Program
The ISM 2024 conference will be held in a hybrid format, meaning that all the plenary and parallel sessions will be held in person and live-streamed online on Microsoft Teams, where online participants will not only be able to watch and listen to the talks but also interact with the participants on site and give their talk.
The ISM 2025 conference will be held in a hybrid format. More updates about the program will follow in the coming months.
LINKS TO THE VIRTUAL ROOMS
You can find the link to the virtual rooms to connect remotely via Microsoft Teams in the session description within the program. To have access to the rooms, you need to be registered to the conference.
Plenary Sessions
Keynotes are here! Take a look at the exciting lineup for ISM. Keynotes present diverse, visionary speakers who deliver the most powerful new ideas in the ever-evolving worlds of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
This year, ISM is bringing exciting new features you won’t want to miss! For the first time in ISM history, the traditional plenary sessions will be enhanced with two dedicated panels, where experts will discuss the latest and most pressing topics in research for the industry of the future!
Stay tuned to this section for updates on the events taking place at ISM 2025. More details coming soon!
Keynote Talks
Keynotes present diverse, visionary speakers who deliver the most powerful new ideas in the ever-evolving worlds of Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing. Kenynotes will be soon announced!
Rodolfo HABER GUERRA
Full Professor
Centro de Automatica y Robotica
Spain
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Towards Industry 5.0: some research challenges and opportunities.
Built on the pillars of human-centricity and resilience, Industry 5.0 is focused on fostering the industry towards a new paradigm that not only remains within economic boundaries but also actively contributes to well-being and sustainability. The adoption of Industry 5.0 principles is just at the beginning phase in Europe, where the paradigm is transitioning from awareness and methods development to implementation. In this conference, the industrial human needs, human factors and potential future applications are analysed, exploring the links with cyber-physical human systems and enabling technologies. The initiative of Community of Practice of Industry 5.0 (CoP Industry 5.0, European Commission) is also presented. Two case studies with applications in the industry and the recently funded Horizon Europe project FORTIS, all driven by Artificial Intelligence with applications to manufacturing, are discussed. Finally, some directions and specific areas for potential research are presented.
Biographical Sketch
Rodolfo Haber received the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, in 1999. Researcher of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) since 2006. From 2020-24, he has been Director of the Center for Automation and Robotics of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), formerly Vice-Director (2016-20). He has authored 3 books, 18 patents and trade secrets, 21 book chapters, and dozen of articles in indexed journals and conference papers. He has been co-founder of the starts-up Kinequo S.L. (2015), Xymbot Digital Solutions S.L. (2020) and Invofox SL (2022). Since 2002, he has belonged to the IFAC’s TC3.1/5.1 Computers for Control/Manufacturing Plant Control of IFAC, ASME TC Model Identification and Intelligent Systems and IEEE IES TC on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems. He is member of the Editorial Board of several journals, editing nowadays a Collection Topic “Smart manufacturing systems and industry 4.0 Technologies” (Scientific Reports, Nature Portfolio). He represents CSIC in “Data, AI and Robotics (DAIRO)” EU Association and he is member of Industry 5.0 Community of Practice Initiative (European Commission). His main research activities are focused on cyber-physical systems, Internet-of-Everything, intelligent systems, modelling, control and supervisory systems, artificial cognitive systems and Industry 5.0.
Maurizio FACCIO
Full Professor
University of Padua
Italy
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Assembly systems in the flexibility era: human-centric design paradigms from logistics to workstation
Assembly is a production process in which parts are sequentially added until the final product is completed. The growing diversity of products and the adoption of the assembly-to-order paradigm have led to the design of assembly systems capable of producing a wide array of variants of the same base product using a mixed-model approach. This has resulted in a significant increase in complexity, particularly in managing the logistics of thousands of parts required to supply the assembly systems. Moreover, each workstation involves numerous tasks that require the handling of a variety of tools and components. This need for flexibility has led to a substantial reliance on manual assembly. A human-centric approach requires the design of such systems to consider both productivity and operator well-being, incorporating factors such as fatigue, energy expenditure, mental workload, ergonomics, safety, and other human-related aspects into a multi-objective workspace design. Flexible automation and collaborative robots offer promising solutions, alongside other technologies such as vision systems, artificial intelligence, and smart sensors.
