Heavy industries are entering a decisive decade shaped by energy volatility, carbon regulation, digital disruption, and rapid workforce transformation. Across sectors such as cement, construction, mining, metals, and materials manufacturing, Industry 5.0 marks the next evolution of industrial strategy. It integrates automation, artificial intelligence, industrial IoT, and human‑centric design to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, operational resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
The Industry 5.0 Global Conference & Exhibition 2026 brings together senior industry leaders, technology innovators, and decision‑makers to bridge traditional heavy‑industry operations with advanced digital solutions. The event provides a platform for organisations to modernise plants, manage risk, accelerate digital transformation, and build long‑term competitive value.
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What You Will Learn:
The conference explores how large‑scale M2M communication, Industrial IoT, and digital twins are being deployed across heavy industries to:
- Increase plant automation
- Enable real‑time performance visibility
- Support predictive and decentralised decision‑making
- Diagnose operational deviations
- Reduce unplanned downtime
- Improve asset reliability
- Strengthen human–machine collaboration
Key pillars of Industry 5.0 will be addressed:
Interconnection: Industrial IoT, connected assets, and digital twins
Information Transparency: Real‑time production, energy, and maintenance data
Technical Assistance: AI‑powered tools supporting operators and managers
Decentralised Decisions: Predictive actions at plant and asset level
Why You Should Register
- Strategic networking with leaders from heavy industries
- Exchange of operational experience and technical best practices
- Exposure to real‑world case studies and practical applications
- Insights from industry decision‑makers, innovators, and technology providers
Who Should Attend
- Industry executives and decision‑makers
- Operations, production, and maintenance leaders
- Automation, digitalisation, and IT specialists
- Technology providers (AI, IoT, robotics, BIM, drones)
- Researchers and technical consultants
- Government and regulatory representatives
Target Industries
- Cement
- Construction & Building Materials
- Aggregates
- Mining
- Metals
- Green Energy
- Industrial Automation & IT
- Transportation Technology
- Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
- Industrial Solution Providers
Key Topics & Directions
- Automation & digitisation in cement and construction
- Data‑driven and IoT‑enabled smart manufacturing
- Cloud computing for flexible, scalable, and secure data management
- BIM & Augmented Reality for project management and on‑site visualisation
- AI‑driven optimisation & predictive maintenance
- Robotics and drones for safe, efficient operations
- Digital twins, M2M, and AI‑enabled value chain integration
- Sustainable Industry 5.0 & energy management: decarbonisation, circular economy, resource efficiency
- Cybersecurity for connected industrial systems
- Human‑centric design & workforce transformation
- Regulatory compliance & ESG reporting
- Executive case studies focused on ROI
- Critical mineral dependencies in smart cement plants
- Advanced materials and mineral innovation for cement production
Join Us in São Paulo
Be part of a global gathering of senior leaders, decision‑makers, and technology innovators shaping the future of heavy industries.
The Industry 5.0 Global Conference & Exhibition 2026 offers practical solutions, emerging technologies, and real‑world case studies that drive operational excellence, energy efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term value.
Don’t miss the opportunity to benchmark your organisation, gain actionable insights, and connect with peers leading the transformation of cement, construction, and materials manufacturing.
Please reach out to us at Contact@industrylink.eu for registration, any inquiries and speaking opportunities.
To nominate a speaker or a topic for the conference contact us at the following e-mail address: mariana.gheorghe@industrylink.eu.
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