TOP 10 Industry 4.0 Events in Europe – A Calendar for IT and Sales Directors

In the era of digitalization and automation, any company striving to stay competitive must keep up with the latest trends. Trade fairs and tech conferences provide excellent opportunities to witness the future of industry firsthand – from collaborative robots (cobots) to AI in production, digital twins, and IoT.

For technology leaders in the industry, attending sector events is not just about learning the latest trends but also about establishing collaborations with key suppliers and experts.
Below, you’ll find the TOP 10 industry events worth attending in 2025, with detailed descriptions of topics, speakers, and the value they can bring to your organization.

Top industry 4.0 events – resume

1. Hannover Messe  – The largest industrial trade fair in Europe
2. Smart Production Solutions (SPS)  – Industrial automation and digitalization
3. IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS  – IoT, AI, and edge computing in industry
4. EMO Hannover – Automation and digitalization of heavy industry
5. Manufacturing IT/OT Summit Europe – IT and OT integration in industry
6. Formnext – 3D printing and additive manufacturing
7. Automatica – Robotics and AI in manufacturing
8. Advanced Factories – The future of smart factories
9. Smart Production & Gen AI Expo – AI and automation in production
10. Robotics & Automation Warsaw  – Robotics in industry

Hannover Messe

Location: Hannover, Germany
Date: March 31 – April 4, 2025

Hannover Messe is the world’s largest industrial trade fair and a leading global event in manufacturing, bringing together over 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000+ participants to discuss the future of digital manufacturing. It’s a must-attend event for IT Directors in industry, looking to understand how IT/OT integration, IoT, and AI impact the efficiency of future factories.

Key topics:

• Digital twins – Simulating and optimizing production processes before physical implementation
• IT/OT integration – Connecting ERP, MES, SCADA, and OT systems into a unified infrastructure
• AI in manufacturing – Predictive maintenance, process optimization, and intelligent data management
• 5G and edge computing – Fast, stable connections for smart factories
• Sustainable technologies – Green transformation and energy management

Key speakers & companies:

• Siemens – “Industrial Edge & AI”: Edge computing in production plants
• SAP – “Next-Gen ERP for Smart Factories”: AI-powered intelligent ERP
• Microsoft – “Cloud & IoT in Industrial Operations”: Cloud management in manufacturing
• Bosch – “Industrial IoT: Smart Sensors & Predictive Maintenance”: How IoT transforms factories
• ABB – “Collaborative Robotics & AI in Automation”: Cobots and AI in production control

If your company is planning investments in digital transformation, automation, AI, and IoT, Hannover Messe is a must-attend event. This is where strategic decisions shaping the future of Industry 4.0 are made.

Smart Production Solutions (SPS)

Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Date: November 25–27, 2025

SPS is one of the most important events dedicated to industrial automation and digital manufacturing. It showcases the latest innovations in control systems and IT/OT integration.

Key topics:

• IT and OT integration in control systems
• Cybersecurity in industry
• AI and data analytics in manufacturing
• Automation and robotics in production

Key speakers & companies: Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Beckhoff Automation

SPS offers practical solutions and case studies on Industry 4.0 implementations, helping businesses better understand and apply innovative technologies.

IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Date: October 21–23, 2025

This event focuses on IoT and AI in industry, bringing together experts and tech leaders sharing their experiences in implementing smart systems.

Key topics:

• Industrial IoT and smart production networks
• Edge computing and 5G
• IoT cybersecurity
• AI and predictive analytics
• Blockchain & IoT in supply chain management

Key speakers & companies: Intel, Cisco, Google Cloud, IBM

Participants of IOT Solutions World Congress will gain insights into the latest IoT and AI deployment strategies, learning how these technologies improve efficiency and operational security.

EMO Hannover

Date: September 22–26, 2025
Location: Hannover, Germany

EMO Hannover is a global trade platform for the heavy industry, with a special focus on automation, robotics, and the integration of digital solutions. Its scope covers modern technologies:

• Gen AI in process optimization: Presentations on the use of generative artificial intelligence for simulating and optimizing production lines.
• Digital twins: Digital models enabling simulation, monitoring, and prediction of machine conditions.

Key speakers and companies:

• Keynote: Dr. Klaus Richter (Siemens) – Discussing strategies for transforming production lines using Gen AI.
• Panel Discussion: Digital twin implementations by Bosch Rexroth representatives and industry innovators.
• Martina Schulz – “Gen AI in Predictive Maintenance”, covering practical examples of reducing machine failures.

EMO Hannover serves as a launchpad for companies seeking comprehensive Industry 4.0 solutions—where the integration of Gen AI with traditional production systems becomes a key competitive factor.

Manufacturing IT/OT Summit Europe

Date: September 28–30, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany

The event focuses on the convergence of IT and OT systems, which is critical for optimizing industrial operations. This year’s edition of Manufacturing IT/OT Summit will focus on:

• IT/OT integration: Connecting traditional operational systems with modern analytical tools.
• Gen AI in data analysis: Using AI for system behavior analysis and predictions.

Key speakers and companies:

• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Müller (Bosch Rexroth) – “Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Plants.”
• Workshops: Interactive sessions with experts from Siemens and ABB, presenting IT/OT implementation case studies.
• Panel: “Security in the Age of Gen AI”, discussing the security challenges of complex industrial systems.

