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Event Date 04 December 2026
Venue Pune, India

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Gold Partner

symtrax

Silver Partner

symtrax
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INTELLIGENT FACTORY ECOSYSTEM // 2026
LOCATION PUNE, INDIA
DATE 04 DECEMBER 2026
FOCUS INDUSTRY 5.0 & AI

NEXTGEN Manufacturing Confex & Awards 2026

NEXTGEN Manufacturing Confex & Awards 2026 is a unique platform for manufacturers to gather and learn from industry leaders' best practices and success stories. Senior executives and experts will share insights, strategies, and examples, empowering attendees to navigate the evolving digital landscape effectively. This confex aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation, driving growth and excellence in India's manufacturing sector amidst the digital revolution.

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Our Industry Experts Lineup

Leading CIOs, CTOs, Plant Heads & Industry Automation Pioneers taking the stage in Pune.

Ganesh Joshi

Ganesh Joshi

CIO

Nilons Enterprise

Avinash Shinde

Avinash Shinde

Head Automation & CTO

Century Enka (Aditya Birla)

Dr. Subhash Singh Punjabi

Dr. Subhash Singh Punjabi

CISO & Head Enterprise Architect

Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd.

Kuldeep Singh

Head - Operations and Supply Chain COO / SVP

Kinetic Green

Ajay Singh

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Hindustan Platinum

Ashvin Thakre

Senior Vice President Head Strategic Sourcing

Emotorad

Ravi Asalkar

AVP Engineering

Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited

Ashok Tiwari

CIO

Finolex Cables Ltd.

Nishtha Gupta

Group Head - Sustainability & ESG

Suzlon Group

Sushil Vishwakarma

Director, Integrated Technology

Whirlpool

Vinay Shevade

Head Operations & Operational Excellence

ACG World

Ajay Awale

Ajay Awale

CIO

Blue Energy Motors

Dr. Pramod Pandey

Global Health & Safety Engineering Leader (Corporate)

Philips

Hemal Savla

CIO

Shalina Healthcare

Shashikant Gurav

VP Manufacturing

Octillion Power Systems

WHY ATTEND?

Eight strategic imperatives empowering industrial decision-makers to scale digital intelligence, forge critical alliances, and lead the future of production.

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01 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Gain deep insights into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies driving digital transformation in manufacturing.

Industry Insights Digital Factory
AI & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION // ACTIVE
BENCHMARK 01 98.2% C-Suite Approval
BENCHMARK 02 14 Strategic Tracks

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Uniting senior leadership, plant innovators, and technology pioneers across 12 strategic manufacturing sectors driving India's industrial resurgence.

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Automotive & Auto Components

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Electronics & Consumer Durables

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Engineering & Industrial Machinery

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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

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FMCG & Food Processing

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Chemicals & Petrochemicals

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Steel, Metals & Metal Fabrication

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Cement & Building Materials

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Textiles & Apparel

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Plastics & Packaging

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Electrical Equipment, Batteries & EV Components

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Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Designed specifically for senior industrial executives driving plant performance and enterprise supply chain transformation.

CENTRAL NODE

MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP

COO
PLANT HEAD
CHIEF MFG OFFICER
VP MANUFACTURING
HEAD OPERATIONS
HEAD QUALITY
HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN
HEAD AUTOMATION
CIO / CTO

COO

Focuses on operational throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), workforce productivity, and plant safety.

Our Partners

Gold Partner
symtrax

Symtrax enables organizations to transform the way information, transactions, and business processes flow across the enterprise. By combining intelligent automation, seamless integration, and compliance expertise, we help businesses eliminate inefficiencies, improve decision-making, enhance stakeholder experiences, and unlock greater value from existing technology investments. For more than three decades, organizations worldwide have trusted Symtrax to modernize operations, increase agility, and navigate change with confidence. Our mission is simple: to help businesses work smarter, respond faster, and achieve measurable outcomes in an increasingly connected and digital world

Silver Partner

Riskpro was incorporated in India as a limited Liability entity in 2009. Today, Riskpro India Ventures Private Limited ("Riskpro India"​) is a specialized Risk Management solutions and Risk consulting company. It is managed by experienced professionals with experiences spanning various industries. We are one of the fastest growing risk consulting firms in India.

Riskpro India is "An Indian Consulting firm"​ and is the largest and fastest growing community of risk professionals.

A few reasons why Riskpro should be your choice. Firstly, Risk Management is our only focus. Doing one thing everyday makes us good at what we do. Secondly, our fees are very competitive and well below the larger consulting firms. We are able to use a dynamic pool of resources to ensure a cost effective solution.

THE NEXTGEN MANUFACTURING AWARDS 2026

Honoring pioneering leadership and organizational excellence driving the next era of industrial innovation across India.

Organisation Categories

14 HONORS
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Award Trophy

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Digital Innovation in Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Sustainability in Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Excellence in the Manufacturing Process

Award Trophy

Best Use of Technology

Award Trophy

Innovation in Supply Chain

Award Trophy

Best Distribution Strategy

Award Trophy

Smart Factory of the Year

Award Trophy

Best Smart Technology Implementation

Award Trophy

Best Lean Manufacturing Initiative

Award Trophy

Leadership in Automation and Robotics

Award Trophy

Excellence in Green Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Resilient Manufacturer of the Year

Award Trophy

Industry 5.0 Implementation Award

Individual Categories

15 HONORS
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Award Trophy

Emerging Manufacturing Leader of the Year

Award Trophy

Chief Manufacturing Officer of the Year

Award Trophy

Chief Operating Officer of the Year

Award Trophy

Rising Star in Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Manufacturing Innovator of the Year

Award Trophy

Technology Innovator of the Year

Award Trophy

Best Plant Management of the Year

Award Trophy

Manufacturing Executive of the Year

Award Trophy

Young Achiever in Manufacturing

Award Trophy

Supply Chain Leader of the Year

Award Trophy

Quality Assurance Professional of the Year

Award Trophy

Safety Champion of the Year

Award Trophy

Operations Excellence Leader

Award Trophy

Chief Technology Officer of the Year

Award Trophy

Change Management Leader of the Year

Pricing Plans

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07 / LOCATION & VENUE

VENUE

Pune