European Manufacturing Conference 2026: Save the Date

The European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA), together with EIT Manufacturing and ManuFuture, is pleased to announce the third edition of the European Manufacturing Conference (EMC 2026), taking place on 16–17 September 2026 in Brussels.

A New Global Order: Securing Europe’s Industrial Leadership

As global power dynamics continue to shift, accompanied by rapid technological developments and emerging security challenges, EMC 2026 will focus on the theme “A new global order: Securing Europe’s industrial leadership.”

The conference will explore how research, development and innovation (R&I) can strengthen Europe’s position at the forefront of global industrial leadership.

Programme and Themes

The EMC 2026 programme will address a range of topics of strategic importance to the European manufacturing ecosystem, including:

• Industrial and trade competitiveness

• The next wave of breakthrough technologies and the role of R&I

• Attracting and developing future talent

• Investment and scale-up strategies

• Circularity as a competitive industrial advantage

Through plenary sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities, the conference will provide a platform to exchange views, share best practices, and strengthen cooperation between industry, research and policy stakeholders.

Collaboration for Industrial Leadership

EFFRA, EIT Manufacturing and ManuFuture share a common vision: that collaboration is essential to building a strong, sustainable and competitive manufacturing sector in Europe. The European Manufacturing Conference reflects this commitment by bringing together key actors to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s industrial future.

Further Information

Details on the programme, registration process and practical information will be announced in due course.

Organisations interested in sponsorship opportunities are invited to contact Giulia Artibani (giulia.artibani@effra.eu) to learn more about how to gain visibility and engage with Europe’s leading industrial innovators.