5th Annual Future Factory Show 2026 | Industry Next.0

5th Annual Future Factory Show 2026 | Industry Next.0

The Future Factory Show Middle East returns for its landmark 5th edition in 2026, now recognized as the region's most influential gathering for industrial transformation, digital manufacturing and advanced automation. Hosted in Dubai, this flagship initiative by Trescon brings together the full Industry 4.0 ecosystem to accelerate the advancement of smart, sustainable and resilient factories across the Gulf.

The 2026 edition is themed 'Reimagining the 5 P's - Process, Policy, People, Proficiency and Purpose through technology' and unites five strategic pillars: AI, Automation, Cyber, Sustainability and Workforce. It introduces themes such as AI-driven factory intelligence, cybersecurity resilience, autonomous supply chains and workforce augmentation.

Event highlights

• 200+ executive leaders and senior-level decision-makers
• 10+ strategic sessions with real-world case studies
• 20+ global innovators and speakers
• Boutique exhibition zone with sponsored boardrooms and conference tracks over two days

Agenda tracks

• Digital Foundation & AI: Industrial AI agents & autonomous operations, cloud ERP, intelligent PLM/MES integration, AI & data-driven decision making, generative AI for product design
• Automation, Robotics & Connectivity: Advanced robotics & shopfloor automation, AI-enhanced robotics, AI-powered 5G/6G networks, IIoT data acquisition, hyper-automation & human-robot collaboration, predictive maintenance
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Digital supply chain optimization & visibility, warehouse automation robotics, intelligent ERP, supply chain resilience & regionalization
• Sustainability & ESG: Cybersecurity for IT/OT convergence, smart sustainability, carbon neutrality by 2030, smart energy management, digital product passports, circular economy
• Strategy & Workforce: Government policy & investment in Industry X.0, servitization & outcome-based business models, talent gap & workforce reskilling

Practical information

• Dates: 7-8 October 2026, 09:00-18:00 (GMT+4)
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Format: Offline B2B conference and boutique exhibition
• Organizer: Trescon
• Registration: Delegate passes via the official registration page (KonfHub)