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Pro MFG MANUFACTURING CONFLUENCE 2026

Conference | Showcase | Awards
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Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence Recognizing Accomplishments, Rewarding Achievements and Rejoicing Success.
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Future of Manufacturing Excellence

About Conference

Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence
Recognizing Accomplishments
Rewarding Achievements and Rejoicing Success.

After the grand success of our last two Confluence and Awards , we are excited to announce the upcoming Pro MFG Manufacturing Confluence 2026 – Conference | Showcase | Awards

The Confluence represents the core principles of the manufacturing industry and is focused on Quality, Productivity, People, Innovation, and Digital Transformation. The Pro MFG Manufacturing Confluence – Conference | Showcase | Awards – brings together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss and deliberate on the trends shaping the future of manufacturing. This event is designed for professionals seeking to explore cutting-edge innovations, foster collaboration, and drive excellence in the manufacturing industry to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Registration

Networking

Build stronger business relationships by establishing meaningful connections and fostering valuable partnerships that drive mutual growth and success.

Insightful Discussions

Engage with experts, trendsetters, and visionaries driving innovation and gain valuable perspectives on shaping the next era of manufacturing excellence.

Technology Showcase

Explore cutting-edge technologies designed to transform operations and lead the way to a smarter, more efficient future.

Exclusive Awards Ceremony

Celebrate outstanding achievements and groundbreaking innovation in the manufacturing sector.

  • Expert speakers
  • Industry-shaping MANUFACTURING Leaders and Decision Makers
  • Delegates from across manufacturing industries
  • Confluence of the brightest Manufacturing minds
  • Interactive Sessions and LIVE QUIZ
Categories
CEO OF THE YEAR
CHRO OF THE YEAR
START UP OF THE YEAR
GCC of the Year
QUALITY BENCHMARK
PRODUCTIVITY IN OPERATIONS
PEOPLE - DIVERSITY
INNOVATION - PRODUCT
INNOVATION - PROCESS
INNOVATION - SUPPLY CHAIN
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION / TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION
PLANT HEAD OF THE YEAR
CIO/CDO/CTO OF THE YEAR
Editorial Choice Awards
CEO of the Year
Hall of Fame
EXCELLENCE IN PLANT MAINTENANCE
WOMEN LEADER IN MANUFACTURING
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
INSTITUTE OF THE YEAR
Event At A Glance
120+
Attendees
25+
Speakers
45+
Awards
20+
Industry Speakers
10+
Solution Providers
PANEL DISCUSSION
Conference highlights
Conference highlights panel discussion
MDs, VPs, Senior Leadership, COOs, Plant Heads, Manufacturing Heads, CTO, CIO, CDO, CISO, CHROs Will Exchange Their Views On

Panel 1. Inside The Minds Of Manufacturing Leaders

Theme:

How India’s Top CEOs & CXOs Drive Excellence — What does it take to build a future-ready manufacturing enterprise in India? Leading CEOs and CXOs share strategies on operational excellence, cultural transformation, and leadership for sustained growth.

Panel 2. Factories Of The Future — The Playbook For 2030

Theme:

Digital-First, Resilient, and Globally Competitive. Explore how Indian factories are leveraging Industry 4.0, AI, and digital ecosystems. Learn how leaders are building agile, tech-driven operations that are ready for global challenges.

Panel 3. Precision, People, Performance

Theme:

The new mantra for India’s factory excellence. This session focuses on the trifecta of success—streamlined operations, people empowerment, and consistent performance.

CONFLUENCE FOCUS AREA- AWARDS
Confluence Focus Area- Awards

Nominations to be invited across Eleven Categories from Manufacturing plants operational in India.

  • Two Divisions: Discrete & Process
  • Two Segments: Large Enterprises & Small/Medium Enterprises
  • Evaluated by a jury of senior industry experts
CONFLUENCE FOCUS AREA - SHOWCASE
Confluence Focus Area: Showcase

Dedicated Exhibition Area for Partners with branded spaces to demonstrate solutions & capabilities.

  • Special sessions for partners
  • Strategic networking opportunities
  • Partner highlight videos
  • Live demonstrations of manufacturing technologies
EXPERTS
Past Speakers
Manish Kulkarni
Manish Kulkarni
Co-Founder & Director
Pro MFG Media
Rakesh Batra
Rakesh Batra
VP Manufacturing
Century Enka
Kaushalya Gaonkar
Kaushalya Gaonkar
Managing Director
Knorr-Bremse CVS India
Shrikant Bairagi
Shrikant Bairagi
Managing Director
Argo-Hytos
Sachin Kushwaha
Sachin Kushwaha
Head of Quality Management
NBC Bearings
Chandrashekhar Bapat
Chandrashekhar Bapat
Associate Vice President for Operational Excellence
TKIL Industries
Dinesh Chandra Bhatt
Dinesh Chandra Bhatt
Vice President - Works & Complex Head
SRF Limited
Kedar Taskar
Kedar Taskar
Managing Director
Faurecia Clean Mobility India
Pawan Vij
Pawan Vij
Director - Operations Putzmeister India
Brakes India Limited
Rajan Jain
Rajan Jain
COO
NBC Bearings
Vikram Mhaske
Vikram Mhaske
CHRO
Rheinmetall
Santanu Ghoshal
Santanu Ghoshal
President Organization Development
Walchandnagar Industries
Virupakshappa Hovale
Virupakshappa Hovale
Universal Robots India Pvt. Ltd.
Sougandh K.M.
Sougandh K.M.
Universal Robots India Pvt. Ltd.
Rajesh Premchandran
Rajesh Premchandran.
NBC Bearings
Yogesh Shinde
Yogesh Shinde
Mobil
Parag Kulkarni
Parag Kulkarni
Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
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PAST EVENTS
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We'd love to hear from you
Contact Us
Roopal Mishra
Phone: 84463 05654
roopal@promfgmedia.com
Sanjay Bhan
Phone: 9845722377
sanjay@promfgmedia.com
Raymond Pinto
Phone: 9821898184
raymond@promfgmedia.com
For Speakers
Manish Kulkarni
Phone: 9823018114
manish@promfgmedia.com
For Speakers
Ninad Dangre
Phone: 8976365123
ninad@promfgmedia.com