Industry 4.0 represents an integrated ecosystem that combines automation, robotics, advanced communications, and big data analytics. According to recent market analyses, the global Industry 4.0 market is currently valued at approximately $160–180 billion, and is expected to grow to anywhere between $600 billion and $1.6 trillion by the early 2030s—with compound annual growth rates ranging from 14 % to 20 %. This rapid expansion reflects urgent demand for automation, IoT, AI, digital twins, and sustainable smart manufacturing.

Submissions will centre on the following themes, while also considering additional relevant topics: automation, robotics, communication and industry 6.0.