Manufacturing in 2025 stands at a historic inflection point. Smart Manufacturing is no longer a distant aspiration— it has become the engine of the new industrial era, merging advanced technologies, intelligent machines, and empowered people to create factories that think, adapt, and evolve.
Manufacturing 5.0 has arrived—ushering in an era where technology and humanity converge to create factories that are not only smart, but also sustainable, resil-ient, and human-centric.
The last decade of Industry 4.0 laid the foundation with automation, robotics, IoT, and AI-driven analytics. But in 2025 and beyond, the focus has shifted. Manufacturing is no longer just about efficiency at scale; it is about collaboration between humans and machines, personalization of products, circular economy practices, and innovation that balances profitability with responsibility.
The landscape is shifting fast:
1. AI & GenAI are powering predictive quality, design optimization, and autonomous
decision-making.
2. Connected ecosystems are enabling real-time supply chain visibility and smart
asset utilization.
3. Sustainability & ESG goals are pushing manufacturers toward circular economy
models and carbon-neutral operations.
4. Cybersecurity & data trust have become mission-critical as factories grow hy
perconnected.
5. Workforce transformation is redefining roles, as humans and machines collabo
rate to unlock productivity.
For manufacturers, the challenge is no longer whether to embrace change—but how fast and how effectively. Those who implement, experiment, and scale digital capabilities today will be tomorrow’s industry leaders.
The 3rd Edition Smart Manufacturing Summit – Crafting for Excellence, Mumbai 2025 brings together global innovators, industry pioneers, and technology visionaries to share proven strategies and bold ideas. From integrating advanced digital platforms to rethinking operational excellence, from boosting efficiency to building resilient supply chains, this summit will deliver pragmatic insights that empower organizations to thrive in an era defined by disruption and possibility.
Join us as we explore how excellence in manufacturing is being redefined—not by incremental change, but by transformative innovation.
The 3rd Edition Smart Manufacturing Summit – Crafting for Excellence, Mumbai 2025 is designed for leaders, decision-makers, and innovators driving the next wave of industrial transformation, including:
Partners
Sliver Partner
Exhibit Partner
Business Development Partner
Media Partners
Who should attend?
CXO, MD, President, VP, AVP, Plant/UnitHead in the functions of:
Manufacturing
Information Technology (IT)
ERP/EDP
Production
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Operations
Research
Sustainability and ESG
Purchase Procurement
Process Excellence
Digital Products & Innovation
Architecture
Analytics
Robotics & Automation
AI & ML
Plant Head
IOT
Purchase
Supply Chain Leaders
Industry Focus
Automotive Manufacturing
Aerospace Manufacturing
Electronics Manufacturing
Metal Fabrication
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Medical Devices Manufacturing
Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Printing and Related Support Activities
Household Appliances Manufacturing
Petrochemical Manufacturing
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Textile Manufacturing
Paper and Pulp Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Glass and Ceramics Manufacturing
Construction Materials Manufacturing
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing
Defense and Military Equipment Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Furniture Manufacturing
Clothing and Apparel Manufacturing
Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Manufacturing
Key Themes:
Sustainability & Circular Manufacturing:
Embedding ESG goals, energy efficiency, and carbon-neutral practices into smart factories.
Cybersecurity Data Trust in Smart Factories:
Protecting hyperconnected operations from growing digital risks.
Cobots, Robotics Human-Machine Collaboration:
Redefining workforce roles through safe and productive collaboration.
Manufacturing 5.0 – The Human-Centric Future:
Balancing advanced automation with human creativity, personalization, and sustainability.
AI, Generative AI Digital Twins:
Transforming predictive maintenance, design optimization, and real-time decision-making.
Resilient & Agile Supply Chains:
Leveraging digital supply chain platforms, IIoT, and connected ecosystems for end-to-end visibility.
Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR):
Enhancing training, remote monitoring, and process optimization in next-gen factories.
Advanced Analytics, Big Data & Cloud Integration:
Unlocking actionable insights to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive profitability.
