Registration now opens for two days of insight, innovation and industry dialogue in Porto
PORTO, PORTUGAL, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As manufacturers look to turn advances in digitalization and AI into measurable improvements on the factory floor, Critical Manufacturing has opened registration for the third edition of the MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit, taking place May 20–21, 2027, at the historic Alfândega do Porto in Porto, Portugal.
The two-day international event will once again bring together manufacturing leaders, technology experts and practitioners to exchange perspectives, explore emerging technologies and share approaches to scaling digital transformation. Previous editions have welcomed more than 500 attendees, with 85% representing operational and decision-making roles, alongside speakers and professionals from companies including Infineon, Medtronic, Jabil, Alfa Laval, TDK Electronics, Micron Technology and Danfoss.
Under the theme “The Leadership Agenda for the Thinking Factory,” the 2027 summit will explore what it takes to make manufacturing operations more intelligent, flexible and AI-ready. The Thinking Factory reflects a new stage in digital manufacturing, where connected production systems, data and industrial AI increasingly support decision-making and the way operations are managed on the factory floor. Discussions will focus on the realities of Industry 4.0 adoption, the challenges and risks of scaling digital transformation across multiple sites, the role of trusted AI and best practices for successful MES implementations. A strong emphasis on real-world experience, and lessons from technology projects and digital transformation programs will remain a key focus.
Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO of Critical Manufacturing, says, “Manufacturing is entering an important new phase. Companies have invested significantly in connecting and digitalizing their operations, and AI is now creating opportunities to use that foundation in new ways. The challenge for manufacturing leaders is to understand where these technologies can deliver real value, how they fit into the wider manufacturing architecture and how they can be scaled with confidence.”
Jeff Winter will return as Chair of the MESI 4.0 Summit, helping guide discussions across the two-day program and bring together perspectives from manufacturing leaders, technology specialists and industry experts.
Dr. Werner Lohwasser, CEO & COO, TDK Electronics and a speaker at the 2025 edition, shared, “We talk about similar things like digital transformation or MES implementation, but every story is a little different. By sharing this knowledge and experience, we all can learn a lot. It is about the insights from real-life projects, not textbook knowledge, but real experience. This is what makes it very unique.”
The summit will build on the interactive format established during its previous editions. Main-stage presentations have been complemented by technology-focused sessions, roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, an MES Expert Lab and an Expo Pavilion, allowing attendees to explore new ideas, discuss implementation challenges directly with experts and exchange experiences with peers. The event has also provided a platform for start-ups and emerging manufacturing technology companies through its Innovation Hub, bringing newer ideas and technologies into the wider industry conversation. The 2027 edition is expected to build on this format with an expanded programme for learning, discussion and collaboration across the two days.
The summit has also drawn strong backing from sponsors and exhibitors, with previous editions supported by companies including Infosys, Cognizant, HCLTech, Red Hat and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), underlining the level of industry interest in partnering with the event and engaging its audience.
“Some of the most valuable conversations happen when manufacturers can openly compare where they are in their transformation journeys, what has worked and what has not,” continues Almada Lobo. “MESI 4.0 Summit creates a setting where people facing similar challenges can learn directly from one another and take those insights back into their own organizations.”
Further details on the 2027 speakers, conference sessions and event program will be announced in the coming months.
Early-bird registration is now open, offering a 50% discount for a limited time. Capacity is limited and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and to register, visit www.mesi40-summit.com
About Critical Manufacturing
Critical Manufacturing, a subsidiary of ASMPT, provides the industry’s most modern Industrial Operations Platform. Combining MES, connectivity, automation, analytics and trusted AI, Critical Manufacturing helps manufacturers build the connected, intelligent factories of the future, where people and AI collaborate seamlessly to make Industry 4.0 a reality. For more information, visit https://www.criticalmanufacturing.com/
About ASMPT
ASMPT Limited is a leading global supplier of hardware and software solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics. Headquartered in Singapore, ASMPT’s offerings encompass the semiconductor assembly & packaging, and SMT (surface mount technology) industries, ranging from wafer deposition to the various solutions that organize, assemble and package delicate electronic components into a vast range of end-user devices. ASMPT partners with customers very closely, with continuous investment in R&D helping to provide cost-effective, industry-shaping solutions that achieve higher productivity, greater reliability, and enhanced quality. ASMPT is a founding member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium.
ASMPT is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX stock code: 0522) and is one of the constituent stocks of the HKEX Tech 100 Index, Hang Seng Composite MidCap Index under the Hang Seng Composite Size Indexes, the Hang Seng Composite Information Technology Industry Index under Hang Seng Composite Industry Indexes, the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index, and the Hang Seng HK 35 Index. To learn more about ASMPT, please visit us at www.asmpt.com.
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