TCS at Hannover Messe 2026, Germany

Industry

What if every link in your value chain became a source of intelligence, agility, and advantage?

Hannover Messe stands as a premier global forum for industrial transformation, bringing together the technologies, innovations, and partnerships shaping the future of industry.

Drawing 123,000 visitors, 3,500 exhibitors, 300+ startups, and 1,600+ speakers, it presents over 10,000 solutions across automation, AI, energy systems, and digital manufacturing.

The event continues to accelerate the convergence of physical and digital worlds - showcasing advancements across automation and digitalisation, energy and industrial infrastructure, research and technology transfer, and a range of special displays. The event remains a catalyst for manufacturing innovation, demonstrating how AI enabled systems, electrification, and connected industrial technologies are redefining competitiveness, productivity, and resilience across global value chains.

Future-ready manufacturing

As TCS prepares to participate in Hannover Messe 2026, we bring forward a bold vision for the future of industry — one where intelligent systems, data driven decision making, and sustainable engineering converge to unlock new levels of efficiency, adaptability, and enterprise value.

At Hannover Messe 2026, TCS will showcase how enterprises can advance toward future ready manufacturing — where autonomous operations, AI enabled production intelligence, and platform driven ecosystems redefine what’s possible on the shop floor and beyond.

Meet us at TCS Pavilion #D57, Hall 15 to experience our commitment to helping organisations accelerate industrial transformation at scale, empowering them to design, build, and operate factories of the future with confidence and precision.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Meet Our Leaders

Anupam Singhal

President and Business Group Head, Manufacturing, TCS

With over three decades of experience, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to customer success by driving digital transformations and formulating effective business strategies. His astute leadership has yielded multi-billion-dollar value to customers and expanded TCS' presence across diverse domains. Among Anupam’s notable accomplishments is the digital transformation of a marquee customer's legacy business, which resulted in TCS being awarded the 2016 Digital Innovator of the Year among the customer organization’s partner ecosystem. He has also contributed to TCS’ intellectual property with the IDEA Framework for Contextualized Touch and Believe Point of Views©. An advocate for diversity and social responsibility, Anupam has shepherded various initiatives for women, providing a platform for them to leverage their talent and pursue a career in technology. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. He holds an MBA degree in marketing from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai, India, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, India.

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Manish Mishra

Head - Manufacturing, Europe, MEA, APAC & ANZ

Manish Mishra leads the Manufacturing business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) across Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Australia & New Zealand. In this role, he partners with leading global enterprises to transform how manufacturing is designed, built, and scaled — from product engineering to aftermarket services. From the shop floor to the C-suite, Manish helps enterprises reimagine their operations — spanning design and engineering, core manufacturing, supply chain, and aftersales. His focus is on making them future-ready: AI-powered, agile, and sustainable. Leveraging the diverse capabilities of the Tata Group — across engineering, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, materials, and electronics — Manish co-creates industry-defining solutions that deliver end to-end impact across business, technology, and operations. Previously serving as Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing at TCS, he played a key role in shaping the company’s innovation strategy and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. His unique blend of strategic leadership and technical depth allows him to bridge vision with execution. A lifelong learner and mentor, Manish is passionate about driving industry transformation and elevating human potential through collaborative leadership. He is an Electronics and Electrical Engineering graduate from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Mesra.

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Naresh Mehta

Global Chief Technology Officer, Manufacturing, TCS

Naresh has close to 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Naresh is responsible for defining an end-to-end transformation strategy, operating model, and Digital Solutions across subjects like AI, GenAI, CX, Design Thinking & UX, Cloud, Microservices & Application, Data & Analytics, Automation, IoT, Emerging Tech lines which includes Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Quantum Computing etc.