Digital Workforce Skills of the Future:
Upskilling talent and preparing employees to thrive in the era of smart, sustainable manufacturing.
Innovation, Commercialization & Scaling Digital Roadmaps:
From pilot to enterprise-wide adoption—building executable transformation strategies.
Our Speaker:
Keynote Speaker:
Harsh Vardhan
Global Head - Digital Innovation | AI, Industry 4.0, Innovation Culture Apollo Tyres LtdSpeakers:
Dr. S Kumar
A. Director , Heading Generative AI , Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) COE (Centre of Excellence) , Innovation PepsiCo
Pranjal Jain
Head of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at boAt lifestyle & a Director of Califonix Tech and Manufacturing (JV of Dixon and boAT)
Dr. Sharad Nigam
Group Sr. VP - Strategy, Business Development/Incubation, & Digital Transformation APAC/India Hitachi
Prashant Katiyar
General Manager & Head Operational Excellence / Ops Transformation Mankind Pharma Ltd
Sanjay Kumar
General Manager ( Factory Operations) Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (Cremica and English Oven)
Why Sponsor :
Thought Leadership Opportunities
Share your expertise through keynotes, panels, or workshops, reinforcing your market authority.
Showcase Innovation
Demonstrate products, solutions, and success stories to a highly relevant and engaged audience.
Competitive Advantage
Position your organization ahead of competitors by being part of an exclusive, high-impact industry platform.
Brand Visibility Positioning
Showcase your brand as a thought leader in front of top manufacturing, technology, and policy decision-makers.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers
Network with CXOs, senior executives, and industry leaders driving smart manufacturing adoption.
Lead Generation Business Growth
– Gain qualified leads and build strategic partnerships with potential clients and collaborators.
Our Partners
Silver Partner
Facttwin is a platform by Akrivia Automation Private Limited that helps industries adapt to Industry 4.0 technology. Founded in 2015 by Raghu Kalidindi and Rahul Kalidindi, Akrivia initially offered custom digital solutions to top Fortune 500 companies. Over time, it evolved into a product-focused company, creating AkriviaHCM for workforce management and Facttwin for industrial digital transformation.
Under Raghu Kalidindi’s leadership, who has 30 years of industrial R&D experience, Facttwin was developed to reduce production loss, find areas for improvement, and enable real-time machinery monitoring. The product quickly became successful due to its high quality and the effective technologies it uses.
Facttwin enhances manufacturing processes with real-time insights and predictive analytics. It includes four integrated products – Connect, UNS, Intelligence, and Health – that work together to collect, analyze, and interpret data from industrial assets, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Exhibit Partner
SoftCore Solutions, Your Trusted Partner for Digital Transformation in India. SoftCore Solutions is a leading Oracle NetSuite solution provider of Cloud ERP solutions, empowering Indian companies with over 24 years of experience and expertise in ERP implementations across industries. Our lineup of customers and track record speaks for itself. We deliver customized tailor-fit
IT solutions on time and within budget while catering to diverse clients. Our infrastructure and practices allow us to implement projects, both in India and abroad. We’re constantly growing and developing solutions with the latest technology in mind with our comprehensive hands-on experience in ERP and other business solution implementations. We customize software solutions for customers according to their industry-specific needs, to ensure your unique requirements are met. SoftCore Solutions believes in building long-term partnerships with our clients. We provide solutions with steadfast commitment and expertise, supporting you in achieving operational efficiency, driving growth, and unlocking your full potential. Get ready to transform your business with Cloud ERP with SoftCore Solutions. Contact us today for a demo and join us to embark on a digital journey together.
Exhibit Partner
MoveInSync is the leading employee commute platform with 400+ clients which includes 104 Fortune 500 companies across 39 countries. They have redefined employee transportation in major cities across the world. Their end-to-end service and their SaaS solutions are built to support organizations in not just cutting costs, optimizing commute and workplace, and achieving ESG goals, but also provide the safest and best experience for their employees.
