What’s Next for MES? Find Out at MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 in Porto | SPONSORED
As manufacturers continue to navigate evolving demands, supply chain complexity, and fast-paced technological change, the need for scalable, intelligent, and resilient systems is front and center. The MESI 4.0 Summit 2025, hosted by Critical Manufacturing, offers a platform for manufacturing and technology leaders to explore how MES and Industry 4.0 technologies are being applied to meet these challenges.
Returning to the Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, Portugal, the second edition of the MESI 4.0 Summit will take place June 12–13, 2025, under the theme: “Connecting Global Manufacturing Champions.”
The summit brings together professionals from semiconductors, electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment industries to share their experiences with implementing digital transformation at scale. Participants can expect to hear insights from IT, OT, and C-level leaders, as well as hands-on practitioners driving MES and smart manufacturing initiatives within their organizations.
What to Expect at MESI 4.0 Summit 2025
- Presentations and case studies from companies including TDK Electronics, Jabil, Medtronic, Infineon, and AMS OSRAM
- MES Expert Lab sessions with live demonstrations of MES applications tailored to different industries
- A dedicated Technology Track covering topics such as AI, low-code innovation, DevOps, and data infrastructure
- Roundtables, workshops, and sessions focused on streamlining MES deployment, enabling connectivity, and scaling digital transformation across global sites
- An Innovation Hub featuring six emerging start-ups including Twinzo, Flexciton, Knowron, and more showcasing advanced technologies and bold new approaches to manufacturing challenges
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the Expo Pavilion, where Critical Manufacturing partners will showcase integrated solutions supporting smart manufacturing.
With content designed for both strategic decision-makers and technical implementers, MESI 4.0 aims to provide a collaborative space for exchanging knowledge and practical ideas. The event is particularly relevant for those involved in MES planning, deployment, data analytics, and OT/IT alignment.For more details and to register, visit the event’s website here.
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