Agenda
The FACTORY 4.0 agenda for 2026 brings together keynotes, expert panels and practical sessions on AI in manufacturing, industrial cybersecurity, intelligent automation, energy resilience, smart supply chains and workforce upskilling for the factory of the future.
Conference Schedules
Agenda FACTORY 4.0 2026
08:30 – 09:30
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
10:00–10:30
Panel 1
Dual-Use Manufacturing Panel
From Civil Industry to Strategic Capability
10:30–11:20
Panel 3
AI-Driven Robotics & Intelligent Automation
From Data to Competitive Advantage
11:20–11:35
Synotech
AI-Ready Infrastructure: Powering the Factory of the Future
11:35–12:20
Panel 4
IoT & Cybersecurity for Smart Industry
Securing the Nervous System of Modern Manufacturing
12:20–12:35
BRINEL | iQANTO
Manufacturing AI Use Case
12:35–13:15
Lunch Break
13:15–13:55
Panel 5
Quantum Computing & Communication — Securing the Industrial Future
From Quantum Labs to Factory Floors: How CEE is Building the Next Security & Computing Paradigm
13:55-14:25
Panel 6
Workforce 2026
Upskilling for the AI-Powered Factory
14:25-14:40
Wolters Kluwer România
From AI to Accountability: Smarter Decisions, Trusted Compliance
14:40-15:30
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 – 09:30
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
10:00–10:30
Panel 1
Dual-Use Manufacturing Panel
From Civil Industry to Strategic Capability
10:30–11:20
Panel 3
AI-Driven Robotics & Intelligent Automation
From Data to Competitive Advantage
11:20–11:35
Synotech
AI-Ready Infrastructure: Powering the Factory of the Future
11:35–12:20
Panel 4
IoT & Cybersecurity for Smart Industry
Securing the Nervous System of Modern Manufacturing
12:20–12:35
BRINEL | iQANTO
Manufacturing AI Use Case
12:35–13:15
Lunch Break
13:15–13:55
Panel 5
Quantum Computing & Communication — Securing the Industrial Future
From Quantum Labs to Factory Floors: How CEE is Building the Next Security & Computing Paradigm
13:55-14:25
Panel 6
Workforce 2026
Upskilling for the AI-Powered Factory
14:25-14:40
Wolters Kluwer România
From AI to Accountability: Smarter Decisions, Trusted Compliance
14:40-15:30
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