Dentsu Soken Indonesia Hosts “Future of Manufacturing” Seminar in Cikarang

Cikarang, September 17, 2026 – PT Dentsu Soken Indonesia successfully hosted the “Future of Manufacturing” seminar at Holiday Inn, Cikarang. The event brought together approximately 30 participants from various companies, particularly professionals and industry players involved in the manufacturing sector.

The seminar highlighted the latest developments and challenges facing the manufacturing industry amid accelerating digital transformation. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, smart factories, and digital twins are creating new opportunities for manufacturers to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Exploring the Transformation Toward the Future of Manufacturing

Under the theme “Future of Manufacturing,” speakers shared perspectives and practical insights on how companies can leverage digital technologies while preparing their people and organizations for the evolving industrial landscape.

The seminar featured speakers from Siemens, Dentsu Soken Group, CIMTOPS, as well as industry practitioners. The agenda began with a Future of Manufacturing session exploring manufacturing trends and technologies that are shaping the industry's transformation.

The discussion continued with a range of topics, including examples of IT initiatives across ASEAN, the use of AI and i-Reporter in manufacturing operations, and practical experiences in implementing AI to support more autonomous and adaptive organizations. The seminar also explored approaches to building smart factories to help optimize energy consumption and productivity.

Digital Transformation Goes Beyond Technology

One of the key messages highlighted throughout the seminar was that manufacturing transformation is not driven by technology alone.

The development of people, business processes, and organizations also plays an important role in building manufacturing companies that can effectively adapt to change. By bringing people and technology together, manufacturers can create operations that are more productive, efficient, sustainable, and competitive.

In addition to gaining insights into the latest manufacturing trends, participants had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through an interactive Q&A session, as well as connect and exchange ideas with fellow participants. The event concluded with a dinner session, providing an additional opportunity for networking and discussion.

Shaping the Next Generation of Manufacturing Together

Through the Future of Manufacturing seminar, PT Dentsu Soken Indonesia aims to create opportunities for manufacturing companies and professionals to exchange knowledge, explore new perspectives, and discover how digital technologies can help address future business challenges.

PT Dentsu Soken Indonesia remains committed to supporting companies in their digital transformation journeys by providing technologies and solutions that address evolving industry needs, while contributing to the development of manufacturing operations that are smarter, more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.

Together, shaping the next generation of manufacturing.