The 15th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit 2026 is set to bring together leaders from the mechanical engineering and industrial sectors on October 9 at The Ritz-Carlton Pune. Organised by VDMA India, the full-day summit will focus on the changing needs of Indiaās industrial landscape, with discussions around smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, innovation and sustainable business practices.Ā
With Indian manufacturing moving towards greater digitalisation and technology adoption, the summit will provide a platform for industry leaders to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges facing businesses. Alongside manufacturing and technology, the programme will also look at areas such as responsible business, sustainability, transparency, governance and the regulatory environment shaping industrial growth in India.
S S Rana & Co will participate as the Legal Partner at the summit, bringing its expertise in intellectual property, corporate law, compliance and advisory services to the discussions. The firm has been working with businesses across areas of legal and regulatory requirements and has also been engaging with the evolving ESG landscape in India.
The firmās participation will add a legal and governance perspective to conversations around the future of Indian industry. With businesses increasingly required to consider compliance, sustainability disclosures, intellectual property and responsible governance alongside growth and innovation, these areas are becoming an important part of industrial decision-making.
The summit will also create an opportunity for participating companies and industry representatives to exchange views on the changing business environment and build conversations around future collaboration. With senior professionals from the mechanical engineering ecosystem expected to attend the programme the discussions will connect technology adoption with the wider business and regulatory requirements shaping Indian manufacturing