Business Development Partner
Axestrack Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. reimagines how modern organizations manage and optimize logistics and supply chain operations. With over 15 years of experience, Axestrack partners with leading businesses to bring intelligence, transparency, and precision to complex logistics ecosystems. Anchored in the concept of the connected Axestrack Operating System (aOS), the company integrates real-time data, AI, and Generative AI to build cohesive, adaptive, and insight-driven logistics networks.
Axestrack unifies data and breaks down silos to unlock end-to-end visibility, enable intelligent workflow orchestration, and power predictive, autonomous decision-making across the logistics value chain. From fleet movement and yard operations to plant, port, and consignment-level intelligence, Axestrack empowers organizations to enhance speed, foresight, and control. With a growing global presence and over 300,000 commercial vehicles connected through its platform, Axestrack is shaping the future of logistics as a strategic driver of agility, resilience, and long-term value.
Business Development Partner
Fourth Partner Energy – India’s Leading Renewable Energy Solutions Company.
Founded in 2010, Fourth Partner Energy specializes in the development and financing of clean energy projects. We provide customised, decarbonization solutions for corporates – offering end-to-end capabilities across evaluation, design, planning, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance and financing of solar, wind, hybrid, and battery storage systems.
As the only RE developer in India to offer a full spectrum of green energy solutions on a single platform – we are driving the transition to a sustainable future
Media Partner
Cargo Insights stands as a dynamic trade media committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the ever-evolving logistics industry. In the digital era, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge branding solutions tailored to address the unique challenges faced by professionals and companies navigating the complex logistics landscape.
Our vision at Cargo Insights is to construct a platform that aspires to contribute to a better business world. We aim to revolutionise advertising by offering businesses precise insights, advanced analytics, and dynamic targeting capabilities. In doing so, we strive to shape a future where marketing strategies are not only impactful but also efficient.
At Cargo Insights, our mission is to bring about a transformation in cargo intelligence, providing precise and unbiased information. We empower businesses with informed decision-making, optimising global logistics for sustained success in today’s dynamic market environment. We are committed to exceptional and seamless client service, and approach tasks with enthusiasm and zeal, upholding our dedication to excellence. Every client is special to us. We craft exceptional experiences, leaving an enduring positive impression for mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships, and maintaining accountability towards our work.
Media Partner
At Bharat CXO, we celebrate the silent achievements of our nation’s unsung heroes—those who tirelessly contribute to our country’s growth, create jobs, and share their knowledge with the youth. We strive to honor their hard work by highlighting their contributions through blogs and sharing their stories and experiences, as well as creating platforms for their voices to be heard.
Bharat CXO is a business and technology magazine that has published blogs and articles featuring over “500+ CXOs on our LinkedIn profile”. and many more coming in Other social media platforms.
We primarily work with:
1. C-level executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CXOs)
2. Business leaders and decision-makers.
3. IT professionals and technologists
4. Entrepreneurs and start-up founders
What We do as a CXO PR Managing Agency
1. We write blogs and post it in Social media platforms.
2. We create videos and publish in social media platforms
3. C-suite executive insights and interviews, Business Podcast,event
4. Short films, story telling.
5. Digital and physical Magazines and lot more
Overall, Bharat CXO is a platform that informs, educates, and inspires business leaders and technologists in India and beyond.
Media Partner
NewsPatrolling.com is a dynamic and diversified news platform that brings readers the latest and most relevant updates from across India and around the world. Covering a wide range of categories including politics, business, lifestyle, health, technology, sports, and entertainment, the portal caters to a broad audience with varied interests. In addition to timely news coverage, the platform also features thought-provoking opinion pieces, expert insights, and in-depth articles that provide a deeper understanding of current affairs.
What sets NewsPatrolling.com apart is its commitment to providing a voice to emerging talent and ideas. The platform welcomes guest posts, startup stories, and press releases, offering opportunities for individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to reach a wider audience. With a user-friendly interface and a focus on quality content, NewsPatrolling.com has become a trusted source for information and a space for meaningful engagement in India’s ever-evolving digital media landscape.
