Manufacturing Journal are proud to be partnering with Smart Factories Summit on March 31, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, IL, USA. The event will bring together smart manufacturing leaders to address ongoing challenges across legacy systems, workforce pressures, and the operational demands created by rapid advancements in AI and automation.
As manufacturers face economic uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and increasing expectations for efficiency, the summit will feature innovative insights from Honda, Sanofi, Lockhead Martin, bp, Bimbo Bakeries and more, on practical strategies for building resilient Industry 4.0 capabilities. Key themes include modernizing infrastructure, smart factory innovation, improving operational visibility, and developing data-driven strategies
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view live technology demonstrations and explore how modern digital tools can support productivity, resilience, and ROI in today’s manufacturing environment.
Join industry leaders at the Smart Factories Summit to hear best practice strategies that harness automation, data intelligence, and streamline processes to achieve operational excellence and measurable efficiency gains.
Find out more and register using our 15% discount code PARTNER15 by visiting https://bit.ly/MJ_SMAF, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 (0) 113 3970 379 for more details.