Enterprise Greece highlighted Greece’s position on Europe’s new industrial map and the country’s strong prospects for attracting investments in high technology, automation, and Industry 4.0 through its participation in the Global Smart Manufacturing Summit 2026.
As noted in the relevant announcement, the leading international event took place in Munich on May 28 and 29, 2026, and brought together internationally renowned industrial groups, technology providers, manufacturing executives, and digital transformation experts, with participation from sectors such as aerospace, the automotive industry, industrial materials, the pharmaceutical industry, the life sciences, energy efficiency, and logistics.
The conference was attended by industry giants from the aerospace, automotive, life sciences, and logistics sectors, including Rolls-Royce, Tata Steel, ZEISS, Coca-Cola HBC, SKF, Klüber Lubrication, Siemens, HIPRA, Opella, EthonAI, ONIQ, Arch Systems, WorkNomads, Bionorica, MTU Aero Engines, BMW, Roketsan, and others.
The focus of the proceedings was on cutting-edge technologies that are radically transforming manufacturing: data utilization in manufacturing, industrial artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, automation, supply chain resilience, sustainable manufacturing, circularity, and the transition to more flexible and efficient production models.
In this highly competitive environment, Enterprise Greece presented the Greek investment proposal for the next-generation industry, highlighting the country as a location for establishment and growth for companies seeking production flexibility, access to the European market, regional coverage, and opportunities for collaboration with local industrial, technological, and research ecosystems.
The Greek proposal is based on a set of factors that strengthen the country’s international competitiveness:
- Geostrategic Advantage: Direct access to the markets of Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Human Capital: A new generation of scientists and technicians with advanced digital skills.
- Incentives & Funding: Targeted tools to support digital transformation and green transition projects.
Particular emphasis was placed on highlighting already mature and export-oriented Greek sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry, industrial materials, batteries, and construction materials, which serve as the ideal hub for the development of interconnected production ecosystems and Industry 4.0 applications
Enterprise Greece’s participation had a clear investment focus: to foster targeted dialogue with international companies exploring plans for industrial expansion, the implementation of technological solutions, production diversification, regional presence, or supply chain restructuring with a focus on Greece and the wider region.
Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece, spoke about the organization’s successful participation and the targeted meetings held during the conference with foreign investors, which laid the groundwork for new partnerships in our country: “Greece is not merely observing developments, but is declaring itself ready to take the lead. At the Global Smart Manufacturing Summit, we conveyed a clear message to international investment groups: our country now possesses the stability, talent, and financial tools to evolve into a strong European hub for smart manufacturing and innovation.
Greek industry is transforming and becoming increasingly outward-looking. At Enterprise Greece, we stand behind every strategic investment that combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable development, creating high added value for our economy.”