• Industry 5.0 in theory and practice: what have we learned and what’s next?

    This multidisciplinary online roundtable will foster a shared understanding of Industry 5.0 and its three core pillars: human centricity, sustainability, and resilience. In a facilitated discussion, panel members from leading EU Horizon projects will share insights, lessons learned, and practical examples. Together, they will explore how actionable strategies are emerging to make Industry 5.0 a...

  • European Manufacturing Conference 2026

    The European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA), together with EIT Manufacturing and ManuFuture, is pleased to announce the third edition of the European Manufacturing Conference (EMC 2026), taking place on 16–17 September 2026 in Brussels. A New Global Order: Securing Europe’s Industrial Leadership As global power dynamics continue to shift, accompanied by rapid...

  • Manufacturing Partnership Days 2026

    EFFRA is pleased to announce the 4th edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days, which will take place on 16–17 September 2026 in Brussels, at SILO, in the framework of the European Manufacturing Conference. The Manufacturing Partnership Days have established themselves as a key annual meeting point for Europe’s manufacturing research community. The event brings together...