Digital Factory Virtual Summit 2026

Join us online on October 8, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 PM CEST | 8:00–11:00 AM EDT for the Digital Factory Virtual Summit 2026. 

Discover how connected data, AI, digital workflows, and end-to-end visibility are helping manufacturers transform factory planning, execution, and operations. 

Designed for professionals working in manufacturing, operations, engineering, facilities, and digital transformation, this free virtual event will provide practical insights to help you: 

• Improve visibility and collaboration across teams and projects  

• Make smarter, data-driven decisions  

• Accelerate project delivery and operational readiness  

• Increase agility and operational efficiency  

• Support continuous improvement across the factory lifecycle 

Why attend? 

• See what’s next for digital factories 
  Explore how AI, connected data, and digital workflows are reshaping manufacturing operations—from initial planning through to optimization. 
• Learn from real-world transformation stories 
  Hear how manufacturers are improving collaboration, reducing complexity, and creating measurable operational impact across the factory lifecycle. 
• Find insights relevant to your role 
  Choose from focused sessions covering executive strategy, factory planning and project execution, or operations and optimization. 
• Turn insights into action 
  Leave with practical approaches, ideas, and next steps that can support your own digital transformation journey. 
• Connect with manufacturing leaders 
  Engage with Autodesk experts, industry peers, and decision-makers working across manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, facilities, and project delivery.  

What to expect 

The agenda includes an opening keynote, a customer success story, focused breakout tracks, and an expert panel. Topics include: 

• Digital twins and connected factory data  

• Factory planning and project execution  

• Connected operations  

• AI-driven insights  

• Simulation and optimization  

• End-to-end factory transformation  

Who should attend? 

The summit is relevant to professionals across industrial equipment, building products, process industries, general manufacturing, architecture and construction, consumer goods, automotive and mobility, engineering services, and life sciences manufacturing. 

It is designed for people working in factory design, manufacturing engineering, construction and project delivery, facilities and plant management, operations, production, supply chain, and digital transformation—from technical specialists and operational teams to managers, directors, and executive leaders. 

Continuing Professional Development 

Four sessions each qualify for 45 minutes of CPD. Attendees who participate live will receive a certificate of participation. 

Meet the speakers 

Event host: Sebastian Bertram 

Sr. Principal Business Consultant, Digital Factory, Autodesk 

Sebastian Bertram has extensive experience supporting factory projects across a wide range of industries. At Autodesk, he advises customers on digital transformation strategies, factory layout, operational optimization, and the development of comprehensive factory blueprints. He will guide attendees through the summit and connect the day’s discussions around the future of digital manufacturing. 

Paul Blandini 

VP, Business Strategy & Operations, Autodesk Operations Solutions 
Opening keynote | 2:00–2:25 PM CEST I 8:00-8:45 AM EDT 

Paul leads Business Strategy and Operations for Autodesk Operations Solutions, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer success. With more than 30 years of experience in SaaS growth, operational transformation, and go-to-market strategy, he brings practical perspectives on leadership, data-driven decision-making, AI, and operational excellence. 

Robert Bray 

VP & General Manager, Tandem 
Track 1: Executive Track — Plan to Operate | 3:00–3:45 PM CEST I 9:00-9:45 AM EDT 

Robert Bray is an experienced leader in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, with deep knowledge of cloud computing, big data, web-based applications, and the built-asset lifecycle. During his career at Autodesk, he has led the development of key products including BIM 360 Design and Autodesk InfraWorks. 

Daniel Lutz 

Sr. Technical Sales Specialist, Autodesk 
Track 2: Planning & Project Execution | 3:00–3:45 PM CEST I 9:00-9:45 AM EDT 

Daniel brings more than 20 years of experience in CAD, factory planning, mechanical design, and data management. His work focuses on integrated factory models, BIM processes, and the connection of manufacturing and civil engineering workflows to support better planning and project execution. 

Kristina Youngblut 

CIMA+ BIM Manager and Autodesk Expert Elite member 
Track 2: Planning & Project Execution | 3:00–3:45 PM CEST I 9:00-9:45 AM EDT 

Kristina has more than 20 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction. She specializes in manufactured-product workflows, standards development, data integrity, parametric content, and collaborative CAD processes. Her practical, constraint-based approach helps teams turn complex ideas into efficient and scalable solutions. 

Inês Caldas 

Technical Specialist, Fusion, Autodesk 
Track 3: Operate & Optimize | 3:00–3:45 PM CEST I 9:00-9:45 AM EDT 

Inês is an Industrial Management Engineer who supports manufacturers with digital transformation initiatives using solutions such as Fusion Operations, FlexSim, and Autodesk Tandem. Her work spans shop-floor digitization, real-time data collection, simulation, digital twins, and continuous improvement. 

Register today 

Be part of the Autodesk Community conversation and explore how connected technologies can help create more efficient, agile, and resilient factories. 

Register for the Digital Factory Virtual Summit 2026 HERE

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