Manufacturing IT Summit

Driving Industry 4.0: Building Smarter,

Sustainable Manufacturing for Thailand and Beyond

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Manufacturing IT Summit Thailand 2026

The 32nd Edition of the Manufacturing IT Summit will be held on 11 March in Bangkok, Thailand. For the first time, the summit expands its global footprint to Thailand, following successful editions in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.

This invite-only gathering will bring together 150+ senior IT leaders from Thailand, alongside leading technology providers. Designed as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, it will explore how Industry 4.0, AI, and automation are reshaping manufacturing.

Discussions will focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce readiness, and global competitiveness—helping enterprises build agile, secure, and sustainable operations.

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Future of Manufacturing IT (2026+)

Thailand’s manufacturing sector, long recognized as the “Detroit of Asia”, is undergoing a profound digital transformation as part of the government’s Thailand 4.0 vision.

Smart Factory
Growth

50% rise in automation & robotics adoption by 2026

Automotive Transformation

Thailand leading Southeast Asia’s EV & smart mobility shift

Digital Economy
Ambitions

25% of GDP to come from digital-driven industries by 2027, with manufacturing IT investments playing a central role.

Cybersecurity
Priorities

30% annual increase in cybersecurity spending for factories

AI & Data-Driven
Operations

65% of manufacturers to deploy AI & IoT predictive maintenance by 2027

Sustainability &
Compliance

Rapid adoption of digital traceability systems for sustainability & exports

5G &
Connectivity

5G-enabled smart factories driving real-time analytics, robotics & digital twins

Advisory Board

Supaiboon Chumai

Chief Technology Officer
Modernform Group Public Co. Ltd

Jan Mandrup Olesen

Global Head of Digital Solution & Innovation
Indorama ventures pcl

Speakers 2026

Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai

Acting SEVP / COO (Digital Technology and Innovation Development Unit).
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Suresh Komirishetty

Chief Information Officer - SEA1 Region
Mercedes Benz (Thailand) Ltd

Sunil Jagota

Chief Technology Officer
Jagota Thailand

Supaiboon Chumai

Chief Technology Officer
Modernform Group Public Co. Ltd

Pankaj Sharma

Chief Operating Officer
Sappe Public Company Limited

John Chu

Senior Vice President of IT & Technology
TRR Group of Companies Thailand

Jan Mandrup Olesen

Global Head of Digital Solution & Innovation
Indorama ventures pcl

Tuangsit Pongsirikorn

Manufacturing Director
AB Food & Beverages (Thailand) Ltd.

Dhiraj Madan

Vice President- Global Digital Strategy | Head Of Information Technology
Thai Plaspac PLC

Suvicha Manusmontree

Executive Committee Member
Thai IoT Association

Birasit Boonnam

Head of Aquatic Operations
CPF

Seiichiro Kodama

Manager of Global Business Development
BrainPad Inc.

Ian Cruz

APAC Solution Consulting Head
Neptune Software

Panadda Promwongsak

Business Consultant | IT Implementation Strategist Manufacturing & Supply Chain Specialist
Fujitsu (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

Richard Ryan

Senior Industry Strategy Advisor, APAC
Blue Yonder

Mr. Pitoon Watkaphat

Director
Thai Automation and Robotics Association

Why Attend ?

Gain Insight from IT Trailblazers &<br> Industry 4.0 Leaders

Gain Insight from IT Trailblazers &
Industry 4.0 Leaders

Learn directly from CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and Digital Transformation Heads driving Thailand’s manufacturing modernization, from smart factories to AI-powered operations.

Address Real-World Manufacturing<br> Challenges

Address Real-World Manufacturing
Challenges

Engage in case studies, technical sessions, and collaborative forums that tackle the most pressing issues — from predictive maintenance and OT security to supply chain visibility and sustainability.

Build a Powerful<br> Professional Network

Build a Powerful
Professional Network

Connect with Thailand’s top IT executives, innovation strategists, and solution providers to share ideas, build partnerships, and shape the next wave of manufacturing excellence.

Take Away Actionable
Frameworks

Leave with tested strategies, digital roadmaps, and practical frameworks you can immediately apply to strengthen efficiency, security, and competitiveness across your enterprise.