This keynote talk aims to outline an integrated design procedure for assembly systems within the human-centric paradigm, where flexibility is a key requirement in the manufacturing of customized products. The human-centric design principles considered are integrated with innovative technologies. Physical and logical attributes of the workspace, derived from human factors are considered. The design procedure progresses from logistics considerations to workstation design, including the proper task allocation between resources (human or automated), definition of an appropriate workbench, the positioning of tools and parts within the workstation, and the optimization of logistics and parts feeding policies. By comparing various case studies of assembly system designs, the talk analyzes quantitative data on human factors and productivity, as well as the resulting workspace shape and dimensions. The results demonstrate significant improvements in both human factor optimization and productivity, underscoring the practical relevance and implications of this research.
Biographical Sketch
Maurizio Faccio is Full Professor of Industrial Systems and Logistics at the School of Engineering, University of Padua (Italy).
After earning a Master’s degree in Management Engineering with full marks and honors (110/110 cum laude) from the University of Padua, he obtained a Ph.D. in Industrial Systems at the same institution, with a dissertation titled “Assembly in the Modern Industrial Production”.
His teaching and research activities focus on the design and management of: Industrial plants, Assembly systems, Industrial logistics and warehouses, Industry 4.0 and 5.0-centered system.
He has authored approximately 200 scientific publications, over 150 of which are indexed in Scopus, with an H-index of 36.
Prof. Faccio is included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the year 2024.
He currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing (Springer, Impact Factor: 8.33), ranked 15th in SJR-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in 2022. He is also a member of several international editorial boards, including Assembly Automation (Emerald).
His research has received recognition from international journals and conferences for its novelty and impact, and he has been awarded in the context of funded research projects. Prof. Faccio is an active member of the International Technical Committee TC 5.1 – Manufacturing Plant Control (IFAC), and serves as Scientific Vice-Chair for Plant Operations Management. He has participated in numerous national and international research programs, including the European Project MAIA (Models and Methods for an Active Ageing Workforce: an International Academy, H2020-MSCA-RISE).
He leads or collaborates on a wide range of research projects with Italian and European industrial partners. In particular, he has coordinated nearly 100 research projects focused on innovation and technology transfer in the field of Industrial Systems and Logistics. These initiatives have involved organizations with high economic (business volume) and social (employment) impact. The outcomes often include both the development of innovative prototypes and scientific publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
He has authored approximately 200 scientific publications, over 150 of which are indexed in Scopus, with an H-index of 36.
Prof. Faccio is included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the year 2024.
He currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing (Springer, Impact Factor: 8.33), ranked 15th in SJR-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in 2022. He is also a member of several international editorial boards, including Assembly Automation (Emerald).
His research has received recognition from international journals and conferences for its novelty and impact, and he has been awarded in the context of funded research projects. Prof. Faccio is an active member of the International Technical Committee TC 5.1 – Manufacturing Plant Control (IFAC), and serves as Scientific Vice-Chair for Plant Operations Management. He has participated in numerous national and international research programs, including the European Project MAIA (Models and Methods for an Active Ageing Workforce: an International Academy, H2020-MSCA-RISE).
He leads or collaborates on a wide range of research projects with Italian and European industrial partners. In particular, he has coordinated nearly 100 research projects focused on innovation and technology transfer in the field of Industrial Systems and Logistics. These initiatives have involved organizations with high economic (business volume) and social (employment) impact. The outcomes often include both the development of innovative prototypes and scientific publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
Bridging the Research & Innovation Ecosystem
This panel will gather key players involved in the full cycle of research and innovation projects, from the initial funding stage to the final dissemination of results. Participants will include experts in European funding, researchers responsible for project execution, publishers involved in disseminating research findings, and industry partners supporting or implementing project outcomes.
