Since 2007, Manufacturing Performance Days (MPD) has served as a premier leadership summit for the manufacturing industry, hosted in Tampere. MPD was established to bring together top decision makers in technology and manufacturing to explore future opportunities, challenge prevailing thinking, and shape the strategic direction of industry.
Over the years, MPD has evolved into a highly selective, invitation-only summit known for its strategic depth and executive-level dialogue. The event brings together CEOs, top management and industry influencers to gain insight into the forces shaping the future of manufacturing and to connect with peers driving industrial transformation.
MPD 2025: AI in the Age of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Performance Days 2025 brought together a vibrant and diverse community of industry leaders, technology pioneers, researchers, and policymakers to explore one of the most transformative forces of our time: artificial intelligence. Under the forward-looking theme “AI in the Age of Manufacturing,” the event provided a unique platform to discuss, debate, and co-create the future of manufacturing in an AI-driven world.
From real-world applications to policy insights, from data strategies to human-centric innovation, MPD 2025 was packed with eye-opening presentations and collaborative sessions. The shared ambition? To understand how AI can not only boost productivity and resilience but also reshape the very foundations of how we design, produce, and deliver.
MPD 2023: Sustainable and Resilient Growth
The Manufacturing Performance Days 2023 event focused on the theme "Sustainable and Resilient Growth." The discussions revolved around the green and digital transformation, often referred to as the twin transition, which is driven by the megatrend of increasing automation and the use of autonomous systems. These advancements are not only aimed at enhancing productivity but also at transitioning our economies to be fossil-free. The pressing issues of climate change and the volatility of energy markets have underscored the importance of sustainable growth and green investments in the manufacturing sector. The event highlighted that the future challenges and opportunities for manufacturers will depend on further advancements in automation, electrification, battery technology, the circular economy, and extending the life cycle of goods.
MPD since 2007
2019 Manufacturing Performance Days: Harnessing the Ecosystem Economy
2017 Manufacturing Performance Days: Towards Outcome Economy
2015 Manufacturing Performance Days: True Competitiveness
2013 Manufacturing Performance Days: Sustainable Growth
2011 Tampere Manufacturing Summit
2009 Tampere Manufacturing Summit
2007 Tampere Manufacturing Summit
