The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by the convergence of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Automation, Robots & Cobots, Smart Sensors, Cloud and Big Data Analytics. These advancements power the rise of smart factories and create highly automated environments where machines, systems, and humans collaborate seamlessly. Despite their transformative potential, these environments integrate also complex system architectures, bringing critical challenges - cybersecurity threats, legacy system integration, data governance complexities, seamless data interoperability, and the need for workforce upskilling, among others. Join us for the 8th edition of the Smart Factory Conference, where we will spotlight tomorrow’s innovations while addressing today’s challenges on the path to digital transformation.