European manufacturing and supply chains are adapting fast to automation and materials innovation. EMS positions two days of focused content on industrial engineering, metallurgy and plastics aimed at senior practitioners.
Dates and venue for EMS 2026
EMS - European Manufacturing Strategies 2026 runs from 3 to 4 November at the Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre. The summit is structured as two intensive days combining technical sessions with scheduled networking and partner meetings.
Key figures and history on the program
The 2026 edition marks the 22nd year of the summit. In 2025 the event attracted more than 300 senior leaders and delivered 10 distinct content streams, reflecting its emphasis on operational and supply chain leadership.
Programme highlights and confirmed speakers
The published programme lists multiple content streams and specialist sessions. Speakers named in the official programme include Alfonso Zoia of Electrolux Group, Dr Biljana Visnjicki of Henkel, Kiril Kirilov of Mondelēz International, Nanda Kishore of Beaufort, Winfried Rockensteiner of Robert Bosch GmbH and Yelli Ayala of AGRANA. The schedule also features pre-event masterclasses, factory tours and the EMSC awards dinner.
Preparing commercial outreach at EMS 2026
Align the 10 programme streams with your target customer segments. Convert each stream into a shortlist of buyer personas to prioritise meetings. Compile short technical briefs and case studies that demonstrate integration of automation, metallurgy or plastics solutions in manufacturing settings.
During conversations focus on measurable operational outcomes such as cycle time reduction, defect rate improvement or total cost of ownership. Bring compact demonstrations or datasheets that facilitate technical discussions and enable quick follow ups.
Block meeting windows around the sessions most relevant to your target market and schedule demos in advance when possible. Prepare a follow up plan for the seven days after the summit to maintain momentum.
Practical notes for attendees
The summit includes factory tours, masterclasses and an awards dinner that complement the main programme. The Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre provides a central base for meetings across the city. Check ticketing options and programme details through the official site.
Final take and next step
For teams working on industrial engineering, metallurgy or plastics the summit delivers technical sessions and concentrated access to senior operations leaders. Review the speaker list and content streams to pinpoint sessions that will generate actionable leads. Find tickets, programme updates and sponsorship information at http://www.ems-summit.com