IT & IoT summit provides a deep dive into IT/OT convergence and explores how Gen AI can enhance industrial efficiency and security.

Formnext

Date: 18–21 of November 2025
Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Formnext is a German manufacturing industry event, with a strong focus on 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and digitalization of design processes. It revolves around the AI usage in the manufacturing sector, with a special focus on:

• Generative design: Using Gen AI to create optimal product designs.
• Digital twins in additive manufacturing: Modeling processes and performing optimization simulations.

Key speakers and companies:

• Keynote: Dr. Elena Fischer (Stratasys) – “Generative Design with Gen AI”, demonstrating how AI inspires new designs.
• Panel Discussion: Experts discussing the future of AI-driven product design.
• Workshops: Practical sessions on implementing digital twins in quality control processes.

Formnext showcases how additive manufacturing and AI technologies are revolutionizing design and production, enabling faster and more innovative solutions.

Automatica

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Date: June 24–27, 2025
Location: Munich, Germany

An annual fair located in Munich, focused on robotics, smart manufacturing, process automation, and new control technologies. This year, manufacturing professionals visiting Automatica can gain valuable insights on AI use cases in manufacturing, such as:

• Cobots and exoskeletons: Integrating collaborative robots with advanced AI systems.
• Gen AI in control: Adaptive AI algorithms supporting precise machine control.

Key speakers and panels:

• Keynote: Dr. Markus Weber (KUKA) – “AI in Industrial Robotics”, discussing how AI improves cobot efficiency.
• Expert Panel: A discussion on implementing exoskeletons in production environments.
• Case Study: The integration of Gen AI into FANUC’s control systems – presenting process optimization results.

Automatica is the ideal place to explore how the latest AI solutions are impacting automation and robotics, increasing production efficiency and safety.

Advanced Factories

Date: April 8–10, 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain

This Barcelona-based event focuses on the process traditional manufacturing plants into smart factories using digital twins, AI and other advanced manufacturing techniques. This year’s Advanced Factories program highlights:

• Digital twins: Simulation and optimization of production processes.
• Gen AI in resource management: Using AI for forecasting and optimizing resource utilization.

Key speakers and companies:

• Keynote: Dr. Laura Pérez (Siemens Digital Industries) – “Digital Twins in Smart Factories.”
• Practical workshops: Sessions on implementing and integrating digital models.
• Panel dsscussion: Examples of AI implementations in production planning optimization.

Advanced Factories allows participants to understand how digital twins and Gen AI work together to transform traditional production processes into dynamic, responsive systems.

Smart Production & Gen AI Expo

Date: October 10–12, 2025
Location: Munich, Germany

A trade fair showcasing innovative automation systems, where Gen AI serves as a catalyst for industrial transformation. From operational technology to newest innovations, Smart Production & GenAI Expo delves on the topics of:

• AI-Driven automation: Integrating cloud solutions and edge computing for process optimization.
• Practical case studies: Live demonstrations of AI implementations.

Key speakers and panels:

• Keynote: Dr. Martin Schäfer (ABB Robotics) – “Industry 4.0: When AI Meets Manufacturing.”
• Panel Discussion: “From Data Collection to Decision-Making – Practical Applications of Gen AI.”
• Workshops: Practical sessions on implementing cloud solutions in production systems.

Expo provides a unique opportunity to see how modern AI technologies are revolutionizing production processes, increasing efficiency and operational flexibility.

Robotics & Automation Warsaw 

Location: Warsaw, Poland
2025: June 18–19
2026: June (Exact date TBA)

As one of the most significant robotics and automation events in Central and Eastern Europe. Robotics & Automation Warsaw breaks down different aspects of industrial technology, with a strong focus on:

• Production process automation: From cobots to fully autonomous production lines.
• IT and OT integration in future factories: Modern control and monitoring systems.
• AI and Machine Learning in robotics: How intelligent algorithms optimize production line performance.
• Industrial IoT and edge computing: Connecting robots with cloud systems and local servers.

Key speakers and companies:

• KUKA – “AI-Driven Robotics: The Future of Manufacturing” – AI in industrial robotics.
• ABB Robotics – “Smart Automation & Cobots” – Smart automation and collaborative robots.
• FANUC – “Predictive Maintenance & Industrial IoT” – Predicting failures and avoiding downtime.
• Siemens – “Digital Twin for Robotics & Automation” – Digital twins in robotics management.

If your company is planning investments in robotics and automation, Robotics Warsaw will allow you to:

• Discover the latest technologies in robotics and their applications.
• Understand how AI and IoT can boost production efficiency.
• Consult your technological needs with industry leaders and gain precious strategic insights.

Stay on top of the changes in the manufacturing industry

Manufacturing industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with AI, GenAI, AR and blockchain becoming an integral part of its operations. These industry 4.0 events will help you stay in touch with the latest trends, keep the business strategies future-proof and pick solution providers that deliver best results. If you’re looking for more resources on trends in manufacturing technology, stay up to date with our blog or sign up to our newsletter, where we share insights on a regular basis.

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