HFAP and SMF Forge New Chapter for Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) Event

Hannover Fairs Asia-Pacific (HFAP) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) are set to announce a strategic partnership and outline updated plans for the Industrial Transformation ASIA-Pacific (ITAP) event. This will be part of the agenda at the launch of the Singapore Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA) 2027 on 2 July 2026. During the event, HFAP and SMF will explain plans for ITAP in October 2026, which will take the format of a high-level industry conference held concurrently with the NAMIC Global Additive Manufacturing Summit (GAMS). ITAP will return in 2027 alongside CeMAT Southeast Asia at Marina Bay Sands. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Singapore’s position as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, supply chain innovation, and Industry 5.0 collaboration in the Asia-Pacific.