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SMART MANUFACTURING
Future of Manufacturing: Operate to Grow
Central and Eastern Europe’s Industry 4.0 Conference
Awards and Gala
Conference
Masterclass
About us
FACTORY 4.0 is the premier event
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for technology leaders to learn about the latest developments in manufacturing technology and investment opportunities. Join us to discover how to stay ahead in the rapidly-evolving manufacturing landscape and connect with like-minded professionals.
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Conference Schedules
Agenda For FACTORY 4.0 Conference 2026
08:30 – 09:20
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Access will be granted based on the QR code in the ticket received by email. There is no need to print the ticket; simply present the email directly from your mobile phone.
09:30–10:00
The Future of Manufacturing. Operate to Grow
10:00–10:40
Panel 1
Dual-Use Manufacturing Panel
From Civil Industry to Strategic Capability
10:40–11:20
Panel 3
AI-Driven Robotics & Intelligent Automation
From Data to Competitive Advantage
11:20–11:35
Wolters Kluwer România
From AI to Accountability: Smarter Decisions, Trusted Compliance
11:35–12:15
Panel 4
IoT & Cybersecurity for Smart Industry
Securing the Nervous System of Modern Manufacturing
12:15–12:55
Lunch Break
12:55–13:35
Panel 5
Quantum Computing & Communication — Securing the Industrial Future
From Quantum Labs to Factory Floors: How CEE is Building the Next Security & Computing Paradigm
13:35–14:15
Panel 6
Workforce 2026
Upskilling for the AI-Powered Factory
14:15–14:30
Synotech
AI-Ready Infrastructure: Powering the Factory of the Future
14:30–15:10
Panel 2
Energy Systems & Industrial Resilience
Powering the Factory of the Future
7 Oct 2026
14:00
Welcome & Strategic Context
7 Oct 2026
14:30
Industrial Automation: Why the Promise Is Not Enough
7 Oct 2026
15:00
Industry 4.0, Disruption and Competitive Advantage
7 Oct 2026
15:30
From Pilots to Scalable Transformation
7 Oct 2026
16:00
Automation Roadmap and Execution Model
7 Oct 2026
16:30
Leadership, Governance and Delivering Results
7 Oct 2026
17:00
Closing
6 Oct 2026
18:30
Guest Arrival & Welcome Reception
6 Oct 2026
19:00
Opening Remarks & Digital Excellence Awards Introduction
6 Oct 2026
19:20
Awards Ceremony I — Industry, Energy, Infrastructure & Green Building
6 Oct 2026
19:50
Awards Ceremony II — Healthcare, AI, Innovation & Cybersecurity
6 Oct 2026
20:20
Live Music Moment
6 Oct 2026
20:40
Awards Ceremony III — StartUp, Learning, Content & Services
6 Oct 2026
21:15
Closing Remarks & Winners Group Photo
6 Oct 2026
21:30
Informal Networking
08:30 – 09:20
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Access will be granted based on the QR code in the ticket received by email. There is no need to print the ticket; simply present the email directly from your mobile phone.
