6th Edition
Shaping the Future of Global Manufacturing
23rd October, 2026 | Novotel, Viman Nagar, Pune
About
Year2026
The Global Manufacturing Summit 2026 is a premier leadership platform that brings together the world's most influential manufacturing leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, industry experts, investors, and solution providers to discuss the future of manufacturing in an era of rapid transformation.
As industries worldwide navigate geopolitical shifts, supply chain realignments, sustainability mandates, digital disruption, and increasing customer expectations, manufacturers are being challenged to become more agile, efficient, resilient, and globally competitive.
Hosted in Pune, India's commercial capital and one of the world's fastest-growing industrial hubs, the summit serves as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
The summit is designed not merely as a conference, but as a platform where ideas become action, conversations become collaborations, and innovation translates into measurable business outcomes.
Overview
Manufacturing is entering a defining decade.
From Industry 4.0 and AI-driven operations to sustainable production models and resilient supply chains, the sector is undergoing unprecedented change. The Global Manufacturing Summit 2026 will explore how businesses can unlock growth while building future-ready organizations.
Optimizing shop-floor orchestration to maximize production output without compromising quality.
Integrating R&D with manufacturing systems to slash cycle times from design to delivery.
Leveraging predictive maintenance and IoT to ensure equipment uptime and peak efficiency.
Building modular frameworks that allow rapid expansion across geographies and product lines.
Vision
Our vision is to create the most influential manufacturing leadership platform that enables industries to:
We believe the future of manufacturing will be shaped by leaders who can combine technology, talent, sustainability, and strategy into a powerful engine for growth.
The Global Manufacturing Summit aims to bring these leaders together under one roof to exchange ideas, share experiences, and create the partnerships that will define the next decade.
SUMMIT AGENDA
09:30 AM
10:30 AM
10:35 AM
10:45 AM
Amit Shanbaug, Editor, ET Now Machinist and ET Now Polymers
10:55 AM
Design and manufacturing Vision: Breakthrough Reality
Lessons from the Vande Bharat Project
Dr Sudhanshu Mani, Creator, Vande Bharat Express
11:45 AM
Gagan Pal Singh, Senior Manager-Business Operations, Schmersal India
12:00 PM
Talking Points:
Speakers:
Moderator: Deepa Seshadri, Partner & CIO Program Leader, Deloitte India
Ashok Athawase Pralhad, Director- Manufacturing Excellence, SLMG Beverages (The Coco- Cola Company)
Ankur Khaitan, Managing Director & CEO, TACC Limited (The Advanced Carbons Company)
Manav Goel, Managing Director, Hoffmann Group-India
Milind Hardikar, Director – Group Strategic Initiatives, Welspun World
Suneel TS, Assistant Vice President, Tata Group
Yatendra Kumar, Business Head, MotulTech India
13:00 PM
14:00 PM
Talking Points:
Speakers:
Moderator: Bhushan Mahal, Plant Head, Eaton Mobility Group’s Ahilyanagar
Dhananjay Prasad, Vice President - Business Development, V-Trans India Ltd
Dr Mahesh Bellad, Chairperson and Whole-Time Director, Online Instruments (India) Limited
Shiv Sood, Co-Founder, Sattva Human
Swastid Shrikant Badve, Head - Emerging Ventures & Investor Relations, Belrise Industries
Manish Menon, Deputy General Manager - Product Planning & Research, Minda Corporation
15:00 PM
Speakers:
Moderator: Neelam Pandey Pathak, Founder & CEO – WIMA, Social Bay Consulting LLP & Rozgar Dhaba
Kanchan Pant, CEO, Sharada Industries and Director, Algo Analytics
Kasturi Karandikar, Partner, Fine Fittings LLP and Founder, Studio
Maithli Sagar, Vice President, MIS & Commercial, Dyna-K Automotive Stamping Pvt. Ltd.
Manika Goyal, Founder & CEO, Intellicloud Solutions
Sujal Shah, Director, New Age Fire Fighting Co. Ltd.
16:00 PM
16:05 PM
Key Discussions
How manufacturers can build resilient, agile, and diversified supply networks while navigating geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility.
Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming production planning, quality control, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
Driving productivity through automation, connected systems, robotics, IoT, and data-driven decision making.
Balancing profitability with environmental responsibility through circular economy models, energy efficiency, and sustainable operations.
Strategies to improve throughput, reduce waste, optimize costs, and maximize asset utilization.
Examining innovations such as additive manufacturing, digital twins, autonomous operations, and intelligent automation.
Preparing the manufacturing workforce for the future through reskilling, leadership development, and digital capabilities.
How Indian and international manufacturers can strengthen export competitiveness and build globally recognized manufacturing brands.
Protecting connected manufacturing environments against increasing digital threats.
Leveraging R&D, innovation ecosystems, startups, and partnerships to accelerate manufacturing transformation.
Understanding how government initiatives, incentives, and industrial policies can accelerate sector growth.
Leadership strategies for long-term growth, resilience, and business transformation.
SPEAKERS
Creator, Vande Bharat Express
Managing Director & CEO, TACC Limited (The Advanced Carbons Company)
CEO – IAC-Intelligent Ambient Comfort, (A Division of Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd)
Group Chief Technology Officer and CEO Tech Centre, Spark Minda
Director – Group Strategic Initiatives, Welspun World
Business Head, MotulTech India
Director- Manufacturing Excellence, SLMG Beverages (The Coca-Cola Company)
Partner & CIO Program Leader, Deloitte India
Vice President-Business Development, V-Trans India Ltd
Chairperson and Whole-Time Director, Online Instruments (India) Limited
Senior Manager-Business Operations, Schmersal India
CEO, Sharada Industries and Director, Algo Analytics
Partner, Fine Fittings LLP and Founder, Studio K
Vice President MIS & Commercial, Dyna-K Automotive Stamping Pvt. Ltd
Managing Director, Hoffmann Group-India
Founder & CEO, Intellicloud Solutions
Deputy General Manager - Product Planning & Research, Minda Corporation
Founder & CEO – WIMA, Social Bay Consulting LLP & Rozgar Dhaba
Entrepreneur and Business Leader, SAJ Test Plant Pvt. Ltd
Deputy Director - APAC Office, Invest Manchester
Co-Founder, Sattva Human
Director, New Age Fire Fighting Co. Ltd
Assistant Vice President - Innovation, Tata Group
Head - Emerging Ventures & Investor Relations, Belrise Industries
Past Glimpses
The summit is a premier leadership forum focused on shaping the future of manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and strategic transformation.
CEOs, business leaders, manufacturing heads, plant leaders, operations professionals, supply chain executives, technology leaders, policymakers, and investors.
Mumbai, India.
Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Chemicals, Electronics, Metals, Industrial Manufacturing, Energy, and more.
Yes. Dedicated networking sessions, leadership interactions, and business matchmaking opportunities will be available.
Yes. Organizations can participate through sponsorships, exhibitions, thought leadership sessions, and strategic partnerships.
Interested experts and industry leaders may contact the summit team for speaking opportunities.
Yes. Manufacturing excellence and leadership recognition programs are being planned as part of the summit experience.
PARTNERS
PAST PARTNERS
Contact Us
Whether you are interested in attending, speaking, sponsoring, partnering, or exhibiting at the Global Manufacturing Summit 2026, our team would be delighted to connect with you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mumbai for an inspiring gathering of global manufacturing leaders, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers.
Join us as we shape the next chapter of manufacturing excellence.
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