Globally recognised futurist Stephen Ibaraki will headline the Manufacturing Day Summit 2026, offering strategic insights into artificial intelligence and frontier technologies shaping the global economy
The Manufacturing Day Summit (MDS) 2026 will take place on 30 January 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Marina Bay Sands, Level 4, Roselle–Simpor Ballroom. The summit is set to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to examine the future of manufacturing in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Stephen Ibaraki, a globally recognised futurist and Chairman of the REDDS Capital Global Investor Forum, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the summit. His session will feature prominently in Track 1, titled “10th Machine Age – AI and the Future of Everything in the S10 SHIFT Era”.
During his keynote, Mr Ibaraki will present a strategic roadmap designed to help global leaders navigate the S10+1 artificial intelligence and frontier technology drivers that are currently reshaping the global economy. The session will move beyond prevailing narratives to address the practical realities underpinning technological transformation.
The presentation will include a comparative analysis of five established industry incumbents and five emerging challengers across each major technology driver, offering participants a clear understanding of competitive dynamics and innovation trajectories.
By focusing on engineering fundamentals, computing infrastructure, and data ecosystems, the session aims to provide decision-makers with actionable insights into the factors that will define technological leadership over the next decade. The Manufacturing Day Summit 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform for dialogue on the future of manufacturing and advanced technologies.
Source: SMF
