Industry Forum 2026: The Manufacturing Digitalization Event

March 17-18, 2026, the manufacturing industry will meet at WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany for another edition of the Industry Forum. Decision-makers, visionaries, and strategists from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, IT, and many other sectors will come together to discuss the digital future of manufacturing in 2026 and beyond.

Early-bird pricing: Register by Jan. 15, 2026 and save €50: €219 instead of €269

The International Gathering for Manufacturing Innovation

The Industry Forum is taking place for the 23rd time, and it has grown into an international gathering for the manufacturing industry. It’s designed for manufacturers who want to modernize engineering workflows, strengthen digital collaboration, and accelerate product development.

What to expect:

• Inspiring presentations from experts
• A trade exhibition with renowned companies
• Time for networking 
• An interactive evening event themed around the Winter Olympics

It's worth coming to the Industry Forum, there are a lot of experts here with whom you can exchange ideas. There are a lot of challenges in the industry and they can only be solved by working together.

 

Dr. Thiago Weber Martins, Product Manager AAS, SAP

Focus for the Industry Forum 2026: AI, Digital Standards, and Secure Growth

The Industry Forum 2026 will focus on Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, the Asset Administration Shell, future security and sales potential, and ideas for a successful business year in 2026. Participants will leave with actionable tips that they can implement right away on how to lower costs in engineering and how to tap into new sales potential.

In addition, CADENAS experts will host exclusive training sessions with insights into the latest capabilities and developments for eCATALOG 3Dfindit and ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit.

Additionally, in the business area of the FC Augsburg stadium, you will have the opportunity to discuss current challenges and opportunities with industry decision-makers and thought leaders.

With our Industry Forum, we create a space where like-minded people can exchange ideas on the top topics in the industry. Our visitor numbers show that there is a great need for this every year. With our event, we promote dialog, provide a motivational boost for the coming year and set new impulses for the further development of the industry.

 

Felix Schulte, Director Marketing and Business Development, CADENAS.

As is tradition, Jürgen Heimbach, CEO of CADENAS, will open the event and launch the two days of speakers, including representatives from:

• Harmonic Drive SE
• Resolto Informatik GmbH
• Zuken
• ...and many more

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Why You Should Attend in 2026

Feedback From Last Year's Attendees

I have entered into many dialogs here, at a level that includes the technical, business and decision-maker perspective.

 

Dr. Christian Mosch, Managing Director IDTA (Industrial Digital Twin Association)

It's worth coming to the Industry Forum because you come into contact with companies that we may not always have direct contact with.

 

Constantin Liepert, Siemens Product Lead Data-X-Change