Symposium On Automation & Robotics 2026

Automation and robotics have steadily transformed manufacturing productivity, quality, and overall throughput. With the rise of Industry 4.0, smart factories are no longer the future - they are the present.

The 9th Symposium on Automation & Robotics 2026 blends a cutting-edge expo with highly focused technical sessions. This year, we dive deep into the practical challenges of automation implementation, especially for MSMEs, focusing on machine utilization, material movement, quality consistency, and skill shortages.

The goal is to move away from legacy systems, build export competitiveness, and transition your business into a world-class global supplier.

Automation and robotics demonstration at the symposium

Snapshot of past editions

8Editions

130+Speakers

950+Participating
Companies

3,150+Participants

Panel discussion from a past Symposium on Automation and Robotics edition

Industries Participating

Aerospace
& defence

Automotive &
Automotive Components

Construction &
Earth Movers

Research &
Development,
PSU's, Academia

Heavy
Industries

Consumer
Durables
& FMCG

Textile
Machineries

Electrical &
Electronics

Iron &
Steel Industry

Power, Energy &
Renewables

General
Engineering

Machine Tools

Programme Schedule

Symposium 2026 programme schedule

Day1

13 August 2026

Keynote Address: Technology as a Game Changer for the Future of Manufacturing
Aequs Ltd
Technology Enablers for Safety, Sustainability & Seamless Connectivity
FESTO
The Next Global Manufacturing Shift: How Automation Makes Indian Discrete Manufacturers Globally Competitive
TAFE
Engineering Competitiveness for the Next Generation
Trio Motion Technology
The Next Global Manufacturing Shift: How Automation Makes Indian Discrete Manufacturers Globally Competitive
Sansera Engineering
From Manned Cell to Lights-Out: The Readiness Checklist
Schunk
Panel Discussion: Building an Automation-Ready Organization
Maximizing Machine Utilization for Continuous Manufacturing
Mitsubishi Electric

Day2

14 August 2026

From Automation to Performance: Shopfloor Implementation Insights
DiFACTO Robotics and Automation
Invisible Infrastructure, Visible Productivity: The Critical Role of Motion Systems in Smart Factories
Kabelschlepp
Integrating Automation with Legacy Machines: Challenges & Solutions
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts
Scaling Automation: From Pilot to Plant-Wide
Honeywell
Beyond the AI Pilot: Turning Proof of Concept into Production Value
Industry Insight: How Electronics Manufacturers Are Building Competitive Factories Through Automation
ELCIA
Panel Discussion: Automation ROI: Payback, Cost vs Labour & Building Financial Confidence

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Key Takeaways for Delegates

Enriching Keynotes: Gain direct insights from industry pioneers driving the manufacturing evolution.
Expert Solutions: Get answers to your specific operational bottlenecks - from machine downtime to labor management.
New Technology Integration: Witness live demonstrations of next-gen automation tools, vision systems, and AI frameworks.
Unrivaled Networking: Connect with over 1,250 peers, suppliers, and tech leaders under one roof.

Who should participate

CEOs, Top Management, Senior Executives, Practicing engineers, Industry consultants and R&D Specialists from Automotive, Auto components, Aerospace, Consumer durables, Machine Tools, Tool rooms, Defence & Railway units, General Engg. and other manufacturing industries.

Registration Fee (Per Delegate)

IMTMA Members, Micro & Small Enterprises,
Research & Educational Institutions

Rs. 5000*

• 5% discount applicable per delegate for companies nominating 3-5 delegates

• 10% discount applicable per delegate for companies nominating more than 5 delegates

All Other Companies

Rs. 5500*

Note

*Add 18% GST
Registration fee includes symposium documentation and lunch on Day 1 and 2
Pre-payment of delegate fee is mandatory for confirmation of participation
Delegate fee is Non-refundable. However, change of nominations within the same company acceptable
Micro & Small Enterprises companies must produce valid UDYAM Registration Certificate
IMTMA Members may avail their membership redemption points for participating in the symposium