November 13, 2025
Stefan MINNER
Professor & Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Production Economics
Technical University of Munich
Germany
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Stefan Minner is a Full Professor for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the School of Management, Technical University of Munich (TUM) and a core-member of the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI). Currently, he is the acting Vice Dean of Research and Innovation at TUM School of Management. His research interests using methods of operations research, artificial intelligence and machine learning are in global supply chain design, transportation optimization and inventory management. His work was published in many peer reviewed journals, including Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Operations Research, Production and Operations Management, Transportation Science, Transportation Research Part B, and European Journal of Operational Research. He serves on several editorial boards of logistics and operations research journals. Currently, Stefan Minner is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Production Economics. Stefan Minner is a fellow of the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) and a member of the Research Committee of the European Logistics Association (ELA).
Emmanuel FRANCALANZA
Professor
University of Malta
Malta
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Prof. Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, currently serving as a member of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Malta. His research expertise lies in the development of advanced methodologies and tools to facilitate the implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies within industrial settings. Prof. Ing. Francalanza’s work is focused on the integration of digital technologies such as Collaborative Robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into industrial automation systems. His research aims to transform traditional manufacturing systems into cyber-physical systems, advancing the next generation of smart, sustainable, and human-centric production processes. From 2019 to 2024, Prof. Ing. Francalanza served as Head of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, as well as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malta. He has played a key role in coordinating several nationally funded research initiatives and has been actively involved in numerous European research projects, including Horizon MSCA and Erasmus+ programs. His ongoing research includes participation in the LEONARDO and SME5.0 projects, which explore innovative approaches to intelligent manufacturing and sustainable production. With over 70 publications in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, three patents, and numerous book chapters, Prof. Ing. Francalanza is recognized for his contributions to the field of industrial engineering. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Production & Manufacturing Research and is a member of the European Professors of Industrial Engineering and Management (EPIEM). Additionally, he currently chairs the Smart Manufacturing Committee, overseeing the implementation of Malta’s smart specialisation strategy. Prof. Ing. Francalanza’s work bridges the gap between academia and industry, driving forward the adoption of next-generation manufacturing technologies that have the potential to revolutionise production systems globally.
Diego COGLITORE
Project Manager - Cluster 4 National Contact Point
Agency for the Promotion of the European Research
Italy
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Diego Coglitore holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome and a PhD in Nanoscience from the University of Liverpool. After graduating, he first worked in industry as a production manager for biomedical devices (Rieti), before starting a research career. He worked in the UK (University of Liverpool), then in France (Institut Européen des Membranes, Montpellier), and finally in Italy (CNR Nanotec, Lecce). He later worked as a consultant for R&D projects at both the European and national levels, eventually joining APRE in 2022. There, he serves as the National Contact Point for Cluster 4 of Horizon Europe and manages the NCP4Industry project, the network of national contact points for Cluster 4. Throughout his career, he has participated in European research and development projects at various TRLs, both as a researcher and in project management, including Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects, the LIFE Programme, Urban Innovation Action, CEF, and EIC.
Pathfinder Plenary Panel
The Pathfinder Plenary Panel convenes a diverse group of experts to explore the evolving landscape of modern methodologies and technologies. This panel aims to develop a potential mid-term outlook by addressing complex questions from the audience, facilitating a deep dive into various domains. The interactive format encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas, making it a must-attend for those looking to stay ahead in their fields.
November 12, 2025
Luigino FILICE
Full Professor
University of Calabria
Italy
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Luigino Filice, Short Bio
Graduated with honours in Management Engineering in 1995 from the University of Calabria, he earned his PhD from the University of Palermo in 2000 with a thesis on the prediction of flow-defects in manufacturing processes.
Currently he is a Full Professor of Manufacturing Technologies at the Department of Mechanical, Energy, and Management Engineering – University of Calabria, where he leads the Manufacturing research group. He served as Deputy Rector from 2013 to 2019.
