CNBC-TV18, in collaboration with Zetwerk, is set to host the Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024.
Scheduled for February 28 and 29, this two-day event aims to bring together industry stalwarts, policymakers, and innovators to explore smart manufacturing and its role in shaping India's industrial landscape.
With over 25 sessions, 50 dignitaries, and 500 delegates, the summit aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, strategic insights, and discourse.
Personalities including Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT; Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Rajesh K Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT); Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH); S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY); Subhas Chandra Lal Das, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals; R.C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki; Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group and
PV Sindhu, Indian Badminton Player, among others, will grace the event.
The summit will dwell on aspects such as sustainable manufacturing, future-ready factories, disruptive innovations, and the role of women leaders in Industry 4.0.
Some of the sessions include 'Green and Smart: Transforming India with Renewable Energy', 'Building Factories of the Future: CXO Roundtable', among others.
Moreover, the event will feature a Start-Up Showcase aiming to highlight India's most innovative manufacturing startups, followed by a felicitation ceremony recognising smart manufacturing companies that have excelled in their endeavour.
“The CNBC Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024 signifies a pivotal moment in India's manufacturing landscape. This summit serves as a forum for key industry figures to network, mobilise perspectives, and propel the shift towards intelligent and streamlined manufacturing methodologies," remarked S. Shivkumar, President, News18 Studios. "We are delighted to lead the dialogue in partnership with Zetwerk, to mobilise efforts for substantial change, and contribute to the India manufacturing story."
Amrit Raj, Head of Marketing, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, said, "India's manufacturing sector is undergoing transformational times to help the Indian economy reach the $5 trillion mark. Achieving this goal requires collaboration between industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The CNBC Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024 aims to bring them together. The summit will delve into major trends shaping sunrise sectors like renewables, automotive, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defence. Through policy discussions and industry deliberations, the conference aims to unlock opportunities and empower MSMEs across these crucial sectors.”