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Pro MFG MANUFACTURING CONFLUENCE 2026

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Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence Recognizing Accomplishments, Rewarding Achievements and Rejoicing Success.
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EXPERTS
Event Speakers
Kathiresan Dayalan
Aditi Sharma
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Uno Minda
Kathiresan Dayalan
Kathiresan Dayalan
AVP - Unit Head
Birla Opus - Paints
Kathiresan Dayalan
Mohini Kirane
Lead Digitalisation
TKIL Industries
Prashant Kurhade
Prashant Kurhade
CIO - Digitization & Technology
Pravin Masalewale
Rahul Mahakal
Rahul Mahakal
Plant Head
JSW Steel Coated Products
Ruchika Sharma
Ruchika Sharma
GM - Manufacturing Functional Excellence
Cummins India
Ruchika Sharma
Ranjeet Kadam
CIO
Tata AutoComp Systems Limited
Ruchika Sharma
Rajesh Dubbewar
Vice President - Operations
Lumax Auto Technologies
Sneha Israni
Saket Nalegaonkar
Global Manufacturing IoT Development Lead
Mondelēz International
Sathish Kumar
Sathish Kumar
Director - Advance Manufacturing
Adient
Sneha Israni
Sneha Israni
Director - Project & Engineering
Bekaert
Sneha Israni
Sathya Natarajan
Head - IT, R&D
Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd
EXPERTS
Past Speakers
Manish Kulkarni
Manish Kulkarni
Co-Founder & Director
Pro MFG Media
Rakesh Batra
Rakesh Batra
VP Manufacturing
Century Enka
Kaushalya Gaonkar
Kaushalya Gaonkar
Managing Director
Knorr-Bremse CVS India
Shrikant Bairagi
Shrikant Bairagi
Managing Director
Argo-Hytos
Sachin Kushwaha
Sachin Kushwaha
Head of Quality Management
NBC Bearings
Chandrashekhar Bapat
Chandrashekhar Bapat
Associate Vice President for Operational Excellence
TKIL Industries
Dinesh Chandra Bhatt
Dinesh Chandra Bhatt
Vice President - Works & Complex Head
SRF Limited
Kedar Taskar
Kedar Taskar
Managing Director
Faurecia Clean Mobility India
Pawan Vij
Pawan Vij
Director - Operations Putzmeister India
Brakes India Limited
Rajan Jain
Rajan Jain
COO
NBC Bearings
Vikram Mhaske
Vikram Mhaske
CHRO
Rheinmetall
Santanu Ghoshal
Santanu Ghoshal
President Organization Development
Walchandnagar Industries
Virupakshappa Hovale
Virupakshappa Hovale
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Universal Robots India Pvt. Ltd.
Sougandh K.M.
Sougandh K.M.
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Universal Robots India Pvt. Ltd.
Rajesh Premchandran
Rajesh Premchandran.
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NBC Bearings
Yogesh Shinde
Yogesh Shinde
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Mobil
Parag Kulkarni
Parag Kulkarni
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Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Future of Manufacturing Excellence

About the Conference

Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence
Recognizing Accomplishments
Rewarding Achievements and Rejoicing Success.

After the grand success of our previous Confluence and Awards, we are excited to announce the upcoming Pro MFG Manufacturing Confluence 2026 – Conference | Showcase | Awards

The Confluence represents the core principles of the manufacturing industry and is focused on Quality, Productivity, People, Innovation, and Digital Transformation. The Pro MFG Manufacturing Confluence – Conference | Showcase | Awards – brings together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss and deliberate on the trends shaping the future of manufacturing. This event is designed for professionals seeking to explore cutting-edge innovations, foster collaboration, and drive excellence in the manufacturing industry to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Networking

Build stronger business relationships by establishing meaningful connections and fostering valuable partnerships that drive mutual growth and success.

Insightful Discussions

Engage with experts, trendsetters, and visionaries driving innovation and gain valuable perspectives on shaping the next era of manufacturing excellence.

Technology Showcase

Explore cutting-edge technologies designed to transform operations and lead the way to a smarter, more efficient future.

