The 6th International Smart Factory Summit (ISFS) takes place from 11th to 13th June 2025 under the motto "Deep Tech Smart Factory: Where Humans, AI, and Robots Team Up"
Together, we will explore the role of emerging deep technologies, their economic and societal impact, and how they are shaping the future of manufacturing and smart factories.
The program features a diverse line-up of sessions, including:
- Keynotes by Industry Leaders: Gain insights from renowned experts on key enabling technologies and social transformation, including Prof. Dr. Jay Lee (Director, Industrial AI Center) and Dr. Clara Neppel (Senior Director, IEEE), along with many other distinguished speakers.
- Contributions from Leading Organizations: Hear perspectives from top institutions such as the World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Swissmem, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and more.
- Expert Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations on deep tech in manufacturing, human-AI collaboration, and sustainability with leading specialists.
- Interactive Sessions & Co-Creation Workshops: Take part in dynamic activities where participants will
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The 6th International Smart Factory Summit (ISFS) takes place from 11th to 13th June 2025 under the motto "Deep Tech Smart Factory: Where Humans, AI, and Robots Team Up"
Together, we will explore the role of emerging deep technologies, their economic and societal impact, and how they are shaping the future of manufacturing and smart factories.
The program features a diverse line-up of sessions, including:
- Keynotes by Industry Leaders: Gain insights from renowned experts on key enabling technologies and social transformation, including Prof. Dr. Jay Lee (Director, Industrial AI Center) and Dr. Clara Neppel (Senior Director, IEEE), along with many other distinguished speakers.
- Contributions from Leading Organizations: Hear perspectives from top institutions such as the World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Swissmem, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and more.
- Expert Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations on deep tech in manufacturing, human-AI collaboration, and sustainability with leading specialists.
- Interactive Sessions & Co-Creation Workshops: Take part in dynamic activities where participants will collaboratively shape the future of smart factories and technology transfer initiatives.
- Exhibitions & Live Demonstrations: Explore cutting-edge innovations at table exhibitions from leading companies and organizations. Experience hands-on interactive demo tours through Swiss Smart Factory — Switzerland's premier Industry 4.0 innovation hub — and the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C), the national competence center for human-robot collaboration.
- Start-Up Pitches & Success Stories: Discover game-changing startups like Augmented IT and Wandelbots and learn from real-world smart factory success stories, including industry leaders like ROCHE, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.
- Special Guest & Award: Honoring Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Detlef Zühlke for his groundbreaking Smart Factory concept introduced 20 years ago, recognizing his visionary contributions to Industry 4.0.
- Exclusive Networking & Social Events: Enjoy two exclusive networking dinners and a special visit to Enter Technikwelt.
- Industrial Site Visit: Witness Swiss manufacturing excellence firsthand with an exclusive visit to Laubscher Präzision AG
The International Smart Factory Summit (ISFS) is an event hosted by the Swiss Smart Factory in collaboration with UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization). Together, we are creating a truly unique platform for visionaries, innovators, and ecosystem builders from around the world to connect, exchange ideas, and drive advancement in the smart factory space.
Preliminary Agenda:
11.6.2025
- 2.30 pm: Social Event
- 6.00 pm: Dinner
12.6.2025
- 9.00 am: Keynotes, Panel sessions, Working sessions
- 12.30 pm: Lunch
- 1.30 pm: Keynotes, Panel sessions, Working sessions, Pitching session
- 7 pm: Dinner
13.6.2025
- 9.00 am: Keynotes, Panel sessions, Working sessions, Start-Up Pitches
- 12.30 pm: Lunch
- 2 pm: Visit of Laubscher Präzision AG
- 4.30 pm: End of the Event
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