Empowering a Future-Ready UAE:
Smart Technologies for Smarter Industries

25+ Visionary Speakers
150+ Summit Delegates
20+ Innovative Showcases
10 Hours Power Networking
25+ Visionary Speakers
150+ Summit Delegates
20+ Innovative Showcases
10 Hours Power Networking

The UAE’s Premier Manufacturing & Technology Summit: Driving Innovation, Shaping Industry, and Building Powerful Partnerships.

The UAE is driving smart manufacturing with AI, IoT, and Industry 4.0, supported by the Operation 300bn strategy to expand the sector by 2031. With advanced industrial zones, ports, and digital infrastructure, the country is set for rapid growth.

To stay competitive, industries must tackle standardization, workforce development, and cybersecurity while embracing technology-driven efficiency.

The Smart Manufacturing & Technology Summit 2026, on 27 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi, will bring together leaders and innovators to discuss hyper-automation, IIoT, AI, and sustainability.

Glimpse of 1st edition of Smart Manufacturing & Technology Summit

What to Expect at the Summit

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Keynote Presentations

Hear from world-renowned leaders and innovators shaping the future of manufacturing.

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Panel Discussions

Dive deep into the latest challenges and opportunities with expert-led panels.

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Exhibition Area

Explore the latest technologies and solutions from leading
providers.

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Networking Sessions

Connect with peers and forge new partnerships during dedicated networking breaks.

Connect with Industry Leaders and Top Decision-Makers from Key Sectors

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Highlighted Topics

Edge AI for agile factory operations
Circular economy for smart factories
Industrial metaverse for Industry 5.0
Cobots enabling human-machine synergy
Blockchain for secure supply chains
AI-driven cybersecurity for factories

Chief Guest & Keynote Address

H.E. Aleesa Al Moalla

Director
Fujairah Environment Authority


Speakers

Dr. Tayeb A Kamali

Chairman
Abu Dhabi School of Management

Mark Churamand

Digital Portfolio Head
ADNOC

Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi

Executive Director Head of Enterprise Platforms
Emirates NBD

Dr. Salman Pervaiz

Director of the Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Research Center
Rochester Institute of Technology

Who Attends Smart Manufacturing & Technology Summit?

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  • Government Officials & Policy Makers
  • C-Suite Executives
  • Heads of Manufacturing & Operations
  • Technology & Innovation Leaders
  • Supply Chain Executives
  • Sustainability & Environmental Officers
  • Investors & Venture Capitalists

Industry Sector

  • Government & Regulatory Bodies
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Energy & Utilities Arms
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Consulting & Advisory
  • Investment & Financial Services

Sponsors & Partners



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Venue

Marriott Hotel Downtown | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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