India Inc On The Move 2026 to spotlight AI-powered, sustainable manufacturing future in Mumbai

India Inc On The Move (IIOTM) 2026 is set to bring together India’s leading manufacturing executives, technology innovators and policy influencers in Mumbai on February 12, 2026, creating a high-impact platform to shape conversations on the future of Indian manufacturing. As the sector moves rapidly towards an era defined by intelligence, resilience and sustainability, the seventh edition of IIOTM, presented by Rockwell Automation in association with The Economic Times, will focus on the strategies, innovations and collaborations driving a smarter and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.

This year’s discussions will revolve around the theme, ‘The Future is Here: Smart. AI-Powered. Sustainable Manufacturing’.

Manufacturing leaders are increasingly moving beyond pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives, shifting their focus towards scaling AI, embedding sustainability into core operations, and building connected, autonomous enterprises. In its seventh edition, IIOTM aims to reflect this transition through leadership insights, real-world use cases and forward-looking strategic dialogue.

Over the years, IIOTM has evolved into a trusted platform where industry stakeholders “draw inferences from the past, stay in tune with the present, and chart the road ahead.” The 2026 edition is poised to be its most ambitious so far, with over 1,200 delegates, more than 80 speakers and 30-plus sessions packed into a day of high-energy discussions, live demonstrations and real-world applications.

A confluence of key minds shaping the Indian manufacturing landscape
IIOTM 2026 will bring together some of the most influential voices in Indian manufacturing, including industry leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, customers, partners and senior executives from Rockwell Automation. Conversations will examine how artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation and software-defined manufacturing are reshaping factories, supply chains and energy systems.

What to expect at the event
The day-long programme will feature focused discussions across key sectors such as automotive, FMCG, life sciences, process and heavy industries, along with high-tech segments including semiconductors, electronics and data centres.

Key themes will include AI-driven and autonomous manufacturing, workforce connectivity and digital-skills transformation, data-led decision-making and energy transition, cloud adoption in automotive and EV manufacturing, responsible AI and sustainable packaging, as well as smart manufacturing practices across chemicals, metals and cement industries.

Participants will also engage with live demonstrations, technical sessions and an exhibition featuring 13 partners, offering hands-on exposure to future-ready industrial solutions.

Power-packed plenaries and panels
The event will feature a strong lineup of plenary sessions and panel discussions exploring the evolving intersection of manufacturing and advanced technologies.

The inaugural plenary, ‘Future is Here – Smart. Sustainable. AI-Driven Manufacturing’, will include senior leaders such as Arun Misra, CEO & Whole-Time Director, Hindustan Zinc; Dr Sanjiv Navangul, MD & CEO, Bharat Serums and Vaccines; Dr Tapan Sahoo, Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India; Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India; Kailash Pandey, Mining and Cluster Head – Sambalpur, Aditya Birla Group; PS Easwaran, Partner & Asia Pacific Supply Chain Leader, Deloitte; and Vivek Bhatia, MD & CEO, TKIL Industries.

Another marquee plenary, “Creating the Future of Industrial Operations – AI, Software-Defined Automation and Robotics”, will feature leaders from Mahindra & Mahindra, KPMG, Jio, Wipro PARI, Zydus, Continental Automotive Components India and Rockwell Automation.

A key highlight will be a fireside chat featuring Daisy Chittilapilly, President – Cisco, India & SAARC; Rohit Pathak, CEO, Birla Copper; and Nilajit Ghosh, Principal, Digital Consulting, Rockwell Automation India, alongside a customer use-case presentation by Siddharth Chowdhary, Executive Director, Bluecraft Agro, showcasing real-world industrial applications.

A platform for action
Now in its seventh year, India Inc On The Move 2026 continues to strengthen its position as a platform that goes beyond discussion to drive action—where ideas translate into strategies, and strategies into execution.