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Subhash Sakorikar

Global Head, Industry Excellence, Manufacturing, TCS

Subhash is the Global Head, Industry Excellence & Advisory, Manufacturing, Tata Consultancy Services. Subhash oversees global business and technology transformation programs across the value chain of manufacturing business domains such as – new product Introductions, supply chain, manufacturing operations, and customer experience management. Over the last decade he has heavily focused on digital transformation and evolving new business models for its clients and technology driven transformation. At TCS, he has advised many leading clients in manufacturing and has contributed to various thought leadership journals, published a number of white papers on digital transformation. With over 30 years with TATA group companies, prior to TCS he has played various leadership roles at automotive business and as National Product Manager for Excavators & Backhoe Loaders managing new product launches. He has been deeply involved in product management, marketing, dealer selection and development, Sales and Service force development. Subhash is Graduate in Production Engineering, holds Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Marketing Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and an advanced diploma Indo-German Production engineering. He is trained at Leadership Development program at Harvard Business School and serves on advisory council of George Washington University. He lives in Troy, MI with his wife and two daughters.

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Laksh Parthasarathy

Global Head, Smart Mobility, Manufacturing, TCS

Laksh is the Global Business Head for Smart Mobility Group at TCS focusing on the Cross-Industry trends that are impacting the mobility ecosystem. With over 25 years of global experience as a thought leader in the automotive mobility industry, Laksh focuses on driving TCS Smart Mobility solutions in the Automotive CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric) and multi-modal mobility domains, to address the major challenges faced by the industry.

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Bhuwan Agarwal

Regional Head, Central Europe, TCS

Bhuwan Agrawal leads TCS Central Europe, driving growth, transformation, and customer-centric innovation across the German and Austrian markets. Since 2020, he has overseen strategy, operations, and management, positioning TCS as a trusted partner for leading enterprises in the region. Under his leadership, TCS Central Europe has strengthened its culture of customer centricity, expanded its portfolio in cloud, data, and AI, and built a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovation-driven solutions that help clients accelerate their transformation journeys. Bhuwan brings over 20 years of international experience, partnering with Fortune 500 companies across Europe and North America. He spent over 15 years in Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, leading market strategy, sector planning, client acquisition, and large-scale transformation programs, including multi-year outsourcing deals, while building and nurturing long-term C-level relationships. Since joining TCS in 2003, Bhuwan has held leadership roles across India, the UK, the US, and Europe, including Head of Retail, North America and Head of Retail & CPG Sales, UK & Ireland, consistently driving growth, operational excellence, and purposeful client impact.

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Sreenivasa Chakravarti

Vice President and Global Head - IoT DE

Sreenivasa Chakravarti is a Vice President at IOT & Digital Engineering Business at TCS responsible for Services, Sales and Operations. He has over 30 years of cross functional experience, cutting across P&L Management, Sales, Consulting & Advisory Services & Manufacturing Industry Functions. In his current role he is responsible to help enterprises realize their vision of the ‘Connected Digital Enterprise’ and adopt the tenets of the 21st Century Value Chains. Prior to this, he has worked as the Dy. Head for IOT & DE (Enterprise Growth Group), Global Head for Connected Plants Business, Global Practice Head for Manufacturing and the Head of Innovation & Transformation of the Manufacturing Business Unit. As a P&L Owner and Thought Leader, he is focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities arising out of digital transformation especially – - Intersection of industries leading to new service opportunities - Evolution of value chains to become more customer centric and operate in networked ecosystems and the - Impact of emerging technologies in shaping business models and operating models by exploring new sources of differentiation and competitive advantage. In previous roles, Sreenivasa has worked in advisory capacity with some of the largest clients globally, worked in the consulting industry in the areas of business strategy and organization design, and hands on in multiple functions in the industry including corporate planning, channel management and production. He has incubated new lines of business in Connected Automotive (Connected Autonomous Shared Electric), Asset Servitization and Industry Advisory Services. He has authored several thought leadership papers on topics such as Neural Manufacturing, 21st Century Value Chains and Intelligent & Insight Driven Enterprises. He comes with a background in Electronics Engineering and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-L).

