Are you a researcher, industry leader, start-up founder or corporate innovator who has exciting ideas to share? We invite you to submit your application.
At the Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur (IMKL), we’re seeking visionary speakers who can inspire progress and drive the industry forward.
The theme of IMKL 2026 is “𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” Beyond future trends and hot topics, this year’s event places a special focus on how digitalisation can empower people, turning theory into real-world impact. Apply now to share your insights!
Beyond automation: your roadmap for human-centric digital transformation
Suggested areas for contribution include:
- AI-Driven Manufacturing Operations Applications of artificial intelligence in optimizing production, predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain management.
- Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Leveraging data ecosystems to drive decision-making, operational agility, and scalable innovation.
- Human-Machine Collaboration Designing systems and workflows that enhance synergy between human workers and intelligent machines, promoting safety, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
- Measuring ROI in Manufacturing Digitalisation Strategies and frameworks for evaluating the financial and operational impact of digital transformation initiatives.
- Real-World Success Stories Case studies and practical implementations showcasing successful digital transformation journeys in manufacturing sectors.
- Robotics, Cobots, and Humanoid Technologies Advances in robotic systems and their integration into manufacturing environments, with emphasis on collaborative and adaptive capabilities.
- Other relevant topics