Fidel at the 4th Edition of the Smart Manufacturing Excellence Conclave 2026
07/10/2026
Fidel Softech participated in the 4th Edition of the Smart Manufacturing Excellence Conclave (SMEC 2026), held on 30 September 2026 at Hyatt Regency, Viman Nagar, Pune. Organized by the NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI and MeitY, the event brought together manufacturing leaders, technology providers, industry experts, startups, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of smart manufacturing. The conclave focused on the growing adoption of AI, automation, Industrial IoT, digital manufacturing, robotics, digital twins, and sustainability across the manufacturing ecosystem.
The event provided a platform for industry leaders and technology providers to exchange insights on advancing Industry 4.0 and building future-ready manufacturing enterprises. Discussions focused on showcasing successful smart manufacturing transformation journeys, sharing practical use cases of AI, Automation, IoT, and Digital Twins, fostering collaboration between manufacturers and technology providers, and highlighting innovations that can improve productivity, quality, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Insights on Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
During the event, we gained valuable insights into the evolving manufacturing landscape and the increasing role of technology in enabling connected and intelligent operations. Key discussions covered AI-powered manufacturing, predictive maintenance, quality analytics, connected factories, Industrial IoT, digital twins, robotics and automation, cybersecurity, sustainable manufacturing, and workforce transformation. The sessions also highlighted the importance of integrating shop-floor data with enterprise systems to enable better decision-making, operational visibility, and more responsive manufacturing processes.
We presented Fidel’s technology capabilities across AI & Data, Industrial IoT, Software Development, and Digital Transformation, with a focus on supporting smart manufacturing initiatives. Our discussions highlighted capabilities in Industrial IoT, embedded systems, smart manufacturing, visual camera-based AI, data engineering, AI-powered solutions, and custom software development. These capabilities can help manufacturing organizations address technology integration requirements and develop scalable solutions aligned with evolving Industry 4.0 needs.
Connecting with the Manufacturing Technology Ecosystem
The conclave provided us with an opportunity to engage with manufacturing leaders, technology experts, and ecosystem stakeholders and exchange perspectives on emerging technology requirements. The interactions helped us understand the evolving priorities of manufacturing organizations and explore areas where AI, Industrial IoT, automation, data, and software engineering can contribute to more connected and intelligent operations.
Fidel was represented at the event by Deepak Joshi, AVP – Hi-Tech Solutions, who participated in the discussions and engaged with industry leaders and technology stakeholders throughout the conclave. The event enabled us to present our capabilities, exchange industry perspectives, and explore potential opportunities for collaboration in the smart manufacturing and technology space.
The 4th Edition of the Smart Manufacturing Excellence Conclave 2026 provided a valuable platform to understand the technologies and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. Our participation strengthened Fidel Softech’s engagement with the smart manufacturing ecosystem and provided meaningful opportunities to exchange ideas around AI, Industrial IoT, automation, digital transformation, and intelligent manufacturing.
Through the event, we were able to showcase our technology capabilities, connect with industry stakeholders, and explore opportunities to support organizations in their journey toward connected, intelligent, and future-ready manufacturing.
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