CLF 2026

About the Conference

The 16th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF) will be hosted from 5-7 May 2026 by the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, at NOI Techpark in the beautiful region of South Tyrol, Italy.

We welcome you to join us in Bolzano, in the heart of South Tyrol, for an inspiring conference that brings together academics and researchers from the global Learning Factory community. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps, the conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and share innovative learning experiences and best practices. The Conference on Learning Factories aims to foster collaboration and advance excellence in teaching and research in manufacturing engineering and production management.

Conference Topics

  • Enabling Technologies related to learning factories
  • Engineering Education – Didactic processes related to learning factories
  • Learning Factory Operation – business models and cooperation (industry and academic)
  • Learning Factory Concepts and Infrastructure
  • Next Gen Agile Learning Factories for Navigating Uncertainties