Understand how industrial intelligence is changing for 2026.

Innovation and transformation teams in heavy industry and manufacturing are under pressure to respond to fast-moving technology shifts, geopolitical uncertainty and new expectations on operational resilience. AI is moving deeper into supply chains, product development and production environments. At the same time, organisations must judge how global policy, new materials, automation advances and regulatory change will affect their long-term strategy.

In this 30-minute webinar, we will explore the trends shaping industrial intelligence work for 2026. You will hear how leading manufacturers are using AI-supported analysis to see emerging risks and opportunities earlier, validate decisions with greater confidence and adapt more effectively to changing market and technology conditions. We will look at how intelligence functions are evolving to support innovation pipelines, sustainability commitments and transformation programmes.

What we’ll cover:

• The global, political and technological forces shaping heavy industry and manufacturing in 2026

• How innovation and transformation teams are using AI to identify emerging technologies, supply chain risks and competitor activity earlier

• Ways to reduce the manual effort required to scan technical, regulatory and operational content

• How earlier insight is supporting product development, capital investment decisions and long-range planning

• The impact of AI maturity, RAG quality and context management on the accuracy and defensibility of industrial intelligence

What you’ll take away

• A clear view of how industrial intelligence functions are evolving for 2026
• Practical ideas for improving the speed and reliability of insight used in innovation and transformation
• Approaches for integrating AI into research workflows while maintaining oversight and quality
• Insight to help your organisation anticipate risk, spot opportunity and support strategic change

Who should attend

This session is designed for senior leaders and intelligence teams in heavy industry and manufacturing, including:

• Innovation and Transformation Directors
• Heads of Strategic Intelligence and Market Insight
• Manufacturing Strategy and Product Development Leaders
• Operational and Regulatory Intelligence Managers
• Technology and R&D Strategy Teams
• Business Development and Investment Planning Teams

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