Professor Filice has been Vice President of the Italian Association of Manufacturing Technologies (AITeM) and teaches Open Innovation in Industry to master’s degree students in Management Engineering.
His primary research area focuses on innovative and sustainable production processes.
He is the co-author of over 200 indexed publications and coordinates different research projects in collaboration with companies in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Currently he is a Full Professor of Manufacturing Technologies at the Department of Mechanical, Energy, and Management Engineering – University of Calabria, where he leads the Manufacturing research group. He served as Deputy Rector from 2013 to 2019.
Professor Filice has been Vice President of the Italian Association of Manufacturing Technologies (AITeM) and teaches Open Innovation in Industry to master’s degree students in Management Engineering.
His primary research area focuses on innovative and sustainable production processes.
He is the co-author of over 200 indexed publications and coordinates different research projects in collaboration with companies in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Alberto ACUTO
Executive Manager
NTT DATA
Italy
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Alberto Acuto is currently responsible for Technology Strategy and Foresight at NTT DATA. With a background in Theoretical Physics and a career spanning over 30 years in fundamental research and cutting-edge innovation in ICT, he brings extensive experience in R&D and innovation management. Alberto has led and contributed to numerous international projects across sectors such as Defence, Smart Cities, Energy, Automotive, and Financial Services. He is also a co-founder of the NTT DATA Quantum Computing Laboratory.
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries.
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries.
Noshin OMAR
Chairman and Founder
AVESTA
Belgium
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Noshin Omar received the M.S. degree in electronics and mechanics from Erasmus University College Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Energy Technology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, in 2012. Between 2010 and 2019, he was the Director with the Battery Innovation Center, VUB. He is currently coordinating several national and European projects in the field of characterization, electrical, thermal, electrochemical, and lifetime modeling of various rechargeable energy storage systems. He was and still active in various European projects, such as SUPERLIB, BATTERIES2020, FIVEVB, ORCA, ASSURED, GHOST, OBELICS, ARISE, S4SMILE, IMAGE, SUBLIME, VERSAPRINT, FLEXSHIP, SEABAT, TWININVEST, XL-CONNECT, SOLID, SMARTHANDLE, RELIEF, REINFORCE, . He is author of more than 180 scientific publications. He is also active in several international standardization committees such as ISO/TC 22/SC 37. His research interests include characterization, modeling (electrical, thermal, ageing), and system development of electrical double-layer capacitors and batteries in BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, and stationary applications.
AVESTA was founded in 2019 by Prof. Dr. Noshin Omar, a visionary leader with a distinguished background in academia. After years of groundbreaking research and teaching in the field of energy storage, Prof. Dr. Noshin Omar decided to turn his expertise into action, embarking on a transformative journey in the battery industry. With his deep knowledge and commitment to innovation, he established Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (ABEE) to address the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.
AVESTA was founded in 2019 by Prof. Dr. Noshin Omar, a visionary leader with a distinguished background in academia. After years of groundbreaking research and teaching in the field of energy storage, Prof. Dr. Noshin Omar decided to turn his expertise into action, embarking on a transformative journey in the battery industry. With his deep knowledge and commitment to innovation, he established Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (ABEE) to address the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Torbjørn Netland
Head of Chair of Production and Operations Management (POM)
Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC)
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
November 22, 2023 - 11:15 - 13:00
Biographical Sketch
Prof. Dr. Torbjørn Netland is Full Professor and Head of Chair of Production and Operations Management (www.pom.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He is a Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains and a Fellow of the European Academy for Industrial Management. His research on achieving and sustaining manufacturing excellence appears in leading scientific journals such as Management Science, Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and MIT Sloan Management Review. Torbjørn is the recipient of the 2023 Jack Meredith Best Paper Award of the Journal of Operations Management, two Shingo Research Awards, and numerous teaching awards. He is co-author of the 800-page textbook “Introduction to Manufacturing: An Industrial Engineering and Management Perspective” (Routledge, 2022). Torbjørn is also co-founder of EthonAI (www.ethon.ai)—a startup offering state-of-the-art AI solutions for analytics in manufacturing. He is also a Scientific Advisor for ETH spinoffs Planted Foods AG and Manukai AG. Being a dedicated research communicator, he blogs at www.better-operations.com and teaches on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/POMETHZurich
Regular & Invited Sessions
Regular Sessions cover the topics of the conference and mainly group the papers that fall within a specific research subject and submitted to the regular program.