Explore the Future of <br> Manufacturing IT

Explore the Future of
Manufacturing IT

Get an exclusive look at cutting-edge technologies — AI, IoT, 5G, digital twins, and cybersecurity platforms — showcased by world-class providers, and discover how they’re redefining Thailand’s role as a smart manufacturing hub.

Gain Insight from IT Trailblazers &
Industry 4.0 Leaders

Learn directly from CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and Digital Transformation Heads driving Thailand’s manufacturing modernization, from smart factories to AI-powered operations.

Address Real-World Manufacturing
Challenges

Build a Powerful
Professional Network

Connect with Thailand’s top IT executives, innovation strategists, and solution providers to share ideas, build partnerships, and shape the next wave of manufacturing excellence.

Take Away Actionable
Frameworks

Leave with tested strategies, digital roadmaps, and practical frameworks you can immediately apply to strengthen efficiency, security, and competitiveness across your enterprise.

Explore the Future of
Manufacturing IT

Why Attend ?

Industry Focus

Who will you meet ?

CTO / Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
CIO / CISO / Head of Cybersecurity / Head of OT Security
VP / Director / Head of IT
Head of Smart Factory Initiatives
Director Digital Supply Chain Transformation
Head of IT Infrastructure
Director of Automation & Robotics
Head of IT & Digital Transformation
Head of Digital Supply Chain
Head of Sustainability & ESG

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Featured Discussions

Thailand 4.0 — Driving ASEAN Leadership in Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing

Thailand’s role in ASEAN’s digital economy.
Policy, infrastructure, and ecosystem developments (AI, 5G,
cloud).
National roadmap for sustainable and competitive smart
factories.
Government + enterprise + provider collaboration to meet 2030
goals.

AI-Driven Manufacturing — From Data Lakes to Autonomous Operations

Scaling AI from pilots to enterprise-wide deployments.
Breaking down OT/IT silos and unifying data lakes.
Workforce transformation: reskilling engineers for AI/MLenabled factories.
Combining robotics, AI, and predictive analytics for quality and
efficiency.

Predictive Maintenance & Asset Performance — Ensuring Uptime in Smart Factories

Machine learning for asset lifecycle management.
Reducing unplanned downtime through predictive analytics.
Integrating IoT data streams with ERP/MES systems.
Real-world ROI from predictive uptime initiatives

Cloud & Multi-Cloud Transformation in Manufacturing IT

Managing multi-cloud complexity while meeting data residency
rules.
Hybrid IT–OT integration for secure digital twins and IIoT
analytics.
Cost efficiency and compliance in cloud-driven manufacturing.
Security frameworks for safeguarding manufacturing IP.

Securing Smart Manufacturing — OT/IT Cybersecurity, IIoT Risk, and Supply Chain Defense

Addressing rising OT cyber risks in Thailand’s factories.
IIoT and private 5G security challenges.
Protecting supply chain ecosystems (tier-2 & tier-3 suppliers).
Building incident response readiness across plants.

Generative AI in Manufacturing — From Product Design to Workforce Productivity

Generative AI use cases in product R&D, defect detection, and
customer demand simulation.
Risks and governance for GenAI adoption in manufacturing.
Integrating GenAI with enterprise systems (PLM, MES, ERP).

Sustainability & ESG in Smart Manufacturing

Carbon footprint tracking and emissions reporting frameworks.
Green IT and energy-efficient manufacturing processes.
Aligning ESG with board and investor expectations.
Digital tools for achieving Thailand’s sustainability
commitments.

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Testimonials

I enjoyed the event and found the delegate profiles and presentations very informative. I had productive conversations with potential customers and prospects, and I believe we will generate a decent list of leads for our company. The venue, food, and crowd were all excellent, and I had many interesting conversations and gained a lot of knowledge. We will definitely consider sponsoring DTS in the future

I had really good conversations today with the number of delegates coming from the region and other places. Quite likely we we will consider it for the next year or your next city. The overall conversations were really good probably some of the really interesting conversations in change management and practical side of it and were really interesting.

I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.

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