India Inc On The Move 2026: Leaders decode the next phase of AI-driven manufacturing

India Inc On The Move (IIOTM) 2026 will bring together India’s foremost manufacturing leaders, technology innovators, and policy influencers in Mumbai on February 12, 2026, setting the stage for a high-impact dialogue on the future of Indian manufacturing. As the sector accelerates toward an era defined by intelligence, resilience, and sustainability, the seventh edition of IIOTM, presented by Rockwell Automation in association with The Economic Times, will spotlight the strategies, innovations, and collaborations shaping a smarter and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.

This year, conversations will unfold under the theme ‘The Future is Here: Smart. AI-Powered. Sustainable Manufacturing’.

Manufacturing leaders today are moving beyond pilots and proofs-of-concept, focusing instead on scaling AI, embedding sustainability into core operations, and building connected, autonomous enterprises. In its seventh edition, IIOTM aims to capture this transition through leadership perspectives, real-world use cases, and strategic dialogue.


Over the years, IIOTM has evolved into a trusted platform where industry participants ‘draw inferences from the past, stay in tune with the present, and chart the road ahead.’ The 2026 edition is set to be its most ambitious yet and aims to bring together over 1,200 delegates, 80+ speakers, and 30+ sessions in a day of high-energy conversations, live demonstrations, and real-world applications.

A confluence of key minds shaping the Indian manufacturing landscape
IIOTM 2026 will unite the most influential voices in Indian manufacturing, from industry leaders and technology innovators to policymakers, customers, partners, and Rockwell Automation executives. Discussions will explore how artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, and software-defined manufacturing are transforming factories, supply chains, and energy systems.


What to expect at the event
The day-long event will feature focused conversations across major sectors, including automotive, FMCG, life sciences, process and heavy industries, and hi-tech sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, and data centres.

Key discussion themes include AI-driven and autonomous manufacturing; workforce connectivity and digital-skills transformation; data, analytics, and energy transition; cloud adoption in automotive and EV manufacturing; responsible AI and sustainable packaging; and smart manufacturing in chemicals, metals, cement, etc.

Attendees will also experience live demos, technical sessions, and an exhibition with 13 partners, offering a hands-on understanding of future-ready industrial solutions.

Power-packed plenaries and panels
The event features a stellar lineup of plenaries and panel discussions exploring the evolving intersections of manufacturing and technology.

The inaugural plenary session: ‘Future is Here - Smart. Sustainable. AI-Driven Manufacturing’ will feature senior leaders from various industries, including:

• 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
• Vivek Bhatia, MD & CEO, TKIL Industries

Another high-profile plenary, ‘’Creating the Future of Industrial Operations - AI, Software-Defined Automation and Robotics’, will bring together leaders from Mahindra & Mahindra, KPMG, Jio, Wipro PARI, Zydus, Continental Automotive Components India, and Rockwell Automation.

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

A platform for action
Now in its seventh year, India Inc On The Move 2026 strengthens its position as a platform that moves beyond dialogue to drive action, where ideas transform into strategies, and strategies into execution.

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