Media Partner
Asia Business Outlook is a business magazine providing a comprehensive outlook on Asia’s industrial landscape. With a constant focus on the region’s thriving business environment, the magazine caters to C-level executives across diverse sectors who seek valuable insights to navigate the dynamic Asian market. Asia Business Outlook stands out from other business magazines through its in-depth coverage of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Asia.
Asia Business Outlook enables business executives to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Its readers get first hand insights on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities across Asia. The magazine also presents success stories of leading businesses in the region, showcasing their journeys. It also features exclusive interviews with business leaders, offering a panoramic view of the strategies employed by them in their respective sectors.
Today, Asia Business Outlook has become the go-to business magazine for C-level executives from varied sectors across Asia. It has achieved this feat by offering a plethora of expert analysis, enabling readers to make informed decisions, capitalize on opportunities, and thrive in the ever-evolving Asian market.
Awards
Individual Awards
Manufacturing Leader of the Year
Visionary CEO in Smart Manufacturing
Transformational COO Award
CIO of the Year – Driving Digital Manufacturing
Women Leader in Smart Manufacturing
Innovation Champion in Manufacturing 5.0
Pioneer in AI Data-led Manufacturing
IoT Thought Leader of the Year
Lifetime Contribution to Manufacturing Excellence
Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing
Crisis Leadership Award (Resilience during Disruptions)
Customer-Centric Manufacturing Leader
Young Achiever in Smart Manufacturing
Future Skills Advocate (Upskilling Workforce 5.0)
Manufacturing Mentor of the Year
Diversity Inclusion Champion in Manufacturing
Trailblazer in Digital Manufacturing Leadership
CXO of the Year – Manufacturing Excellence
Next-Gen Manufacturing Leader
Global Manufacturing Influencer
Young Achiever in Manufacturing Innovation
Lifetime Achievement in Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Leader of the Decade
Chief Transformation Officer of the Year
Sustainability Champion in Manufacturing
Quality Process Improvement Leader
Global Influencer in Manufacturing Transformation
Smart Factory Evangelist
AR/VR Innovator for Manufacturing Excellence
Cybersecurity Champion in Smart Factories
Change Maker in Manufacturing Operations
Excellence in Supply Chain Digitalization
Pioneering Spirit Award in Manufacturing 5.0
Corporate Awards
Smart Manufacturing Company of the Year
Most Innovative Manufacturing Enterprise
Excellence in Manufacturing Transformation
Best CSR Initiative in Banking Sector
Best Strategy for Industry 4.0 & 5.0 Adoption
Outstanding Manufacturing Leadership Team
Best Use of AI/ML in Manufacturing
Excellence in Robotics Automation
Best Implementation of Digital Twin Technology
Innovation in AR/VR/XR for Manufacturing
IoT & IIoT Excellence Award
Blockchain in Supply Chain Award
Best Use of Predictive Analytics in Operations
Smart Factory of the Year
Excellence in Supply Chain Digitalization
Best in Lean Manufacturing Process Optimization
Quality Excellence Award
Resilient Manufacturing Enterprise Award
Excellence in Workforce Empowerment Upskilling
Green Manufacturing Company of the Year
Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing
Best Circular Economy Initiative
Energy Efficiency Champion
ESG Impact Award – Manufacturing Sector
Global Manufacturing Innovator of the Year
Best Customer-Centric Manufacturing Enterprise
Excellence in Customization Personalization
Manufacturing Export Excellence Award
Best Collaboration in Manufacturing Ecosystem
Diversity Inclusion in Manufacturing Award
Smart Manufacturing Startup of the Year
Rising Star in Manufacturing Excellence
Crisis Response & Resilience Award
Lifetime Achievement for a Manufacturing Enterprise
Manufacturing Enterprise of the Year
Excellence in Global Manufacturing Operations
Best Next-Gen Manufacturing Organization
Manufacturing Pioneer of the Decade
Best Enterprise in Driving Manufacturing 5.0
Smart Manufacturing Startup of the Year
Rising Star in Manufacturing Innovation
Cross-Industry Collaboration Award
Best Ecosystem Partner in Manufacturing Transformation
Crisis Management & Business Continuity Award