The 24th Annual ARC Industry Forum will be held in Bengaluru, India, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to discuss the transformative role of Industrial AI across sectors.

The forum will open with a keynote and executive panel discussion on the latest trends and applications of Industrial AI, addressing what is real, what is hype, and the challenges faced by industry leaders.

The event will cover smart manufacturing and digital transformation, highlighting how Industrial AI and agents are changing manufacturing processes. It will also explore robotics, industrial data fabrics, AI in supply chain management, and the data centre and energy requirements needed for AI strategies.

Key discussions will include AI and digital twins, digital connected workers, asset performance, sustainability, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), cybersecurity, autonomous operations, operational performance and operational resilience.

The forum will provide an opportunity for participants to network with industry experts, gain insights, and understand how transforming factories, plants and infrastructure can benefit technology end users and suppliers. The 2025 ARC Industry Forum in Bengaluru was a success, and planning is currently underway for a broad set of industry-relevant topics for 2026.