Industrialisation in the Digital Age
Connecting Top Scholars, Practitioners, and Policy Makers
The Cambridge Industrialisation Annual Conference (CIAC) is a premier platform connecting academic research and practical applications in the field of industrialisation. It serves as a global forum for dialogue between industrialisation research and practice.
Hosted by Cambridge Industrialisation and held at the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing, the conference brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to explore the latest frontiers in industrialisation theory and practice.
The inaugural 2026 conference focuses on Industrialisation in the Digital Age, exploring how digital technologies are transforming global industrialisation pathways, business models, and policy frameworks.
Conference announcement and call for abstract submissions
Authors notified of abstract acceptance
CIAC 2026 at the Institute for Manufacturing
Share Your Research on Industrialisation
We invite abstract submissions covering all aspects of industrialisation research and practice. Submissions should relate to one of our five thematic sessions.
Accepted abstracts will be presented in 15-20 minute sessions followed by 5 minutes Q&A.
Outstanding papers will receive Best Paper Awards and certificates issued by Cambridge Industrialisation.
Complete the form below to submit your abstract for CIAC 2026. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.
Need help? Contact us at camindustrialisation@cambridgesu.co.uk
Secure Your Place at CIAC 2026
All registration fees are VAT-free.
Scholars & Researchers
With Valid Student ID
Industry Partners
Networking reception and formal dinner
Complete your registration for CIAC 2026. You will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions.
Questions about registration? Email camindustrialisation@cambridgesu.co.uk
Detailed Schedule Coming Soon
The full conference programme will be published in August 2026 after the abstract review process is complete.
Director of Research, Institute for Manufacturing
Director, International Manufacturing Research Centre
Chief Advisor, Cambridge Industrialisation
University of Cambridge
Acting President, Cambridge Industrialisation
Head of Industrialisation Research Group, IfM
University of Cambridge
Professor, School of Government
Executive Director, Institute of Urban Governance
Peking University
Professor, School of Social Sciences
Director, Research Centre for Digital Economy
Tsinghua University
[Additional Co-Chairs to be confirmed]
Acting President, Cambridge Industrialisation
Additional team members to be announced
We invite enthusiastic volunteers to help organise CIAC 2026.
Applications open: March 2026
Limited spaces - first come, first served