Transform Tomorrow Today
ITAP 2026 is the relaunched industrial transformation platform, led by a new partnership between Deutse Messe and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation
21 – 22 October 2026
Suntec, Singapore
RELAUNCH EDITION
A New Partnership for ITAP 2026
Global industrial technology expertise meets Singapore’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Led by Deutsche Messe and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, ITAP 2026 marks the relaunch of Asia-Pacific’s industrial transformation platform under a stronger industry-led partnership.
The partnership brings together Deutsche Messe’s international industrial technology network with SMF’s deep connection to Singapore’s manufacturing community.
The Partnership Behind the Relaunch
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21 – 22 October 2026
Suntec Singapore
What Has Changed?
A Renewed ITAP for a Different Industrial Reality.
The 2026 edition has been redesigned around stronger industry direction, practical priorities and more meaningful engagement.
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New Leadership
A Stronger Partnership for Industry
Deutsche Messe’s global industrial-technology expertise is brought together with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s manufacturing ecosystem and industry network.
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Sharper Industry Focus
Built Around Today’s Manufacturing Priorities
Industrial AI, automation, digitalisation, smart manufacturing, sustainability and practical implementation—not broad discussions without clear outcomes.
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A More Curated Audience
The Right People in the Room
Manufacturing leaders, plant managers, technology decision-makers, government agencies, researchers and solution providers brought together for more meaningful conversations.
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Stronger Industry Networks
Industry, Research and Technology Connected
Engage with the networks and expertise surrounding SMF, A*STAR, NAMIC, the National Robotics Programme and AIMfg.
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A Platform Being Rebuilt
The Journey Towards ITAP 2027 Begins Here
ITAP 2026 establishes the partnerships, programme direction and industrial community that will expand into the full-scale event at Marina Bay Sands in 2027.
Programme
Practical AI. Smart Manufacturing. Real Implementation.
ITAP 2026 is built around the questions manufacturers are asking now.
Across two focused days, manufacturers will hear directly from organisations implementing these technologies, examine real industrial use cases and connect with the expertise needed to move from strategy to execution.
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How are manufacturers building the factory of the future?
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What does AI adoption really look like on the shop floor?
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How are leading manufacturers building more autonomous operations?
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How can manufacturers strengthen growth, energy performance and resilience?
Programme Focus
Industrial AI and Automation
Smart Manufacturing and Digitalisation
Advanced Production and Materials
Sustainability and Energy
Implementation Strategies and Industry Case Studies
Technology in Focus
Solutions Built for Real-World Deployment.
Explore the technologies, platforms and capabilities supporting the next generation of industrial operations.
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Advanced Production & Materials
Production systems, additive manufacturing, components, materials, inspection and metrology.
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Automation & Artificial Intelligence
Robotics, controls, machine vision, sensors and AI-enabled industrial applications.
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Digital Manufacturing
Industrial software, IIoT, digital twins, connected operations, IT/OT integration and cybersecurity.
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Sustainability & Energy
Energy management, process efficiency, decarbonisation and sustainable industrial production.
Who You Will Meet
Meet the People Moving Industry Forward.
ITAP 2026 is being shaped around a more focused audience of leaders responsible for strategy, investment and implementation.
Manufacturing Leadership
Strategic Industry Leaders
CEOs, COOs, plant directors and regional manufacturing heads setting industrial priorities and investment direction.
Operations and Engineering
Implementation Leaders
Production, automation, controls and systems-integration leaders responsible for operational delivery.
Digital and Innovation
Technology Decision-Makers
IT/OT, AI, data, research and digital-transformation leaders shaping future capabilities.
Investment and Implementation
Buyers and Industry Stakeholders
Procurement leaders, technology buyers, government agencies and industrial investors supporting implementation.
For Previous ITAP Attendees
Attended ITAP Before? Expect Something Different.
ITAP 2026 has been rebuilt around the priorities manufacturers face today.
A new leadership partnership. A sharper programme. Stronger industry networks. A more focused audience. A clearer emphasis on turning AI, automation and digitalisation into practical industrial outcomes.
The Road Ahead
The Journey Starts Here.
ITAP 2026 is the focused relaunch that establishes the direction, partnerships and industrial community for the platform’s full-scale regional return.
2026
The Focused Relaunch
21–22 October · Suntec Singapore
A curated two-day event establishing ITAP’s renewed programme direction, leadership partnerships and manufacturing community.
2027
The Full-Scale Regional Platform
20–22 July · Marina Bay Sands
ITAP expands into its full-scale regional format alongside CeMAT Southeast Asia.
Join ITAP 2026 and Help Shape What the Platform Becomes Next.
Be part of the renewed industrial community from the beginning.