Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade regimes and intensifying global competition are reshaping markets. At the same time, rapid advances in automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming production systems and redefining how value is created. A global war for talent and an aging workforce add further pressure on industrial companies.

  • How can firms remain competitive under these conditions?
  • Which strategic responses enable them to combine technological capabilities with human expertise to build sustainable industrial strength?
  • How can organizations turn new technologies from isolated pilot projects into measurable performance gains?

At the St.Gallen Production Management Conference 2026, executives share insights from real‑world practice. Together, we will explore how organizations respond to shifting competitive dynamics, integrate new technologies, and adapt skills, structures and processes to succeed in the next industrial era.

20 October 2026 — 21 October 2026
8:00 am

Einstein St.Gallen

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