Inside the 9th Edition of ‘Reinventing the Future’
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January 2026 : The 9th Edition of "Reinventing the Future" - presented by Aditya Birla Group and curated by Pro MFG Media - recently wrapped up its regional tour, proving that the modern factory floor is less about cold steel and more about the people who dare to rethink it. Across five cities, the sharpest minds in the business gathered not just to compete, but to share a vision of a manufacturing world that is smarter, kinder to the planet, and open to everyone.
At its core, this journey was about shifting the narrative. For too long, manufacturing was seen as a grit-and-grime industry, but this year’s edition painted a different picture: one where data meets diversity. The event sent a powerful message that the future of the shop floor belongs to everyone. These weren't just theoretical exercises; seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience used a "storytelling" approach - detailing their challenges, their failures, and their ultimate victories - to show how they solved the kind of complex, real-world problems that keep industry leaders up at night.
Regional Round - Vadodara
Date - 26 November 2025
Participating Organizations - Axalta Coating Systems, Adama India, GSP Crop Science Ltd., Aarti Industries, Atul Ltd., Supreme Treon, AM/NS India, Hitachi Energy, Silox India, Deepak Phenolics Limited, Apollo Tyres, L&T MHI Power Boilers, GK Industrial Components, Sud-Chemie India, Crystal Crop Protection, Schaeffler.
Jury Members - Mr. Sambhav Srivastava - UltraTech Cement Ltd., Dr. P. V. Ramana - SVIT Vasad, Mr. Sureshkumar Raut - UltraTech Cement Ltd.
Winners - Atul Ltd., L&T MHI Power Boilers, Aarti Industries.
Regional Round - Indore
Date - 03 December 2025
Participating Organizations - Cummins Turbo Technologies, JSW Steel, SRF DTA Unit, Baerlocher India, Tafe Motors and Tractors Limited, VECV, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Lupin Limited, CNH, Cummins Components & Software, JK Tyre, John Deere India, Piramal Pharma, SRF SEZ Unit.
Jury Members - Mr. Krishnaraju Kumaravel - Hindalco Industries Ltd., Dr. Anand Parey - IIT Indore, Mr. Amit Chand - Grasim Industries Ltd.
Winners - John Deere, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, JSW Steel.
Regional Round - Gurugram
Date - 10 December 2025
Participating Organizations - Hero Motors Limited (Team Sankalp), JBM Industries Ltd., Aptiv, Subros, Amber Group, JSW Steel, NBC Bearings, Tenneco, John Deere, JBM Ogihara Die Tech Pvt. Ltd., GFL, Marathvarhad Milk Producer Organization (NDDB-DS), Livpure, Hero Motors Limited (Team Heroes).
Jury Members - Mr. Sameer Nayak - Renukoot & Renusagar Integrated Aluminium Business, Dr. P. Srinivasan - BITS Pilani, Mr. Ajit Raj Ostwal - UltraTech Cement Ltd.
Winners - JBM Ogihara Die Tech Pvt. Ltd., NBC Bearings, Subros Ltd.
Regional Round - Chennai
Date - 17 December 2025
Participating Organizations - Ashok Leyland, Project Planning, Ennore, Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Pondicherry, Siemens Gamesa, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Bimetal Bearings, Amber Group, Wheels India, Subros, Vayona Energy, NSK Bearings India Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Leyland, Corporate Team, Forvia, JBM Auto Ltd.
Participating Organizations - Ashok Leyland, Project Planning, Ennore, Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Pondicherry, Siemens Gamesa, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Bimetal Bearings, Amber Group, Wheels India, Subros, Vayona Energy, NSK Bearings India Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Leyland, Corporate Team, Forvia, JBM Auto Ltd.
Jury Members - Mr. Rajesh Sankar - UltraTech Cement Ltd., Prof. E. Vijayaragavan - SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Mr. Vivek Mathur - Birla Carbon.
WInners - Ashok Leyland (Project Planning, Ennore), Hindustan Unilever Limited (Pondicherry), NSK Bearings India Pvt. Ltd.
Regional Round - Bhubaneswar
Date - 23 December 2025
Participating Organizations - Jindal Stainless Limited (Captive Power Plant), Beekay Steel Industries Ltd, DCM Shriram Group, Aarti Steel, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd., Unit - 3, Jamshedpur, AM/NS India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Balasore Alloys, Beekay Steel Industries Ltd - TMT Bar Division, JSW Steel, Jindal Stainless Limited (Ferro Alloys Plant), Brahmani River Pellets Ltd.
Jury Members - Mr. Ashish Panpalia - UltraTech Cement Ltd., Dr. Manoj Kumar Pradhan - GITA Autonomous College, Mr. Rabi Mishra - Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Winners - Brahmani River Pellets Ltd., DCM Shriram Group, Jindal Stainless Limited.
What made these gatherings truly special was the bridge built between generations. While industry veterans debated over smart manufacturing, students from IITs and NITs stood alongside them, showcasing working models that felt like a glimpse into the next decade. There was a sense of shared purpose in the air - from the high-energy live quizzes to the quiet networking over coffee. As these regional champions prepare for the National Finale in February 2026, they carry with them the reminder that while technology is the tool, the human spirit is the engine. Manufacturing is finally becoming what it was always meant to be: an aspirational, inclusive, and deeply human endeavor.
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