04–05 NOV 2026 · IFEMA Madrid, Halls 2, 4 y 6
Advanced Manufacturing Awards 2026
Five years of recognizing the companies transforming Spanish industry: those that innovate, create, and develop solutions that improve the value chain every single day.
Hosted by Jota Abril
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Meet the finalists for this 5th edition!
Programme for 4 November
Jota Abril hosts the event
Host and moderator for this 5th edition, joining the finalists in the panel discussion and hosting the awards ceremony.
- 16:00h — Panel discussion moderated by Jota Abril
- 17:00h — Awards ceremony
Auditorium BOSCH & JLL, Hall 6 · IFEMA Madrid
Panel discussion · AM Awards 2026
The panel of judges discusses the future of the industry
Ahead of the awards ceremony, three of the judges for this 5th edition sit down to discuss the challenges of Industry 5.0, digitalization, and talent in the sector. Moderated by Jota Abril
Santiago Ferrer
Industry 5.0 Program Manager, Systems Engineering · CT Ingenieros
Domingo Ochoa
CEO · Spania GTA
Pedro Romero
Vertical Sales Manager · Siemens
7 CATEGORIES
The entire value chain, rewarded
We cover every phase of industrial innovation. Vote alongside the expert panel and help choose the 2026 winners.
Best innovation in product design and development
For the redesign or development of a product that improves its performance or sustainability.
Most disruptive technology in the production process
Recognizing the newest technology best integrated into the manufacturer’s value chain.
Most innovative technology in composite manufacturing
For the best manufacturing and processing technology for composites, and its production integration.
Best automated production and robotics integration
If you have automated your production line or provide these solutions, this is your category.
Best product testing and quality control
For testing or quality control solutions and their integration into the end customer’s chain.
Smart factory: best connected production line
For the factories of the future and the solutions driving the 4th industrial revolution.
Best sustainable and circular economy project
For projects that reduce the carbon footprint and advance towards a circular economy.
AWARDS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Meet the judges
Leading industry experts evaluate the finalist projects: their vote accounts for 80% of the final result.
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RRSS : The nominated projects will be published on Advanced Manufacturing’s social networks.
Web visibility: Nominated projects will be published on the Advanced Manufacturing Awards website portal, in the ‘Nominees’ section.
Press releases: Mention in the press release we will launch with the announcement of nominated companies.
Digital badge: Delivery of banners to communicate that you have been nominated for the Advanced Manufacturing Awards.
Physical badge: If you have contracted a stand at the event, we will give you a NOMINEE badge so that visitors can easily locate you and get to know your innovation.
Popular vote: Your project will be evaluated by a Jury of experts (80%) and by the public (20%).
Innovation Tour: If you have contracted a stand at the event, you will be part of the Innovation Tours of the next edition.
VIP Access: 5 VIP tickets so you can attend the award ceremony and visit the fair with your team.
In addition to all the advantages of having been nominated…
RRSS: The winning project will be published on Advanced Manufacturing Madrid’s social networks.
Web visibility: The winning projects will be published on the Advanced Manufacturing Awards website portal, in the ‘WINNERS’ section.
Press releases: Mention in the press release we will launch with the announcement of the winning companies.
Distinctive: Delivery of banners to be able to communicate that you are a winner of the Advanced Manufacturing Awards.
Trophy: An official AMAwards trophy will be awarded for the winning entry.
Interview in the newsletter: An exclusive interview will be conducted with your team to talk about the award-winning work. It will be published in the ‘Behind the innovations’ section of our newsletter (BBDD +50k emails).
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