# Event Details - **Event Name**: Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: 2-day summit for manufacturing leaders turning AI, ERP and connected systems into measurable operational value. May 14–15, Melbourne.About this EventManufacturing leaders are under pressure to reduce downtime, improve planning, strengthen supply chains, and prove the value of digital investment.Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders and practitioners to show how AI, ERP, automation, IIoT, and connected systems are delivering real operational results. Across two days, attendees will gain practical insight into what is working now, where to invest, and how to build more connected, resilient, and future-ready manufacturing operations.Why attendPractical AI and ERP use cases to improve planning and reduce downtimeInsights from leaders across Boeing, HPE, Blackmores, Haleon, Orora, Bunzl and moreWhat the agenda coversDay 1: AI ROI, governance, executive alignment, forecasting, and shop-floor intelligenceDay 2: GenAI, composable ERP, predictive maintenance, DevSecOps, supplier management, and digital twins.Who should attendCIOs, CTOs, and digital transformation leadersCOOs, operations leaders, and plant managersHeads of manufacturing excellence and transformationSupply chain, procurement, and planning leadersERP, data, analytics, and automation leadersSecurity, governance, and OT / DevSecOps stakeholders*** Best attended as a cross-functional teamEvent details14–15 May 2026 | Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands | Hybrid modeRegister now!In-person places are limited. Register before 20 April 2026 to secure launch discounted rates and preferred access. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ae939430-47eb-11f1-8480-7f2186f99e9c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc18181a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/aed000f0-47eb-11f1-a3d7-a1db5cba4ee0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc764a2e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/af126120-47eb-11f1-8480-7f2186f99e9c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc494846-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/af3db6e0-47eb-11f1-a3d7-a1db5cba4ee0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc31312f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/docklands/smart-manufacturing-summit-2026/100001982874807928 - **Event Categories**: business, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 263.36, max: 1010.29, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Docklands - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands - **lat**: -37.8136885 - **long**: 144.9392881 - **full address**: Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, 15 Waterfront Way, Docklands, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a71720f5be5b7d32abcd4baf97f7ac7f2e0924b4769402ea3b3a642e7b43ed56-rimg-w480-h270-dc174165-gmir.jpg?v=1777984442 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, 15 Waterfront Way, Docklands, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026? - **A:** Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 is organized by Erudite Training Solutions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Docklands, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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