09:30–10:00
The Future of Manufacturing. Operate to Grow
10:00–10:40
Panel 1
Dual-Use Manufacturing Panel
From Civil Industry to Strategic Capability
10:40–11:20
Panel 3
AI-Driven Robotics & Intelligent Automation
From Data to Competitive Advantage
11:20–11:35
Wolters Kluwer România
From AI to Accountability: Smarter Decisions, Trusted Compliance
11:35–12:15
Panel 4
IoT & Cybersecurity for Smart Industry
Securing the Nervous System of Modern Manufacturing
12:15–12:55
Lunch Break
12:55–13:35
Panel 5
Quantum Computing & Communication — Securing the Industrial Future
From Quantum Labs to Factory Floors: How CEE is Building the Next Security & Computing Paradigm
13:35–14:15
Panel 6
Workforce 2026
Upskilling for the AI-Powered Factory
14:15–14:30
Synotech
AI-Ready Infrastructure: Powering the Factory of the Future
14:30–15:10
Panel 2
Energy Systems & Industrial Resilience
Powering the Factory of the Future
7 Oct 2026
14:00
Welcome & Strategic Context
7 Oct 2026
14:30
Industrial Automation: Why the Promise Is Not Enough
7 Oct 2026
15:00
Industry 4.0, Disruption and Competitive Advantage
7 Oct 2026
15:30
From Pilots to Scalable Transformation
7 Oct 2026
16:00
Automation Roadmap and Execution Model
7 Oct 2026
16:30
Leadership, Governance and Delivering Results
7 Oct 2026
17:00
Closing
6 Oct 2026
18:30
Guest Arrival & Welcome Reception
6 Oct 2026
19:00
Opening Remarks & Digital Excellence Awards Introduction
6 Oct 2026
19:20
Awards Ceremony I — Industry, Energy, Infrastructure & Green Building
6 Oct 2026
19:50
Awards Ceremony II — Healthcare, AI, Innovation & Cybersecurity
6 Oct 2026
20:20
Live Music Moment
6 Oct 2026
20:40
Awards Ceremony III — StartUp, Learning, Content & Services
6 Oct 2026
21:15
Closing Remarks & Winners Group Photo
6 Oct 2026
21:30
Informal Networking
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50+ speakers
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Henrik von Scheel
Keynote Speaker
Mariona Sanz
Innovation Director at BSC
Michael Langfinger
Bosch Rexroth
Liliya Foteva
European Innovation Consultant
Carolina Novac
Moldova State Secretary for Energy
Aram Agop Hazarian
Solution Architect & Cybersecurity Consultant
Event Tickets
Your Access to FACTORY 4.0
Conference Pass
44€
/pass
What’s included
- Full access to all conference sessions
- Keynotes and expert panels
- EXPO area access
- Industry insights and case studies
- Professional networking opportunities
- Cybersecurity Hands-on Lab access
- Masterclass access
- Gala access
Conference + Masterclass
135€
/pass
What’s included
- Full conference access
- Keynotes and expert panels
- EXPO area access
- Cybersecurity Hands-on Lab access
- Exclusive Masterclass access
- Direct interaction with Prof. Henrik von Scheel
- Masterclass materials
- Gala access
Gala Pass
175€
/pass
What’s included
- Digital Excellence Awards Gala access
- Reserved gala seat
- Executive networking
- Meet award winners & finalists
- Premium evening experience
- Conference access
- Masterclass access
Wide view of the FACTORY 4.0 Conference hall with delegates at round tables
FACTORY 4.0 2025 networking session
Visitors examining a FANUC collaborative robot at the FACTORY 4.0 exhibition
FACTORY 4.0 2025 conference audience in Bucharest
Industrial 3D vision camera demonstrated at the FACTORY 4.0 exhibition
Student engineer adjusting a competition robot at the FACTORY 4.0 robotics stand
Real Experiences. Measurable Impact.
Testimonials from the FACTORY 4.0 Community
FACTORY 4.0 delivers what the industry needs now: practical insights, real use cases, and meaningful connections. Discussions focused on solutions that can be applied immediately.
Victor Radu
Founder & CEO
As a speaker, I appreciated the high level of the audience and the relevance of the topics. FACTORY 4.0 is where technology, strategy, and real industrial challenges truly meet in practice.
Dr. Elena Ionescu
Industry 4.0 Consultant & Conference Speaker
The conference brought together key players from across the manufacturing ecosystem. The quality of the content and networking opportunities made FACTORY 4.0 valuable for our organization.
Matei Stan
Digital Transformation Lead, Industrial Group
FACTORY 4.0 helped me understand how automation, AI and digital tools are applied in real manufacturing, connecting academic knowledge with practical industry challenges.
Luca Marin
Industrial Engineering Student
Conference Location
Dimitrie Pompeiu Boulevard 4–6, Bucharest, Romania