Exclusive Awards Ceremony

Celebrate outstanding achievements and groundbreaking innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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    Expert speakers
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    Industry-shaping MANUFACTURING Leaders and Decision Makers
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    Delegates from across manufacturing industries
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    Confluence of the brightest Manufacturing minds
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    Interactive Sessions and LIVE QUIZ
Categories
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CEO OF THE YEAR
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CHRO OF THE YEAR
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START UP OF THE YEAR
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GCC of the Year
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QUALITY BENCHMARK
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PRODUCTIVITY IN OPERATIONS
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PEOPLE - DIVERSITY
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INNOVATION - PRODUCT
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INNOVATION - PROCESS
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INNOVATION - SUPPLY CHAIN
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION / TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION
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PLANT HEAD OF THE YEAR
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CIO/CDO/CTO OF THE YEAR
Editorial Choice Awards
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CEO of the Year
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Hall of Fame
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EXCELLENCE IN PLANT MAINTENANCE
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WOMEN LEADER IN MANUFACTURING
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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INSTITUTE OF THE YEAR
Event At A Glance
120+
Attendees
25+
Speakers
45+
Awards
20+
Industry Speakers
10+
Solution Providers
PANEL DISCUSSION
Conference highlights
The Rise of the Intelligent Factory
Conference highlights panel discussion
MDs, VPs, Senior Leadership, COOs, Plant Heads, Manufacturing Heads, CTO, CIO, CDO, CISO, CHROs Will Exchange Their Views On

Panel 1 - The Operational Framework

Theme: Beyond Automation: Building the Adaptive & Intelligent Factory- People, Machines & Intelligence

Context:

Manufacturing is moving beyond simply digitising processes and connecting machines towards creating factories that can continuously sense, learn, adapt and respond. The next frontier lies in bringing together people, intelligent machines, AI, automation and real-time data to create more agile and increasingly autonomous operations.

This panel will explore how manufacturers can move from digitised and automated plants towards adaptive, intelligent and autonomous factories - while redefining the role of people, machines and technology in the future of production. The discussion will focus on building the capabilities, skills and technology foundations required to create future-ready manufacturing operations.

Discussion Points:

  • Moving from connected, automated plants to adaptive, self-improving operations
  • What makes a factory "intelligent" and not just digital
  • Deciding what stays human-led as machines take on more decisions
  • Using AI to diagnose problems and find root causes faster
  • Machines that monitor and fine-tune their own performance
  • Building the skills and mindset shift needed on the shop floor

Panel 2 - The Future Factory

Theme: The IT-OT Handshake: Making Data, AI and OT Security Work Together on the Shop Floor

Context:

As manufacturing evolves beyond traditional automation, the factory of the future will be defined by the seamless integration of people, machines, data and AI. Manufacturers are looking to build plants that are not only automated, but also adaptive, agile and capable of continuously improving performance.

This panel will explore how emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, digital twins, intelligent automation and connected systems are reshaping production and maintenance, while examining the evolving role of the workforce. The discussion will focus on how manufacturers can design and operate future-ready plants that deliver greater productivity, flexibility, resilience and sustainability.

Discussion Points:

  • Where manufacturers currently stand in their IT-OT convergence journey
  • Turning raw machine data into actionable decisions
  • Scaling AI from pilot projects to everyday operational use
  • Who owns data, uptime and change management as IT and OT merge
  • Securing OT systems while opening them up for connectivity and AI
  • Making legacy (brownfield) plants smarter while working within existing infrastructure

Panel 3 - The Leadership Perspective

Theme: India's Manufacturing Moment: Building Resilient, Competitive, and Future Enterprises

Context:

India is at an inflection point in manufacturing. The next phase is not simply about increasing capacity or adopting new technologies - it is about building globally competitive, resilient, productive and innovation-led manufacturing enterprises. Technology, AI, automation, data and digitalisation can become powerful enablers, but the real question is how effectively manufacturers translate these capabilities into business performance and competitive advantage.

Discussion Points:

  • Does technology actually move the needle on competitiveness, or is it overhyped?
  • Shifting India's edge from low cost to higher productivity and innovation
  • What it takes to build plants in India that compete globally
  • Growing output and productivity without sacrificing quality
  • Tying technology spend to real, measurable business results
  • Where Indian manufacturers can leapfrog rather than follow global models
  • What will set apart India's leading manufacturers a decade from now
CONFLUENCE FOCUS AREA- AWARDS
Confluence Focus Area- Awards

Nominations to be invited across Eleven Categories from Manufacturing plants operational in India.

  • Two Divisions: Discrete & Process
  • Two Segments: Large Enterprises & Small/Medium Enterprises
  • Evaluated by a jury of senior industry experts
CONFLUENCE FOCUS AREA - SHOWCASE
Confluence Focus Area: Showcase

Dedicated Exhibition Area for Partners with branded spaces to demonstrate solutions & capabilities.

  • Special sessions for partners
  • Strategic networking opportunities
  • Partner highlight videos
  • Live demonstrations of manufacturing technologies
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PAST EVENTS
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Contact Us
For Speakers
Manish Kulkarni
Phone: 9823018114
manish@promfgmedia.com
For Speakers
Ninad Dangre
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ninad@promfgmedia.com
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Sanjay Bhan
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For Sponsors
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