Invited Sessions consist of papers collected within the scope of an Open Track (for the full list of available tracks check the Topics & Tracks section) proposed by one or more organizers. In this case, papers are mainly based on personal invitation by the Open Track organizer(s) but may also include papers submitted to the regular program.
Presentation Formats and Speakers' Instructions
Parallel Sessions (either regular or invited) will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes and may include between 4 and 5 papers. Both sessions provide the opportunity for Authors (both in-person and virtual) to present their work live by sharing their presentations and giving their talk (max 12 minutes) followed by Question & Answers (around 3 minutes). All the blended sessions will be streamed via MS Teams so that virtual attendees can also listen to the presentations being held in the conference physical rooms and interact with the audience in there. This way, also presenting authors attending the conference remotely will be able to share their screen, give their talk and interact with the audience in the conference physical rooms. Presentation template is free.
Special Sessions
Special sessions offer a venue for the presentation of topics of special academic, social or industrial interest, including project presentations, panel discussions or non-technical talks on topics
such as research funding, entrepreneurship, or technology transfer.
R&D Projects Dissemination Event @ISM 2025
The ISM 2025 Organization Committee has embraced the vision to make the conference the perfect environment for knowledge exchange and dissemination. In particular, dissemination activities (integrated with communication and exploitation) are essential for the impact and success of R&D projects. Funding bodies (e.g. the EU commission) usually request partners to organize midterm and final dissemination events in order to broadly disseminate the outputs of the project.
With this in mind, ISM 2025 is organizing this special “R&D Projects Dissemination Event” dedicated to oral presentations of ongoing or final results of R&D projects in all the areas related to the conference topics.
This special event will represent a unique platform for companies, research bodies and universities to:
- disseminate their project progress and results to the relevant scientific communities, potential investors, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, potential users, and lay audience;
- find other R&D project partnership opportunities with other speakers or people of the audience.
Tentative presenters should submit the form below by October 1, 2025. An advisory board will assess the submitted summary in terms of adherence to the topics of the Conference. The presenter will be notified about the acceptance for presentation. Please, note that the submitted summaries will not undergo through a technical/scientific peer-review process; hence, project summaries and presentations will NOT be included in the conference proceedings.
We have limited slots for presentations, therefore be sure to book your opportunity as soon as possible!
Enjoy your stay
Social Activities
What really connects people at conferences are real live moments, memories and experiences.
We are planning the social events and the full conference activities and further information will be soon provided. Stay tuned!
We are planning the social events and the full conference activities and further information will be soon provided. Stay tuned!
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Gala Dinner @ Grandium Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable Gala Dinner at the Grandium Hotel Prague, located in the heart of the city at Politických vězňů 12. This elegant venue combines contemporary luxury with the historical charm of Prague, setting the stage for a sophisticated evening of dining and celebration.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the Hotel’s stylish interiors, where modern design meets classic European ambiance. The event rooms are elegantly decorated and provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for an evening of mingling, dining, and enjoyment. Positioned in Prague’s historic district, the venue offers easy access to the city’s vibrant landmarks, adding a touch of magic to your experience.
As you take your seat, prepare to indulge in a culinary experience crafted by the Grandium’s renowned chefs, who bring together exquisite flavors to delight your palate. With an attentive and professional team, you’re guaranteed an evening of exceptional service in a remarkable setting.
Join us for an evening of fine dining, elegant surroundings, and memorable moments at the Grandium Hotel Prague!