Manufacturing resilience in an age of trade shocks and net-zero pressures
15 Feb 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
We are witnessing the most aggressive industrial transformation since the 1800s. The old playbook is obsolete - replaced by Quantum-AI, trade wars, critical labor shortages, and strict ESG mandates. This session delivers a survival guide for the next decade of intelligent manufacturing.
- How manufacturers are managing three pressures at once nearshoring costs, green compliance, and digital transformation
- What quantum-AI systems change in practice from supply-chain planning to predictive maintenance
- How factories are being redesigned for Industry 5.0 with humans, skills, and cobots working together
