Innovation Day: Shaping Automation

Presented by Schneider Electric and powered by Manufacturing Today, the event held on June 12 in Pune brought industry leaders together to redefine automation as the catalyst for a smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable industrial future.

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Presented by IBM and powered by Manufacturing Today, the summit, held in Mumbai on March 7, 2025, focused on India's manufacturing renaissance, driven by digitalisation, smart technologies, and a strategic shift towards Industry 5.0.

As industries worldwide strive to become smarter, faster, and more sustainable, automation has emerged as the driving force behind industrial transformation. That was the clear message at the recently concluded 'Innovation Day: Shaping Automation', presented by Schneider Electric and powered by Manufacturing Today.

The event began with Sujatha Vishnuraj, Editor, Manufacturing Today, highlighting the urgency of automation in today's manufacturing landscape. She said, “This discussion on shaping industrial automation comes at a pivotal time as industries worldwide seek smarter, more agile operations. By embracing open architecture, flexible systems, and sustainable practices, manufacturers can unlock greater efficiency, innovation, and responsiveness.”

In his opening address, Bibhor Srivastava, Managing Director - Events, ITP Media India, welcomed guests, acknowledging Schneider Electric's consistent contribution to meaningful industry dialogue. “It is always a great pleasure to work with Schneider. Whatever they create, they create something incredible and meaningful and allow knowledge sharing at the highest level.”