An event dedicated to those who want to take part at the future of industry.
A day of dialogue, inspiration and innovation to explore how digital transformation is changing the way companies design, produce and compete. Through real stories, strategic visions and the contribution of experts and industry leaders, TXT INDUSTRIAL CONNECT will be an opportunity to share experiences, ideas and new perspectives on an industry in evolution.
TXT Industrial Connect 2026 is part of
Discover Aras Connect Tour 2026,
where business leaders, engineers, and digital transformation experts come together to explore the next evolution of PLM.
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Main Sponsor
With the participation of
Location
The event is hosted at the stunning Ruote da Sogno showroom, in Reggio Emilia, a unique setting to discover. All attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive guided tour as part of the day.
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DATE
5 November 2026
TIME
9:30 - 16:55
Why Attend
DISCOVER
Real stories from companies leading the digital evolution of manufacturing.
CONNECT
Meet people, expertise and diverse perspectives in a day of dialogue and networking.
GAIN TOOLS
Take home methodologies, hands-on experiences and actionable insights for your business.
Meet the Speakers
MIRCO MARIANI
Managing Director, TXT Industrial
LUIGI SALERNO
Sales Director, TXT Industrial
MATTEO GHIGLIO
Product Manager, TXT Industrial
LEON LAURITSEN
CEO, Aras Corporation
MATTEO NICOLICH
Product Director, Aras Corporation
DANIELE MISANI
CEO, TXT Group
MATTEO SCOLA
CEO, TXT FasThink
Format & Topics
The technologies reshaping manufacturing, from Digital Thread to AI, from PLM to MES, from Logistics to Traceability, told by those already using them to make a difference.
INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE
CUSTOM STORIES
DEMO EXPERIENCE
INTERVIEWS & ROUNDTABLE
TECH CORNERS
NETWORKING
Tech Corners
During the event, the Tech Corners will offer the chance to explore the industry's key topics one-on-one with our specialists, in dedicated booths on site.
Meet the experts behind the technology.
SmartThread | PLM powered by Aras | One thread connected the entire product lifecycle.
This corner, created together with Aras, is dedicated to integrated product lifecycle management.
SmartDMP | MES & Tracciabilità | The operational core of the digital factory.
A corner dedicated to production process control and end-to-end traceability.
SmartLogix | WOS | Every material, in the right place and time.
A space dedicated to the digitalization of logistics and intralogistics processes.
SmartExtensions | Digital Enablement | Extend applications, multiply value, and keep it simple.
A corner dedicated to the services and enablers that extend applications with digital content, operating instructions, configurable widgets, 3D visualization, and XR experiences.
SmartConnext | Connecting People, Processes, and Platforms.
A cross-cutting corner dedicated to the overall vision of the ecosystem and to presenting the applications that do not have a dedicated Tech Corner.
Agenda
09:30 | Welcome Coffee & Registration
10:00 | Opening Session - Presentation of TXT Group and TXT Industrial
10:20 | Opening Keynote: Shaping the future of manufacturing - Massimo Fellini
10:40 | Aras PLM: Powering the Digital Thread -The CEO of Aras Corporation presents an international vision of PLM and the Digital Thread - Leon Lauritsen, CEO of Aras Corporation
11:10 | FasThink Presentation - Discover the new reality enriching the TXT Industrial ecosystem - Matteo Scola, CEO of TXT FasThink
11:30 | Customer Case Study: Smart Logistics in manufacturing - featuring a testimonial from Gianluca Battiston, Aftermarket Warehouse Manager at Electrolux
11:55 | SmartConnext: Connecting processes, people and platforms - Presentation of TXT Industrial ecosystem - Matteo Ghiglio/ Luigi Salerno of TXT Industrial
12:15 | Customer Case Study: PLM transformation in practise - featuring a testimonial from Marco Ambrosetti, Director PMO at Alpitronic
12:35 | Exclusive guided tour of Ruote da Sogno Collection
13:35 | Lunch Break
14:35 | Artificial Intelligence in Product Lifecycle Management - An international perspective on how AI is redefining PLM and the future of product management - Matteo Nicolich, Product Director of Aras Corporation
15:20 | Customer Success Story: Manufacturing execution in action - featuring a testimonial from Giovanni Cundari, from Mazzucchelli 1849 S.p.A.
15:45 | Leadership Roundtable: Challenges and Opportunities ahead, with the participation ofGiovanni Baroni, Vice President UPI
16:35 | Towards the future: Insights and new horizons
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