On July 9 and 10, 2026, ARC Advisory Group is hosting the Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum in Bangalore, India, convening industrial leaders, technology experts, innovators, and decision makers for two days of insight-rich discussions on the future of industrial transformation. With the theme “How AI Is Driving the Future of Industrial Operations and Supply Chain,” the forum will focus on how artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to real-world operational impact across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and supply chain ecosystems.
Why It Matters
Industrial organizations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness while managing complex operations and volatile markets. AI is now playing a central role in that shift, helping companies connect data, automate decisions, optimize assets, and strengthen supply chains. The ARC Forum offers a timely platform to separate practical AI value from hype and to explore what it takes to scale digital transformation successfully.
Key Themes
Smart manufacturing and digital transformation: How Industrial AI and intelligent agents are reshaping production processes and enabling more agile operations.
AI in supply chain and operations: How predictive intelligence, automation, and connected data can improve planning, visibility, and responsiveness.
Industrial data fabrics: Why trusted, contextualized data is becoming essential for scalable AI adoption.
Digital twins and connected assets: How AI and digital twin technologies can enhance asset performance, reliability, and operational insight.
Cybersecurity and AI: How industrial organizations can strengthen cyber resilience as operational environments become more connected.
Sustainability and energy optimization: How AI can support energy management, emissions tracking, and more sustainable industrial performance.
Autonomous operations: How automation, robotics, and AI-enabled systems are changing the future of factories, plants, and infrastructure.
What to Expect
The two-day forum is designed to bring together the people shaping the next phase of industrial innovation: senior executives, operations leaders, digital transformation teams, technology providers, automation specialists, and supply chain professionals. Through keynote sessions, executive panels, and peer discussions, attendees will gain practical perspectives on what is working, what remains challenging, and where industrial AI is headed next.
Beyond the sessions, the event offers valuable opportunities to network with industry peers, exchange implementation experiences, and discover emerging approaches that can help organizations improve performance, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
India’s AI Moment
As India’s industrial sector continues to accelerate digital adoption, the ARC Advisory Group India Forum arrives at a crucial moment. The conversations in Bangalore on July 9 and 10 will help leaders understand how AI can be applied responsibly and effectively to transform operations, strengthen supply chains, and create measurable business value.
For organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve in industrial transformation, this forum is an opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of AI-powered industry. We have a marquee list of distinguished speakers and delegates who have an insatiable curiosity to learn and share best practices. This is a much-awaited event and we would like to see you there!
Join us! If you haven’t registered, do so now! Here’s the link: ARC Bangalore Forum 2026
Location: Radisson Blu Atria Hotel
Dates: 9 -10 July 2026