MESI 4.0 Summit 2025: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

PORTO, Portugal – Oct. 8, 2024 – Following the success of its inaugural event, Critical Manufacturing’s MES and Industry 4.0 International Summit (MESI 4.0 Summit) will return in 2025. This two-day conference, scheduled for June 12-13 at the Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, will unite global manufacturing leaders to innovate and share insights on digital transformation.

Under the theme “Connecting Global Manufacturing Champions,” the summit will gather IT and operations experts from sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and industrial equipment. Attendees will explore smart manufacturing technologies and discuss how MES can enhance operations across multiple sites.

New Features and Tracks

The 2025 conference introduces several new features, including a Technology Track focused on AI, low code, DevOps, and other next-gen solutions. Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO of Critical Manufacturing, expressed his enthusiasm: “The overwhelming response to our first edition motivates us to expand our program. MESI 4.0 Summit will facilitate connections that drive real change and provide practical ideas for scalable smart manufacturing solutions.”

In addition to the Technology Track, the summit will offer targeted sessions, roundtables, and workshops addressing digital transformation challenges across the MES spectrum. The MES Expert Lab and Expo Pavilion will return, allowing attendees to engage directly with experts and explore the latest innovations.

Expert Insights

The event will feature hands-on practitioners who will share first-person accounts of successful digital transformations in leading companies. Building on last year’s diverse participation—comprising two-thirds from operations, IT, and C-level executives—the summit aims to attract an even broader audience eager to enhance their digital capabilities.

About Critical Manufacturing

Critical Manufacturing, a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and a subsidiary of ASMPT, offers a modern and flexible Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This system enables manufacturers to meet stringent product traceability and compliance requirements while adapting to market changes effectively.

About ASMPT

ASMPT is a global leader in hardware and software solutions for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Headquartered in Singapore, ASMPT focuses on enhancing productivity and quality across various industries, including automotive and industrial sectors.