20. May 2026

VDMA Symposium on Manufacturing-X in India

Exploring the Future of AI-Driven Manufacturing

A high-level delegation from Germany is visiting Bangalore and Pune on May 20 – 22nd, to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of manufacturing.

The VDMA Symposium on Manufacturing-X, organized by VDMA India in collaboration with the VDMA Forum Manufacturing-X and the International Manufacturing-X Council, and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, brings together global experts to examine how industrial AI is transforming manufacturing.

What to Expect

The symposium will explore the critical foundations required to deploy AI effectively at scale, including data architectures, governance frameworks, and digital infrastructure. Participants will gain insights into how Manufacturing-X is enabling a new era of secure, collaborative, and data-driven industrial ecosystems.

Key Focus Areas

🎙️ Expert Insight from Dr. Dominik Rohrmus, CTO at Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V.

  • Strong Data Foundations
    High-quality, structured data is essential for impactful AI deployment.
  • Data Sovereignty
    Organizations must retain control over their data while enabling collaboration across value chains.
  • Trust & Secure Data Sharing
    Building ecosystems where data can be shared securely and confidently at scale.

Why Attend?

Manufacturing-X represents a strategic shift toward AI-enabled, federated, and sovereign data ecosystems. It enables secure cross-company collaboration without compromising data ownership—laying the groundwork for scalable industrial AI adoption, resilient supply chains, and interoperable digital manufacturing networks.

This symposium offers a valuable platform for:

  • Strategic dialogue with global leaders
  • Cross-border collaboration opportunities
  • Actionable insights into AI-driven manufacturing

Who Should Attend?

Decision-makers, technology leaders, and stakeholders across manufacturing and industrial ecosystems seeking to stay ahead in the era of digital transformation.

📩 Incase of registering for this symposiums, please send your details to ashwini.shettigar@vdmaindia.org or DM us 😉

👉🏻 See Dominik Rohrmus’ statement on LinkedIn:

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