The Factory Innovation Award competition is one of the most prestigious awards for smart factory software in Europe. An independent jury selects one overall winner per category. The competition is organized by GITO Media (organizer), the LSWI at the University of Potsdam (scientific partner), the Industrial Transformation Lab (knowledge partner), Potsdam Consulting (advisory partner), Naldera (strategy partner), the trade journal FACTORY INNOVATION (media partner), and HANNOVER MESSE (event partner).

The Factory Innovation Awards present inspiring use cases and state-of-the-art technologies for the smart factory. Click on the link below to watch online for free, identify trends, expand your expertise, and gain fresh inspiration for your digital transformation: https://forms.zohopublic.com/martinabraun/form/FactoryInnovationAward2026AnmeldungZuschauerDigita/formperma/fWtTN3sLiO1cPFNPXwIjlV60Vccu6DCBjrmtJcFXdjk

Are you a provider, user, research or training institution? Then present your innovative solution at the online pitch of the Factory Innovation Awards 2026! Convince the jury and audience with your innovations and clear unique selling points. Use the platform to put your product, organization, or service in the spotlight. Boost your reputation and win new customers, partners, and decision-makers. Register for the pitch by February 6, 2026, at the following link:

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