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Manufacturing Beyond Industry 4.0: AI, Robotics, Data Ecosystems and Sustainable Growth

Event Details

Date

20 Augst 2026 (Thursday)

Time

14:30 - 17:00

Hybrid Format
Join Onsite

Theatre 1, 1/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

 

Join Online

Live Webinar link will be provided to registered participants 

*The webinar link will be sent together with a reminder email one day before the seminar.

Language

English

Target Audience

Manufacturing leaders, Plant managers, IT/OT and smart manufacturing professionals, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation leaders, Sustainability and ESG mangers, AI & Innovation leaders, Engineering and operations teams

Course Fee

FREE

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About the Event

This seminar examines how manufacturing is evolving beyond traditional Industry 4.0 initiatives toward a new era characterized by Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, and autonomous operations. It helps participants understand the key technological and strategic developments shaping the future of industrial competitiveness. The session introduces emerging Industry 4.0+ concepts, highlights leading initiatives (e.g., Catena-X, Manufacturing-X, the Digital Product Passport), and explores how manufacturers can balance productivity, flexibility, resilience, and sustainability. The seminar is designed for manufacturing professionals, engineers, digitalization leaders, and sustainability managers interested in understanding the future direction of industrial transformation.

Honourable Speakers

Event Rundown

Time

Session

14:30 - 14:40

Welcome Speech & Introduction to HKPC

14:40 - 14:50

The Future of Manufacturing: Autonomous and Sustainable

14:50 - 15:05

Manufacturing at a Crossroads

15:05 - 15:35

Towards Industry 4.0+: The Next Wave of Industrial Transformation

15:35 - 16:00

Networking Break

16:00 - 16:40

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

16:40 - 17:00

Q&A Session

Disclaimer:​​
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee of the Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund.

Enquiry:

Dr Laura Wang | +852 2789 5130 | laurawang@hkpc.org

Ms Sally Supvithayanond | +852 2789 5132 | sallysupvithayanond@hkpc.org

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