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TCS Sessions and more

Meet industry leaders as they explore how manufacturers can transition from vulnerable, reactive security models to future ready cyber resilience. This panel examines securing connected factories, managing IT OT convergence risks, and defending AI enabled operations—while embedding zero trust strategies that protect digital manufacturing ecosystems and support innovation at scale.

Where: TCS Pavilion #D57, Hall 15

When: April 20, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 12:00-13:00 CET

This presentation examines how artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing—from traditional automation to intelligent, adaptive, and human centric production systems. It highlights AI’s role in enabling learning factories, responsive supply chains, and self validating quality processes. The session concludes with a strategic roadmap for enterprise wide AI adoption, outlining how manufacturers can scale intelligence responsibly and define the next era of smart, resilient, and continuously improving manufacturing.

Where: Solution Lab (E43) Expert Stage 1, Hall 26

When: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:25-10:45 CET

Speaker: Amol Karandikar, Digital Leader Manufacturing, Europe

The session explores explores how AI driven, software defined architectures are transforming manufacturing into connected, adaptive, and insight led ecosystems. This session highlights how digital threads, digital twins, and embedded intelligence integrate engineering, production, and operations—enabling real time visibility, closed loop decision making, and continuous optimization. Learn how manufacturers can move beyond siloed systems to build scalable, resilient, and future ready digital enterprises.

Where: TCS Pavilion #D57, Hall 15

When: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 13:00-14:00 CET

The Physical AI in Manufacturing Survey assesses how ready industrial organizations are to adopt and scale next generation Physical AI across operations. It benchmarks maturity across data, connectivity, robotics, sensing, edge cloud, and human–machine integration. The study reveals current industry readiness, critical capability gaps, and the foundational elements—such as cybersecurity, data quality, and operational maturity—required to safely enable AI driven perception, reasoning, and autonomous action at scale.

Where: Center Stage, Hall 25

When: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 17:30-18:15 CET

Explore how advanced technologies are reshaping industrial operations. This session highlights the shift from traditional automation to intelligent, connected, and adaptive manufacturing systems powered by AI, robotics, and digital platforms. Discover how manufacturers can enhance agility, productivity, and resilience while fostering innovation, empowering the workforce, and building sustainable, future ready factories capable of continuous improvement.

Where: TCS Pavilion #D57, Hall 15

When: April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 12:00-13:00 CET

This session explores how the convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, edge computing, and digital platforms is enabling the transition from automated to autonomous manufacturing. It highlights how integrated intelligence delivers real‑time perception, adaptive decision‑making, and self‑optimizing operations across the factory. Attendees will gain insights into building resilient, scalable manufacturing systems that continuously learn, respond to change, and improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

Where: Booth E43 Expert Stage 2, Hall 26

When: April 23, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 13:30-13:50 CET

The Battery Life Continuum highlights how AI-driven insight, sustainability principles, regulatory forces (such as the EU Battery Regulation and IRA), and cross-sector collaboration can reshape the energy-mobility-industrial ecosystem. It offers a forward-looking blueprint for how nations, industries, and innovators can jointly rethink manufacturing, design, reuse, and recycling to maximize performance, minimize carbon footprint, and accelerate the transition to a truly regenerative energy future.

Where: Solution Lab (F56) Expert Stage, Hall 12

When: April 23, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 14:45–15:05 CET

Speakers:

Madhan Mohan P, Global Lead, Battery and Energy
Narasimha Dilip Panchumarthi, Battery Domain Lead

This report examines the evolving cyber threat landscape impacting the manufacturing sector, highlighting emerging attack patterns, ransomware trends, critical vulnerabilities, and geopolitical risk dynamics shaping 2026. It provides actionable intelligence to help manufacturing leaders strengthen operational resilience, secure converged IT-OT environments, and embed cybersecurity as a strategic business capability essential for protecting production continuity, intellectual property, and ecosystem trust.

