
New Industry Forum 2026 is a major industry event focused on the future of manufacturing and industrial development in Poland and Europe. It will take place on 13–14 October 2026 at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, bringing together leaders from industry, technology, energy, logistics, finance, and public administration.
This year’s edition will focus on how to build a modern, competitive, and resilient industrial sector. The agenda will include debates and expert sessions on topics such as the reindustrialization of Europe, economic security, local content, energy transition, digitalization of production, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, logistics, and the skills required for the economy of the future.
The event will feature more than 15 thematic sessions and over 100 experts. Key formats will include TechTalks / IndustryTalks, LocalContent Sprawdzamy, and CEOTalks, where business leaders, industry representatives, and public-sector decision-makers will share practical experience, best practices, and examples of successful technology implementation.
The Forum will also address the factory of the future, robotics, automation, and the use of AI agents in manufacturing. Additional topics will include sustainable and competitive production, industrial and transport infrastructure, industrial sovereignty, and the role of the state as an industrial investor.
The first day of the event will conclude with the final of The Best of Industry competition, which recognizes forward-looking manufacturing plants and technologies supporting digital transformation. Forum Nowego Przemysłu also provides a strong platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and building business relationships across key sectors of the economy.