Leveraging Disruptive Technology to Drive Down Costs, Manage Labour Shortages and Ensure Business Survival

3 July 2025

London, UK

2024 saw one of the most challenging years in European automotive manufacturing history. Intense competition from China, ongoing supply chain disruptions, escalating trade tensions, and uncertainty around consumer demand for EVs, have pushed traditional manufacturers to breaking point.

As a result, automakers are aggressively exploring new technologies to rapidly bring down operational & structural costs and remain competitive.

Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a potential silver bullet for competitiveness. However, AI also introduces a new layer of complexity. To harness its full potential, automotive manufacturers must first assess their digital maturity and build a clear smart factory vision.

The unique challenges of digital transformation in automotive manufacturing—complex multi-tier supplier networks, mixed-model production lines, and the need for mass customisation—demand a tailored organisational approach. Therefore manufacturers must develop a comprehensive smart factory strategy that aligns with their current digital capabilities, production volume requirements, and specific operational constraints.

In a sector where the stakes have never been higher, Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Europe is the essential forum for automotive leaders planning a digital transformation.

European Automotive Smart Manufacturing 2025 Speakers

Nasar Jockey of Rolls-Royce speaking at AMG World

Nasar Jockey

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Rolls-Royce

Lucy Hawker of JLR speaking at AMG World

Lucy Hawker

Digitalisation Lead

JLR

Thomas Fischer of John Deere speaking at AMG World

Thomas Fischer

Power System Smart Connected Factory Lead

John Deere

Florian Lechner of Volkswagen AG speaking at AMG World

Florian Lechner

Head of Digital Production and Logistics

Volkswagen AG

Dr. Paulina Prantl of Fraunhofer IIS speaking at AMG World

Dr. Paulina Prantl

Head Of Department Analytics

Fraunhofer IIS

Ehab Abdelaziz of Bosch Mobility Solutions speaking at AMG World

Ehab Abdelaziz

Supply Chain Senior Manager

Bosch Mobility Solutions

Agnes Wamagui of Innovate UK Business Connect speaking at AMG World

Agnes Wamagui

Knowledge Transfer Manager- Robotics

Innovate UK Business Connect

Sandeep Dinkale of Tata Technologies speaking at AMG World

Sandeep Dinkale

Manufacturing PLM Operations Lead

Tata Technologies

Dylan Austin of KINEXON speaking at AMG World

Dylan Austin

Strategic Sales Executive Industrial IoT

KINEXON

Diana Filimon of JLR speaking at AMG World

Diana Filimon

Data Governance Specialist

JLR

Muhammad Anas of Gestamp speaking at AMG World

Muhammad Anas

Digital Transformation Specialist

Gestamp

This event will provide the insights, strategies, and partnerships needed to:

  • Navigate the existential challenges facing European automotive manufacturers
  • Rapidly reduce operational and structural costs through automation, data-driven decision-making, and process optimisation
  • Assess digital maturity and build a roadmap for smart factory transformation
  • Standardise data collection and integration across paint shops, body shops, and final assembly
  • Build scalable platforms to manage data flows from automated lines, tooling, and inspection systems
  • Leverage data analytics to drive cost savings, quality, safety, asset utilisation, OEE, and carbon reduction
  • Overcome supply chain disruptions and build resilient, agile operations
  • Bridge the skills gap through change management, skill development, and leadership strategies

Past Automotive Attendee Companies

Who you will meet:

Directors, VP’s, Heads, Managers, Leads and Technical Specialists:

  • Digitalisation and Industry 4.0
  • Manufacturing Engineering and Production Systems
  • Engineering, Operations, and IT
  • Facility & Equipment Planning
  • Process Digitalisation and Performance Analytics
  • Industrial IT & Operational Technology (OT)
  • Advanced Automation and Robotics
  • Press Line Automation and Simulation
  • Part Quality & Measurement Planning
  • Supply Chain & Production Logistics