Where: TCS Pavilion

When: April 20, 2026 (Monday)

The Analyst Meet creates a platform for strategic exchange between industry analysts and TCS leadership. The session will focus on market dynamics, technology inflection points, and evolving manufacturing priorities. Through thought leadership discussions and curated insights, analysts will gain a clearer view of TCS’ direction, innovation investments, and perspectives on the future of industrial transformation.

When: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:30-12:45 CET

The Physical AI in Manufacturing report provides a comprehensive view of how prepared industrial organizations are to adopt and scale next generation Physical AI across operations. It benchmarks industry maturity across data, connectivity, robotics, sensing, edge cloud infrastructure, and human–machine integration. The report highlights current readiness levels, identifies critical capability gaps, and outlines the foundational enablers—such as cybersecurity, data quality, and operational maturity—needed to safely deploy AI driven perception, reasoning, and autonomous action at scale.

Where: TCS Pavilion

When: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

AI-Powered Factory of the Future: Digital Twin Manufacturing: AI-powered Digital Twin solutions, built on the NVIDIA tech stack, simulate end to end manufacturing processes—from warehousing to asset management—to optimize layouts, workflows, and operations. By combining 3D scenario modeling with AI-driven analytics, manufacturers can boost productivity, enhance quality, and drive resilient, data led decision-making.
Autonomous Shopfloor: AI Control Tower for Plant Operations: This demo highlights how Copilot and Agentic AI empower plant line managers with real-time insights, early warnings, and conversational “what if” analysis to improve decision making and asset uptime. By integrating with MES and ERP systems, it delivers actionable guidance on issues like quality and material shortages and can trigger coordinated actions to resolve them.
AI Vision: Intelligent Quality Inspection in Action: This demo shows how AI‑powered vision supports quality inspectors by detecting subtle seat wrinkles in real time and providing clear visual cues with full defect traceability. It accelerates inspection accuracy, reduces OEM rejections and rework, and reinforces premium brand quality while preserving human judgment.
Physical AI: Autonomous Industrial Inspection with Robotics: This demo presents a unified PhysicalAI and AgenticAI workflow where a quadruped robot autonomously inspects industrial equipment, detects anomalies, and performs on edge diagnosis. Validated issues trigger agentic workflows that classify defects, perform root cause reasoning, and generate prioritized ServiceNow tickets with visual evidence through seamless enterprise integration.
Agentic Enterprise: AI Agents Transforming Manufacturing Sales & Service: TCS mForce on Salesforce Agentforce uses autonomous AI agents to streamline inquiry to order, service, and field operations—accelerating quotes, automating case resolution, guiding technicians, and improving asset uptime. This unified commercial experience boosts productivity, reduces cost to serve, and drives revenue growth through faster cycles, intelligent routing, and proactive service.
AI powered Factory of the Future: This demo presents an AI driven overview of the Pharma OSD manufacturing line, showcasing use case prototypes that address real world challenges such as batch scheduling inefficiencies, equipment failures, yield losses, sterility deviations, and operator anomalies—enhancing quality, reliability, throughput, and regulatory compliance through adaptive intelligence.
AI powered Connected Digital Enterprise: This demo shows how enterprises can unify engineering, manufacturing, and service through AI driven digital threads and digital twins, enabling real time visibility, closed loop decisions, and continuous learning—empowering faster responses to change, improved efficiency and quality, and scalable, future ready digital operations.
Advanced Robotics and Automation with Haptics: Advanced engineering, AI, and machinery to perform tasks autonomously, increasing efficiency, safety, and precision across industries. Robotics focuses on designing and operating programmable machines, while automation streamlines processes with minimal human intervention.
TCS DriveSphere™: TCS DriveSphere™ streamlines automotive product development by orchestrating 40+ AI agents across the vehicle lifecycle. Powered by Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, it automates FMEA creation, test case generation, synthetic data, and 2D to 3D design, delivering up to 60% productivity gains.

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