European Manufacturing Conference 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 representatives from industry, research organisations, European institutions, and projects  to exchange views, present project results, and discuss strategic priorities for manufacturing research and innovation in Europe.

The 2026 edition will focus on showcasing Made in Europe Partnership projects, structured thematic project packages, and high-level discussions on the future of European manufacturing, innovation policy, and industrial competitiveness. The event will also offer valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration across the manufacturing ecosystem.

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 technological developments and emerging security challenges, EMC 2026 will focus on the theme “A new global order: Securing Europe’s industrial leadership.” The conference will explore how research, development and innovation (R&I) can strengthen Europe’s position at the forefront of global industrial leadership.

Programme and Themes

The EMC 2026 programme will address a range of topics of strategic importance to the European manufacturing ecosystem, including:

• Industrial and trade competitiveness
• The next wave of breakthrough technologies and the role of R&I
• Attracting and developing future talent
• Investment and scale-up strategies
• Circularity as a competitive industrial advantage

Through plenary sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities, the conference will provide a platform to exchange views, share best practices, and strengthen cooperation between industry, research and policy stakeholders.