The automation industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by technologies such as machine learning, digital twins, XR, and collaborative robots. These innovations are enabling more flexible manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and higher levels of operational efficiency. Industrial communication technologies are a key foundation for this next stage of value creation, and Industrial 5G is increasingly proving its value in highly dynamic manufacturing environments. Already today, we see a significant uptake of 5G technology in Industrial IoT through demos, trials, early deployments, private 5G networks, and the integration of 5G into industrial devices and solutions.
5G-ACIA is delighted to invite you to attend its Industrial 5G Day 2026 in Shanghai, China, to gain first-hand insights into the latest developments and practical applications of Industrial 5G. Organized in cooperation with Huawei, the event will provide a unique platform for industry experts and decision-makers to exchange experiences and explore the opportunities enabled by Industrial 5G. The Industrial 5G Day will be accompanied by a set of demos and showcases demonstrating how 5G can be successfully applied to industrial use cases.
The program of the Industrial 5G Day will be tailored for experts & decision-makers from:
- Potential users of Industrial 5G, OT equipment and network vendors
- Companies building and/or operating 5G networks for the industry
- Vendors for industrial equipment interested in evaluating the integration of 5G
- Vendors offering industry automation and communication solutions
- Players in adjacent ecosystems
The following aspects regarding the evolution of commercially viable Industrial 5G will be covered:
- State of play of Industrial 5G
- Industrial 5G proof of concepts, trials, evaluation, early deployments
- Where 5G is already being used and tested in industry today
- Accomplishments of 5G-ACIA, value for members
- What are the next steps for Industrial 5G
- Future enablers to strengthen this emerging market
Further details on the agenda will be published shortly. Feel free to share this invitation within your network. We would be delighted to welcome you to Shanghai on September 3, 2026!
