New technologies, changing supply chains and dynamic markets are driving industrial transformation. Topics such as automation, smart manufacturing, new materials, energy efficiency and the circular economy are becoming key factors for market competitiveness.
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA has teamed up with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) in gathering international industrial firms, technology providers, research institutions and decision-makers to discuss trends, forge partnerships and identify new business opportunities.
The seventh annual International Machinery Forum will be focusing on the following key topics:
- Industrial AI & Automation
- The Smart Factory & Digitalisation
- New Materials
- Decarbonisation & Energy Technologies
- Plastics, Recycling & the Circular Economy
- International Industrial Cooperation
- Global Supply Chains & Competitiveness
Keynote presentations and panel discussions with international experts will provide insights into current trends in industry, technology and innovation. There will also be an exhibition, plenty of opportunities for networking and getting to know people, and an option for company site visits. B2B matchmaking and forging new business relationships will be central planks of the programme.
All the information you need, including the programme and registration form for this international conference and cooperation platform for industry, mechanical engineering and industrial technologies, is available from the International Machinery Forum 2026 website.
Participation is free and you can attend either in person in Vienna or via livestream and online meetings.
The conference language is English.