Our sponsors, technology & solution providers include:

  • IIoT
  • Data, AI, ML, Analytics
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Vision Systems
  • Digital Twin Technologies
  • Edge Computing
  • Unified NameSpace / MQTT / Data Integration Platforms
  • AGV’s / AMR’s
  • AR/VR
  • Cybersecurity
  • Predictive Maintenance / Condition Based Monitoring Tools
  • Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
  • Digital Thread / Lifecycle Management Tools
  • Smart Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Smart Manufacturing Technology vendor landscape is vast. New entrants are innovating rapidly. It is therefore a prerequisite that solution providers acquire a granular understanding of the industry’s needs in order to develop those bespoke solutions that are critical to winning new business.

Showcase your technology solutions to senior decision makers across roles in industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, and data & analytics.

2025 Sponsors

Testimonials

Worlds IO

The event was well planned and executed. The attendees were engaging and collaborative, and the right titles /personas for Worlds. The opportunity to present to the entire group of attendees was extremely valuable and a terrific opportunity to educate, confirm if our messaging resonated and to create leads. The communications up to and including event were also solid.

Global Manufacturing Optimization Strategist, General Motors

Great discussions and insights around a variety of Industry 4.0 technology topics. Excellent networking opportunities as well. My team took a great deal of information and contacts from the program.

So many great conversations during this conference. Thank you For pulling together key auto manufacturer technologists and diverse vendor solution providers for a day of collaboration.

Consulting and Digital Solutions / SICK

Magna International

I thought the content was very relevant and resonates with the journey most companies are undertaking with regards to Digital Transformation

Vice President, IT Business Relationship Management / Magna International

General Motors

Overall the event provided a lot of good discussions, networking and sharing of knowledge.

Advanced Technology ME Global Vehicle System Processing – General Assembly / General Motors

Augmentir

Thank you very much for putting on a great event. The size was perfect just enough folks but intimate enough to engage.

Head of Customer Relationships / Augmentir

Ford Motor Company

Thanks for the opportunity. I enjoyed the way the conference was put together. Specifically, the demos by the vendors. I would like to be involved in your future events so feel free to reach out.

Manager, Manufacturing & IIoT Analytics / Ford Motor Company

Lead Engineer – Technology & Innovation Tooling & Pressed Parts Group, Jaguar Land Rover

The Concept of roundtable discussions was good and worked well

Lead Engineer - Technology & Innovation Tooling & Pressed Parts Group, Jaguar Land Rover

Nimak

Very open discussions were had with open minded individuals.  The event ensured good discussions without any restrictions and allowed us to get to know different perspectives of customers, competitors, etc.

Torben Lauman
Sales Manager, Nimak

General Motors

Interesting discussion format filled with knowledgeable people

Richard Doggart
CI Manager, General Motors

Rivian

Awesome event

Muhammad Majeed
Lead Manufacturing Engineer Rivian Automotive

Grove Automotive LCC

For me this was a great format to present and interact with professionals across the automotive range.  Good mix of OEM and Tier Suppliers.  Very interesting topics of discussion and good information exchange and feedback.  Interesting to learn the differences of large high volume OEM’s vs low volume niche and new energy vehicles.

Chief Engineer, Grove Automotive LCC

Content Highlights

Implementing Standardized Industry 4.0 Solutions Across Automotive Manufacturing Operations

At our most recent Smart Manufacturing for Automotive US in September 2024, Muhammad Anas, Digital Transformation Specialist, Gestamp presented his thoughts on successfully Implementing Standardized Industry 4.0 Solutions Across Automotive Manufacturing Operations. Complete the form to download the presentation and uncover how to leverage data analytics, IoT and user-friendly interfaces for seamless monitoring and optimization…. Read more »

Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Europe 2025 Sponsorship Pack

Complete the form to download the sponsorship information for the upcoming Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit on 3 July 2025 in London, UK.