World Manufacturing Forum 2025

World Manufacturing Forum

“Key Enabling Technologies for the Future of Manufacturing: Roadmaps & Platforms”

13-14 November 2025

The 2025 World Manufacturing Forum continues on a successful track of more than a decade, annually bringing together global policy experts, industrial leaders, and eminent academic and research innovators to address the challenges and discuss the trends that are shaping global manufacturing.

This year’s edition will examine a range of core technologies that can enhance the productivity, efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability of manufacturing and supply chain operations in light of challenging operating environments.

Participants will have a unique opportunity to engage with key manufacturing topics and deepen their understanding alongside experts from leading global companies, renowned international institutions, and top research organizations.

The World Manufacturing Forum is a prestigious platform where industry leaders, influential policymakers, distinguished academics, and pioneering researchers come together to address the challenges and trends shaping global manufacturing. The event features keynote sessions, panel sessions, and parallel events, all focused on the critical trends transforming the manufacturing landscape and their broader implications.

From exploring the new skills required for the future of manufacturing, to embracing a new era driven by artificial intelligence and intelligent automation, to digitally enabling the emerging circular manufacturing paradigm, to supporting the redesign of supply chains for greater resilience, and innovating new business models for the sector — the World Manufacturing Forum’s reports have consistently outlined significant manufacturing trends. They have provided recommendations to help governments and industries identify and prioritize key actions for sustainable industrial development, fostering a future of economic, social, and environmental prosperity.

Acquire insights from leading experts and discover essential themes and breakthrough strategies to accelerate the transformation of the manufacturing sector.