Head

ACC Limited
Ruchir Shrivastava - Vedanta Resources Limited
Ruchir Shrivastava

Director - Supply Chain

Vedanta Resources Limited
Rajeev Gupta - Birla Opus
Rajeev Gupta

VP Engineering & Tech, Manufacturing Excellence

Birla Opus
Punit Modi - Mondelēz International
Punit Modi

Global Supply Chain Analytics

Mondelēz International
Amit Chaudhary - Novartis
Amit Chaudhary

Director, Business Process Excellence

Novartis
Mitesh Gangar - Aarti Industries
Mitesh Gangar

VP & Head - Specialties Business & Supply Chain

Aarti Industries
Ankit Todi - Mahindra Group
Ankit Todi

Group Chief Sustainability Officer

Mahindra Group
Sreenivas Rao N - Sun Pharma
Sreenivas Rao N

Global Head of Supply Chain

Sun Pharma
Tejas Godbole - Bharat Serums
Tejas Godbole

Vice President Supply Chain

Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
Swapnil Jugade - Welspun Corp
Swapnil Jugade

Chief Information Officer - IT and Digital

Welspun Corp Limited
Vinay Morje - Grasim Industries
Vinay Morje

Sr Vice President & Head of Digital Transformation

Grasim Industries Limited | Pulp & Fibre
Aditi Sharma - Uno Minda
Aditi Sharma

President & Chief Manufacturing Excellence Officer

Uno Minda
Priyanka Shivan - Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Priyanka Shivan

Head of Supply Chain - South Asia

Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Kunal Kapoor - Sun Pharma
Kunal Kapoor

Head - Digital Transformation

Sun Pharma
Balaji Reddipalli - Borosil Limited
Balaji Reddipalli

Head - Supply Chain

Borosil Limited
Yalamanchili Venkata Sathish - Godrej Agrovet Limited
Yalamanchili Venkata Sathish

Head - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Excellence

Godrej Agrovet Limited

Who Should Attend

CXO / President / VP / Director / Head / GM of
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Operations
Operations
Plant / Production
Plant / Production
IT / Technology
IT / Technology
Digital Transformation
Industry 4.0
Quality Control
Quality Control
Strategy & Planning
Strategy & Planning
Automation
Automation

Key Themes

Cutting-Edge Technologies

Explore IoT, AI, RPA, and ML applications in smart manufacturing.

Regulatory Compliance

Strategies to meet industry standards while embracing innovation.

Market Adaptability

Stay competitive by aligning with market trends and customer needs.

Sustainability Practices

Boost efficiency and promote environmental stewardship.

Supply Chain Optimization

Resilient strategies to streamline global operations.

Digital Integration

Create connected systems for real-time, data-driven decisions.

Operational Excellence

Drive productivity, safety, and quality through innovation.

Workforce Empowerment

Upskill teams for a future-ready manufacturing environment.

Business Growth Tactics

Maximize ROI with strategic investments and smart planning.

AI & Automation

How AI and automation will revolutionize manufacturing flexibility and supply chain efficiency.

Future of Manufacturing Awards 2026

Get Recognized for your Path-Breaking Achievements in Manufacturing Operations

These awards recognize and highlight the path-breaking achievements of leaders in Manufacturing, Operations, Digital Transformation, Technology, Plant Management, and more — those who have demonstrated innovation and leadership. This is a unique opportunity to amplify your brand presence among top professionals in the industry.


Why You Should Sponsor This Event

The Industry is evolving and shifting towards Industry 5.0 & smart factories by leveraging the benefits of emerging technologies & innovations. Which will help them to bring transparency in their process along with efficiency & accuracy in the overall manufacturing operations.

While leveraging the benefits of the same, companies are looking for Strategic Alliance and partnership with tech solution providers for customized services.

Partnering 7th Edition Future of Manufacturing Summit and Awards 2026 will enable your organization to brand and promote the business offerings in unique way to differentiated audience group across India. Conference attendees are the Manufacturing & Operations leaders who are the decision makers of their organization & are keen to bring their manufacturing process to the next level.

We have a set of standard branding solutions that we can customize based on your specific need. To maximize your participation, take a couple of minutes to connect with us to find out more on our audience profile.

Sponsorship Benefits

  • Showcase your expertise to the senior Manufacturing industry leaders
  • Advertising your logo and company profile through our various marketing campaigns
  • Showcase your Thought Leadership and Industry Knowledge by being a part of webinar sessions
  • Share company literature to attendees
  • Secure post show appointments by collecting leads
  • These and many alternatives – call us now to know more

Pricing

1st Early Bird

Valid Till 24th Oct 2025

Registration Fees

₹10,000 + Taxes
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Reg + Award Nomination

₹15,000 + Taxes
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2nd Early Bird

Valid Till 24th Nov 2025

Registration Fees

₹12,500 + Taxes
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Reg + Award Nomination

₹17,500 + Taxes
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Standard Rate

Applies After 24th Nov 2025

Registration Fees

₹15,000 + Taxes
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Reg + Award Nomination

₹20,000 + Taxes
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