Word Manufacturing Forum 2026

The World Manufacturing Forum (WMF) 2026 will take place on 22–23 October 2026 at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan, Italy, bringing together policymakers, manufacturing executives, researchers, innovators, and technology leaders from around the world to discuss the future of global manufacturing.

Organized by the World Manufacturing Foundation, the forum will be held under the theme “Navigating the Future of Manufacturing: Trends Compass & Technology Radars,” focusing on the technologies and strategies expected to shape the next generation of industry. Key topics include humanoid robotics, immersive technologies and metaverse-enabled industrial ecosystems, resilient supply chains, sustainable manufacturing, servitization, and technology radar initiatives that identify emerging industrial trends. The event aims to foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government while addressing the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation, innovation, competitiveness, and industrial resilience. Additional details, including the full programme and keynote speakers, are expected to be announced closer to the event.