Rethink! Smart Manufacturing 2025

Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe 2025 is a leadership-focused, two-day summit taking place on 29–30 September 2025 in Berlin, designed for senior executives shaping the future of manufacturing. The summit addresses the most pressing challenges in modern production—from AI and IIoT to automation, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation—by convening over 150 decision-makers across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and supply chain sectors

Key Highlights

• 150+ industry leaders and decision-makers gathering to exchange best practices and strategic roadmaps

• Focused keynote sessions and workshops on transformative technologies: IIoT, AI/ML, Digital Twins, automation, and resilience-building.

• Interactive networking segments, including evening Icebreaker and Networking Dinner—designed to spark collaboration and peer learning .

• Co-located with complementary summits (Logistics & SCM, Manufacturing IT/OT), offering one ticket to access all three — unlocking broader cross-domain insights and networking.

Who Should Attend?

• Plant Managers, Heads of Production & Operations

• CTOs, CIOs, and Manufacturing IT/OT Leaders

• Innovation & Digital Transformation Officers

• IIoT Architects, Automation Engineers, and Process Specialists

• Solution Providers, Integrators, and Technology Vendors

• Industry Analysts, Consultants, and Strategy Executives

Main Event Features

• Thought Leadership Sessions — deep dives on generative AI, digital twins, 5G-enabled factories, and immersive AR/VR training for production lines.

• Interactive Networking Events — from curated icebreakers to the “Networking Dinner” geared for meaningful peer engagement

• Access to Co-located Expos — connect with broader Industry 4.0 themes across Logistics, SCM, and IT/OT Summits with one pass